Can the Aggies disrupt Texas' perfect home record? Ny'Ceara Pryor ignites A&M's offense, aiming to silence the Moody Center crowd in this heated rivalry clash.
There’s something about Austin that brings out the edge in Texas A&M - and Sunday feels like one of those days.
The Aggies head to the Moody Center to face No. 4 Texas Longhorns, a team that hasn’t lost at home and doesn’t plan on starting now. But rivalry games have a way of ignoring spreadsheets, rankings, and polite expectations.
Texas A&M (8-5, 1-3 SEC) enters as the clear underdog against a Texas team sitting at 18-2 overall and 4-2 in league play.
The Longhorns are elite defensively - second in the SEC - allowing just 54 points per game and holding opponents under 38 percent shooting.
That’s exactly why the Aggies will lean heavily on Ny’Ceara Pryor.
Pryor has been the engine all season, averaging 16.1 points, 7.6 assists, and nearly four steals per game. She disrupts, agitates, and generally makes life uncomfortable for opposing guards.
If A&M wants to quiet the Moody Center crowd early, it starts with Pryor setting the tone.
Fatmata Janneh has quietly been A&M’s most consistent scorer of late, averaging 12.7 points over the last 10 games.
Against a Texas defense that dares teams to beat them from the perimeter, efficiency will matter more than volume.
Texas counters with Madison Booker, one of the most complete players in the country.
She’s averaging nearly 20 points per game and just dropped 24 in a narrow loss to South Carolina. Jordan Lee adds scoring punch, and Texas’ depth allows them to apply pressure for 40 minutes without blinking.
Statistically, the matchup tilts toward Texas.
The Longhorns are undefeated at home. The Aggies are still searching for rhythm in SEC play and are 0-1 in games decided by three points or fewer. But that’s also why this game is dangerous ... for Texas.
A&M’s defense forces turnovers, creates chaos, and thrives when games get uncomfortable. If the Aggies can slow the pace, protect the ball, and turn this into a grind instead of a track meet, they’ll be exactly where they want to be in the fourth quarter.
Rivalry games don’t care about records. They care about toughness, composure, and who wants it more when the noise peaks.
Tipoff is Sunday at 3 p.m. CT in Austin, and if Texas A&M hangs around long enough, don’t be surprised if the pressure shifts entirely to the home side.