After some disappointing seasons where they only finished above .500 twice , the Demons returned to prominence in the 2012 – 13 season when they went 23 – 9 , 15 – 3 in Southland play to finish in second place . The Demons defeated Stephen F. Austin to win the Southland Tournament championship and earn their third trip to the NCAA Tournament . However , they lost to Florida in the Second Round ( formerly and now known as the First Round )
Southland Tournament
2013 Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
Northwestern State Demons basketball