Texas A&M is 3-0 on the season after defeating UL Monroe 108-67 on Monday night, led by transfer guard PJ Haggerty (22 points) and Jordan Pope (19 points) scoring efforts, combined with fellow transfer guard Tyshawn Archie's breakout performance, as the former McNeese standout scored 12 points, which included his emphatic dunk that resulted in becoming SportsCenter's No. 1 clip.

Texas A&M shot an efficient 51% from the field and 48% from beyond the arc, and despite too many avoidable fouls and poor shot selection early in the second half, the Aggies settled in late, allowing guard PJ Haggerty (22 points) and Jordan Pope (14 points) to take over when it mattered most.

Freshman center Josh Irving took over in the first half, finishing with a career-high 12 points and 10 rebounds, which is a great sign moving forward if transfer forward Cade Phillips is forced to miss more time after not suiting up. Texas A&M's defense held the Cowboys to 30% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, the most impressive stat of the game.

Texas A&M has won all four games by double digits, and will now host SE Louisiana on Monday night.

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FINAL: Texas A&M 88, Oklahoma State 69

10:33 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Texas A&M is now 4-0 after defeating Oklahoma State 88-69, with impressive performances from shooting guard PJ Haggerty (22 points) and freshman center Josh Irving, who scored a season-high 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in his first double-double of the year.

Defensively, the Aggies held Oklahoma State to just 30% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, while forcing eight steals and 16 turnovers.

Despite foul issues, Texas A&M holds a double-digit lead thanks to timely shooting and great defense (H2, 3:54)

10:14 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Texas A&M guards Rylan Griffen and Jordan Pope hit back-to-back three-pointers, and despite too many fouls, timely shooting and great defense have the Aggies in a great position to earn their fourth win and make a statement. Texas A&M 81, Oklahoma 67.

Jalen Shelley ends Texas A&M's scoring drought (H2, 11:30)

09:48 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Texas A&M has not shot the ball well in the second half, but now holds a solid 15-point lead at 65-52 thanks to transfer forward Jalen Shelley's dunk. However, Texas A&M is just 14/22 from the free-throw line, which is keeping Oklahoma State in the game.

Texas A&M looks to keep a double-digit lead early in the second half (H2, 13:19)

09:38 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Texas A&M held a 17-point lead to start the second half, but allowed Oklahoma State to shoot its way back to cutting the lead to 10. PJ Haggerty continues to make plays in the paint and get to the line, while the Aggie defense hangs tough and forces the Cowboys into tough shots. Texas &M 62, Oklahoma State 48

HALFTIME: Texas A&M leads Oklahoma State 50-37

09:09 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

"Bucky Ball" took full effect late in the first half, as the Aggies forced 10 turnovers off five steals, while freshman center Josh Irving led the team with 12 points, combined with PJ Haggerty's 11 points. Both teams are tied with 18 rebounds each and are distributing the ball well with 12 assists.

Freshman C Josh Irving is lighting it up (H1, 4:29)

08:47 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Freshman center Josh Irving has taken over the Aggies' scoring effort, leading with 12 points with over five minutes left in the first half, while making his first three-point attempt of the season. Texas A&M 36, Oklahoma State 29.

Texas A&M is in the bonus (H1, 7:57)

08:38 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

The Aggies are taking full advantage of Oklahoma State's foul issues, and with 11:53 left in the first half, it's now critical that Texas A&M's offense takes advantage in the paint and continues to feed forwards Josh Irving and Jamie Vinson, while guard PJ Haggerty will continue to slash. Texas A&M 27, Oklahoma State 22.

Texas A&M's host start, plagued by early foul issues (14:00 1H)

08:20 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Texas A&M started off hot, scoring nine points, including two three-pointers, but allowed Oklahoma State to keep pace after multiple fouls, including technicals that offset, had made things interesting early. However, freshman center Josh Irving has an early five points and is setting the tone in the paint. Texas A&M 14-12.

Cade Phillips remains questionable to play

07:16 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Texas A&M just took the floor for pregame warmups.
Cade Phillips walked out in sweats momentarily and walked back into the tunnel.
On Monday, Bucky McMillan said his status moving forward was “Questionable”. pic.twitter.com/ZHKJIb6AsW

— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) November 13, 2026

Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State game odds:

06:10 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

  • Spread: Oklahoma State +8.5 (-114), Texas A&M -8.5 (-106)
  • Money Line: Oklahoma State +300, Texas A&M -385
  • Over-Under: Over 178.5 (-115), Under 178.5 (-105)

What channel is the Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State game on? Time, TV schedule

06:05 PM ET, November 12 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

  • 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.

This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Instant reaction to Texas A&M's 88-69 win over Oklahoma State

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