The Sam Houston State Bearkats defeat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits to capture their first national championship in school history.     Photos by Francisco Casillas

New Orleans Privateers sinks the Sam Houston Bearkats, 75-63, to play in Southland Men’s Tournament Final. Photos by Andre Brooks

After losing twice to the Houston Baptist Huskies in regular season, a third meeting was the charm for the Sam Houston Bearkats, trumping the Huskies, 63-59. The Bearkats advance to the quarterfinals in the Southland Conference Men’s Basketball Tourney. Photos by Matt Flora

Sam Houston Bearkats advances to the next round after fighting off Central Arkansas Bears with a, 77-69, win at the Southland Tourney.  Photos by Matt Flora

After the Sam Houston Bearkats rally to tie the game at top of the 7th inning, the Houston Cougars squeezes a, 6-5, win on a walk-off single from sophomore, Brooke Vannoy.  Photos by Andre Brooks & Francisco Casillas