Rashaun Agee delivers a clutch 3-point play in the third overtime as Texas A&M outlasts LSU 94-91, securing the No. 6 seed in the SEC Tournament.
If Texas A&M basketball wanted a dramatic finish to the regular season, it got one. The Aggies outlasted LSU 94-91 in a triple-overtime marathon Saturday night inside the Maravich Assembly Center, surviving nearly three hours of chaos before Rashaun Agee delivered the decisive moment.
With the game hanging in the balance in the third overtime, Agee made the play of the night.
Trailing by one with under a minute remaining, the senior forward faked a 3-pointer, attacked the lane and finished through contact.
The layup dropped, the whistle blew and Agee calmly sank the free throw to give Texas A&M a late lead with just 24 seconds left.
LSU had one final chance, but the Tigers’ last 3-point attempt rattled away as time expired, sending the Aggies into celebration after one of the wildest games of the season.
The win pushed Texas A&M to 21-10 overall and 11-7 in SEC play, locking up the No. 6 seed and a first-round bye in the SEC Tournament.
Agee was unstoppable all night. The Aggies’ big man finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds, recording his 12th double-double of the season, tying a school record previously held by Tyler Davis. He anchored Texas A&M throughout the marathon battle and delivered the game’s most important play.
Guard Rylan Griffen was just as impactful, putting together a career night across the board. Griffen poured in 24 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and wreaked havoc defensively with six steals and three blocks.
His relentless energy helped fuel a defensive performance that ultimately swung the game.
Texas A&M forced 22 LSU turnovers and recorded a season-high 17 steals, turning defense into offense when the Aggies desperately needed momentum.
Pop Isaacs also stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals, while Ali Dibba added 12 points and a career-best five steals.
LSU surged ahead early with a huge first-half run, forcing Texas A&M to claw its way back into the contest. The Aggies gradually chipped away at the deficit and finally grabbed a late lead in the second half before LSU forced overtime.
From there, the teams traded punches for 15 grueling extra minutes, with neither side able to build more than a two-possession lead.
Eventually, it came down to Agee. One pump fake. One fearless drive. One massive 3-point play.
Now Texas A&M basketball heads to the SEC Tournament battle-tested, knowing that if the Aggies can survive a triple-overtime war on the road, March might hold even bigger moments ahead.