How to watch: Texas A&M vs. Houston basketball game - NCAA Tournament - Second Round

Jarrett Johnson

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Texas A&M (21-14, 9-9 SEC) will face Houston (31-4, 15-3 Big 12) in a rematch in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament on March 24 at 7:40 p.m. CT.

In a blast from the past the No. 9 seed Texas A&M Aggies with face off against the No. 1 seed Houston Cougars. These teams have a storied history that dates all the way back to the early 1950's through the early 2000's. Over those five decades the Cougars have 21 game win lead over the Aggies. However, since 2012 the Aggies have taking the last 2 of 3 games.

Head coach Buzz Williams teaches that the world will keep giving you the same test until you pass it and that's really been the theme of this season. They will face another tough test on Sunday night when they look to move on to the Sweet 16 if they can score a passing grade over a Top 5 team in the country.

The entire NCAA Tournament schedule can be viewed here.

Players to Watch

Mar 22, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Manny Obaseki (35) celebrates after a play during the first half of the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Manny Obaseki (Stats as a starter)

POINTS: 16.7

REBOUNDS: 3.0

Damian Dunn

POINTS: 6.6

REBOUND: 2.3

How to Watch

Mar 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of a TNT Sports courtside broadcast camera before the game between the Boston Celtics against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

TV: TNT

Play-by-play: Spero Dedes

Analyst: Jim Spanarkel

Courtside: Jon Rothstein

How to Listen

Mar 3, 2018; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Admon Gilder (3) fist-bumps radio hosts Mike Caruso and Dave South before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: C. Morgan Engel-USA TODAY Sports

TAMU Sports Network: WTAW 1620AM, WTAW 94.5FM (local)

Web: 12thman.com

App: 12th Man Mobile App

Play-by-Play: Andrew Monaco / Dr. John Thornton

Series History

Dec 16, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead (1) drives to the basket as Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV (4) defends during the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Series: Houston, 52-31

Biggest win: 26 points (69-43, 1979 in Houston, TX)

Biggest loss: 41 points (107-66, 1955 in College Station)

Longest winning streak: 6 games (1958-1961)

Longest losing streak: 9 games (1990-1993)

Current streak: Houston, 1 game (2023)

Buzz Williams previews Texas A&M and Houston - NCAA Tournament

Mar 22, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Buzz Williams talks to a referee during the first half of the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Couch Buzz Williams is extremely proud of how his team has been playing as of late and wants them to keep the pace they are at now, even if they are playing a familiar foe.

“When you have some prior information it’s helpful. We still try to maintain the same groove, rhythm, routine in prep.”

Betting Lines

Feb 4, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The BetMGM Sportsbook at the MGM Grand Las Vegas on the Las Vegas strip. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Here are the early odds as of March 23, courtesy of Athlon Sports

Spread Favorite: Houston (-10)
Over/Under: 134.5 points