What conference does Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball compete in?

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders Men's Basketball competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.

Where does Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi play men's basketball home games?

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball plays home games at Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, TX.

When was Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball is not currently available.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS MEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Corpus Christi's tropical locale along the Texas Gulf Coast hosts one of the Southland Conference's more competitive mid-major programs at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where the Islanders enroll 10,855 students across campus. Coach Jim Shaw's squad has navigated a split personality this season with a 14-13 overall record that masks a concerning 6-8 road mark contrasted against a sturdy 8-5 home performance at the Hilliard Center. Conference play tells a different story, however, as the Islanders have claimed a 7-3 record in Southland Conference competition, suggesting Shaw's 17-player roster has sharpened considerably in league matchups.

Offensively, the program averages 73.3 points per game while holding opponents to 68.3, a slight edge that reflects their competitive balance within a conference that demands efficient execution. The Islanders' home-court advantage at the Hilliard Center becomes critical as they navigate the backend of their schedule, particularly given their significant disparity between home and road success. Founded in 1947, this university program operates within an athletic environment that increasingly demands consistency both at home and in conference tournaments where their 7-3 Southland mark could position them favorably.

KEY FACTS

School	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Sport	Men's Basketball
Conference	Southland Conference
Division	D1
Location	Corpus Christi, Texas
Venue	Hilliard Center
Head Coach	Jim Shaw

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
24	Jamal Ambrose	F	6' 10"	250 lbs	Junior
7	Kayden Crosby	F	6' 7"	195 lbs	Junior
99	Cenker Evran	F	6' 8"	235 lbs	Senior
3	Mason Gibson	G	6' 0"	170 lbs	Senior
11	Jaden Haire	F	6' 7"	220 lbs	Junior
14	Cedric Horton	G	6' 5"	175 lbs	Freshman
0	D'Avian Houston	G	6' 2"	210 lbs	Senior
10	Daniel Michelini-Jackson	G	6' 5"	180 lbs	Junior
20	Michael Oaks	F	6' 10"	220 lbs	Junior
13	Trenton Pane	G	5' 10"	155 lbs	Freshman
4	Kam Parker	G	6' 2"	180 lbs	Senior
5	Kobi Pearson	F	6' 8"	200 lbs	Freshman
1	Nick Shogbonyo	G	6' 1"	185 lbs	Senior
2	Leo Torbor	G	6' 3"	195 lbs	Senior
8	Bryson Wheatfall	G	6' 4"	195 lbs	Freshman
6	Sheldon Williams	F	6' 8"	215 lbs	Senior
22	Franck Yetna	F	6' 7"	200 lbs	Senior

SEASON RECORD

18-15

Overall

11-5

Home

7-10

Away

10-3

Conference

72.5 PPG / 67.7 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 4	Trinity (TX) Tigers	Home	W 83-56	Hilliard Center
Nov 7	SMU Mustangs	Away	L 58-69	Moody Coliseum (Dallas)
Nov 9	Tarleton State Texans	Away	L 77-85	Wisdom Gym
Nov 12	Kansas Jayhawks	Away	L 46-77	Allen Fieldhouse
Nov 16	Oklahoma State Cowboys	Away	L 69-85	Gallagher-Iba Arena
Nov 22	Howard Payne Yellow Jackets	Home	W 122-75	Hilliard Center
Nov 28	Xavier Musketeers	Away	L 67-88	Cintas Center
Dec 7	Lamar Cardinals	Away	W 57-49	Montagne Center
Dec 13	Dallas Christian Crusaders	Home	W 108-55	Hilliard Center
Dec 18	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	Away	L 60-69	William R. Johnson Coliseum
Dec 21	Southwestern Adventist Knights	Home	W 93-36	Hilliard Center
Dec 30	Nicholls Colonels	Home	L 71-76	Hilliard Center
Dec 31	New Orleans Privateers	Home	W 83-69	Hilliard Center
Jan 3	UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros	Away	W 63-59	UTRGV Fieldhouse
Jan 6	Houston Christian Huskies	Away	W 81-65	Sharp Gymnasium
Jan 10	Northwestern State Demons	Away	L 78-79	Prather Coliseum
Jan 13	East Texas A&M Lions	Away	W 61-50	The Field House
Jan 17	SE Louisiana Lions	Home	W 68-56	Hilliard Center
Jan 19	McNeese Cowboys	Home	L 53-69	Hilliard Center
Jan 24	Incarnate Word Cardinals	Away	W 79-71	McDermott Center
Jan 27	UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros	Home	L 55-64	Hilliard Center
Jan 31	Houston Christian Huskies	Home	W 73-71	Hilliard Center
Feb 3	Incarnate Word Cardinals	Home	L 69-71	Hilliard Center
Feb 7	Nicholls Colonels	Away	W 83-76	David R. Stopher Gymnasium
Feb 10	New Orleans Privateers	Away	L 78-84	Lakefront Arena
Feb 14	Lamar Cardinals	Home	W 76-63	Hilliard Center
Feb 17	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	Home	L 68-78	Hilliard Center
Feb 22	McNeese Cowboys	Away	L 54-70	Townsley Law Arena
Feb 24	SE Louisiana Lions	Away	W 73-68	University Center
Feb 28	Northwestern State Demons	Home	W 71-59	Hilliard Center
Mar 3	East Texas A&M Lions	Home	W 84-71	Hilliard Center
Mar 9	New Orleans Privateers	Home	W 74-61	Townsley Law Arena
Mar 10	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	Away	L 58-60	Townsley Law Arena

ANALYTICS

+4.8

Pt Diff

Streak

49.0%

SOS

#166

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.4819

#165

105.6

Adj O

#186

106.3

Adj D

Last 5: 4-1Last 10: 6-4Best W Streak: 4Worst L Streak: 4

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball compete in?: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders Men's Basketball competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi play men's basketball home games?: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball plays home games at Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, TX.
Who is the head coach of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball?: The head coach of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders Men's Basketball is Jim Shaw.
When was Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball is not currently available.