Oklahoma Dominates Aggies to Advance in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The third time was the charm for the Oklahoma Sooners, who emphatically punched their ticket to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals with an 83-63 dismantling of the Texas A&M Aggies on Thursday night. After dropping two regular-season contests to the Aggies, Oklahoma flipped the script at Bridgestone Arena, seizing control from the opening tip and never trailing in the wire-to-wire victory.
The win sends Texas A&M home from Nashville, ending its conference tournament run and likely its season. For Oklahoma, the dominant performance provides a significant boost as it looks to solidify its NCAA Tournament seeding and continue its postseason journey. The Sooners now advance to face one of the SEC's top seeds in Friday's quarterfinal round.
QUICK HITS
Missouri Sweats Out Selection Sunday: Despite a hard-fought second-half comeback attempt, the Missouri Tigers fell to the Kentucky Wildcats in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Sean East II tied his career-high with 32 points in the losing effort. While the loss stings, most bracketologists believe the Tigers remain in the NCAA Tournament field, thanks in large part to a strong "Wins Above Bubble" (WAB) metric that keeps them ahead of other bubble teams. Missouri fans will now nervously await their fate on Selection Sunday.
Top St. Louis Recruit Back on the Market: The recruiting landscape in the SEC shifted Thursday with the news that Quentin Coleman, a top-40 prospect from St. Louis, has received his release from his National Letter of Intent with Wake Forest. Missouri is among a host of high-major programs that have already contacted the dynamic guard, including Illinois, Kansas, UCLA, and Texas Tech, according to reports from ESPN. Coleman's availability immediately makes him one of the most sought-after recruits in the 2026 class.
No. 1 Lady Vols Softball Opens SEC Play: The top-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols softball team will put its winning streak on the line as it travels to Starkville for a marquee three-game series against No. 12 Mississippi State. The series, which runs from March 13-15, marks the opening weekend of conference play for both powerhouse programs.
Big 12 Scraps Glass Court Mid-Tournament: In a rare move, the Big 12 Conference announced it will revert to a traditional hardwood floor for the remainder of its conference tournament in Kansas City. The decision came after multiple players experienced issues with slipping and traction on the new LED glass court used during the opening rounds.
PORTAL WATCH
No new SEC players have entered the NCAA transfer portal in the last 12 hours. Activity is expected to increase significantly across the country following the conclusion of conference tournaments.
RECRUITING BUZZ
All eyes are on St. Louis guard Quentin Coleman, who is now officially one of the top uncommitted players in the 2026 class after decommitting from Wake Forest. The Missouri Tigers are expected to make a strong push for the hometown star, but they face a crowded field of national contenders. His recruitment will be one of the most-watched storylines in the SEC over the coming weeks. There were no new commitments to report across the conference.
GAMES TO WATCH
The SEC Tournament quarterfinals are set for Friday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The winners advance to Saturday's semifinals.
Afternoon Session (Starting at 12:00 PM CST, ESPN):
- Matchup 1: Features winner of Thursday's early games vs. a top-4 seed.
- Matchup 2: Kentucky vs. another top-4 seed.
Evening Session (Starting at 6:00 PM CST, SEC Network):
- Matchup 3: Oklahoma vs. a top-seeded opponent.
- Matchup 4: Features winner of Thursday's late games vs. a top-4 seed.