- Matchup: Texas A&M Aggies vs Arkansas Razorbacks
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, AR
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This exciting matchup will see the Arkansas Razorbacks (20-7) go head-to-head against the Texas A&M Aggies (19-8) at Bud Walton Arena this Thursday.
In their last outing, the Texas A&M Aggies triumphed over Oklahoma with a narrow score of 75-71. The Aggies committed 20 personal fouls, while Oklahoma recorded 19. Texas A&M managed to hit 11 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc. Oklahoma shot impressively from the free-throw line at 83.3%, sinking 20 of 24 attempts. Oklahoma also achieved 42 rebounds (17 offensive, 25 defensive) without any blocks. They posted 11 assists and 3 steals during the game. On defense, Texas A&M held Oklahoma to a shooting percentage of 32.8%, as they made 20 of 61 attempts. The Aggies also contributed 14 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and accumulated 6 steals. They secured a total of 33 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end, and converted 11 of 20 free-throw attempts at a rate of 55.0%. Texas A&M finished with a 43.5% field goal percentage, taking 27 of 62 shots and connecting on 10 of 25 from three-point range.
Rashaun Agee stood out during the game, achieving 53.8% shooting from the field alongside 1 assist. He played 30 minutes and collected 7 boards, finishing with 18 points on 7 of 13 shooting.
Entering this matchup, Texas A&M holds a season record of 19-8. The team averages 11.0 turnovers per game and commits roughly 19.4 fouls per game. The Aggies gather an average of 38.0 rebounds per contest and have accumulated 514 assists this season, ranking them 10th in Division 1 for passing. The team shoots 36.8% from three-point range (302 of 820) and maintains a free-throw shooting percentage of 74.4%. The Aggies average an impressive 88.9 points per game, placing 9th nationally while shooting 46.4% overall from the field.
On defense, the Aggies compel opponents to commit 13.8 turnovers per contest and draw an average of 18.7 fouls. They limit opposing teams to a 32.2% success rate on three-point attempts and currently rank 297th nationally for points allowed per game (78.2). Opponents shoot 43.8% against them (726 of 1,659) and the Aggies give up 36.8 rebounds on average per game, ranking 286th in college basketball for assists allowed with 413 conceded through the season.
In their most recent game, the Arkansas Razorbacks prevailed against Missouri, finishing 94-86. Arkansas achieved 19 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards, totaling 29 for the game. They committed 5 turnovers while successfully securing 5 steals. Missouri was called for 19 fouls, allowing the Razorbacks to attempt 25 free throws, of which they converted 22 at an impressive rate of 88.0%. Arkansas also nailed 8 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc (44.4%) and shot 52.5% overall, hitting 32 of their 61 attempts. Missouri managed to make 31 of 56 shots (55.4%) against the Razorbacks, who allowed a distance shooting rate of 33.3% by conceding 7 of 21 attempts. Arkansas wrapped up the game by registering 17 of 23 successful free throws (73.9%). In terms of rebounding, Missouri was limited to 21 boards total (4 offensive).
Billy Richmond III had a notable performance for the Razorbacks, contributing 21 points in 35 minutes of play while also providing 4 assists. He finished the game with a shooting percentage of 64.3%, making 9 of 14 attempts and recording 1 rebound.
Arkansas holds a season record of 20-7. Their offensive efficiency shines as they hit 50.5% of their shots from the field, ranking them 10th among college teams. The Razorbacks have scored a total of 2,428 points this season, averaging 89.9 per game, while pulling down 35.9 rebounds per game. Their assist average stands at 17.3 per game (30th in college basketball), and they turn the ball over just 8.9 times per game. Defensively, Arkansas commits 16.7 fouls per game and converts 74.7% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Arkansas holds opponents to a shooting percentage of 31.1% from three-point range (213 of 684), while foes convert 71.1% of their free throws. They allow an average of 14.4 assists and 34.5 total rebounds per game, which ranks 264th and 192nd, respectively. With the defense ranking 302nd in points allowed per game at 78.3, the Razorbacks force an average of 11.7 turnovers per game while sealing opponents’ shooting at 44.5% from the field (205th nationally).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Pick: Support Texas A&M
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