- The Aggies host UAPB with tip-off set for 7 p.m. inside Reed Arena to begin the season.
- Texas A&M’s roster consists of nine returners, four transfers and two freshmen.
- Joni Taylor is 10-1 in season openers in her career.
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M women’s basketball team is set to open its 2026-27 season versus UAPB Monday inside Reed Arena at 7 p.m.
The Aggies return senior guard Janae Kent, who tallied double-digit scoring in 13 outings and started 24 games last season. The Maroon & White roster is also highlighted by four SEC transfers and the No. 22 recruiting class in the country, including four-star recruits Rieyan DeSouze and Jayda Porter.
LSU transfer Kailyn Gilbert, who was a key figure in LSU’s journey to the 2025 Elite Eight, is also making her debut for the Maroon & White.
Texas A&M holds a 2-0 advantage over Arkansas Pine Bluff in the all-time series, with the last meeting being a 79-51 victory in 2002. Head Coach Joni Taylor begins her fifth season with the Aggies. She is 10-1 in season openers in her career.
Fans can watch the season opener on SECN+ or follow the live stats. The action can also be heard on the Texas A&M Sports Network or 12th Man App.
Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased at 12thmanfoundation.com. Fans can support the team by joining the Aggie Fast Break Club.
Promotions
2026-27 REED ROWDIES SHIRT GIVEAWAY: Available for Texas A&M students at the north entry of Reed Arena with a valid Texas A&M student ID.
VET TIX/1ST TIX: Free tickets for military personnel, veterans and first responders. More info
Parking
Parking for women's basketball games is free to the public with lot 102 designated for ADA use.
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