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