NCAAB · Final

Texas A&M Defeats Texas in Close Contest

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Moody Center

Texas A&M Aggies 74, Texas Longhorns 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Texas A&M Aggies vs Texas Longhorns?

Texas A&M Aggies beat Texas Longhorns 74-70 at Moody Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Texas A&M Aggies vs Texas Longhorns?

Texas Longhorns were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -225 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Moody Center, the Texas A&M Aggies edged out the Texas Longhorns with a final score of 74-70. This victory is notable as it adds to Texas A&M's strong season, improving their record to 15-4, while Texas falls to 11-8. The game was marked by intense competition, showcasing the rivalry between these two Texas teams.

Both teams entered the game with contrasting recent forms. Texas A&M had an 8-2 record in their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against the Tennessee Volunteers, which snapped a winning streak. The Aggies averaged 92.7 points per game while allowing 78.2, demonstrating their offensive prowess. In contrast, Texas had a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, with a two-game winning streak leading into this contest. The Longhorns averaged 85.9 points scored and allowed 78.7 points, indicating a similarly high-scoring style.

At home, Texas had a record of 5-2, while Texas A&M boasted a perfect 5-0 record in away games prior to this matchup. This home advantage for Texas was expected to play a crucial role, but Texas A&M's ability to perform on the road proved decisive.

In terms of their head-to-head history, Texas A&M now leads the series 3-1 over the last four meetings, having won two out of three encounters in the previous season. Their latest matchup saw Texas A&M triumph 94-89 in a closely contested game, while Texas had previously won 70-69 at home. This ongoing rivalry continues to deliver closely fought contests, making each meeting significant for both teams.

The injury picture did not provide any major surprises, as both teams appeared to be at full strength for this critical matchup. The absence of key players could have shifted the dynamics, but both sides fielded their best lineups.

From a betting perspective, DraftKings had Texas as 4.5-point favorites with a total set at 166.5. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the game, with Texas A&M’s moneyline at +185 and Texas’s at -225, indicating that the Longhorns were favored to win.

The game conditions were typical for a January evening in Texas, with a lively crowd at the Moody Center, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the contest.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to several key moments, including Jacari Lane's impressive 24-foot three-point jumper that pushed Texas A&M ahead late in the second half. The Aggies maintained their composure down the stretch, with crucial free throws from Jordan Pope and Matas Vokietaitis helping to secure the victory.

In the end, Texas A&M's ability to execute in critical moments, combined with their strong offensive performance, proved too much for the Longhorns, who will need to regroup as they look ahead to their next challenges.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TEX -4.5	166.5 o -105 / u -115	Texas A&M Aggies +185 · Texas Longhorns -225

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Leaders

PointsDailyn Swain17Texas Longhorns
AssistsJordan Pope3Texas Longhorns
ReboundsMatas Vokietaitis9Texas Longhorns
PointsRashaun Agee17Texas A&M Aggies
AssistsRashaun Agee3Texas A&M Aggies
ReboundsRashaun Agee11Texas A&M Aggies

Recent form

Texas Longhorns

Last 10: 6-4Streak W285.9 scored · 78.7 allowed per game5-2 at home

W80-64vs Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 15
W92-88at Alabama Crimson TideJan 11
L71-85at Tennessee VolunteersJan 7
L98-101vs Mississippi State BulldogsJan 3
W94-71vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksDec 23
W95-53vs Le Moyne DolphinsDec 17
L63-71at UConn HuskiesDec 13
W95-69vs Southern JaguarsDec 9
L69-88vs Virginia CavaliersDec 4
W102-97vs NC State WolfpackNov 27

Texas A&M Aggies

Last 10: 8-2Streak L192.7 scored · 78.2 allowed per game3-2 away

L82-87at Tennessee VolunteersJan 14
W83-76vs Oklahoma SoonersJan 10
W90-88at Auburn TigersJan 7
W75-72vs LSU TigersJan 3
W111-82vs Prairie View A&M PanthersDec 30
W118-77vs East Texas A&M LionsDec 21
W112-75vs Jacksonville DolphinsDec 15
L80-93at SMU MustangsDec 7
W81-73at Pittsburgh PanthersDec 3
W95-59at Florida State SeminolesNov 28

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	Texas A&M Aggies	Texas Longhorns
Field goals	27-53	22-53
Field goal %	51	42
Three-pointers	8-20	6-21
Three-point %	40	29
Free throws	12-19	20-26
Free throw %	63	77
Rebounds	30	37
Offensive rebounds	6	11
Defensive rebounds	24	26
Assists	14	10
Steals	5	4
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	6	8
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	5
Fast-break points	11	8
Points in the paint	34	22
Fouls	22	16
Largest lead	11	6
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	70	28

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-36Matas Vokietaitis makes layup
2nd Half46-36Ali Dibba makes driving layup
2nd Half46-38Tramon Mark makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half48-38Jamie Vinson makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Rubén Dominguez assists)
2nd Half48-39Dailyn Swain makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-40Dailyn Swain makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-42Dailyn Swain makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half49-42Rubén Dominguez makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half50-42Rubén Dominguez makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half51-42Rubén Dominguez makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half52-42Rashaun Agee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-43Simeon Wilcher makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-44Simeon Wilcher makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-44Rylan Griffen makes layup (Rashaun Agee assists)
2nd Half54-45Dailyn Swain makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-45Jacari Lane makes layup (Rashaun Agee assists)
2nd Half56-46Simeon Wilcher makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-47Simeon Wilcher makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-50Jordan Pope makes 24-foot three point jumper (Simeon Wilcher assists)
2nd Half57-50Rashaun Agee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-50Rashaun Agee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-50Rashaun Agee makes driving layup (Jacari Lane assists)
2nd Half60-52Dailyn Swain makes driving layup
2nd Half60-54Jordan Pope makes 21-foot jumper
2nd Half62-54Rylan Griffen makes driving layup
2nd Half62-56Tramon Mark makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half65-56Rylan Griffen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ali Dibba assists)
2nd Half65-58Tramon Mark makes driving layup (Lassina Traore assists)
2nd Half68-58Pop Isaacs makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half68-61Jordan Pope makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half68-62Jordan Pope makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half70-62Ali Dibba makes layup (Rashaun Agee assists)
2nd Half73-62Jacari Lane makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half73-63Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-64Jordan Pope makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-65Jordan Pope makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-67Dailyn Swain makes layup (Tramon Mark assists)
2nd Half73-68Dailyn Swain makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half73-70Chendall Weaver makes layup
2nd Half74-70Jacari Lane makes free throw 1 of 2