Texas A&M Basketball's Losing Streak Linked to Key Starters' Struggles

Jacari Lane and Ruben Dominguez's poor performances have contributed to the team's four-game skid.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Texas A&M's men's basketball team has lost four straight games, and the struggles of two key starters, senior guard Jacari Lane and sophomore guard Ruben Dominguez, have been a major factor. Lane's shooting woes and Dominguez's prolonged slump have hindered the Aggies' offense, putting their postseason hopes in jeopardy.

Why it matters

Texas A&M was expected to be a contender in the SEC this season, but their recent losing streak has them on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. The team's success largely depends on the production of Lane and Dominguez, so their struggles could have significant implications for the Aggies' postseason aspirations.

The details

In the four-game losing streak, Lane is shooting just 26% from the field and has recorded only 10 assists. Meanwhile, Dominguez is averaging just 6.1 points per game while shooting 28.3% from the field and 23.3% from three-point range over the last eight games. His poor play has been especially damaging, as the Aggies likely would have won at least two more games during this stretch if he had been performing at his usual high level.

  • Texas A&M is currently on a four-game losing streak.
  • The Aggies' next game is a "must-win" matchup against Ole Miss on Wednesday night.

The players

Jacari Lane

A senior guard for Texas A&M who has struggled with his shooting and playmaking during the team's recent losing streak.

Ruben Dominguez

A sophomore guard for Texas A&M who has been in a prolonged shooting slump, negatively impacting the team's offense and postseason chances.

Marcus Hill

A senior guard for Texas A&M who has been the team's most consistent scorer, averaging double-digit points in four of the last five games.

Rashaun Agee

A senior forward for Texas A&M who has continued to play well, despite the team's struggles, though his production has dipped in the last two games.

Bucky McMillan

The first-year head coach of the Texas A&M men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Even worse, the sophomore is 3 points per game while shooting 17.4% from the field and 16.7% from three during the Aggies' four-game losing streak. Seeing those numbers, it's clear that if Dominguez had played better, Texas A&M likely would have defeated Alabama on the road and Missouri at home, finishing with a much better 3-2 record and likely rising to the 6-seed or higher in the NCAA Tournament field.”

— Cameron Ohnysty, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Texas A&M's postseason hopes are in jeopardy due to the poor play of two key starters, Jacari Lane and Ruben Dominguez. If the Aggies hope to turn things around and secure an NCAA Tournament berth, they will need significant improvements from these two players, especially Dominguez, who has been in a prolonged shooting slump.