Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders makes their first trip to the conference title game after beating Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks, 58-56. Photos by Matt Flora

Abilene Christian Wildcats advance to the championship game after defeating the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 69-66. Photos by Matt Flora  

New Orleans Privateers beat the top seed Sam Houston State Bearkats sailing thier way to the finals. Photos by Matt Flora

Texas A&M-Corpus Corpus Christ Islanders upsets #3 Nicholls Colonels 69-56 to punching their ticket to the semifinals.  Photos by Matt Flora

Abilene Christian moving on to the next round after dominating Central Arkansas, 82-54.   Photos by Matt Flora

Southeastern Louisiana beat Central Arkansas, 79-65. Photo by Matt Flora 

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

Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders dominates New Orleans Privateers, 69-47.    Photos by Matt Flora  

Central Arkansas Bears hold out Sam Houston St rally, 76-71, advancing to the next round of the tournament. Photos by Matt Flora

Central Arkansas routs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 73-53; advancing to the next round of the Southland Conference Basketball Tournament.   Photos by Francisco Casillas