LSU
Texas A&M
BATON ROUGE, La. (03/06/2026) — The Texas A&M Aggies survived a back-and-forth thriller, outlasting the LSU Tigers 94-91 in overtime Friday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Rashaun Agee delivered the decisive blow with a go-ahead three-pointer in the final minutes of the extra period, capping a monster 26-point, 11-rebound performance.
Despite being outshot and outrebounded, the Aggies leveraged a massive turnover advantage, forcing 22 LSU miscues while committing only 10 themselves. Rylan Griffen was instrumental in keeping Texas A&M afloat, pouring in 24 points, while Pop Isaacs added 18 points and seven rebounds in the crucial road victory.
How It Happened
LSU controlled the tempo for much of the first half, using an 11-0 run to build an early 19-10 lead. Three-pointers from Rashad King and Marquel Sutton fueled the Tigers' offense, and a Jalen Reece triple at the 9:23 mark stretched the advantage to 24-11. Texas A&M's Rylan Griffen kept the Aggies within striking distance, connecting on multiple deep three-pointers, including a 30-footer with five minutes left in the half. Still, LSU entered the break with a 38-33 lead after Sutton drained a three-pointer just before the halftime buzzer.
The second half saw the offensive pace quicken. Griffen opened the period with another three to immediately slice the deficit to two. The teams traded baskets, but LSU once again built a cushion, leading 56-47 with 13:19 to play after another King three-pointer. Texas A&M refused to fade, mounting a comeback that culminated in Griffen’s three at the 10:38 mark to make it a one-point game, 58-57. Ali Dibba gave the Aggies their first lead of the half, 61-60, on a layup with 7:25 remaining.
The final minutes of regulation were a nail-biter, featuring multiple ties and lead changes. With LSU clinging to a slim lead, it was LSU's Max Mackinnon who played the hero, driving for a layup with 38 seconds left to tie the game at 70-70 and force overtime.
Turning Point
The overtime period was a microcosm of the entire game, with neither team able to pull away. After Mackinnon hit a clutch 25-foot three-pointer to give LSU a 77-76 lead with just 1:23 on the clock, the Aggies had an immediate answer. On the ensuing possession, Pop Isaacs found Rashaun Agee, who calmly stepped into a 25-foot jumper and drained it, silencing the home crowd and putting Texas A&M ahead 79-77 with 1:05 remaining. It was the game’s final lead change, as the Aggies held on from the free-throw line to seal the victory.
Star of the Game
Rashaun Agee was the undeniable force for Texas A&M. The forward was dominant inside and out, finishing with a game-high 26 points and 11 rebounds for a critical double-double. He shot efficiently and delivered the game's most important basket in overtime. Rylan Griffen also deserves high praise for his 24-point effort, which included several timely three-pointers that kept the Aggies in contention when LSU threatened to pull away.
For LSU, Mike Nwoko posted an impressive double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Max Mackinnon led the Tigers with 20 points.
What It Means
For Texas A&M, this is a significant conference road win that demonstrates grit and late-game execution. Overcoming a halftime deficit and winning the turnover battle so decisively (22-10) were the keys to victory. The clutch shooting from Agee, Griffen, and Isaacs proves the Aggies have multiple players capable of stepping up in high-pressure situations.
For LSU, it’s a gut-wrenching home loss in a game they largely controlled. The Tigers won the battle on the glass (54-49) and shot a better percentage from the field (44% to 37%), but the 22 turnovers were simply too much to overcome. The inability to protect the basketball wasted strong individual performances and ultimately cost them a victory in front of their home crowd.