Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Earns First NCAA Tournament Win in Program History
On Tuesday night, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi secured a historic NCAA Tournament victory by defeating Southeast Missouri State 75-71.
The Islanders, who won the Southland Conference, went 4 for 4 at the free-throw line in the final 15 seconds of the game to hold off the Redhawks and advance to the next round. This marks the first NCAA Tournament win in program history for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
Islanders to Face No. 1 Seed Alabama in the South Region
Thanks to their victory over Southeast Missouri State, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi will now advance to play against the No. 1 overall seed, Alabama Crimson Tide, in the South Region on Thursday.
This will be a challenging matchup for the 16th-seeded Islanders, but they will surely be looking to continue their impressive run in the tournament.
Islanders Led for the Majority of the Game
Despite a valiant effort from Southeast Missouri State, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi held a lead for most of the game, leading for all but 23 seconds. The Redhawks managed to erase a 10-point deficit and tie the game at 64, but the Islanders were able to regain control and hold on for the win.
Key Players for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Isaac Mushila led the Islanders with 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Jalen Jackson contributed 22 points, going 14 of 18 at the free-throw line.
Ross Williams scored 13 points, Trevian Tennyson scored 12, and De’Lazarus Keys pulled down 10 rebounds. Their collective effort helped secure the program’s first NCAA Tournament victory.
Chris Harris Impresses for Southeast Missouri State
Despite fouling out, Chris Harris had an impressive performance for Southeast Missouri State with 23 points. However, the Redhawks struggled from the free-throw line, going 9 of 20, and ultimately fell short in their bid to advance in the tournament.
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