NORMAN, Okla. (Interstat) — Texas A&M held off Oklahoma 75-71 in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Lloyd Noble Center. The Aggies led 43-41 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Rashaun Agee led Texas A&M with 18 points, while Rylan Griffen added 14. Oklahoma’s Dayton Forsythe scored 14 points and had six assists. The Sooners shot just 20 for 61 from the field but stayed close by making 20 of 24 free throws. Texas A&M improved to 19-8 overall, while Oklahoma moved to 13-13. Attendance was 8,265.

NORMAN, Okla. (Interstat) — In a gritty, defensive-minded Southeastern Conference clash that saw both teams struggle to find consistent offense, the Texas A&M Aggies held off a late rally to edge the Oklahoma Sooners 75-71 on Saturday at Lloyd Noble Center. The game, played before a crowd of 8,265, was a tale of contrasting efficiencies. Texas A&M leveraged a faster tempo and superior shooting from the field to build a lead, while Oklahoma relied on offensive rebounding and free-throw accuracy to stay within striking distance. The Aggies improved to 19-8 overall, while the Sooners moved to an even 13-13. Texas A&M seized control early with a blistering start, opening the game on a 10-0 run. Rylan Griffen ignited the surge with a 3-pointer, and Rashaun Agee followed with another from long range, forcing Oklahoma into a timeout less than 90 seconds into the contest. The Aggies’ early defense was stifling, generating two quick steals and disrupting the Sooners’ rhythm. Oklahoma, led by the interior presence of Mohamed Wague and the playmaking of Dayton Forsythe, slowly chipped away. The Sooners clawed back to tie the game at 24-24 late in the first half, capitalizing on second-chance opportunities. However, Texas A&M closed the half strong, taking a 43-41 lead into the break behind 14 first-half points from Agee. The second half evolved into a physical, back-and-forth affair. Texas A&M’s lead fluctuated between two and eight points, as Oklahoma repeatedly threatened but could never string together the necessary stops and scores to overtake the Aggies. A key sequence came with just over seven minutes remaining when Agee converted a tough layup to push the Aggies’ lead to 64-60, answering a pair of Forsythe free throws. Oklahoma had its chances in the final minutes. Trailing 71-69 with under 30 seconds to play, the Sooners fouled Agee, who calmly sank both free throws. On the ensuing possession, Oklahoma’s Dayton Forsythe was fouled on a 3-point attempt with 26 seconds left. He made the first two free throws to cut the deficit to 73-71 but missed the third. Texas A&M secured the critical defensive rebound. The Sooners were forced to foul again, sending Rylan Griffen to the line with eight seconds left. After missing the first, Griffen sank the second to establish the final four-point margin. Oklahoma’s last-gasp 3-point attempt by Forsythe was off the mark as time expired. The most important part of the game was Texas A&M’s ability to answer every Oklahoma push in the second half. Each time the Sooners closed the gap to a single possession, the Aggies responded with a critical basket, often from Agee in the paint or a timely 3-pointer. This resilience prevented Oklahoma from ever capturing the lead or building momentum in front of the home crowd, allowing Texas A&M to manage the game’s tempo and ultimately secure the road victory. Agee, a 6-foot-7 forward from Chicago, led all scorers with 18 points for Texas A&M. Griffen, from Dallas, added 14 points and two blocks. Their combined effort offset a balanced Oklahoma attack. Forsythe, a guard from Dale, Oklahoma, paced the Sooners with 14 points and six assists. Wague, from the Bronx, New York, contributed 12 points and two blocks, while Derrion Reid of Grovetown, Georgia, added 11 points. Statistically, the game was defined by stark contrasts. Texas A&M shot 43.5% from the field (27 of 62) and 40% from 3-point range (10 of 25), while Oklahoma managed just 32.8% shooting overall (20 of 61) and 36.7% from deep (11 of 30). The Sooners dominated the glass with 17 offensive rebounds, leading to a 20-of-24 performance at the free-throw line. The Aggies attempted only 20 free throws, making 11, but won the turnover battle, committing five to Oklahoma’s eight, and dished out six assists to the Sooners’ three. The victory completed a regular-season sweep for Texas A&M over Oklahoma, having previously defeated the Sooners 83-76 in College Station on Jan. 10.

Aggies, Sooners Set for SEC Rematch in Norman NORMAN, Okla. (Interstat) — The Texas A&M Aggies visit the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball rematch, with the hosts looking to avenge a loss from earlier this season. The game is scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026, at the Lloyd Noble Center. Texas A&M (18-8) enters with momentum from an 80-77 home victory over Mississippi on Wednesday. The Aggies had previously endured a four-game skid, including narrow losses to Missouri and Alabama. Oklahoma (13-12) seeks to rebound from a decisive 89-66 road defeat at Tennessee on the same night. In the teams’ first meeting on Jan. 10 in College Station, Texas A&M secured an 83-76 victory. The Aggies have won three of their last five, while the Sooners have dropped five of their last seven. A key player to watch for Texas A&M is guard Ruben Dominguez. He is coming off a productive 13-point, five-assist performance against Mississippi. For Oklahoma, guard Nijel Pack remains the offensive catalyst. He scored 20 points in the loss to Tennessee and is averaging 19.1 points over his last seven games. The matchup features contrasting trajectories. Texas A&M aims to solidify its standing for an NCAA Tournament bid, while Oklahoma looks to halt its slide and climb back to .500 in conference play. The Sooners’ defense, which allowed Tennessee to shoot 54% from the field, will be tested by an Aggies team that has scored 80 or more points in four of its last six outings. Following this game, Texas A&M travels to Arkansas on Wednesday. Oklahoma remains at home to host Auburn on Tuesday.