Texas A&M men's basketball returns to Reed Arena Thursday night to host Oklahoma State in its first major nonconference test of the 2026-27 season. The Aggies enter undefeated under head coach Bucky McMillan, but the Cowboys offer a tougher matchup after three convincing wins to open the year.
Texas A&M improved to 3-0 Monday with a dominant 108-67 victory over Louisiana-Monroe. The Aggies shot 52.1% from the field, forced 21 turnovers and recorded 15 steals while scoring at least 97 points for the third consecutive game. PJ Haggerty led Texas A&M with 22 points, while Jordan Pope added 19. Tyshawn Archie contributed 12 points and five steals, helping the Aggies finish with 53 bench points.
Texas A&M is averaging 103 points per game while forcing
23 turnovers per contest. However, the Aggies could be without forward Cade Phillips, who suffered a right knee injury against Louisiana-Monroe and was listed as questionable after the game.
Oklahoma State enters Thursday's matchup 2-0 under head coach Steve Lutz. The Cowboys defeated Incarnate Word 91-60 in their season opener before overwhelming Queens 118-68. Thursday will mark their first road game of the season.
Here's everything you need to know to follow the action:
What channel is the Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State game on? Time, TV schedule
- Date: Thursday, November 12
- Start time: 7 p.m. CT
- Location: Reed Arena, College Station, Texas
- TV Channel: SEC Network+
- Stream: ESPN App
- Announcers: Will Johnson (play-by-play), Al Pulliam (analyst)
Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State will stream on SEC Network+ through the ESPN App. The matchup will not air on the SEC Network's traditional television channel.
Texas A&M key players
- PJ Haggerty (G): Leads the Aggies' scoring attack after finishing with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting against Louisiana-Monroe.
- Jordan Pope (G): Scored 19 points against ULM after leading Texas A&M with 18 against Northern Kentucky.
- Mackenzie Mgbako (F): Provides versatility on both ends after recording 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists against Northern Kentucky.
- Jalen Shelley (F): Remains an important contributor on the glass, collecting nine rebounds and four assists against ULM.
- Tyshawn Archie (G): Scored 12 points and recorded five steals Monday, providing energy and defensive pressure off the bench.
- Josh Irving (F): The freshman recorded eight points, five rebounds and a block against ULM and could see additional minutes if Phillips is unavailable.
Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State predictions, picks, odds
Odds: A verified BetMGM spread, over/under and moneyline were not available at the time of writing.
Texas A&M has established an impressive offensive rhythm through its first three games, averaging 103 points while using aggressive defensive pressure to create additional scoring opportunities.
Oklahoma State presents a different challenge. The Cowboys are averaging 104.5 points through two games and feature a balanced offensive attack capable of matching the Aggies' pace. Forward Andrija Grbovic leads Oklahoma State with 13.5 points per game, while Jacob Walker averages 8.5 assists.
The Cowboys also hold a 33-18 all-time series advantage, including an 87-63 victory over Texas A&M last season in Stillwater. For the Aggies, maintaining their defensive intensity while limiting turnovers will be critical. Phillips' availability could also affect Texas A&M's interior defense and rebounding, potentially placing additional responsibility on the frontcourt rotation.
Both teams have shown explosive scoring ability, but Texas A&M's home-court advantage and ability to generate turnovers could make the difference in a competitive matchup.
Prediction: Texas A&M 89, Oklahoma State 84
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