Missouri and Arkansas State Earn Wins on Wednesday

Missouri beats Texas A&M, Arkansas State routs ULM in college basketball action

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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In college basketball action on Wednesday night, the Missouri Tigers defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 86-85, led by a season-high 23 points from Trent Pierce. Meanwhile, the Arkansas State Red Wolves cruised to a 103-70 victory over ULM, powered by a career-high 7 three-pointers from junior guard Christian Harmon.

Why it matters

These wins are important conference victories for Missouri and Arkansas State as they look to position themselves for postseason play. Missouri snapped a 5-game skid against Texas A&M, while Arkansas State dominated an overmatched ULM squad.

The details

For Missouri, Trent Pierce scored 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, and Shawn Phillips Jr. had the go-ahead dunk and a key block in the closing seconds to secure the win over Texas A&M. In Jonesboro, Arkansas State was led by Christian Harmon's career-high 7 three-pointers as they cruised past ULM by a score of 103-70.

  • Missouri played Texas A&M on Wednesday night.
  • Arkansas State played ULM on Wednesday night.

The players

Trent Pierce

A Missouri Tigers player who scored a season-high 23 points in the win over Texas A&M.

Shawn Phillips Jr.

A Missouri Tigers player who had the go-ahead dunk and a key block in the closing seconds to secure the win over Texas A&M.

Christian Harmon

An Arkansas State Red Wolves junior guard who scored a career-high 7 three-pointers in the win over ULM.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been due for a breakout game like this. The team really came together and executed our game plan to perfection.”

— Christian Harmon, Junior Guard, Arkansas State (Arkansas State Athletics)

What’s next

Missouri will host Texas on Saturday, while Arkansas State will welcome South Alabama to Jonesboro on Saturday as well.

The takeaway

These wins demonstrate the competitive nature of college basketball in the Midwest and South, with Missouri and Arkansas State both earning important conference victories to bolster their postseason resumes.