Texas A&M basketball took a massive jump to No. 18 in the KenPom rankings with a dominant 88-69 win over Oklahoma State at Reed Arena on Thursday night.
The Aggies' performance against the Cowboys will certainly go a long way on Selection Sunday, as they cruised to a 19-point win, shooting a sharp 51.0% from the field and 48.0 from 3-point range. In just his second season at the helm, head coach Bucky McMillan has another outstanding team filled with dangerous shooters in College Station.
Texas A&M improved to 4-0 for the first time since the 2023-24 season, led by four players reaching double-digit points, including outstanding freshman Josh Irving off the bench. Irving put on a show, shooting 4-of-6 for 14 points and 10 rebounds, marking the first double-double
of his collegiate career.
Here are some of the best social media reactions to Texas A&M's massive win over Oklahoma State on Thursday night:
Texas A&M basketball says so long
SO LONG, COWBOYS 👋 pic.twitter.com/7tGFxp8jPH
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
Reed Arena blackout was a success
AGGIES WIN pic.twitter.com/DPeDZ9F55n
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
Bucky McMillan. The Winter Soldier.
Texas A&M is again an awesome watch under Bucky McMillan. Aggies play fast, loose, and with super confidence. A really good win tonight at home against Oklahoma State.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 13, 2026
Can't overstate the importance of Thursday's win over Oklahoma State
Some great stats from the night:
— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) November 13, 2026
A&M just jumped up 6 spots on KenPom up to No. 18.
First 4-0 start for A&M since 2023-24.
OSU had 20 offensive rebounds but only 15 second chance points. A&M’s defense bent but didn’t break completely.
A&M held their own in the paint against… pic.twitter.com/3eORPWyPm4
Howdy from the Ags
Howdy.png pic.twitter.com/MyX0TuDY1m
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
Irving was on fire
THE ROOK'S ON FIRE ♨️ pic.twitter.com/XTyjMXFT2a
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
Texas A&M could be one of the most dangerous teams in college basketball
Texas A&M cruises to a home win over Oklahoma State.
— T3 (@T3Bracketology) November 13, 2026
This Aggie team can flat out score it, but did a great job containing OKST today too.
PJ Haggerty led all scorers with 22
The Aggies have shooters everywhere
This is a really good Texas A&M team. Shooters everywhere, experienced roster, good with defensive rotations and at forcing turnovers.
— Brian Rauf (@brauf33) November 13, 2026
Feels like the Aggies are being slept on
Big night for the rookie
Buy stock now. pic.twitter.com/2AJaLsUffl
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
Another great performance from McMillan's squad on Thursday night
Josh Irving’s emergence is a storyline to watch for Texas A&M. Was awesome tonight in a win over Oklahoma State.
— Sam Federman (@Sam_Federman) November 13, 2026
Bucky McMillan has another good team in College Station
Aggies 1-of-3 for Operation Blackout
OPERATION BLACKOUT 1/3@AggieVolleyball & @AggieFootball you’re next pic.twitter.com/H0xVLPuFW9
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
Top scorers for the Aggies against the Cowboys
TOP SCORERS vs OSU
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
Haggerty: 22 PTS
Clemence: 14 PTS
Pope: 14 PTS
Irving: 14 PTS, 10 REB pic.twitter.com/v98TDRx5Ms
Dub = saw
DUB 🤠 pic.twitter.com/k2h9iwCzMR
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
War Hymn after the big win
Cue that War Hymn 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/GEq5xONlFp
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
Bucky Ball is inevitable
#BTHOokst
— Landyn Rosow (@LandynRosow) November 13, 2026
Texas A&M wins 88-69 against Oklahoma State!
Bucky Ball… pic.twitter.com/CqxHP4xj6h
Statement win for Texas A&M
Texas A&M closes out a 19-point win over Oklahoma State in College Station.
— Jaxson Callaway (AT) (@AggiesToday) November 13, 2026
A statement non-conference win for the Aggies, who will certainly see this victory pay dividends on Selection Sunday.. 👍 https://t.co/CJXKBdPcNE
Reed Arena was the place to be Thursday night
This atmosphere is one to beat 😤 pic.twitter.com/wdY7tK85L3
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
DEEP 3-pointer from Pope
"That's from El Paso" 📍 pic.twitter.com/a5zkDGUHqB
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
Jalen Shelley keeps doing Jalen Shelley things
💥 💥 💥 @JalenShelley pic.twitter.com/8maVqgZD7G
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
Cade Phillips is out for a few weeks with an MCL sprain
BREAKING:
— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) November 13, 2026
Cade Phillips suffered an MCL injury vs ULM, per Bucky McMillan.
Phillips is expected to miss the next 3 to 4 weeks, but should return for SEC play.
He’s averaging 7.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG, and 2.7 BPG. pic.twitter.com/UNaVBuf6v5
Irving soaking it all in postgame
All smiles from the kid 😁🐬 @Josh_Irving21 pic.twitter.com/J4tfCWum0P
— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) November 13, 2026
Irving is a star in the making
MASTERPIECE 🤌 @Josh_Irving21 pic.twitter.com/lCSalKtzdO
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 13, 2026
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