Preview: Missouri at Texas A&M COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Interstat) — A pivotal Southeastern Conference men’s basketball clash is set for Wednesday night at Reed Arena as the Texas A&M Aggies host the Missouri Tigers. Both teams enter with NCAA Tournament aspirations and nearly identical records. Texas A&M (17-6, 7-4 SEC) looks to rebound from consecutive losses, including an 86-67 home defeat to Florida last Saturday. Missouri (16-7, 7-4) arrives riding momentum after a dominant 78-59 road win at South Carolina. The matchup features a compelling contrast in recent form and star power. Missouri is powered by forward Mark Mitchell, who is playing at an All-SEC level. He is coming off a 20-point, 11-rebound, five-assist performance against the Gamecocks and has scored 18 or more points in six of his last eight games. His versatility will be central to the Tigers’ attack. Texas A&M counters with guard Pop Isaacs, who led the Aggies with 17 points in the loss to Florida. However, the Aggies’ defense, which allowed an average of 93 points in their two recent losses, must tighten up against a balanced Missouri offense that saw Jayden Stone (22 points) and T.O. Barrett (14 points, seven rebounds) also excel last outing. The Aggies hold a strong home-court advantage but have shown vulnerability lately. Missouri has proven it can win on the road in conference play, notching victories at Kentucky and South Carolina. This game carries significant weight in the crowded SEC standings, where both teams are currently part of a multi-team logjam near the top. A win would provide a key resume boost and crucial conference positioning as the regular season enters its final stretch. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. CST Wednesday.