The Texas A&M men’s basketball team is gearing up for a road matchup against Oklahoma at the Lloyd Noble Center on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., which will be broadcasted live on SEC Network. The Aggies recently broke a four-game losing streak with a thrilling 80-77 victory over Ole Miss on Wednesday night. In this contest, Texas A&M overcame a challenging second half where they trailed for more than 18 minutes, including a deficit of up to 13 points. A crucial 12-2 scoring run sealed the win for the Aggies.
Leading the charge for Texas A&M was Agee, who recorded a double-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. His strong performance was complemented by fellow teammates, who each contributed 14 points, while Rubén Dominguez added 13 points and five assists. Agee has continued to be a dominant force on the court, scoring in double figures in 13 of his last 15 games and boasting an impressive 14 double-digit rebounding games this season. He is now just one double-double away from equaling Texas A&M’s single-season record, currently held by Tyler Davis with 12 double-doubles during the 2017-18 season. This season, Agee averages 14.8 points and 9.7 rebounds per game in SEC play, ranking him second among league players with 9.0 rebounds and 6.3 defensive boards per game.
Meanwhile, Hill has emerged as a key offensive player, scoring in double figures in five of his last six games and averaging 15.3 points with a shooting percentage of 59% during this stretch. The Aggies are currently ranked No.10 nationally in scoring offense, averaging an impressive 89.4 points per game. They have also demonstrated significant depth, with non-starters contributing at least 30 points in 16 games this season, including a notable 30 points at Vanderbilt. Texas A&M ranks second nationally in bench scoring, averaging 36.9 points per game.
Their opponent, Oklahoma, is currently sitting at 13-13 this season, with a 3-10 record in SEC play. After winning two of their last three games, they recently faced a tough defeat against Tennessee, losing 89-66. Historically, Oklahoma leads the all-time series against Texas A&M with a 31-14 record; however, the Aggies have triumphed in their last three encounters, including an earlier defeat of the Sooners at Reed Arena this season, winning 83-76. The last match hosted in Norman ended positively for Texas A&M, with an 80-78 victory the previous season.
As anticipation builds for Saturday’s game, fans can catch the action starting with the pregame show at 7 p.m. on local stations or stream the game through the ESPN app or the 12th Man Mobile App for live stats and updates.