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Texas A&M Aggies Face Houston Cougars in March Madness 2026 Second Round
Opening odds favor the 2-seed Cougars by 9.5 points over the 10-seed Aggies in the matchup.
Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:37am
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The 10-seed Texas A&M Aggies will take on the 2-seed Houston Cougars in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Texas A&M advanced by defeating the 7-seed Saint Mary's Gaels, while Houston cruised past the 15-seed Idaho Vandals. The Cougars open as 9.5-point favorites over the Aggies, with the game total set at 144.5 points.
Why it matters
This matchup features two teams with strong regular season records and advanced metrics, setting up an intriguing second-round clash in the 2026 March Madness tournament. The outcome could have significant implications for both teams' tournament runs and future seeding.
The details
Texas A&M, the 10-seed, defeated 7-seed Saint Mary's 63-50 in the first round, holding the Gaels to 38% shooting and forcing 7 more turnovers. Houston, the 2-seed, routed 15-seed Idaho 78-47, limiting the Vandals to 29% shooting and dominating in the paint. The Cougars finished the regular season 28-6 and ranked 5th nationally, while the Aggies were 22-11 and ranked 39th.
- The Texas A&M vs. Houston game will be played on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
The players
Houston Cougars
The 2-seed Houston Cougars finished the regular season 28-6 and ranked 5th nationally, with the 12th-best offense and 5th-best defense in the country.
Texas A&M Aggies
The 10-seed Texas A&M Aggies finished the regular season 22-11 and ranked 39th nationally, with the 43rd-best offense and 46th-best defense.
What’s next
The winner of the Texas A&M vs. Houston matchup will advance to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The takeaway
This second-round clash between the 10-seed Aggies and 2-seed Cougars features two teams with impressive regular season resumes, setting up an intriguing tournament showdown with significant implications for both programs' tournament runs.
