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5 Thoughts: Texas A&M 96, Kentucky 85

A&M connected 13 times from 3-point range and shot 46.4 percent from behind the arc as the Aggies got the guard play they needed to defeat Kentucky on Tuesday night, 96-85. With the victory, the Maroon & White now have 10 SEC wins and are close to locking up an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
By Luke Evangelist
March 4, 2026
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Ten wins down. One game to go.

With their backs against the wall, losing six of their last eight games, the Aggies responded with an emphatic 11-point Quadrant 1 home win over a projected top-seven NCAA Tournament seed in Kentucky. For the opponent, timing, and what it means for their postseason hopes, this is easily the biggest win of Bucky McMillan’s Year 1 campaign.

With that said, here are my thoughts on Tuesday’s win:

1. The 27-3 run was peak Bucky Ball.

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