OU Basketball Faces Texas A&M in SEC Tournament

Sooners look to boost NCAA Tournament chances with win over Aggies

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:09pm

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The Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team will face off against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second round of the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. OU is looking to boost its NCAA Tournament chances with a win over the Aggies after being bumped up to the fourth team out of the field by ESPN bracketology expert Joe Lunardi.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for the Sooners' NCAA Tournament hopes, as they look to improve their standing and secure a spot in the Big Dance. A win over Texas A&M would be a significant boost to OU's resume and could help solidify their place in the tournament field.

The details

The Sooners overcame a 13-point first-half deficit in their opening-round SEC Tournament game to advance to the second round and the matchup with Texas A&M. OU will be looking to carry that momentum into the game against the Aggies as they aim to secure a victory that could greatly improve their NCAA Tournament chances.

  • The game is scheduled for today, March 12, 2026.
  • Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM Central Time.

The players

Oklahoma Sooners

The men's basketball team from the University of Oklahoma, competing in the SEC Tournament.

Texas A&M Aggies

The men's basketball team from Texas A&M University, facing off against the Sooners in the SEC Tournament.

Joe Lunardi

ESPN bracketology expert who has bumped the Sooners up to the fourth team out of the NCAA Tournament field.

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What they’re saying

“OU is still alive. In fact, ESPN bracketology expert Joe Lunardi bumped the Sooners up to the fourth team out of the field Thursday morning ahead of their second-round SEC Tournament game against Texas A&M.”

— The Oklahoman

What’s next

The winner of the OU-Texas A&M game will advance to the SEC Tournament semifinals.

The takeaway

This game is a crucial opportunity for the Oklahoma Sooners to boost their NCAA Tournament chances with a win over the Texas A&M Aggies. A victory would be a significant step towards securing a spot in the Big Dance for OU.