New Orleans vs. Texas A&M-CC: How to Watch Southland Tournament Basketball

Catch the March 9 matchup between the Privateers and Islanders on TV or streaming.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The No. 4 seed Texas A&M-CC Islanders (17-14, 13-9 Southland) will face off against the No. 5 seed New Orleans Privateers (16-17, 12-10 Southland) in the Southland tournament on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. ET. The game will be played at The Legacy Center.

Why it matters

This Southland tournament matchup features two teams looking to advance in the postseason and keep their season alive. The winner will move on to the next round of the tournament.

The details

The Islanders and Privateers will meet in the first round of the Southland tournament. Texas A&M-CC finished the regular season 17-14 overall and 13-9 in conference play, while New Orleans went 16-17 overall and 12-10 in Southland games.

  • The game tips off on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. ET.

The players

Texas A&M-CC Islanders

The No. 4 seed in the Southland tournament, the Islanders finished the regular season 17-14 overall and 13-9 in conference play.

New Orleans Privateers

The No. 5 seed in the Southland tournament, the Privateers went 16-17 overall and 12-10 in Southland games during the regular season.

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The takeaway

This first-round Southland tournament matchup between the Islanders and Privateers will determine which team advances to the next round of the postseason.