- Matchup: Texas A&M Aggies vs LSU Tigers
- Date of Game: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The LSU Tigers (15-15) are set to host the Texas A&M Aggies (20-10) at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center this Saturday.
The Texas A&M Aggies recently triumphed over Kentucky with a score of 96-85 in their previous game. They recorded a field goal percentage of 48.3% (28 out of 58), while making 13 of their 28 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Aggies converted 27 of 39 shots, resulting in a 69.2% success rate. They dominated the boards with a total of 34 rebounds, 8 of which were offensive. The team also registered 16 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and secured 8 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Texas A&M allowed Kentucky to shoot 47.6% from the field, finishing with 30 baskets from 63 attempts. Kentucky recorded 22 assists and 4 steals but struggled to block shots, finishing the game without any. They managed to shoot 60.7% from the free-throw line, sinking 17 out of 28, and made 8 out of 26 shots from beyond the arc. The game saw the Aggies committing 21 personal fouls compared to Kentucky’s 24.
Rylan Griffen was notable in the contest, contributing 21 points on 7 of 12 shooting. He played for 29 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and ended with a field goal percentage of 58.3%, although he did not record any assists.
With a season record of 20-10, Texas A&M is currently averaging 10.9 turnovers and committing 19.5 fouls per game. They are averaging 37.5 rebounds per contest and have accumulated 558 assists, ranking them 10th nationally in assists per game. The Aggies are shooting 36.8% from three-point territory (328 of 892) and have a free throw percentage of 74.2%. They score an average of 88.3 points per game, placing them 9th in Division 1, with a shooting percentage of 46.4% from the field.
On defense, the Aggies average 13.5 forced turnovers and 18.8 fouls per game. They rank 308th in Division 1 for assists allowed, giving up 461 assists this season. The Aggies allow opposing teams to shoot 44.1% (816 out of 1,849) from the field and average conceding 37.1 rebounds per game. They give up 32.0% from behind the arc and rank 315th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (79.1).
In their last outing, LSU faced a defeat against Auburn, losing 88-74. The Tigers allowed Auburn to secure 25 rebounds (7 offensive) while shooting 41.7% from three-point distance, knocking down 10 of 24 attempts. From the charity stripe, they made 16 out of 22 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 72.7%. Auburn shot 54.4% from the field, totaling 31 successful attempts out of 57. LSU itself ended the game shooting 24 out of 44 from the field (54.5% shooting accuracy). The Tigers converted on 7 out of 15 three-point attempts (46.7%) and made 19 free throws at a rate of 73.1%. Auburn committed 16 fouls, providing LSU with 26 free-throw opportunities, while the Tigers also turned the ball over 16 times, recording 7 steals. Overall, LSU secured 21 defensive and 5 offensive boards for a total of 26 rebounds.
Michael Nwoko was a standout player for LSU, contributing 19 points in 29 minutes and recording 1 assist. He achieved a shooting percentage of 66.7% by hitting 4 out of 6 attempts, while also collecting 5 rebounds.
With a record of 15-15 for the season, LSU is performing well offensively, boasting a shooting percentage of 47.1% from the field, ranking 71st nationally. They have amassed 2,433 total points this season, averaging 81.1 points per game, and securing 36.4 rebounds on average. Their assist rate is 14.8 per game (ranked 122nd) and they turn the ball over approximately 10.7 times per game. The Tigers commit 18.6 fouls each contest and boast an impressive free-throw shooting percentage of 77.0%.
Defensively, LSU ranks 289th in points allowed, conceding 77.7 points per game. They force 10.0 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 44.3% from the field (ranking 190th overall). The Tigers permit 35.9% shooting from three-point range (247 of 688) and their opponents convert 69.7% of free throws. They also allow 12.5 assists and 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking 108th and 167th respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Pick: Choose Texas A&M
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