Survive and advance is the mantra, but on Friday Texas A&M did much more than that. Swimming in a sea of upsets, the Aggies shook off a slow start and pasted Green Bay to move on to the second round. In the process, they learned something else about themselves.

Despite the day's prior results and the game's start, Texas A&M rolled to a demolition of Green Bay on Friday night. After scoring 20 points in the win, senior guard Danuel House broke down the Aggies' game plan and looked ahead to the second round.

If what took place prior to Texas A&M and Wisconsin-Green Bay taking the court was any indication, the Aggies had reason to be scared. Instead, after a shaky start, A&M made short work of the Phoenix and cruised its way to the NCAA Tournament's second round.

From this point on, Texas A&M faces a series of one-game seasons. First up is Friday's Round 1 matchup with Horizon League Tournament champion Wisconsin-Green Bay, which will bring a style to Oklahoma City that the Aggies should find familiar.

Every team aspires to it, but few can claim it: entering the NCAA Tournament playing their best basketball. Does No. 3 seed Texas A&M qualify? That depends on who you ask — but against Wisconsin-Green Bay on Friday, multiple answers could be acceptable.