Houston vs Texas A&M: Gritty Battle in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 21st, the number two seed Houston Cougars face off against the number 10 seed, Texas A&M Aggies, this Saturday afternoon, in the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. It's shaping up as a gritty battle between Houston's lockdown defense and Texas A&M's quick scoring runs. Both teams roll through their first round games with ease. Houston smothered their opponent just like they always do, while Texas A&M pushed the pace to pull away in a high-flying win. Houston coach Kelvin Samson talked about the physical side of things during Friday's media session. He traced the team's tough style back to his early coaching days at Washington State from 1987 to 94, when his squads had to. Scrap against powerhouses like Arizona and UCLA. Samson stressed that it's all about core values, like playing harder and competing as a unit, not some fancy scheme from a book. Those lessons have made Houston one of the best defensive teams year after year. This clash will test how long each side can stick to their game plan, with Houston trying

1:03to slow things down and Texas A&M aiming to speed them up.