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Coogs Rout Texas A&M to Earn a Trip to the Sweet 16 in Houston
Houston Cougars advanced to the third round with 44% shooting and 80% free throws, led by Emmanuel Sharp's 18 points and Chris Cenac Jr.'s 17 points.
- 2-Seed Houston Cougars defeated the No. 10 Texas A&M Aggies 88-57 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Saturday, March 21, 2026, advancing to the Sweet 16 behind senior guard Emanuel Sharp's 18 points.
- After an extended run, Houston outrebounded A&M 46-29 and produced a plus-10 on the offensive glass, pulling away early in the game.
- Freshman forward Chris Cenac Jr. scored 17 points with nine rebounds, Milos Uzan, guard, added 15 points and four assists, while sophomore guard Mercy Miller contributed 12 points off the Houston bench.
- The win sends Houston to the Sweet 16 at Toyota Center, Houston, to face the winner of VCU vs. Illinois on Thursday, while Texas A&M finishes 22-12 after the loss.
- Statistically, the Cougars shot 44% from the field and 80% from the free-throw line, extending Houston's program streak with back-to-back 31-point wins.
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