Texas A&M Dominates, Advances to Sweet Sixteen

0:00On March 20, Texas A&M kicked off the 2026 NCAA tournament with a solid win over the seven-seated St. Mary's Gales. The Aggies took them down 63-50 in the round of 64 at the Paycom Center. This victory keeps them undefeated in the postseason under Coach Bucky McMillan and sends them to the round of 32 for the third year in a row. The Aggies dominated early with a full-court press that rattled St. Mary's. They forced 18 turnovers, a season high for the Gales, turning those mistakes into 14 points. That edge proved decisive in holding the opponents well below their average. Fans are buzzing about the Aggies' stingy defense, which included 12 steals and long-scoring droughts for St. Mary's. They even limited the Gales top score, Paul Morasquez, to just four points. Ford, Rashan Aji, led the way with 22 points, including a season high 3-3 pointers. This marks Texas A&M's best shot at the Sweet 16 since 2018.

1:01The team remembers their overtime loss to Houston in the 2024 tournament, adding extra motivation. Now the Aggies wait for the winner between 15-seated Idaho and second-seated Houston in the next round, ready to keep the momentum rolling deep into March Madness.