Texas A&M is riding high after a thrilling 80-77 comeback victory over Ole Miss, snapping a tough four-game skid. The Aggies were relentless in the final minutes, holding the Rebels scoreless for the last 3:36. Sophomore sharpshooter Rubén Dominguez and senior forward Zach Clemence were pivotal, combining for 27 points and delivering clutch shots that electrified Reed Arena.
First-year head coach Bucky McMillan now faces the challenge of leading his team into another tough road environment against Oklahoma. The Aggies have already bested the Sooners once this season, but Oklahoma's 3-10 conference record can be deceptive.
McMillan knows the Sooners can light up the scoreboard, as evidenced by Texas A&M's earlier 83-76 win, where Oklahoma transfer guard Nigel Pack dropped 24 points. Pack remains a scoring threat, fresh off a 20-point game in a tough loss to Tennessee.
Both teams boast similar shooting stats, with Oklahoma hitting 47% from the field and 35.8% from downtown. Defense has been a concern for both squads, but the Aggies showed resilience in their recent win, tightening up when it mattered most.
Oklahoma holds a 9-4 home record, which is middle-of-the-pack in the SEC, but they'll be eager to upset an Aggies team that needs at least three more wins to secure an NCAA Tournament bid. On the health front, Texas A&M is nearly at full strength except for junior forward Mackenzie Mgbako, while the Sooners report no injuries.
For the Aggies to secure a road victory, they'll need to start strong, shoot confidently, and disrupt the Sooners' rhythm with aggressive defense. Texas A&M will look to replicate their late-game heroics from the Ole Miss matchup to keep Oklahoma at bay.
Catch the action as Texas A&M takes on Oklahoma in Norman this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on the SEC Network.