Texas Southern Tigers basketball

Texas Southern Tigers
2016–17 Texas Southern Tigers basketball team
University Texas Southern University
Head coach Mike Davis (6th season)
Conference SWAC
Location Houston, Texas
Arena Health and Physical Education Arena
(Capacity: 8,100)
Nickname Tigers
Colors Maroon and Gray[1]
         
NCAA Tournament appearances
1990, 1994, 1995, 2003, 2014, 2015, 2017
Conference tournament champions
1990, 1994, 1995, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
Conference regular season champions
1957, 1958, 1977, 1983, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017

The Texas Southern Tigers basketball team is the basketball team that represents Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. They are currently led by head coach Mike Davis and play their home games at the Health and Physical Education Arena.

Notable win

The Texas Southern Tigers defeated perennial power and nationally ranked Michigan State Spartans on December 20, 2014 in East Lansing, Michigan. The Tigers won in overtime with a score of 71–64. TSU is the first HBCU to beat a team that went on to reach the Final Four that same season.[2]

Basketball rivalries

Prairie View A&M basketball rivalry

The Texas Southern-Prairie View A&M rivalry is the highest attended and most anticipated basketball series in the SWAC. In February 2015, the game at Texas Southern University had an attendance of 7,500+.[3]

Southern University basketball rivalry

Since 2008, Texas Southern and Southern have been top contenders for the SWAC Championship every year. As a result, matchups between the schools are heavily anticipated and competitive.

Home of TSU Basketball (H&PE Arena)

Postseason results

NCAA Tournament results

The Tigers have appeared in seven NCAA Tournaments. As of 2017, the Tigers are 3rd in the conference for most NCAA appearances. Their combined record is 0–7.

Year Round Opponent Result
1990 First Round Georgetown L 52–70
1994 First Round Duke L 70–82
1995 First Round Arkansas L 78–79
2003 Opening Round UNC Asheville L 84–92OT
2014 First Four Cal Poly L 69–81
2015 Second Round Arizona L 72–93
2017 First Round North Carolina L 64–103

NIT results

The Tigers have appeared in two National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Their combined record is 0–2.

Year Round Opponent Result
2011 First Round Colorado L 74–88
2016 First Round Valparaiso L 73–84

NAIA tournament results

The Tigers have appeared in the NAIA Tournament seven times. Their combined record is 18–6. They were NAIA National Champions in 1977.

Year Round Opponent Result
1955 First Round
Second Round
Adrian
Gustavus Adolphus
W 102–83
L 55–67
1956 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship Game
Hastings
Rockhust
Midwestern State
Wheaton
McNeese State
W 108–61
W 64–61
W 85–82
W 82–73
L 55–60
1957 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
New Haven State
Ball State
Pacific Lutheran
W 67–66
W 97–72
L 72–91
1958 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National 3rd Place Game
Oklahoma Baptist
Drury
Coe
Tennessee State
Georgetown (KY)
W 79–68
W 91–61
W 98–78
L 85–101
W 121–109
1971 First Round Fairmont State L 78–79
1976 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
West Florida
Fairmont State
Coppin State
W 81–59
W 82–75
L 77–88
1977 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship Game
Central State
Wisconsin Parkside
East Texas State
Grand Valley State
Campbell
W 89–65
W 82–80
W 87–68
W 69–62
W 71–44

References


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