Abilene Christian upsets Lamar 88-79; punching their ticket to their first title game in school history. Photos by Matt Flora

New Orleans Privateers beat Lamer Cardinals 76-72 to advance the next round. Photos by Matt Flora

Lamar Cardinals edges HBU Huskies, 81-79, in the final seconds of the game.   Photos by Francisco Casillas & Matt Flora

  Houston Cougars took care of business by beating Lamar Cardinals, 79-56. Cougars face big road test this Saturday at Oklahoma State. 

Houston beats Lamar 79-56. Photos by André Brooks

Stephen F Austin Lady Jacks advances to the Southland Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament final after defeating the Lamar Cardinals, 62-48.  Photos by Matt Flora

After a victorious start for the Houston Cougars against their most-awaited challenger of the season, the Oklahoma Sooners, UH entered its first home game ready to prove it is not a fluke. Despite a 3.5-hour delay early in the first quarter due to nearby lightning, UH demonstrated its dominance even …

After a lightning delay, the Houston Cougars did not miss a beat in front of 39,402 fans. Three players rushed for 100 yards each for a 42-0 win against Lamar at TDECU Stadium. Photos by Matt Flora