Texas Southern Tigers edges the Alcorn State Braves, 53-50, to win the Southwestern Athletic Conference crown in the SWAC Men’s Basketball Tournament.   Photos by Andre Brooks

On the weekend where Houston hosted the annual Southwestern Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament, a hometown university takes home both, men and women, championships. Texas Southern University basketball teams advance to the NCAA tournament in hard fought victories. Lady Tigers leave it all on the floor The TSU Lady Tigers met …

Alcorn State Braves bullies themselves into the Southwestern Athletic Men’s Tournament Finals with a, 81-59, win over the Southern Jaguars. Photos by Francisco Casillas SWA

Houston’s Chyanne Butler led the Houston Cougars’ Women’s Basketball team with 18 points against the Alcorn State Braves. The Cougars wrap up their 2016-17 non-conference play by downing the Braves 85-70. Photos by Andre Brooks