- Matchup: Texas A&M Aggies vs Auburn Tigers
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Venue: Neville Arena, Auburn, AL
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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On Tuesday, Neville Arena will host a thrilling encounter as the Auburn Tigers (9-5) face off against the Texas A&M Aggies (11-3).
The Texas A&M Aggies recently triumphed over LSU, winning 75-72. In that game, the Aggies committed 15 personal fouls compared to LSU’s 18. Texas A&M made 6 of 19 three-point attempts, while LSU converted 80.0% at the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 20. LSU recorded 30 rebounds (7 offensive, 23 defensive) but had no blocks. The Tigers totaled 15 assists and 12 steals during the game, shooting 46.3% from the field on 25 of 54 attempts. The Aggies had 37 rebounds, with 14 on the offensive end, and shot 71.4% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 21 attempts. They finished with a field goal percentage of 41.9%, sinking 26 of 62 attempts and 8 of 28 from beyond the arc.
Key player Rashaun Agee contributed significantly, shooting 40.0% from the field with 1 assist, playing 32 minutes, grabbing 11 rebounds, and scoring 15 points on 4 of 10 shooting.
With a season record of 11-3, Texas A&M averages an impressive 94.7 points per game, placing them 5th in Division 1. They boast a field goal percentage of 48.7% and a three-point shooting rate of 37.6% (159 of 423). The Aggies are also effective at the free-throw line, converting 74.3% of their attempts. Averaging 39.4 rebounds per game, they have tallied 300 assists this season, ranking 7th in Division 1 for assists. Their turnover average stands at 12.6 per game, along with a personal foul average of 19.1.
On defense, Texas A&M forces 16.4 turnovers each game while committing 19.9 personal fouls. They rank 303rd nationally for assists surrendered, allowing 232 this season. Opponents shoot 44.4% against their defense (372 of 838), and the Aggies yield 33.2 rebounds per game, allowing 33.9% on three-point attempts. They are ranked 267th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 76.8.
Auburn, in their last game, suffered a close defeat to Georgia, finishing 104-100. The Tigers managed 20 offensive rebounds and 26 defensive boards for a total of 46. They turned the ball over 12 times while earning 6 steals. With Georgia committing 24 fouls, Auburn had 36 chances to shoot free throws, making 24 for a 66.7% free-throw percentage. The Tigers shot 45.3% from the field, hitting 34 of 75 attempts, and allowed Georgia to shoot 52.3% from the field, with 34 of 65 attempts made. They were 37.9% from beyond the arc, knocking down 11 of 29 attempts and made 25 of 35 free throws (71.4%). Auburn allowed Georgia 28 total rebounds, 9 of which were offensive.
Tahaad Pettiford was instrumental for the Tigers, scoring 25 points in 32 minutes, contributing 4 assists and making 10 of 21 field goal attempts (47.6%).
Auburn holds a 9-5 record this season. Their offense shoots 47.2% from the field, ranking 100th in the country. The Tigers have scored a total of 1,217 points this year, averaging 86.9 points per contest, and they grab 38.9 rebounds per game. They assist on 14.4 baskets per game, ranking 188th in Division 1, and commit 11.0 turnovers each game while averaging 16.7 personal fouls. Their free-throw shooting percentage is 72.4%.
Defensively, Auburn is ranked 307th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 78.7. They force opponents into an average of 12.4 turnovers per game and allow a 44.8% field goal shooting percentage (ranked 266th). Opponents make 33.4% of their three-point attempts (117 of 350) and are connecting on 78.4% of their foul shots. The Tigers yield 14.3 assists and 32.9 total rebounds per game, ranked 250th and 96th in the country, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Select Texas A&M
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