Rashaun Agee's late heroics help Texas A&M rally past hapless Ole Miss

Agee hit the deciding jumper, grabbed a crucial late rebound and added a pair of free throws to lead the Aggies' comeback.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Rashaun Agee scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Texas A&M to an 80-77 comeback victory over Ole Miss in a wild Southeastern Conference battle. The Rebels led by 13 points in the second half, but the Aggies rallied, capping a 7-0 run with Agee's driving layup to take a one-point lead with 1:52 left. Agee then sealed the win with a pair of free throws in the final seconds.

Why it matters

The victory snaps a four-game losing streak for Texas A&M and keeps their hopes of making the NCAA Tournament alive. For Ole Miss, the loss extends their losing skid to eight games as their disappointing season continues.

The details

Texas A&M trailed by five at halftime and fell behind by as many as 13 points in the second half before mounting their comeback. Rashaun Agee led the way, hitting the go-ahead jumper and then grabbing a crucial late rebound before sinking two free throws to seal the win. Marcus Hill and Zach Clemence also scored in double figures for the Aggies.

  • Texas A&M trailed by five points at halftime.
  • Ole Miss extended their lead to 13 points with a dunk by Malik Dia with 11:46 to play.
  • Texas A&M went on a 7-0 run capped by Rashaun Agee's driving layup to take a one-point lead with 1:52 remaining.
  • Rashaun Agee grabbed a rebound and made two free throws with 1.3 seconds left to secure the win for Texas A&M.

The players

Rashaun Agee

A key player for Texas A&M who scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, including the go-ahead basket and clinching free throws in the final minute.

Marcus Hill

A Texas A&M player who scored 14 points to help lead the Aggies' comeback.

Zach Clemence

A Texas A&M player who scored 14 points, including a crucial alley-oop dunk in the first half.

AJ Storr

The leading scorer for Ole Miss with 21 points, but missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Malik Dia

An Ole Miss player who scored 20 points, including a dunk that gave the Rebels their largest lead of the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the resilience of the Texas A&M Aggies, who refused to give up despite falling behind by double digits in the second half. Rashaun Agee's late-game heroics were the difference, as he made the crucial plays to lead his team to victory and keep their postseason hopes alive.