Alabama
Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (02/07/2026) — In a hard-fought SEC matchup, the Texas A&M Aggies snapped a six-game losing streak by upsetting the No. 21 Alabama Crimson Tide 72-69 at Reed Arena on Saturday evening. The Aggies leaned on a strong rebounding effort and clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch to secure the victory in front of an announced crowd of 2,498.
How It Happened
The game was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip. Texas A&M established an early advantage, taking a 14-12 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 34-29 by halftime. Alabama came out of the locker room with renewed focus, utilizing sharp three-point shooting to erase the deficit. The Crimson Tide connected on 47% of their attempts from beyond the arc for the game. A buzzer-beating three-pointer by Ta'Mia Scott at the end of the third quarter gave Alabama a slim one-point lead heading into the final frame.
The fourth quarter saw several dramatic swings. After a Jessica Timmons three-point play put Alabama ahead 57-53, Texas A&M responded with a decisive 10-0 run to surge ahead 63-57. The Crimson Tide battled back, with Timmons spearheading a 7-0 spurt to retake the lead at 64-63 with just over four minutes remaining.
Turning Point
The game's pivotal moment occurred with 3:03 left on the clock. Alabama's Essence Cody was called for a flagrant-1 foul, which also resulted in her fouling out of the contest. Texas A&M converted the ensuing free throws to reclaim a 67-65 lead. From there, the Aggies held on, matching Alabama basket for basket. Two crucial free throws by Ny'Ceara Pryor in the final seconds sealed the win, and a last-gasp three-point attempt by Alabama was blocked, preserving the upset for Texas A&M.
Star of the Game
Ny'Ceara Pryor was the catalyst for the Texas A&M Aggies. She led all scorers with 20 points and filled the stat sheet with seven assists, six rebounds, and four steals. Her performance was critical in both orchestrating the offense and making key defensive plays. Fatmata Janneh was a force on the glass for the Aggies, securing a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. For the Alabama Crimson Tide, Jessica Timmons led the charge with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Ta'Mia Scott added 18 points, shooting an efficient 4-of-6 from three-point range.
What It Means
The victory provides a much-needed boost for the Texas A&M Aggies (9-10, 2-8 SEC), ending their losing skid and providing a significant confidence builder against a ranked conference opponent. For the No. 21 Alabama Crimson Tide (20-5, 6-5 SEC), the loss is a setback in the competitive SEC standings. The Crimson Tide's struggles on the defensive glass, giving up 17 offensive rebounds, proved costly in the narrow defeat.