Houston Cougars vs Texas A&M: High-Stakes Showdown

0:00On March 21st, the Houston Cougars cruised through their first round matchup with a big win over Idaho and now head to the round of 32 against. In-state rival Texas A&M, the Aggies pulled off an upset against the higher seed and hoped to spark a deep tournament run. Both teams bring strong styles to this clash on March 21st. Texas A&M boasts one of the nation's top offenses, averaging 87 points for game. They score heavily in both halves, with over 40 points before the break, and 45 after. Their deep bench keeps players fresh, using nine guys for at least 15 minutes each contest to sustain the fast pace. Cougars fans know Coach Kelvin Samson's teams often reach the sweet 16, and this matchup tests that streak. Houston thrives on defense, forcing turnovers from teams that push the tempo like the Aggies, who average more than 10 miscues per game. The Aggies give up plenty of points, too. Nearly 79 per outing, and over 41 in the second half. They also foul often, nearly 20 times a game, which plays right into Houston's strength at the free throw line, where they hit over 77 percent.

1:08Expect a high-energy battle, as the Cougars aim to extend their consistent March run past this Texas showdown.