- Matchup: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Texas A&M Aggies
- Event Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Venue: Reed Arena, College Station, TX
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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On Wednesday, the Texas A&M Aggies (14-4) are set to battle the Mississippi State Bulldogs (10-8) at Reed Arena.
In their recent encounter, the Bulldogs faced a narrow defeat against Ole Miss, concluding the matchup with a score of 68-67. Mississippi State boasted a field goal percentage of 36.9%, successfully making 24 of 65 attempts, alongside converting 5 out of 27 from beyond the arc. Their free throw attempts resulted in 14 successful shots out of 23, translating to a shooting rate of 60.9%. On the boards, they secured 44 rebounds, with 12 offensive boards. Additionally, they recorded 12 assists, forced 5 turnovers, and made 3 steals. Defensively, Mississippi allowed Ole Miss to achieve a shooting accuracy of 40.8% on 29 of 71 shots. Ole Miss made 6 assists and also secured 3 steals, finishing with a total of 41 rebounds (11 offensive, 30 defensive) and didn’t register any blocks. Ole Miss excelled at the free-throw line, making 8 out of 10 attempts (80.0%) and struggled from three-point range, hitting just 2 out of 20. Mississippi State accumulated 12 personal fouls, while Ole Miss had 17.
Jayden Epps was a notable contributor for Mississippi State, finishing with 14 points on 4 of 18 shooting, along with 3 assists and 4 rebounds over 30 minutes on the court.
Entering this match, the Mississippi State Bulldogs hold a record of 10-8. They average 11.1 turnovers per game and commit approximately 15.9 fouls per contest. The Bulldogs average 41.0 rebounds and have accumulated 229 assists, ranking 298th nationally in this category. From three-point land, they’ve made 30.5% of their shots (139 of 455), and they’ve shot 68.9% from the free-throw line. Averaging 79.4 points per game, they sit at 125th in Division 1 and maintain a field goal percentage of 44.5%.
Defensively, the Bulldogs generate 9.9 turnovers per game and draw 17.5 fouls. They rank 118th in college basketball for assists allowed, giving up 231 so far this season. Their defense allows a field goal percentage of 42.0% (493 of 1,173) and they average 38.8 rebounds allowed per game. Opponents are shooting 30.0% from beyond the arc against them, and they rank 286th in Division 1 for points allowed per game with an average of 77.4.
In their last game, the Texas A&M Aggies secured a 74-70 victory over Texas. The Aggies totaled 27 rebounds, including 23 defensive and 4 offensive grabs. They committed only 5 turnovers while earning 5 steals in the game. Texas committed 16 personal fouls, sending the Aggies to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12 shots for a conversion rate of 63.2%. Texas A&M found success shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 20 attempts (40.0%). They achieved a field goal rate of 50.9%, finishing 27 for 53. Defensively, Texas managed to shoot 22 of 53, resulting in a 41.5% shooting rate. Texas A&M’s three-point shooting was at 28.6%, making 6 of 21. They finished 20 of 26 at the free-throw line (76.9%) while allowing Texas to accumulate 34 rebounds, with 8 coming from the offensive end.
Rashaun Agee made a significant impact, shooting 6 of 14 for a 42.9% field goal percentage, and adding 11 rebounds along with 17 points in 33 minutes of play, also contributing 3 assists.
Texas A&M enjoys a strong record of 14-4 this season. Offensively, they are making 48.0% of their shots, ranking 60th in the country. The Aggies have tallied 1,655 points this season, averaging 91.9 points per game, and they pull down an average of 37.9 rebounds. They average 19.8 assists per game, which ranks 6th in the nation, while committing 12.1 turnovers per contest. Texas A&M averages 20.1 personal fouls per game, and they convert 73.4% of their attempts at the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Aggies allow 32.9% shooting from three-point range (148 of 450) and their opponents convert 73.7% of their free throws. Texas A&M surrenders 15.4 assists and 35.8 rebounds per game, ranking 305th and 260th respectively. They rank 289th in college basketball for points allowed, giving up an average of 77.6 per game. The Aggies force an impressive 15.9 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 43.7% from the field, placing them 182nd in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Mississippi State
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