Texas A&M vs Saint Mary's

Texas A&M stunned Saint Mary's in the South Region, pulling off a major upset at Paycom Center despite being a 2.5-point underdog. The Aggies dominated stretches of the first half, building a commanding 20-point lead fueled by a devastating 14-2 run that pushed them ahead 37-24. Saint Mary's couldn't find rhythm early, suffering through a brutal 40-play scoring drought that proved fatal to their tournament hopes. The Gaels mounted a late push in the second half, cutting the deficit to single digits with a 9-2 run that brought them within 54-42. But Texas A&M held firm down the stretch, weathering their own scoring struggles to secure the 63-50 victory and advance past the No. 7 seed. It was a defensive battle that ultimately favored the Aggies' ability to survive Saint Mary's second-half momentum.