Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders men's basketball
| Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| University | Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi | ||
| Conference | Southland | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Head coach | Willis Wilson (6th year) | ||
| Arena |
American Bank Center (Capacity: 8,500) | ||
| Nickname | Islanders | ||
| Colors |
Royal Blue, White, and Green[1] | ||
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
| 2007 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 2007 | |||
| Conference division season champions | |||
| Southland West: 2007 | |||
The Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders is the basketball team that represent Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007. The Islanders are currently coached by Willis Wilson. The school's first season of basketball was 1999-2000.
Coaching
- Head Coach - Willis Wilson
Former coaches
Postseason results
NCAA Tournament results
On March 11, 2007, the Islanders beat Northwestern State University 81–78 to win the Southland Conference tournament. With the win, the school earned its first bid to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. As a #15 seed, the Islanders lost their opening-round matchup to No. 2 seed Wisconsin, 76–63, after jumping out to a 10–0 lead and then 25–7 lead. Their tournament record is 0–1.
| Year | Result | Seed | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | First Round Elimination | 15 | (2) Wisconsin | 76–63 |
CIT results
The Islanders have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) three times. Their combined record is 2–3.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | First Round Second Round | Northern Colorado Pacific | W 82–71 L 60–89 |
| 2015 | First Round Second Round | Florida Gulf Coast Kent State | W 75–69 L 65–69 |
| 2016 | First Round | Louisiana–Lafayette | L 72–96 |
References
- ↑ "Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Guide for Designers". Retrieved 2016-04-02.