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College Station Today
By the People, for the People
Texas A&M Looks to Snap Skid Against Struggling Ole Miss
The Aggies and Rebels both aim to regain momentum and boost their NCAA Tournament hopes.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Texas A&M and Ole Miss, two teams mired in recent slumps, will face off on Wednesday in a key Southeastern Conference matchup. The Aggies have lost four straight games, while the Rebels have dropped seven in a row. Both squads are fighting to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive with just six regular-season games remaining.
Why it matters
This game represents a crucial opportunity for both teams to get back on track and improve their postseason positioning. The Aggies were on the cusp of a Top 25 ranking earlier this season, while the Rebels have struggled mightily in conference play. A win could provide a much-needed boost for either team's tournament resume.
The details
Texas A&M is coming off an 82-69 loss at Vanderbilt, its fourth consecutive defeat. The Aggies shot just 38.9% from the field and 27.6% from 3-point range in that game. Meanwhile, Ole Miss is reeling from a 90-78 home loss to rival Mississippi State, its seventh straight loss. The Rebels trailed by 19 at halftime and were unable to mount a serious comeback.
- Texas A&M and Ole Miss will face off on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
- The Aggies' four-game losing streak dates back to early February.
- Ole Miss has lost seven straight games, with five of those losses coming by double digits.
The players
Bucky McMillan
The head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies.
Chris Beard
The head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels.
Marcus Hill
A player for the Texas A&M Aggies who led the team with 20 points in their recent loss to Vanderbilt.
Rashaun Agee
A player for the Texas A&M Aggies who had 8 points and 11 rebounds in their recent loss to Vanderbilt.
Malik Dia
A player for the Ole Miss Rebels who tied his career high with 32 points in their recent loss to Mississippi State.
What they’re saying
“The reality of it is everything's in front of us. We've got to get back and take care of business. We have some great opportunities. We've just got to get back and play well here down the stretch.”
— Bucky McMillan, Texas A&M Head Coach (austinnews.net)
“The guys really wanted to win this game; they understood what was at stake with the rivalry game. But then when things don't go our way a little bit early, you got to hang in there. I thought the first half was where the game was really lost.”
— Chris Beard, Ole Miss Head Coach (austinnews.net)
What’s next
The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing an NCAA Tournament berth, while the loser will face an uphill battle to make the field.
The takeaway
This matchup between two teams desperately seeking to regain their footing represents a pivotal moment in the SEC and NCAA Tournament landscapes. Both Texas A&M and Ole Miss have the talent to make a late-season push, but they'll need to find a way to end their respective skids and rediscover their winning form.
