Texas Southern upsets MSU for 1st win over AP Top 25 team since '94

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    Early in overtime, after a call went against his team, Texas Southern coach Mike Davis wandered down to the end of the bench, sat down and began joking with some Michigan State fans a few feet away.

    One of the most shocking victories in school history was at stake, and Davis and his players were determined to enjoy themselves.

    "It's really important for them to see me loose and having fun," Davis said. "I can get upset sometimes, and it kind of makes them nervous, and so I try to make sure that no matter what happens, I move to the next play."

    Chris Thomas scored 22 points, and Texas Southern became the latest unheralded team to surprise a Big Ten school, beating No. 25 Michigan State 71-64 in overtime Saturday. The Tigers were coming off a 40-point loss to Gonzaga, but they remained poised throughout against the Spartans. Texas Southern never trailed in the extra session.

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