Incarnate Word rallies past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 71-69

Cardinals overcome 23-point first-half performance by Islanders' Mason Gibson

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Davion Bailey scored 36 points and Tahj Staveskie made two free throws with one second left to rally Incarnate Word to a 71-69 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a Southland Conference men's basketball game on Monday night.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams looking to improve their standing in the Southland Conference standings. Incarnate Word was able to overcome a strong individual performance by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's Mason Gibson to pull out the close victory.

The details

Bailey shot 11 for 20 from the field, including 4 for 9 from 3-point range, and 10 of 11 from the free-throw line to lead the Cardinals. Staveskie added 10 points and five rebounds, while Harold Woods chipped in nine points and nine rebounds. For the Islanders, Gibson led the way with 19 points, Sheldon Williams had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Nick Shogbonyo scored nine points.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Davion Bailey

The leading scorer for Incarnate Word, pouring in 36 points on 11-of-20 shooting.

Tahj Staveskie

Made the game-winning free throws with one second left to lift Incarnate Word to victory.

Mason Gibson

Led Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with 19 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“Davion Bailey had a huge game for us, and Tahj Staveskie came up big at the end to secure the win.”

— Incarnate Word Head Coach (mymotherlode.com)

What’s next

Incarnate Word will look to build on this conference victory as they continue their Southland Conference schedule, while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi will aim to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This was an exciting back-and-forth conference matchup that came down to the final seconds, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of the Southland Conference men's basketball teams.