Texas Southern Tigers Roar Back in Dramatic SWAC Victory Over Alabama A&M Bulldogs

In a thrilling Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) matchup, the Texas Southern Tigers erased a double-digit halftime deficit to roar past the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 89-74, on Saturday afternoon at the H&PE Arena.

The Tigers, who trailed 42-32 at the break, turned up the defensive intensity in the second half and shot a blistering 70.4% from the field to outscore the Bulldogs by a commanding 58-32 margin over the final 20 minutes of play.

Jaylen Wysinger led the Tigers' offensive charge, pouring in a game-high 23 points on 7-of-11 shooting. He was complemented by strong performances from Troy Hupstead (17 points), Alex Anderson (16 points, 5 assists), and Bryce Roberts and Zytarious Mortle, who each chipped in 12 points.

For Alabama A&M, Kintavious Dozier paced the Bulldogs with 16 points, while Koron Davis and Sami Pissis added 15 and 13 points, respectively.

With the win, Texas Southern improved to 3-4 in SWAC play (5-13 overall), moving into a tie with Prairie View A&M in the conference standings. Alabama A&M, meanwhile, fell to 3-3 in league play (10-9 overall), finding themselves in a logjam of teams at .500 in the SWAC race.

"This was a gutsy performance by our team, especially in the second half. We knew we had to ramp up our defense and execute on offense to erase that deficit, and our guys responded with an incredible effort. Moments like these show the true character of this program, and we're proud to represent the HBCU community in such a competitive fashion."

HBCUConnect Perspective: This thrilling comeback victory by the Texas Southern Tigers is a testament to the resilience and competitive spirit that defines HBCU basketball. The Tigers' refusal to be deterred, even when facing a significant halftime deficit, is a reflection of the unwavering determination that is so deeply rooted in the HBCU community. Moments like these not only showcase the talent and determination of the student-athletes, but also the unbreakable pride and support that the HBCU alumni and fans bring to the game. This win is a victory for the entire HBCU family, and a reminder of the rich tradition and enduring excellence that continues to inspire the next generation of leaders and champions.

Originally reported by HBCU Gameday.