Texas A&M Seeks to End Skid Against Struggling Ole Miss

Aggies look to bounce back after four straight losses against Rebels' seven-game losing streak

Feb. 18, 2026 at 10:39am

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The Texas A&M Aggies basketball team, currently tied for fourth in the SEC, will host the struggling Ole Miss Rebels on Wednesday. The Aggies have lost four straight games, while the Rebels have dropped seven in a row. A&M will look to end its skid against an Ole Miss squad that ranks last in the SEC in several offensive categories.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for Texas A&M's NCAA Tournament hopes, as the Aggies have fallen from first place in the SEC to being on the bubble according to the latest bracketology projections. A loss to the struggling Rebels could further damage A&M's postseason chances.

The details

Ole Miss has struggled mightily on offense this season, ranking last in the SEC in points scored, field goal percentage, rebounds, and assists. The Rebels have only eclipsed 80 points twice in conference play. However, a pair of senior guards, AJ Storr and Malik Dia, have provided a bright spot, averaging 14.6 and 13.2 points per game respectively.

  • Texas A&M and Ole Miss will face off on Wednesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The Aggies have lost four straight games, while the Rebels have dropped seven in a row.

The players

Bucky McMillan

The head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies basketball team.

AJ Storr

A senior guard for the Ole Miss Rebels, averaging 14.6 points per game.

Malik Dia

A senior forward for the Ole Miss Rebels, averaging 13.2 points and a team-high 6.1 rebounds per game.

Chris Beard

The head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, who has found success at every previous coaching stop.

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What they’re saying

“If there was any doubt about how or why the Rebels have been struggling, a quick glance at their offensive numbers makes it clear.”

— Tony Catalina, Author

“While A&M's four-game losing streak is tough for Aggies fans to digest, it pales in comparison to the Rebels' current skid.”

— Tony Catalina, Author

What’s next

If Texas A&M loses this game, it could further damage the team's NCAA Tournament hopes, which are already on shaky ground according to the latest bracketology projections.

The takeaway

This game represents a crucial opportunity for Texas A&M to snap its four-game losing streak and keep its NCAA Tournament aspirations alive, while Ole Miss looks to end its own seven-game skid and find some offensive rhythm against a struggling Aggies squad.