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Texas A&M and Yale Set for March Madness First-Round Clash

The No. 4 Aggies and No. 13 Bulldogs face off tonight in Denver, with Texas A&M favored but Yale eyeing another upset.

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Wade Taylor IV (4) of the Texas A&M Aggies passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on February 1, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. The Aggies won 76-72.
Texas A&M plays Yale on March 20

Overview

  • Texas A&M, ranked 17th in KenPom, enters the NCAA Tournament as a No. 4 seed after finishing fifth in the SEC with a 22-10 record.
  • Yale, ranked 73rd in KenPom, secured a No. 13 seed by winning the Ivy League tournament with a 22-7 record.
  • The game tips off at 7:25 p.m. ET at Ball Arena in Denver and will be broadcast on TBS.
  • Texas A&M is favored by 7.5 points, with analysts highlighting its strong defense, ranked seventh nationally.
  • Yale, known for its upset potential, seeks to replicate last year’s first-round victory over Auburn as a No. 13 seed.