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Aggies vs. Cougars: NCAA Rematch Heats Up
21 Mar
Summary
- Texas A&M faces Houston in NCAA Tournament's second round.
- This is a rematch of a memorable 2024 NCAA Tournament game.
- Houston won the previous NCAA Tournament game in overtime.

No. 10 Texas A&M is preparing to face No. 2 Houston in the second round of the NCAA South Region tournament in Oklahoma City. This highly anticipated game renews a rivalry that produced a memorable overtime thriller just two seasons ago, in 2024. In that previous NCAA Tournament encounter, Houston edged out Texas A&M 100-95, with Emanuel Sharp scoring a career-high 30 points. The Aggies had forced overtime with a last-second three-pointer.
This upcoming game is the second meeting between the two teams that season, as Houston also defeated Texas A&M 70-66 in their regular-season matchup. Both teams advanced to the second round after dominant first-round victories. Houston secured a decisive 78-47 win over Idaho, while Texas A&M defeated Saint Mary's 63-50. Aggies' coach Bucky McMillan noted the challenge Houston's defense presents, emphasizing the need for his team to play their aggressive style.




