In a closely contested battle, the Texas A&M Aggies fell just short against the Houston Cougars with a final score of 100-95. The Aggies now stand without a rank, while the Cougars hold the second rank nationally. The game extended into overtime after both teams were locked in an intense matchup.

Mar 24, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Henry Coleman III (15) celebrates with Texas A&M Aggies forward Andersson Garcia (11) after scoring a game tying point to go to overtime in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

The Texas A&M Aggies showcased resilience throughout the game at Memphis' FedExForum. They put up 38 points in the first half and followed with an impressive 48 points in the second. Overtime saw them add another 9 points to their tally, but it wasn't enough to secure victory over the Cougars who scored 14 points in overtime after tying each half.

The Aggies demonstrated strong offensive efforts with a total of 95 points scored during playtime that lasted for three hours and forty-five minutes. Their scoring was bolstered by making 29 out of their total 75 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 39 percent from the field. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink eight out of twenty-three attempts, translating to a three-point shooting percentage of about 35 percent.

Mar 24, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Henry Coleman III (15) celebrates with Texas A&M Aggies forward Andersson Garcia (11) after scoring a game tying point to go to overtime in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

On defense, Texas A&M recorded four blocks and five steals but committed twenty-four personal fouls which led to two players being foulouts; however no one was ejected from play. The team's rebounding effort was notable as they grabbed forty-nine rebounds—twenty-two offensive and twenty-seven defensive—with personal rebounds contributing forty-five to this figure.

Free throws were frequent for Texas A&M as they took advantage of forty-five opportunities from the line but converted only sixty-four percent into made free throws (29). Despite this challenge at free throw line, they excelled at capitalizing on turnovers by scoring thirteen points off turnovers created by their defense.

Houston Cougars' performance was marked by efficiency inside as evidenced by their seventy-two percent success rate on two-point shots (23 made out of thirty-two attempted). They also had higher assist numbers than Texas A&M with eighteen assists contributing significantly towards their overall point total which included thirty-four made field goals out of sixty-six attempts—a fifty-two percent field goal rate—and eleven successful three-pointers from thirty-four tries (about thirty-two percent).

As fans reflect on this hard-fought contest between these two formidable teams, it's clear that every possession counted heavily towards determining its outcome which featured eleven lead changes and eight times where scores were tied up until decisive moments unfolded during overtime play.

Fans can look forward to more action-packed games as future broadcasts will continue bringing all excitement live directly into homes across country; next scheduled event is set for March twenty-fifth at nine o'clock Central Time Zone without fail or delay ensuring enthusiasts won't miss single beat when cheering for their favorite teams once again!

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