Texas A&M to Face Saint Mary's in March Madness 2026

The Aggies, in their first year under new head coach Bucky McMillan, are seeded 10th and will open in Oklahoma City.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:41pm

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The Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team, led by first-year head coach Bucky McMillan, have earned a 10th seed in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament. They will face off against the Saint Mary's Gaels in the opening round, which will take place in Oklahoma City.

Why it matters

This will be the Aggies' first March Madness appearance under Coach McMillan, who took over the program last year. A win over the higher-seeded Saint Mary's squad would be a major early accomplishment for the new coaching staff and could set the stage for a deep tournament run.

The details

Texas A&M finished the regular season with a 22-10 record and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament after a strong showing in the SEC. Saint Mary's, out of the West Coast Conference, enters the tournament as a 7-seed after going 25-7 on the year.

  • The Texas A&M vs. Saint Mary's first-round matchup will take place on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City.
  • The 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament runs from March 19 to April 7.

The players

Bucky McMillan

The first-year head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team.

Saint Mary's Gaels

The men's basketball team from Saint Mary's College, who earned a 7-seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited for the opportunity to compete in the NCAA Tournament and test ourselves against a tough Saint Mary's squad. Our team has worked hard all season to get to this point, and we're ready for the challenge ahead.”

— Bucky McMillan, Head Coach, Texas A&M Aggies (Houston Chronicle)

What’s next

The winner of the Texas A&M vs. Saint Mary's game will advance to face the winner of the 2-seed vs. 15-seed matchup in the second round on March 23.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's first-round matchup against Saint Mary's represents a chance for the Aggies to make an early statement under new head coach Bucky McMillan. A win over the higher-seeded Gaels would be a major accomplishment and could propel the Aggies on a deep NCAA Tournament run.