Texas A&M Routs UAPB 77-54 in Reed Arena
Kailyn Gilbert scored 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Texas A&M pulled away from Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the second half.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Texas A&M defeated UAPB 77-54 on November 2, 2026, at Reed Arena in College Station. UAPB trailed 33-21 at halftime but opened the second half on a 10-1 run before Texas A&M responded with a closing 11-0 run.
Why it matters
The win gives Texas A&M a comfortable home result early in the season and shows how a late scoring run can separate a close game. For UAPB, the second-half comeback attempt stalled as the margin widened in the final minutes.
Texas A&M shot 44 percent from the field and 8 of 22 from three-point range, while UAPB shot 41 percent and 3 of 14 from deep. Texas A&M also won the boards 50-27 and scored 19 second-chance points to UAPB's five.
The players
Texas A&M
Texas A&M is the Southeastern Conference program that hosted and won this game at Reed Arena in College Station.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff (UAPB)
Arkansas-Pine Bluff is the Southwestern Athletic Conference school whose women's basketball team lost this road game.
Kailyn Gilbert
Kailyn Gilbert is the Texas A&M guard who led all scorers with 30 points in this game.
The details
UAPB trailed 33-21 at halftime before opening the second half on a 10-1 run that cut the deficit to single digits. Texas A&M answered with consecutive scoring runs, closing the game on an 11-0 run after leading 58-50 with 6:52 remaining. Kailyn Gilbert led Texas A&M with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while Indiya Bowen paced UAPB with 18.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Texas A&M defeats UAPB 77-54 at Reed Arena.
Wednesday: UAPB travels to Tarleton State for an 11 a.m. tip, broadcast on ESPN+.
Season Trajectory
Texas A&M's double-digit home win sets an early marker for its nonconference schedule, while UAPB's comeback attempt again showed how quickly a second-half run can be erased. The result adds one more data point to the early-season picture for both programs.
Texas A&M's rebounding edge and second-chance scoring helped it win the battle of the boards by 23. Fans wanting to follow UAPB's next road test can watch Wednesday's 11 a.m. game at Tarleton State on ESPN+.
The takeaway
Second-chance points and a late run often decide close college basketball games, and this one turned on Texas A&M's rebounding advantage. Tracking rebounding margin alongside shooting percentages can reveal where a game is likely to swing.
What happens next
UAPB travels to Tarleton State for an 11 a.m. tip on Wednesday, broadcast on ESPN+.
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