Cougars vs Aggies: Texas Showdown in N C A A

0:00On March 21st, the number two seed Houston Cougars faced the number 10 seed, Texas A&M Aggies in the second round of the NCAA tournament. It's a Texas showdown for the second time in three years, with both teams eyeing a sweet 16-spot close to home in Houston. The game tips off in Oklahoma City at the Paycom Center. Houston comes in hot after crushing number 15 Idaho, 78-47 in the first round. Austin Kingston Flemmings led with 18 points and 6 rebounds, while a manual sharp added 16 points, perfect from beyond the arc. The Cougars finished the regular season, 29 and 6, second in the big 12. Meanwhile, Texas A&M pulled off a solid 63-50 upset over number 7 St. Mary's, forcing 18 turnovers. Rashan A.G. dominated with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. He's the Aggies top score at 14.9 points and 8.9 rebounds a game. This match up pits new Texas A&M coach, Bucky McMillan's high-energy style against Houston's

1:03Calvin Samson in their first meeting. Houston leads the all-time series 55-32, winning the last two clashes, including last years overtime thriller. Fans are buzzing over the contrasting approaches and neutral site history, where the Cougars hold a 6-1 edge against the Aggies. Keep an eye on key players as this rivalry heats up in March Madness.