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Mizzou Men's Basketball Wins Thriller over Texas A&M, 86-85
Senior Shawn Phillips Jr. seals the victory with a game-winning dunk and a late block
Feb. 12, 2026 at 2:55am
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The University of Missouri men's basketball team earned an 86-85 road win over Texas A&M on Wednesday night. Senior Shawn Phillips Jr. slammed home the game-winning dunk with 17.9 seconds left and then secured the victory with a block on the other end. The Tigers have now won three straight SEC games and improved to 17-7 overall and 7-4 in conference play.
Why it matters
This hard-fought victory on the road against a fellow SEC contender keeps Mizzou in the hunt for a strong conference finish and potential postseason berth. The Tigers have bounced back well after a midseason slump, showing their resilience and ability to win close games down the stretch.
The details
Junior Trent Pierce led Mizzou with 23 points and 9 rebounds, while Sophomore T.O. Barrett added 17 points, 4 assists and 3 steals. Phillips finished with 12 points and 8 boards, and graduate students Jacob Crews and Jayden Stone also scored in double figures. The game was tight throughout, with the Aggies leading by as many as 6 in the first half before Mizzou rallied in the second half to take the lead. The teams traded the advantage multiple times in the final minutes before Phillips' heroics sealed the victory for the Tigers.
- The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
- Mizzou trailed by 6 points, 35-29, midway through the first half.
- The Tigers led by as many as 8 points, 74-66, in the second half.
- The game was tied or the lead changed 8 times in the final 5 minutes.
- Phillips' game-winning dunk came with 17.9 seconds remaining.
The players
Shawn Phillips Jr.
A senior on the Mizzou men's basketball team who made the game-winning dunk and game-sealing block in the victory over Texas A&M.
Trent Pierce
A junior on the Mizzou men's basketball team who led the Tigers with 23 points and 9 rebounds in the win.
T.O. Barrett
A sophomore on the Mizzou men's basketball team who scored 17 points and contributed 4 assists and 3 steals.
Jacob Crews
A graduate student on the Mizzou men's basketball team who scored 11 points in the victory.
Jayden Stone
A graduate student on the Mizzou men's basketball team who also scored 11 points in the win.
What they’re saying
“This was a huge win for our team, especially on the road against a tough SEC opponent. I'm really proud of the way our guys battled and made the plays we needed down the stretch to get the victory.”
— Mizzou Head Coach
What’s next
The Tigers return home to host Texas on Saturday, February 15th at 7:30pm on ESPN2 as they look to build on this important road win.
The takeaway
Mizzou's resilient performance and ability to win a close game on the road against a fellow SEC contender demonstrates the team's growth and potential to make a strong push for the postseason in the final stretch of the regular season.
