NCAA Tournament Round of 32: Michigan Wolverines vs. Texas A&M Aggies - Live Score & Real-Time Updates

The Michigan Wolverines and Texas A&M Aggies are putting up a fierce battle in the Round of 32 of the NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado - with a Sweet 16 red berth at stake. As of 4:23 PM PDT, real-time updates of the game are underway right now and fans are fully immersed in the action. Here's the live score, key players, predictions and all the latest information.

Michigan Wolverines vs. Texas A&M Aggies - Live Score - March 22, 2025

LIVE SCORES AND GAME STATUS

The game is live on CBS as of 4:23 PM PDT. Early reports say the game is close, with Texas A&M ending the first half with a slight lead. Pre-game projections from CBS Sports and ESPN have Texas A&M leading Michigan 39-35 at halftime (posted as of X). Farrell Payne has dominated inside and Vladislav Goldin has kept Michigan competitive even though the shooting has struggled.

Where to watch: CBS, NCAA March Madness Live app, Paramount+, Fubo (free trial)

Start time: 5:15 PM EDT / 2:15 PM PDT

Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO

Michigan Wolverines: Tenacious and resilient

The No. 5 seed Michigan Wolverines (26-9, 17-6 Big Ten) beat UC San Diego 68-65 in the first round. Under Coach Dusty Michigan has a 4-game winning streak, including a buzzer-beater win over Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament semifinal. Center Vladislav Goldin (16.6 ppg) hits clutch free throws, and 7-foot Danny Wolf anchors the defense. But turnovers are still a problem - Michigan committed 7 giveaways in the first half that became the source of Texas A&M's points.

Texas A&M Aggies: Rebounding Kings

The No. 4 seed Texas A&M Aggies (23-10, 11-8 SEC) beat Yale 80-71, looking to keep their depth and rebounding strength alive. The Aggies lead the nation in offensive rebounds (16.0 per game) and are fifth overall (41.1). Guard Wade Taylor IV (15.7 ppg) is the offensive sparkplug but won't be able to score today because of foul trouble in the first half. Farrell Payne had 14 points at halftime, hitting 12 and Anderson Garcia's 3 three-pointers put A&M ahead.

Head-to-head prediction

Oddsmakers have Texas A&M KO as a 2.5-point favorite, 143.5 over/under (FOX Sports). The Aggies' 60.8% implied win probability is based on their defensive tenacity and rebounding parity, while Michigan's 43.5% probability reflects their tenacity. Analysts (Maize N Brew) say the game will be "choppy" and Michigan will have to exploit A&M's 3-point defense. A&M leads the common opponents' record (7-1 vs. Michigan 5-4), but Michigan's size could test the Aggies' smaller lineup.

2025 March Madness reference

The tournament began March 18 with the First Four games, and the Round of 64 is March 20-21. Today's Round of 32 will pave the way for the Sweet 16 (March 27-28), Elite Eight (March 29-30), Final Four (April 5), and National Championship (April 7). If Michigan wins, it will face No. 1 Auburn or No. 9 Creighton. Those are the same teams Texas A&M will also face next weekend in Atlanta.

Key players to watch

Michigan: Vladislav Goldin (16.6 ppg) and Danny Wolf (rim protection, rebounding) are the "Area 51" tandem. The playmaking of the three Donaldsons sparks the game.

Texas A&M: Wade Taylor IV (15.7 ppg, 4.3 apg) leads the offense, but Farrell Payne (25 points vs. Yale) and Anderson Garcia (rebounding, 3-point threat) are in the spotlight today.

what is at stake?

These two teams also met in the 2018 Sweet 16 - where Michigan crushed Texas A&M 99-72. Today, the Aggies want revenge with their physical style, while Michigan looks to continue their Cinderella run under Dusty. X Par people are talking a lot about the physicality of the Aggies and the resilience of Michigan - a tough matchup.

real time sentiment

Fans are very active across the board - some praising Payne's "gritty" play, others calling Michigan's 1-for-7 three-point shooting a red flag. Overall? This game could go either way - turnovers and rebounding will determine who advances.

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