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Fairleigh Dickinson's Heru Bligen (3) battles for a loose ball against Texas Southern's Joirdon Karl Nicholas (5) and Davon Barnes (2) during the first half of a First Four college basketball game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Texas Southern Tigers 3/15/2023

Mar. 15, 2023 07:34 PM EDT

Howard's Jelani Williams (5) embraces teammate Freedom Rhames (55) after defeating Norfolk State in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
HBCU commissioners working together on NIL, sports growth

By Alanis Thames Mar. 15, 2023 04:41 PM EDT

during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas Southern Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks 11/28/2022

Nov. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EST

Texas Southern guard PJ Henry (3) is fouled by Auburn center Dylan Cardwell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Texas Southern Tigers at Auburn Tigers 11/18/2022

Nov. 18, 2022 08:20 PM EST

Houston's Marcus Sasser (0) defends against Texas Southern's PJ Henry (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas Southern Tigers at Houston Cougars 11/16/2022

Nov. 16, 2022 08:44 PM EST

Oral Roberts rolls over Texas Southern, wins 82-64

Nov. 15, 2022 11:57 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Max Abmas scored 16 points as Oral Roberts beat Texas Southern 82-64 on Tuesday night. Abmas added eight rebounds for the Golden Eagles ...

Mortle tip gives Texas Southern 67-66 OT win over Arizona St

Nov. 13, 2022 05:43 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Zytarious Mortle tipped in a missed shot with 5.6 seconds left and P.J. Henry stole the ball in the closing seconds as Texas Southern shocked Arizona...

Texas Southern forward John Walker III (24) attempts to drive to the basket against Texas Tech guard Jaylon Tyson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Texas Southern Tigers at Texas Tech Red Raiders 11/10/2022

Nov. 10, 2022 09:06 PM EST

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) works against Texas Southern guard PJ Henry, right, in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Top seed Kansas opens 50th NCAA with 83-56 win over TSU

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 18, 2022 12:57 AM EDT

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) works to the basket against Texas Southern guard AJ Lawson (2) in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas Southern Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks 3/17/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 11:36 PM EDT

Texas Southern's Bryson Etienne (4) shoots from 3-point ranger during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. Texas Southern won 76-67. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Texas Southern outlasts Texas A&M-CC 76-67 in First Four

By Jacob Benge Mar. 15, 2022 09:23 PM EDT

FILE - Wyoming's Graham Ike (33) reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against UNLV in the quarterfinals of Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. The Cowboys are back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2015 when they won their conference tournament. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
First Four back in Dayton with a 'home' team, Big Ten squads

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 14, 2022 07:52 PM EDT

Texas Southern routs Alcorn State 87-62 for SWAC title

Mar. 12, 2022 09:09 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — John Walker III scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half and Texas Southern pulled away for an 87-62 victory over Alcorn State on...

Texas Southern forward Brison Gresham (44) grabs a rebound against Alcorn State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Texas Southern Tigers at Alcorn State Braves 3/12/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 07:40 PM EST

Thomas leads Alcorn State past Texas Southern 75-72

Mar. 01, 2022 12:01 AM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Thomas and Darrious Agnew scored 12 points apiece to help Alcorn State fend off Texas Southern 75-72 on Monday night. Dominic...

Thomas scores 26, leads Alcorn St. over Texas Southern 73-72

Jan. 15, 2022 08:46 PM EST
LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Justin Thomas had 26 points, Lenell Henry scored the eventual game-winning jumper with 1:41 to play and Alcorn State held off Texas Southern for...

Texas Southern forward Joirdon Karl Nicholas celebrates on the bench against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Previously winless Texas Southern stuns No. 20 Florida 69-54

By Mark Long Dec. 06, 2021 08:11 PM EST

Texas Southern forward Joirdon Karl Nicholas (5) celebrates with forward Brison Gresham (44) and guard PJ Henry (3) after playing against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Texas Southern Tigers at Florida Gators 12/6/2021

Dec. 06, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Green's 19 points catapults La. Tech past Texas Southern

Dec. 02, 2021 01:02 AM EST
RUSTON, La. (AP) — David Green scored 19 points off the bench and Amorie Archibald and Kenneth Lofton Jr. each scored 15 and Louisiana Tech walloped Texas...

Oregon guard De'Vion Harmon (5) drives to the basket as Texas Southern Tigers guard AJ Lawson (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 13 Oregon beats Texas Southern 83-66 in season opener

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 09, 2021 09:14 PM EST