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Aggies Extend Winning Streak to Five, Bolster NCAA Tournament Hopes
OXFORD, Miss. (02/28/2026) — The Texas A&M Aggies secured a crucial road victory Saturday, defeating the Ole Miss Rebels 66-58 at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion. The win marked Texas A&M's fifth consecutive victory and second significant Quad 1 road win in as many weeks, solidifying their late-season surge heading into the SEC Tournament.
How It Happened
Texas A&M stormed out of the gates, hitting their first five shots to build an early 12-5 lead and force an Ole Miss timeout just over three minutes into the contest. The Aggies' hot shooting continued as they pushed their advantage to 23-13 by the end of the first quarter. Ole Miss battled back in the second, narrowing the deficit to just two points at 32-30 with under three minutes left in the half. However, a late three-pointer from Fatmata Janneh helped the Aggies take a 37-30 lead into the locker room.
The Aggies opened the second half with a 6-0 run to extend their lead to 13, their largest of the game. While the Rebels consistently fought to stay within striking distance, they were unable to overcome the Aggies' efficient offense. Texas A&M shot a blistering 66.7% from three-point range (8-of-12) and 48% from the field, controlling the game from start to finish.
Turning Point
The Rebels hung around deep into the fourth quarter, but with the outcome still in the balance, Texas A&M's floor general delivered the decisive blow. After Ole Miss had closed the gap, Aggies guard Ny'Ceara Pryor sank a crucial three-pointer with 3:11 remaining to push the lead to 62-57. Ole Miss failed to get within a single possession for the remainder of the contest, as the Aggies closed out the wire-to-wire victory.
Star of the Game
For Texas A&M, the combination of Fatmata Janneh and Ny'Ceara Pryor proved too much for the Rebels. Janneh recorded her fifth straight double-double, finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Pryor led all Aggies with 16 points while dishing out 6 assists and grabbing 2 steals. Salese Blow also provided a spark off the bench with 11 points.
For Ole Miss, Cotie McMahon led the effort with a game-high 19 points and 9 rebounds. Despite her performance, the Rebels struggled offensively as a team, shooting just 32% from the floor.
What It Means
For Texas A&M, the victory is a massive boost to their NCAA Tournament resume. After starting conference play with a 1-8 record, the Aggies have won six of their last seven games and secured the No. 10 seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament.
The loss sends Ole Miss into the postseason on a four-game losing streak. The defeat in their regular-season finale complicates their seeding for the conference tournament and their chances of hosting early-round NCAA Tournament games.