Though it has sent talented teams to the NCAA Tournament over the past several years, the Big South is starved for some success in the Big Dance. With two high-flying teams hoping to lock down the conference’s automatic bid, perhaps this is the year the Big South secures a Cinderella.
High Point (24-7, 13-3 Big South), is hoping to punch the program’s first ever ticket to the NCAA Tournament. But UNC Asheville (20-11, 12-4), led by Drew Pember — the reigning Big South Player of the Year — will pose a formidable challenge. The Bulldogs made the NCAA Tournament last season as a 15 seed, falling to UCLA in the first round.
The 2024 Big South basketball tournament will commence on Wednesday, March 6, and should make for an incredible appetizer as March Madness awaits.
Here is everything that you need to know about this year’s Big South basketball tournament, including TV and streaming options for each game.
Big South tournament bracket 2024
| Seed | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Point | 24-7 (13-3) |
| 2 | UNC Asheville | 20-11 (12-4) |
| 3 | Gardner-Webb | 16-15 (11-5) |
| 4 | Winthrop | 17-14 (8-8) |
| 5 | Longwood | 18-13 (6-10) |
| 6 | Presbyterian | 14-17 (6-10) |
| 7 | Charleston Southern | 10-19 (6-10) |
| 8 | Radford | 15-16 (5-11) |
| 9 | South Carolina Upstate | 10-19 (5-11) |
Big South tournament schedule 2024
- Dates: March 6 – March 10
- Location: Qubein Center in High Point, North Carolina
The Southern Conference tournament will begin on Wednesday, March 6 and conclude with the finals on Sunday, March 10. All of the games will be played at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Center in High Point, North Carolina, on the campus of High Point University.
Wednesday, March 6: First Round
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: No. 9 Radford 67, No. 8 USC Upstate 60 | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Friday, March 8: Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2: No. 1 High Point vs. No. 9 Radford | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 3: No. 4 Winthrop vs. No. 5 Longwood | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 4: No. 2 UNC Asheville vs. No. 7 Charleston Southern | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 5: No. 3 Gardner-Webb vs. No. 6 Presbyterian | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Saturday, March 9: Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 6: Game 2 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 7: Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Sunday, March 10: Finals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 8: Game 6 Winner vs. Game 7 Winner | 12 p.m. | ESPN2, Sling |
How to watch the Big South tournament live
- TV channel: ESPN2 (finals)
- Live stream: ESPN+, Sling
The first three rounds of the Big South tournament will air on ESPN+, and the championship game will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
Viewers can also stream the finals on Sling. Sling is the home for the avid sports fans, offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
The first seven games of the tournament, consisting of the first round, quarterfinals and semifinals, can be streamed on ESPN+.
Big South tournament tickets 2024
Tickets for the 2024 Big South basketball tournament are available on StubHub. To see a complete seating chart for all of the games, click on the link below.
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