Houston Trolls Texas A&M After NCAA Tournament Domination

The Cougars easily defeated the Aggies in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:08am

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The No. 2 seed Houston Cougars cruised past the No. 10 seed Texas A&M Aggies 88-57 in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Led by senior guard Emmanuel Sharp's 18 points, the Cougars dominated on both ends of the floor, holding the Aggies to just 35% shooting from the field. Following the victory, the Houston Cougars' social media account had some fun trolling Texas A&M fans, referencing a similar matchup between the two teams in the 2024 tournament.

Why it matters

Houston's decisive win over Texas A&M showcases the Cougars' strength as a top contender in this year's NCAA Tournament. The victory marks the seventh consecutive Sweet 16 appearance for Houston, further cementing their status as one of the premier programs in college basketball. The social media trolling also highlights the intense rivalry between the two Texas schools.

The details

The Cougars were led by senior guard Emmanuel Sharp, who scored 18 points on 5-of-11 shooting. Chris Cenac Jr. nearly recorded a double-double with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Milos Uzan and Mercy Miller also reached double figures with 15 and 12 points, respectively. Defensively, Houston held Texas A&M to just 35% shooting from the field and 25% from 3-point range, while also dominating the boards with 17 more rebounds than the Aggies.

  • The second-round matchup between Houston and Texas A&M took place on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Emmanuel Sharp

A senior guard for the Houston Cougars who led the team with 18 points in the victory over Texas A&M.

Chris Cenac Jr.

A Houston Cougars player who finished with 17 points and 9 rebounds, just shy of a double-double.

Milos Uzan

A Houston Cougars player who scored 15 points off the bench in the win over Texas A&M.

Mercy Miller

A Houston Cougars player who contributed 12 points off the bench in the second-round victory.

Houston Cougars

The No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, who easily defeated the No. 10 seed Texas A&M Aggies to advance to the Sweet 16 for the seventh consecutive year.

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What they’re saying

“It's funny that it happened twice 🤭”

— Houston Athletics

What’s next

The Houston Cougars will face the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16 on Thursday, March 26 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

The takeaway

Houston's dominant victory over Texas A&M showcases the Cougars' status as a top contender in this year's NCAA Tournament. The team's ability to win convincingly and their social media trolling of the Aggies highlights the intense rivalry between the two Texas schools and Houston's confidence heading into the Sweet 16.