If you're frantically checking your phone to see who won the texas a and m game, you probably know that being an Aggie fan is rarely a low-stress experience. Whether it’s the gridiron or the hardwood, things usually come down to the wire.
Honestly, the most recent big-time drama didn't even happen on a Saturday. It went down this past Tuesday night in Knoxville, and man, it was a heartbreaker. The Texas A&M men’s basketball team took No. 24 Tennessee to the absolute limit, but they couldn't quite close the door.
What Really Happened With the Texas A&M Game
The Aggies fell to the Volunteers 87-82.
But saying "they lost" doesn't really cover it. This was a double-overtime marathon that felt like a heavyweight boxing match. Texas A&M actually held the lead for over 35 minutes of game time. They had a six-game winning streak on the line and looked like they were going to bully the Vols right out of their own gym.
Jacari Lane was a man possessed, putting up 20 points and 9 assists. Pop Isaacs chipped in 16. For a long time, it looked like Buzz Williams’ crew had the recipe for a massive road upset.
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Then, the wheels kinda wiggled loose.
Tennessee’s Nate Ament decided he wasn't losing at home. He dropped 23 points, with 10 of those coming in the two overtime periods. The real killer, though? The boards. Tennessee absolutely dominated the glass, outrebounding the Aggies 60 to 35. You just aren't going to win many SEC games when you give up that many second-chance opportunities.
A Quick Look at the Numbers
- Final Score: Tennessee 87, Texas A&M 82 (2OT)
- Top Scorer: Jacari Lane (20 pts)
- The Rebound Gap: Tennessee 60, A&M 35
- Record Post-Game: 13-4 overall, 3-1 in the SEC
Wait, What About Football?
Since "the game" usually means football in College Station, let's look back at how the season wrapped up. The Aggies had a hell of a run in 2025 under Mike Elko, finishing the regular season 11-1. They even made it into the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff.
However, if you're looking for the result of that playoff game, it wasn't the ending the 12th Man wanted. Texas A&M faced Miami at Kyle Field on December 20, 2025. In what turned out to be a defensive slugfest that felt more like 1925 than 2025, the Aggies lost 10-3.
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It was a tough pill to swallow after such a dominant regular season where they beat teams like Notre Dame and LSU. But that's the CFP for you—one bad afternoon and the dream is over.
The Lone Star Showdown is Back
Here is the thing you actually need to be ready for.
Tonight—Saturday, January 17, 2026—the Aggies are headed to Austin. We finally have the Lone Star Showdown back as a regular SEC conference matchup, and the stakes are massive. Texas A&M is trying to bounce back from that Tennessee loss, and there is no better "get right" game than beating the Longhorns in the Moody Center.
Tip-off is set for 5:00 PM CST.
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Texas is coming off a huge road win against Alabama, so they are feeling themselves right now. The Aggies are sitting at 13-4 and really need this win to stay in the hunt for a top-four seed in the SEC tournament. If Lane and Isaacs can find their rhythm early and—most importantly—the big men can actually box out this time, A&M has a real shot to silence the crowd in Austin.
Actionable Steps for Aggie Fans
If you want to keep up with the score in real-time or get ready for the next tip-off, here is what you should do:
- Download the 12th Man Mobile App: It’s the fastest way to get live stats and radio broadcasts if you aren't near a TV.
- Check the Broadcast: Tonight’s game against Texas is airing on ESPN. Make sure your streaming login hasn't expired.
- Watch the Paint: In the next few games, keep an eye on Pharrel Payne and the frontcourt. If they don't fix the rebounding issues that cost them the Tennessee game, the SEC schedule is going to get very long, very fast.
Stay tuned to the live trackers tonight to see if the Aggies can pull off the upset in Austin.