Texas A&M Falls to No. 20 Arkansas 99-84 Despite Clemence’s Career High

Texas A&M Falls to No. 20 Arkansas 99-84 Despite Clemence’s Career High

February 26, 2026 Robert Mitchell - News Editor of Newsdirectory3.com News

Aggies Fall to No. 20 Arkansas in High-Scoring Contest

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A late surge from No. 20 Arkansas proved too much for the Texas A&M men’s basketball team, resulting in a 99-84 loss Wednesday night inside Bud Walton Arena. Despite a career performance from Zach Clemence, the Aggies were unable to contain the Razorbacks’ offensive firepower.

Clemence led all scorers with a career-high 29 points, showcasing remarkable efficiency from the field. He connected on 11 of 14 shots (78.6%), including 3 of 6 attempts from beyond the arc. A significant portion of his scoring, 22 points, came in the second half as he relentlessly attacked the basket.

Rashaun Agee provided valuable support with 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, demonstrating his versatility and impact on both ends of the court. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome Arkansas’ dominance in second-chance opportunities.

Texas A&M (19-9, 9-6 SEC) shot an impressive 52.6% from the field (30-of-57), and even better in the second half at 59.4% (19-of-32). Despite this offensive efficiency, the Aggies were hampered by the Razorbacks’ ability to secure crucial offensive rebounds, leading to an 18-4 advantage in second-chance points – a critical factor in the outcome.

The game began with a promising start for Texas A&M. After Arkansas scored the opening basket, the Aggies quickly responded with an 11-2 run, establishing an early lead at the 15:08 mark. However, the Razorbacks answered with a pair of significant runs – 16-0 and 14-4 – to seize control of the first half, building a 37-22 advantage with 2:32 remaining. The Aggies managed to close the gap before halftime, scoring the final three baskets of the stanza to reduce the deficit to 37-28.

Agee was a key contributor in the first half, pacing the Aggies with 13 points on a perfect 4-of-4 shooting performance, including one successful three-pointer.

The Razorbacks extended their lead to 52-35 in the opening minutes of the second half. Texas A&M refused to concede, mounting a spirited comeback fueled by Clemence’s scoring prowess. Ten points from Clemence spearheaded a 20-7 charge, narrowing the Arkansas lead to just four points at the midway point of the half. However, the Aggies were unable to fully close the gap as Arkansas found a rhythm, making 13 consecutive field goals down the stretch, effectively sealing the victory.

The Razorbacks’ sustained offensive execution proved decisive, preventing the Aggies from mounting a final, game-changing run.

Looking Ahead

Texas A&M will return to action on Saturday, hosting the Texas Longhorns in a 3 p.m. Contest inside Reed Arena. The highly anticipated Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown will be broadcast on ESPN2, promising a competitive matchup between the two Texas rivals.

“We’ve got to be better. We didn’t close possessions, and they were relentless on the glass. That’s a recipe for disaster against a team like Arkansas.”

– Bucky McMillan, Texas A&M Head Coach

Postgame Notes

Team Notes

  • Texas A&M achieved its highest field goal percentage in an SEC game this season, shooting 52.6% (30-of-57).
  • The Aggies outscored Arkansas’ bench 45-27, marking the 17th time this season they have scored at least 30 points from non-starters.
  • Texas A&M utilized a starting lineup of Marcus Hill, Jacari Lane, Rubén Dominguez, Rylan Griffen, and Rashaun Agee for the 15th consecutive game and the 15th time this season (10-6).

Individual Notes

#0 Marcus Hill

  • Hill scored 10 points, reaching double figures for the sixth time in the last eight games and the 16th time this season.

#7 Zach Clemence

  • Clemence finished with a career-high 29 points, including 22 in the second half, marking his third 20-point game of the season.
  • His 11 made field goals were the most by an Aggie player in a single game this season.

#12 Rashaun Agee

  • Agee continued his strong recent form, scoring 15 or more points for the third consecutive game, finishing with 17 against the Razorbacks.
  • He has scored in double figures in 15 of the last 17 games.
  • Agee led the Aggies in rebounding for the 22nd time this season, grabbing seven boards.

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