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FILE - In this March 12, 2021, file photo, Abilene Christian head coach Joe Golding reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Lamar in the semifinals of the Southland Conference tournament in Katy, Texas. Golding has been named the new coach at UTEP after a decade at Abilene Christian that included an upset victory for the Wildcats in the first round of this season's NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Miner leader: Golding new UTEP coach after leading ACU upset

Apr. 14, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

Abilene Christian's Mahki Morris (12) and Paul Hiepler (33) wave to fans as they leave the court after their 67-47 loss to UCLA in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
UCLA brushes off Abilene Christian 67-47 to reach Sweet 16

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2021 07:39 PM EDT

UCLA basketball players celebrate their win over BYU after a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
UCLA-Abilene Christian another unlikely matchup in NCAAs

By Tom Canavan Mar. 21, 2021 07:22 PM EDT

March Madness banners for the NCAA college basketball tournament cover crosswalks in downtown Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
There is still madness in the NCAAs, it's just a bit quieter

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

Abilene Christian's Joe Pleasant (32) and Texas' Greg Brown (4) battle for position under the basket during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Texas stunner: No. 14 Abilene Christian ousts 'Horns 53-52

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 12:39 AM EDT

Texas' Courtney Ramey (3) moves around a screen set by Jericho Sims (20) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Texas Longhorns 3/20/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:34 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Sam Houston State forward Amber Leggett, left, and Stephen F. Austin guard Tasharian Robinson, right, battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Southland Conference women's tournament championship Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Sam Houston State Bearkats at Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks 3/14/2021

Mar. 14, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Nicholls State forward Najee Garvin, top, swats down the shot attempt by Abilene Christian guard Mahki Morris, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Southland Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Nicholls State Colonels 3/13/2021

Mar. 13, 2021 10:44 PM EST

Nicholls St. tops Northwestern St. 88-76 in Southland semi

Mar. 13, 2021 02:46 AM EST
KATY, Texas (AP) — Kevin Johnson scored a season-high 23 points as Nicholls State defeated Northwestern State 88-76 in the semifinals of the Southland...

Abilene Christian forward Airion Simmons, right, puts up a shot over Lamar center David Muoka, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Kohl leads Abilene Christian into Southland title game 93-71

Mar. 12, 2021 11:31 PM EST

Lamar guard Anderson Kopp, center, looks to pass the ball under pressure from Abilene Christian forward Joe Pleasant, left, and Abilene Christian guard Damien Daniels (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Lamar Cardinals at Abilene Christian Wildcats 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 10:13 PM EST

Nicholls State guard Andre Jones (13) shoots next to Northwestern State guard Jovan Zelenbaba, center left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Nicholls State guard Kevin Johnson, right, looks to drive around Northwestern State guard Brian White (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference men's tournament semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 07:28 PM EST

Nicholls State guard Kevin Johnson, left, shoots next to Northwestern State center Kendal Coleman (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference men's tournament semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Big Ten - Semifinal 2 (win) at Big Ten - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 07:12 PM EST

Lamar beats Sam Houston St. 70-69 in Southland quarterfinals

Mar. 12, 2021 06:11 AM EST
KATY, Texas (AP) — Davion Buster posted 17 points, Avery Sullivan hit a go-ahead free throw in the closing seconds as Lamar upset No. 3 seed Sam Houston 70-69...

Massner carries Northwestern St. past New Orleans 82-79

Mar. 12, 2021 02:36 AM EST
KATY Texas (AP) — Trenton Massner had 20 points, including two free throws with 43 seconds left, as Northwestern State edged New Orleans 82-79 in the...

Lamar beats Houston Baptist 62-52 in Southland tourney

Mar. 11, 2021 05:11 AM EST
KATY, Texas (AP) — Davion Buster registered 18 points as sixth-seeded Lamar got past No. 10 seed Houston Baptist 62-52 on Wednesday night in the second round...

New Orleans beats SE Louisiana 80-63 in Southland tourney

Mar. 11, 2021 02:15 AM EST
KATY, Texas (AP) — Derek St. Hilaire made four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points as No. 5 seed New Orleans beat eighth-seeded Southeastern Louisiana 80-63...

Houston Baptist beats Incarnate Word in Southland tourney

Mar. 10, 2021 12:08 AM EST
KATY, Texas (AP) — Pedro Castro matched his career high with 21 points as No. 10 seed Houston Baptist beat seventh-seeded Incarnate Word 80-68 on Tuesday night...