Texas A&M faces Saint Mary’s in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday as March Madness officially gets underway.
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Mar 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary’s Gaels guard Joshua Dent (7) on the court during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
How to Watch Texas A&M vs Saint Mary’s
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Time: 7:35 PM ET
- TV Channel: truTV
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The NCAA Tournament tips off with 68 teams chasing college basketball’s biggest prize, setting the stage for three weeks of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
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The No. 10‑seed Texas A&M Aggies (21–11, 11–7 Southeastern Conference) earned their spot in the South Region’s Round of 64, finishing the season in the middle of SEC play under first‑year head coach Bucky McMillan and securing an at‑large bid to March Madness.
They face the No. 7‑seed Saint Mary’s Gaels (27–5, 16–2 West Coast Conference), who finished as WCC regular‑season co‑champions and boom into the NCAA Tournament with a strong overall record and national ranking.
This first‑round meeting in Oklahoma City pits an SEC program with solid league results and tournament experience against a consistent West Coast Conference contender that’s made multiple recent NCAA bids.
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