Texas A&M Looks to Continue Hot Streak Against Mississippi State

Bulldogs need a win in College Station to boost NCAA Tournament hopes

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs women's basketball team will travel to College Station, Texas, to take on the surging Texas A&M Aggies on February 26th. The Bulldogs have lost their last two games and are fighting to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament, while the Aggies have won four of their last five games and are looking to continue their hot streak.

Why it matters

This matchup is crucial for Mississippi State's NCAA Tournament aspirations, as a win against the Aggies would be a significant boost to their resume. Texas A&M has been playing well lately, winning four of their last five games, and will be a tough test for the Bulldogs.

The details

Mississippi State and Texas A&M have met 20 times, with the Bulldogs holding a 13-7 advantage. However, the Aggies have defeated the Bulldogs twice in the SEC Tournament over the last three years. Texas A&M enters the game with a 12-11 overall record and a 5-9 record in conference play, while Mississippi State is looking to end a two-game losing streak.

  • The game will be played on February 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT.
  • The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network+

The players

Ny'Ceara Pryor

Texas A&M senior guard averaging 15.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 3.6 steals per game.

Fatmata Janneh

Texas A&M junior forward averaging 11.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.

Sam Purcell

Mississippi State head coach who met with the media to discuss the Aggies' recent success.

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What they’re saying

“The SEC, and the reason I say that is because a lot of teams just need a spark. We were just there, winning two games in a row and going for a third. You have to catch lightning in a bottle. It's about getting hot at the right time and weathering the storm until the sunshine comes through. They (Aggies) have done a great job of weathering the storm.”

— Sam Purcell, Mississippi State Head Coach (247sports.com)

What’s next

If Mississippi State wants to make the NCAA Tournament, a win against the surging Aggies is a must-win game for the Bulldogs.

The takeaway

This matchup between Mississippi State and Texas A&M is a crucial one for the Bulldogs' NCAA Tournament hopes, as they look to end a two-game losing streak against an Aggies team that has been playing well lately and is fighting to improve its own postseason positioning.