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No. 10 Texas A&M, No. 2 Houston Set to Renew Acquaintances
Texas A&M, seeded 10th, aims to upset 2nd-seeded Houston in a second-round NCAA rematch after a 2024 overtime thriller, with Houston seeking a title game return.
- On March 21, 2026, No. 10 Texas A&M Aggies faced second-seeded Houston Cougars in the South Region second round at Oklahoma City, with a 4:10 p.m. MT/5:10 p.m. tip airing on TNT.
- Bracket seeding and first-round results set a South Region rematch approximately 90 miles apart, with Texas A&M Aggies upset Saint Mary's 63-50 under first-year coach Bucky McMillan and Houston Cougars finishing 14-4 in Big 12 play.
- In the 2024 second-round meeting, Emanuel Sharp erupted for a career-best 30 points and seven 3s, while Andersson Garcia forced overtime with a buzzer 3.
- The winner moves on to the Sweet 16 with Houston set to play Sweet 16 games in its home city if it advances, while ESPN projects Houston has an 81.3% chance to win and BetMGM lists a-500 moneyline and-10 1/2 spread.
- Texas A&M's fast-paced 'Bucky Ball' approach clashes with Houston's tenacious defense, which held Idaho to 28.6% shooting; their series spans more than 75 years with just two NCAA Tournament meetings.
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Sharp and Cenac lead No. 2 seed Houston into the Sweet 16 with a 88-57 blowout of Texas A&M
Emanuel Sharp scored 18 points, Chris Cenac Jr. had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Houston rolled past Texas A&M 88-57 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to reach the Sweet 16 for the seventh consecutive year.
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Facebook Twitter Credit to main image: Houston College Houston College defeated Texas 57:88 tonight (Saturday to Sunday), advancing to the Sweet 16, where it will meet Illinois. Emmanuel Sharp led with 18 points (3-3 from two, 2-8 from three and 6-7 from the free throw line) and 4 rebounds along with 2 turnovers in 25 minutes.
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