The NSU Demons better lace up their dancing shoes because they punched their ticket to the big dance Saturday night in thrilling fashion.  Northwestern State downed the Southland Conference regular season champs Stephen F. Austin, 68-66, and will now face the number 3 seed Florida on Friday in Austin, Texas.

 It took a battle tested Demon team to clinch their first tournament title since 2008, and even though NSU is known for their offense, it was their defense down the stretch that held off the Lumberjacks for the tourney title.  

Head Coach Mike McConathy has been guiding the Demons for 14 years and brings NSU to their 3rd ever big dance, something that's special for all of Northwest Louisiana.