Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders @ New Orleans Privateers
Texas A&M-CC rallies in overtime to defeat New Orleans 71-67
NEW ORLEANS -- John Jordan sank consecutive jump shots and Rashawn Thomas added a layup during a 6-0 rally lifting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to a 71-67 overtime victory over New Orleans Saturday night.
Kevin Brown sank a 3-pointer and three free throws in the final 38 seconds of regulation as New Orleans overcame a 20-point deficit to tie at 60-60. Brown added two more free throws in OT as the Privateers led 66-62 with 2:30 left.
In the next two minutes, Thomas slashed for a layup and Jordan sank back-to-back jumpers as the Islanders (10-8, 5-1 Southland) surged ahead 68-66.
Brown missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer with six seconds left.
Thomas added 13 points and 12 boards for Texas A&M-CC. Bryce Douvier scored 17 points with 10 rebounds for his first double-double. Jordan finished with 13 points.
Kevin Hill and Nate Frye led New Orleans (5-10, 1-5) with 14 points each. Brown finished with 13.
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:Brent Dugas
Referee:Raymond Shipps
Referee:Kerby Sitton
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 28-6 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 28-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-22 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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