Here are a few takeaways from the Texas A&M Aggies' first loss with Bucky McMillan as head coach.
The game was the first away game for the new Maroon and White hoops team, and it was, as the score implies, one to forget about.As the team takes in loss number one in the new era, here are three takeaways from the 24-point deficit.
Nov 9, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Ruben Dominguez drives to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images / William Purnell-Imagn Imagesfor the first time in four years during their win over Texas Southern Friday night, that kind of offense seemed to be left behind when the bus pulled out of College Station. Field goals of two and three points simply were not finding the bottom of the net for the Aggies against the Cowboys, a disappointing 32.3 field goal percentage, along with a 25.7 three-point percentage, as the offensive woes that plagued the team throughout much of Buzz Williams' tenure made their return Sunday afternoon. Pop Isaacs went 2-11 from the field, and 1-8 from beyond the three-point line, a performance to jot down as oneThe charity stripe was either Texas A&M's best friend or worst enemy throughout the 2024-25 season, and thankfully, it was the former in the game against Oklahoma State, with the Maroon and White sinking 14 of their 17 attempts, an affirming 82.7 percent.Nine times out of ten, if you lose the turnover battle, regardless of sport, you lose the game, and that was no different in Stillwater on Sunday, the Aggies committing 15 turnovers to Oklahoma State's nine. Given the massive point differential, this could have been that one time out of ten where the team that lost the turnover battle ends up winning the game, but in case the Ags weren't aware, turnovers don't help you win ball games. That being said, if there's ever a time to work out kinks and start building on-court chemistry, it's now in the pre-conference matchups, because once the year switches to 2026, all hell breaks loose on the collegiate hardwoods.Aaron Raley is a credentialed writer covering the Texas A&M Aggies for On SI, joining the team on May 27, 2024. Born and raised in Northeast Texas, Aaron earned a degree from Texas A&M University in journalism, with minors in history and sports management. Aaron’s writing abilities are driven by his love and passion for various sports, both at the collegiate and professional levels, as well as his experience in playing sports, especially baseball and football.
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