Tarleton men’s basketball will be moving to NCAA Division I next season with a new head coach after Chris Reisman announced that he is stepping down as head coach of the Texans according to a school news release on Monday night. Reisman will remain with Tarleton and received a promotion to Assistant Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Development and Strategic Initiatives as the Texans begin transitioning to the Western Athletic Conference and Division I this summer. "I'd like to start by saying I'm so excited about the future of Tarleton Athletics led by the vision and leadership of Dr. Hurley and [Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics] Lonn Reisman," Chris Reisman saidaccording to the school release. "After this season, I knew in my heart it was time for me to go a

Jhivvan Jackson of UTSA continues to lead the D-I efficiency while DJ Draper from North Texas has the top points per shot. Brian Halums of UAFS leads the LSC in efficiency while Jalen White from DBU has the best points per shot. Nate West from LeTourneau has a large lead in D-III efficiency as Antoine Henderson from Concordia Texas is the top in points per shot.

North Texas once again leads all Texas D-I men's basketball teams in advanced offense stats while SFA is the top defensive team. West Texas A&M leads the Lone Star Conference with the top offense and top defense. LeTourneau finished atop the ASC and SCAC in offense while the top defense belonged to St. Thomas. Click here to view D-I mbb advanced stats Click here to view D-II mbb advanced stats Click here to view D-III mbb advanced stats

Summary: FRISCO – There is a budding rivalry developing in the Lone Star Conference. That rivalry was on full display Sunday afternoon in the LSC men’s championship game. No. 3 West Texas A&M and No. 9 St. Edward’s met last season in the South Central Regional final won by the Buffs on their home court. The two teams met earlier this season at St. Edward’s with the Hilltoppers delivering the Buffs their lone loss entering the finale. History was also made in the end as WT came back from down 13 points at the break to win a physical contest 75-65. The Buffs have won three straight LSC tournament titles and became the first team since Abilene Christian in 1985-1987 to accomplish the feat in the LSC. WT also earned an automatic bid to

Summary: FRISCO - The championship game everyone anticipated is set and ready to go but it was not easy for either team to get to this point. St. Edward’s utilized their efficient half-court offense to burn the nets from beyond the three-point line and defeat a tough Javelinas team. The win sets up an incredible LSC championship game with No. 3 West Texas A&M at 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the Comerica Center. The Hilltoppers (27-3) are the only team to have defeated the Buffs this season. The Hilltoppers were led to a semifinal win behind the terrific play of guard Ashton Spears. He had 29 points and made six three point shots. Corey Shervill added 15 points and 9 rebounds while August Haas dished out nine assists for the Hilltoppers. The Javelinas

Summary: FRISCO - The Angelo State Rams nearly pulled off an upset many thought impossible prior to the start of the game. However, WT is the two-time defending Lone Star Conference tournament champions for a reason, and they showed their championship mettle to earn a huge win in the LSC semifinals on Friday night at the Comerica Center. The Buffs (32-1) advance to the LSC finals on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. where they will play either No. 9 St. Edward’s or Texas A&M-Kingsville. 19 hours after defeating Lubbock Christian in a two-overtime thriller, the Rams gave one of the best teams in the country all they could handle. LSC Player of the Year Qua Grant put on an offensive display as he scored 32 points and grabbed six rebounds

Summary: FRISCO - The final game of the night featured two teams on the cut line in the final South Central Regional rankings released on Wednesday afternoon as the Rams were No. 8 and the Chaps were No. 9 with only eight teams earning a spot in the tournament. The game did not disappoint as Parker Hicks of LCU scored 19 of his 27 points in the final 6:26 of regulation to send the game into overtime. Collin Turner would hit an off-balance three-point shot in the first overtime to send it to the second extra period before the Rams finally took control. The Rams (20-7) advance to the semifinals of the LSC tournament on Saturday night when they will play No. 3 West Texas A&M at 8:30 p.m. LCU

Summary: FRISCO - On a day when the top seeds have struggled at times to advance in the LSC tournament, the top seed had no such trouble as Joel Murray and the Buffs put on a show at the Comerica Center. West Texas A&M (30-1) advances to play either Lubbock Christian or Angelo State at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night in the semifinals. The Buffs are one of the top teams in the country and seeking their third straight appearance in the Elite Eight due to having multiple star players. Friday night was sophomore Joel Murray’s turn to shine as he lit up the Lions for a game high 32 points and dished out 9 assists which tied his career high in both categories. LSC Player of the Year

Summary: FRISCO - The Hilltoppers found themselves in a battle from the start of the LSC quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon. However, offensive rebounding and the ability to protect the ball led St. Edward’s to a win over the Texans. The Hilltoppers (26-3) advance to the LSC semifinals on Saturday night at 6 p.m. where they will play Texas A&M-Kingsville. The Texans opened the game in a rare full court press to keep the potent half court offense of St. Edward’s from being able to set up as easily. The press worked in the first half as Tarleton forced the Hilltoppers into seven turnovers. SEU made adjustments at the half and only committed one turnover in the second half as the Texans returned to a half court defense. The Hilltoppers also

Summary: FRISCO - The opening game of the Lone Star Conference men’s basketball quarterfinals produced an exciting game as the rubber match between these division rivals went to the Javelinas. The Javelinas (21-8) advance to the LSC semifinals where they will meet either No. 9 St. Edward’s or Tarleton at 6 p.m. Saturday night. The game had major implications in the South Central regional rankings as DBU entered at No. 6 and the Javelinas at No. 7 with only eight teams earning a spot in the NCAA Division II tournament next weekend. The Javelinas opened up an eight-point lead at the half due to hitting 9-of-15 shots from beyond the three-point line. DBU made a run in the second half and took a brief lead with 14:21