LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) \u2014 Daniel Michelini-Jackson had 28 points to lead Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to a 74-61 victory victory over New Orleans on Monday night in the quarterfinals of the Southland Conference Tournament.<\/p>\n
The fourth-seeded Islanders (18-14) will play top seed Stephen F. Austin in a Tuesday semifinal.<\/p>\n
Michelini-Jackson added eight rebounds for the Islanders. Sheldon Williams totaled 15 points and six rebounds. D\u2019Avian Houston pitched in with 11 points and six assists.<\/p>\n
MJ Thomas led the way for the Privateers (15-17, 12-10) with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Coleton Benson also scored 17 and TJ Cope added 14 points.<\/p>\n
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi led 37-30 at halftime and then rode Michelini-Jackson\u2019s 20-point second half to the victory.<\/p>\n
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