Aggies clash with high-scoring Sooners. Can Agee's interior dominance and balanced offense hold off Oklahoma's offensive firepower at Reed Arena?
Saturday afternoon at Reed Arena feels like one of those sneaky-important January games, the kind that doesn’t decide a season outright but absolutely nudges it in one direction or another.
Texas A&M welcomes Oklahoma to College Station for a 2:30 p.m. CT tip on SEC Network, and both teams arrive knowing exactly who they are and what they need.
For the Aggies, the identity starts inside.
Rashaun Agee has been the steady backbone all season, averaging 13.1 points and 8.3 rebounds, and he’ll be leaned on heavily against an Oklahoma front line that can score but isn’t always eager to defend the rim.
Offensively, balance has been the Aggies’ calling card. Ruben Dominguez leads the way at 13.7 points per game, Marcus Hill adds punch, and Rylan Griffen quietly keeps the offense organized. Jacari Lane remains the wild card when he’s hitting 3s and pushing tempo, and A&M looks like a different team altogether.
Oklahoma, meanwhile, brings guards who can flat-out score.
Oklahoma Sooners are led by Xzayvier Brown and Nijel Pack, a duo that can flip a game in about 90 seconds if left unchecked. Brown scores at all three levels, while Pack thrives on rhythm jumpers and transition looks.
Tae Davis adds physicality and efficiency, shooting over 50 percent from the floor, making him a problem if A&M’s rotations get lazy.
Statistically, this matchup screams shot-making.
Texas A&M shoots 49 percent from the field, well above what Oklahoma typically allows, and the Aggies are undefeated when they hit that threshold.
The Sooners counter with an offense that averages 85 points per game, testing an Aggie defense that prefers games played in the mud.
The rebounding edge tilts slightly toward A&M, and that may be the quiet swing factor. Oklahoma doesn’t love the glass, and Reed Arena crowds have a way of turning every defensive rebound into a mini celebration.
If the Aggies rebound, defend without fouling, and keep Oklahoma out of transition, they’ll like their chances.
This feels like a tone-setter for the Aggies for the rest of the season. Protect home court, and Texas A&M builds real momentum. Let Oklahoma get comfortable, and suddenly January gets a lot louder than expected.