It's an all-Texas tussle in the second round of the 2024 NCAA March Madness Tournament as the No. 1 seed Houston Cougars (31-4) face in-state foe the No. 9 seed Texas A&M (21-14) at FedExForum on Sunday night.
Both teams cruised to wins in Friday's first-round matchups. The Cougars look set for a big NCAA tournament run after they dropped No. 16-seed Longwood 86-46 in the South Region on Friday.
Houston wrapped the game up easily in the first half, heading into the break leading 43-16 before strolling through the second period on first gear. Meanwhile, the Aggies kept their season alive with a 98-83 win over No. 8 seed Nebraska.
Below, GOAL brings you all the details ahead of today's Houston Cougars vs. Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Second Round Game.
Houston Cougars vs. Texas A&M Aggies tip-off time & stadium
The Cougars will face off against the Aggies this Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The tip-off of this high-voltage NCAA Second Round match is set at 8:40 p.m. ET/ 5:40 p.m. PT.
| Date | Sunday, March 24, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 8:40 p.m. ET/ 5:40 p.m. PT |
| Venue | FedExForum |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
How to watch the Houston Cougars vs. Texas A&M Aggies NCAA March Madness match online - TV channels & live streams
Fans looking to catch today's NCAA March Madness Second Round game between the Houston Cougars vs. Texas A&M Aggies can watch the game live on TNT. To stream the game, Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is the best streaming service for comprehensive NCAA content.
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Houston Cougars vs. Texas A&M Aggies Team News and Key Performers
Houston Cougars Team News
Houston have been a national title contender since the start of the season, and closed the regular season with a fantastic nine-game winning streak. The Cougars came up short in the Big 12 Tournament title game, but there were no signs of a hangover from that loss as they crushed Longwood on Friday.
L.J. Cryer led the way for Houston with 17 points, while Emanuel Sharp, Jamal Shead and Damian Dunn were also double figures.
Texas A&M Aggies Team News
The Texas A&M rolled to a record-setting 98-83 victory over the eighth-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers in first-round NCAA Tournament action on Friday at FedExForum.
Junior Wade Taylor IV led the way with 25 points, five assists, and a school-record seven three-pointers, but he had plenty of help from Junior Manny Obaseki and graduate Tyrece Radford, who each had 22 and 20 points, and two other Aggies scored in double figures. Junior Jace Carter scored 13 points, including 11 in the second half, while senior Henry Coleman III added 10.
Radford, who also dished out five assists, pulled down 10 rebounds, while sophomore Solomon Washington produced a record four blocks.
Head-to-Head Records
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 17/12/23 | Texas A&M Aggies 66-70 Houston Cougars | NCAA Men |
| 05/12/13 | Texas A&M Aggies 74-57 Houston Cougars | NCAA Men |
