Texas A&M Stumbles in SEC Tournament Loss to Oklahoma

Aggies struggle with shooting, rebounding in disappointing defeat

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:48am

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Texas A&M's NCAA Tournament hopes took a hit with a lopsided loss to Oklahoma in the SEC Tournament. The Aggies were outmatched in key areas like rebounding and 3-point shooting, allowing the Sooners to build a big lead early that A&M couldn't overcome. Despite solid performances from Rylan Griffen and Rashaun Agee, the Aggies couldn't find their rhythm and fell 79-55 to an Oklahoma team fighting for its own NCAA Tournament berth.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for Texas A&M, which was expected to be a safe bet for the NCAA Tournament field. The Aggies' struggles in areas like rebounding and 3-point shooting raised concerns about their ability to make a deep postseason run. Meanwhile, Oklahoma's victory boosts its NCAA Tournament resume as the Sooners look to secure an at-large bid.

The details

Texas A&M was dominated on the boards, losing the rebounding battle 48-33 and managing just one second-chance point. The Aggies also struggled mightily from 3-point range, connecting on only 8-of-31 attempts. Oklahoma, led by a 20-point performance from Nijel Pack, shot 59% from the field in the first half to build a big lead that A&M couldn't overcome.

  • The game was played on March 13, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The players

Nijel Pack

Oklahoma guard who scored a game-high 20 points.

Rylan Griffen

Texas A&M guard who scored 13 points in the loss.

Rashaun Agee

Texas A&M forward who also scored 13 points.

Porter Moser

Oklahoma head coach who had his team prepared and motivated for the crucial matchup.

Bucky McMillan

Texas A&M head coach who struggled to find answers as his team fell behind early.

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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

What’s next

The Aggies will now wait anxiously to see if they hear their name called on Selection Sunday, March 15, when the NCAA Tournament field is announced. A public watch party is scheduled at The Green at Century Square in College Station, Texas, beginning at 3:30 p.m. local time.

The takeaway

This loss is a disappointing setback for Texas A&M, which had been considered a safe bet for the NCAA Tournament field. The Aggies' struggles in key areas like rebounding and 3-point shooting raised concerns about their ability to make a deep postseason run. Meanwhile, Oklahoma's victory boosts its own NCAA Tournament resume as the Sooners look to secure an at-large bid.