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Texas A&M Upsets No. 21 Alabama, 72-69
The Aggies hand the Crimson Tide their second straight loss in a close SEC matchup.
Feb. 8, 2026 at 9:31pm
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In a close Southeastern Conference matchup, the Texas A&M Aggies defeated the 21st-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide by a score of 72-69. The game was played in College Station, Texas.
Why it matters
This win is a significant upset for the Aggies, who were not expected to defeat the highly-ranked Alabama squad. The loss drops Alabama to 2 games behind in the SEC standings, making their path to the NCAA Tournament more difficult.
The details
Texas A&M led for much of the game, taking a 5-point lead into halftime. Alabama made a late push to tie the game in the final minutes, but the Aggies held on for the 3-point victory. The Aggies were led in scoring by sophomore guard Jalen Jones with 21 points, while Alabama was paced by junior forward Brandon Miller's 18 points.
- The game was played on February 8, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
The players
Texas A&M Aggies
The men's basketball team from Texas A&M University, a member of the Southeastern Conference.
Alabama Crimson Tide
The men's basketball team from the University of Alabama, a member of the Southeastern Conference and ranked #21 in the country.
Jalen Jones
A sophomore guard for the Texas A&M Aggies who led the team in scoring with 21 points.
Brandon Miller
A junior forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide who scored a team-high 18 points in the loss.
What’s next
Alabama will look to bounce back in their next SEC matchup against the 15th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers on February 12th.
The takeaway
This upset win over a highly-ranked conference opponent gives the Texas A&M Aggies a significant boost in their quest to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament, while Alabama's loss makes their path to the Big Dance more challenging.
