The last time these two teams met back in March, a game that was competitive early turned into a laugher by the end. The Texas A&M Aggies were the favorite then, having reached the SEC Tournament final but falling at the hands of Alabama. They are once again the favorite, but the perceived disparity between the two teams is even larger than that of last season, as the Nittany Lions bring a rebuilt roster to the matchup.
The other difference between the two teams is the philosophy. Gone is the five-out, three-point shooting barrage that gave A&M so much trouble in the NCAA Tournament.