How to Watch Texas A&M Aggies vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: Live Stream or on TV
The No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies (25-9) and the No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions (22-13) meet on Thursday for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The opening-round matchup starts at 9:55 PM.
In its most recent game, Texas A&M lost to Alabama on Sunday, 82-63. Dexter Dennis scored a team-high 14 points (and contributed two assists and five rebounds). Penn State lost its previous game to Purdue, 67-65, on Sunday. Seth Lundy was its high scorer with 19 points.
When is Texas A&M vs. Penn State and when does it start?
This game between the Aggies and Nittany Lions will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 9:55 PM ET.
Where to Watch Texas A&M vs. Penn State
The Aggies and Nittany Lions will take to the court at Wells Fargo Arena (IA) for this matchup on March 16, and if you would like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TBS.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Game Preview
Texas A&M Stats, Odds & Insights
Texas A&M is outscoring opponents by 7.0 points per game with a +239 scoring differential overall. It puts up 73.2 points per game (139th in college basketball) and gives up 66.2 per contest (65th in college basketball).
The Aggies are averaging 73.2 points, just 4.8 more than the 68.4 the Nittany Lions give up.
Texas A&M hits 6.1 three-pointers per game (314th in college basketball) while shooting 32.8% from deep (257th in college basketball). It is making 2.0 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 8.1 per game while shooting 32.3%.
Offensively the Aggies have played worse at home this season, putting up 73.1 points per game, compared to 73.7 per game when playing on the road.
In its last 10 games, Texas A&M has been scoring 68.8 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 73.2 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Penn State Stats, Odds & Insights
Penn State has a +137 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.9 points per game. It is putting up 72.3 points per game, 165th in college basketball, and is giving up 68.4 per outing to rank 124th in college basketball.
The Nittany Lions average 72.3 points, 6.1 more than the Aggies concede.
Penn State makes 3.5 more threes per game than the opposition, 10.7 (fifth-most in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.2.
The Nittany Lions are putting up more points at home (76.8 per game) than away (69.1).
Penn State has performed worse offensively over its last 10 games, putting up 72.1 points per contest, 0.2 fewer points its than season average of 72.3.
Aggies Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Taylor IV | 34 | 16.5 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| Tyrece Radford | 34 | 13.2 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Julius Marble | 34 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Henry Coleman III | 34 | 9.2 | 5.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Dexter Dennis | 33 | 9.2 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
Nittany Lions Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | 35 | 17.9 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Seth Lundy | 34 | 14.4 | 6.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| Andrew Funk | 35 | 12.1 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Camren Wynter | 35 | 8.9 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Myles Dread | 35 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
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