East Texas A&M men's basketball earns first AP Top 25 vote after 2-0 start
The gist
East Texas A&M's men's basketball team received an AP Top 25 vote, a first since 2022.
The 2-0 Lions beat Oklahoma and Rice on the road, drawing national attention.
How it unfolded
- Jun 24, 2025The NCAA approved East Texas A&M's full Division I status.
- Oct 1, 2026The full 2026-27 men's basketball schedule was announced, with the opener against Tarleton set for October 18.
- Nov 5, 2026The Lions beat Rice in Houston; head coach Jaret von Rosenberg was photographed with Bo Aldridge during the game.
Key terms
- AP Top 25
- A weekly ranking of the top 25 American college teams in football or basketball, voted on by sportswriters and broadcasters.
- Southland Conference
- A collegiate athletic conference in the South Central United States competing in NCAA Division I.
Source: Wikipedia