In 2018, Texas Southern University defied the odds and made history in the NCAA Tournament. After starting the season 0-13, the Tigers, led by Coach Mike Davis and star guard Demontrae Jefferson, stormed through SWAC play, won the conference tournament, and became the first SWAC team to ever win an NCAA Tournament game. Their journey wasn’t just about basketball—it was about resilience, perseverance, and proving that underdogs can make history.

📌 In This Episode:
✔️ Texas Southern’s brutal non-conference schedule and how it prepared them for March
✔️ Key players like Demontrae Jefferson, Trayvon Reed, and Derrick Bruce stepping up
✔️ How TSU defeated NC Central in the First Four to make SWAC history
✔️ Their battle against No. 1 seed Xavier in the Round of 64
✔️ The lasting impact of this historic run on SWAC basketball

🎧 Tune in for an inspiring sports story that proves it’s not about how you start—it’s about how you finish!

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