Texas Southern Wins 2014 SWAC Tournament - Mar 16, 2014
Aaric Murray (6'10''-C-89) scored 27 points and 10 rebounds to lead Texas Southern University to a 78-73 win over Prairie View in the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game on Saturday and a berth in the NCAA tournament. It was his seventh double-double of the season. The win clinches the Tigers' fifth NCAA tournament bid in school history and first since 2003. The Tigers (19-14) overcame a 38-31 halftime deficit by starting the second half on a 13-2 run to take the lead just four minutes into the half and held for the win. Madarious Gibbs (6'1''-G) added 15 points and five assists for the Tigers. The Panthers (11-23) were led by 19 points from junior guard Montreal Scott. PVAMU rallied late when Demondre Chapman (6'7''-F-91) cut to the basket and dunked to bring them within five 70-65 with a couple of minutes remaining. This was Prairie View's second straight season losing in the championship game. Murray's block with 40 seconds to go sealed the victory. TSU head coach Mike Davis now has led three different schools to the NCAA Tournament.
Player of the Year:
Aaric Murray (6'10''-C-89) of Texas Southern Defensive Player of the Year:
Aaric Murray (6'10''-C-89) of Texas Southern Freshman of the Year:
Tre'Lun Banks (6'1''-G) of Southern Newcomer of the Year:
Calvin Godfrey (6'8''-F-90) of Southern Coach of the Year:
Roman Banks of Southern
2nd Team
PG:
Jamel Waters (5'9''-PG) of Alabama St.
PG:
Julysses Nobles (6'1''-PG-90) of Jackson St.
F:
Davon Haynes (6'8''-F) of Ark.-Pine Bluff
G:
Bobby Brown (6'6''-G) of Alabama St.
C:
Brandon West (6'10''-C) of Jackson St.
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