Missouri Upsets Texas A&M in Thriller

Tigers show resilience and offensive firepower in key road win

Feb. 12, 2026 at 2:39am

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The Missouri Tigers pulled off an impressive 86-85 road victory over the Texas A&M Aggies in a back-and-forth thriller on Wednesday night. The win came at a crucial time for Missouri, which had lost three straight road games prior to the matchup. Guard Jayden Stone, who had expressed frustration with the team's road struggles, played a key role in the victory, contributing clutch plays down the stretch.

Why it matters

This win is a significant boost for Missouri's NCAA Tournament hopes, as the Tigers were in need of some quality road victories to bolster their resume. The game showcased Missouri's ability to overcome adversity and make winning plays in a tight contest against a tough conference opponent.

The details

Missouri built an eight-point lead in the second half, but Texas A&M fought back to make it a two-point game. In the final minute, a well-executed screen from Trent Pierce set up a go-ahead dunk by Shawn Phillips Jr. with 18 seconds remaining. On the other end, Phillips then blocked a potential game-tying shot attempt to seal the victory for the Tigers. Missouri dominated the glass, outrebounding Texas A&M 18-9 in the first half and finishing with a 14-2 advantage in second-chance points.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Missouri had lost three straight road games prior to this matchup.

The players

Jayden Stone

A Missouri guard who had expressed frustration with the team's road struggles in a press conference before the game.

Shawn Phillips Jr.

A Missouri player who made the game-sealing block in the final seconds to preserve the Tigers' victory.

Trent Pierce

A Missouri forward who set up the go-ahead dunk by Shawn Phillips Jr. with a well-executed screen.

T.O. Barrett

A Missouri sophomore guard who delivered another strong performance, shooting 5-for-8 in the first half and proving to be a key contributor for the Tigers.

Rashaun Agee

A Texas A&M player who took the final shot attempt that was blocked by Shawn Phillips Jr.

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What they’re saying

“It's a good kind of looming thought to think, 'Okay, how are we going to overcome this?' What can we do? What do I need to do for myself to stay locked in?”

— Jayden Stone, Missouri Guard

“MARK MITCHELL TO SHAWN PHILLIPS Tigers back in front!!”

— Mizzou Hoops

What’s next

Missouri will look to extend its winning streak to four games when it hosts Texas on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The takeaway

This win showcases Missouri's resilience and ability to make winning plays in a tight game on the road, providing a boost to the Tigers' NCAA Tournament hopes as they continue to battle for position in the crowded SEC standings.