Late Heroics Lift Missouri Over Texas A&M in Thriller

Shawn Phillips Jr.'s dunk and block in final seconds seal victory for Tigers

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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In a back-and-forth battle, Missouri rallied late to edge Texas A&M 86-85 on Wednesday. Shawn Phillips Jr.'s dunk with 17 seconds left and his game-saving block on the final possession lifted the Tigers to the narrow victory over the Aggies in College Station.

Why it matters

The win extends Missouri's winning streak to three games and keeps them in the hunt for a top spot in the SEC standings. For Texas A&M, the loss is their third straight, dropping them to 7-4 in conference play.

The details

Missouri trailed by as many as seven points in the second half before storming back to take a late lead. The game featured eight lead changes in the final minutes, with Phillips' heroics in the closing seconds proving to be the difference. Trent Pierce led the Tigers with 23 points and 9 rebounds, while Zach Clemence paced Texas A&M with 20 points.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Missouri trailed by 7 points with 16:18 remaining in the second half.
  • Phillips' game-winning dunk came with 17 seconds left on the clock.
  • Phillips' game-saving block occurred in the final seconds of the contest.

The players

Shawn Phillips Jr.

A Missouri player who made the game-winning dunk and game-saving block in the final seconds to lift the Tigers to victory.

Trent Pierce

The leading scorer for Missouri, pouring in 23 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Zach Clemence

The top scorer for Texas A&M, recording 20 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“Shawn's plays at the end were huge for us. He stepped up when we needed him most to get this big road win.”

— Cuonzo Martin, Missouri Head Coach (austinnews.net)

What’s next

Missouri will look to extend their winning streak when they host Alabama on Saturday. Texas A&M will try to snap their three-game skid as they travel to face Arkansas next week.

The takeaway

In a thrilling conference clash, Missouri showed its resilience, rallying late to steal a victory on the road against a tough Texas A&M squad. The Tigers' ability to make winning plays down the stretch could pay dividends as they continue their push for an SEC title.