NCAAB · Final

Texas A&M Defeats Kentucky in High-Scoring Clash

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Reed Arena

Texas A&M Aggies 96, Kentucky Wildcats 85, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas A&M Aggies?

Texas A&M Aggies beat Kentucky Wildcats 96-85 at Reed Arena on March 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas A&M Aggies?

Texas A&M Aggies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.

In an exciting matchup at Reed Arena, the Texas A&M Aggies secured a decisive victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, finishing the game with a score of 96 to 85. This result marks a significant turnaround for the Aggies, who had been struggling in their recent games, losing their last two prior to this contest. The win is particularly notable as it comes against a Kentucky team that had previously defeated Texas A&M in their earlier meeting this season, where the Aggies lost 69-81 on January 15, 2025.

Texas A&M entered the game with a home record of 20-10, but their recent form had been concerning, as they had only managed to win 4 of their last 10 games, with an average of 81.1 points scored and 82.3 points allowed during that stretch. Their last five games reflected a record of 2-3, with an average of 75.6 points scored and 81.0 points allowed. The Aggies had struggled at home, posting a 2-3 record in their last five home games leading up to this contest.

In contrast, the Kentucky Wildcats arrived with a record of 19-11 and had been performing better recently, winning 6 of their last 10 games. They averaged 77.8 points scored and 76.2 points allowed in that span. Their last five games resulted in a record of 2-3, with an average of 79.6 points scored and 78.6 points allowed. Kentucky's away record was 2-3 in their last five games, indicating some challenges on the road.

The betting lines provided by DraftKings indicated Texas A&M as a slight favorite with a spread of -1.5 and a total set at 162.5. The moneyline odds showed Texas A&M at -120.0 while Kentucky was at +100.0, reflecting a competitive matchup.

In terms of scoring, the game featured several key moments in the second half that helped Texas A&M maintain their lead. Notable plays included Otega Oweh making a driving layup and Pop Isaacs contributing crucial free throws down the stretch. The Aggies' ability to convert free throws in the closing moments was instrumental in sealing their victory.

The conditions at Reed Arena were conducive to a high-scoring affair, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities throughout the game. Texas A&M's victory not only avenged their earlier loss to Kentucky but also highlighted their potential as they head into the latter part of the season. The Aggies' performance in this game could serve as a turning point, especially as they aim to build momentum moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TA&M -1.5	162.5 o -110 / u -110	Kentucky Wildcats +100 · Texas A&M Aggies -120

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Leaders

PointsRylan Griffen21Texas A&M Aggies
AssistsPop Isaacs8Texas A&M Aggies
ReboundsRashaun Agee8Texas A&M Aggies
PointsOtega Oweh24Kentucky Wildcats
AssistsDenzel Aberdeen8Kentucky Wildcats
ReboundsOtega Oweh9Kentucky Wildcats

Recent form

Texas A&M Aggies

Last 10: 4-6Streak L281.1 scored · 82.3 allowed per game2-3 at home

L70-76vs Texas LonghornsFeb 28
L84-99at Arkansas RazorbacksFeb 26
W75-71at Oklahoma SoonersFeb 22
W80-77vs Ole Miss RebelsFeb 19
L69-82at Vanderbilt CommodoresFeb 14
L85-86vs Missouri TigersFeb 12
L67-86vs Florida GatorsFeb 8
L97-100at Alabama Crimson TideFeb 5
W92-77at Georgia BulldogsJan 31
W92-69vs South Carolina GamecocksJan 24

Kentucky Wildcats

Last 10: 6-4Streak W277.8 scored · 76.2 allowed per game2-3 away

W91-77vs Vanderbilt CommodoresFeb 28
W72-63at South Carolina GamecocksFeb 25
L74-75at Auburn TigersFeb 22
L78-86vs Georgia BulldogsFeb 18
L83-92at Florida GatorsFeb 14
W74-71vs Tennessee VolunteersFeb 8
W94-78vs Oklahoma SoonersFeb 5
W85-77at Arkansas RazorbacksJan 31
L55-80at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 28
W72-63vs Ole Miss RebelsJan 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Kentucky Wildcats	Texas A&M Aggies
Field goals	30-63	28-58
Field goal %	48	48
Three-pointers	8-26	13-28
Three-point %	31	46
Free throws	17-28	27-39
Free throw %	61	69
Rebounds	41	38
Offensive rebounds	13	9
Defensive rebounds	28	29
Assists	22	16
Steals	4	8
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	13	7
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	18
Fast-break points	4	14
Points in the paint	42	26
Fouls	24	21
Largest lead	12	21
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	34	64

How the scoring went

2nd Half52-67Trent Noah makes 23-foot three point jumper (Denzel Aberdeen assists)
2nd Half52-70Rylan Griffen makes 30-foot three point jumper
2nd Half52-73Rylan Griffen makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half55-73Otega Oweh makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mouhamed Dioubate assists)
2nd Half57-73Malachi Moreno makes layup (Otega Oweh assists)
2nd Half57-76Rubén Dominguez makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half59-76Mouhamed Dioubate makes layup
2nd Half61-76Mouhamed Dioubate makes layup
2nd Half63-76Otega Oweh makes 1-foot dunk (Brandon Garrison assists)
2nd Half63-77Marcus Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-77Otega Oweh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-78Rashaun Agee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-79Rashaun Agee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-79Brandon Garrison makes 9-foot jumper (Collin Chandler assists)
2nd Half66-82Pop Isaacs makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half66-83Ali Dibba makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-84Ali Dibba makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-84Mouhamed Dioubate makes 5-foot jumper (Denzel Aberdeen assists)
2nd Half70-84Mouhamed Dioubate makes layup
2nd Half71-84Mouhamed Dioubate makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-86Rashaun Agee makes 4-foot dunk (Pop Isaacs assists)
2nd Half72-86Mouhamed Dioubate makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half75-86Otega Oweh makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half78-86Trent Noah makes 26-foot three point jumper (Denzel Aberdeen assists)
2nd Half78-87Zach Clemence makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-88Zach Clemence makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-88Trent Noah makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half80-88Trent Noah makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half81-88Trent Noah makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half81-89Pop Isaacs makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-90Pop Isaacs makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-91Pop Isaacs makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half83-91Otega Oweh makes driving layup
2nd Half83-92Pop Isaacs makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-93Pop Isaacs makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-93Otega Oweh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-93Mouhamed Dioubate makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-94Rashaun Agee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-95Marcus Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-96Marcus Hill makes free throw 2 of 2