Abilene Christian wins Southland for 1st NCAA berth

Abilene Christian forward Joe Pleasant (32) pulls in a rebound between New Orleans guard Bryson Robinson (4) and forward Scott Plaisance Jr., right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Southland Conference men's tournament title Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

New Orleans forward Scott Plaisance Jr. (55) slips as he attempts to drive around Abilene Christian forward Jaren Lewis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Southland Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Abilene Christian forward Hayden Farquhar (15) reaches for a rebound over New Orleans guard Larry Robinson III (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Southland Conference men's tournament title Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Abilene Christian guard Jaylen Franklin, front, drives around New Orleans guard Troy Green, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Southland Conference men's tournament title Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

New Orleans guard Damion Rosser (1) passes the ball over Abilene Christian forward Hayden Farquhar, front, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Southland Conference men's tournament title Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)