Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s defense and rebounding powered a 67-60 road win over Louisiana, leveling the Islanders’ record at 1-1. Bin Basil led the team with 14 points, while Daniel Michelini-Jackson’s late 3-pointer helped seal the result.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Islanders 67, Louisiana 60.
  • Bin Basil scored 14 points; Michelini-Jackson added 12.
  • Corpus Christi outrebounded Louisiana 40-22 and scored 26-16 in the paint.
  • Louisiana shot 31% from the field.
State of Play
  • The Islanders improved to 1-1 after responding to a season-opening loss at Texas State.
  • They host Dallas Christian on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Dugan Wellness Center.
Bottom Line

Corpus Christi won with defense, effort and control of the boards—an encouraging response that gives the Islanders momentum heading into their home opener.