HOUSTON, Texas -- The Texas Southern Tigers beat the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 68-65 in an overtime thriller Monday night. Tonnie Collier led the way with a team high 18 points while shooting 5-of- 9 from beyond the arch. Madarious Gibbs who scored 17 points, coupled with Malcolm Riley's 15, provided Texas Southern with the balanced scoring effort needed to hold off a spirited Bulldog team that was looking to upset the Tigers who are now tied for first place in the SWAC.
Texas Southern trailed most of the first half, but would rally late in the session to pull even 29-29 at the break on a jumper from guard Tyree Bynum with four seconds remaining in the first half.
The second half, much like the first, was highly contested. With the score tied at 61, Alabama A&M's Ladarius Tabb missed a jumper with five seconds remaining in regulation.
The Tigers would eventually pull away in the overtime session and clinch the win with two clutch free throws from Gibbs with just 5 seconds remaining on the clock, giving Texas Southern the win.
Texas Southern's Nick Shepard who leads the SWAC in blocks per game provided a defensive presence throughout the night. He recorded a team high, seven rebounds and five blocks. The Tigers shot 42 percent from three point range and 47 percent from the field.
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