Three-time defending champion Colgate looks to defend its conference title and earn another NCAA tournament bid at the Patriot League tournament.
The Raiders rolled into the top slot in the tournament behind one of the best offenses, best 3-point shooting and best defenses in the conference. They’ll have some stiff competition, though.
American, Lafayette, Boston University, Lehigh and Bucknell have all played well this year, while American and Lafayette both beat Colgate earlier this season.
Braeden Smith is the top scoring threat for Colgate. Other key players to watch are Bucknell’s Jack Forrest, American’s Matt Rogers and Lehigh’s Tyler Signey-Whitney. All of them score around 15 to 16 points per contest.
Rogers and Colgate’s Keegan Records are among the most efficient overall scorers in the conference, while Colgate’s Chandler Baker, American’s Matt Mayock and Army’s Jared Cross are the best 3-point shooters.
Lehigh, Colgate and Boston are the best rebounding teams in the Patriot, while American and Loyola are the best schools at keeping the opposition off the glass.
Here is everything you need to know about the Patriot League basketball tournament, including TV and streaming options for each game.
Patriots League tournament bracket 2024
The full seeding, bracket and team records for the 2024 Patriot League tournament are below.
| Seed | Team | Record (Sun Belt) |
| 1 | Colgate | 22-9 (16-2) |
| 2 | Boston U. | 15-16 (10-8) |
| 3 | Lafayette | 11-20 (10-8) |
| 4 | American | 16-15 (10-8) |
| 5 | Bucknell | 13-18 (10-8) |
| 6 | Lehigh | 12-17 (9-9) |
| 7 | Navy | 12-17 (8-10) |
| 8 | Army West Point | 10-21 (6-12) |
| 9 | Holy Cross | 9-22 (6-12) |
| 10 | Loyola (Md.) | 7-24 (5-13) |
Patriot League tournament schedule 2024
- Dates: March 5-13
- Location: Home court of highest seeds in each matchup
The Patriot League basketball tournament will be played from Tuesday, March 5, through Wednesday, March 13. Each game will be played at the highest-seeded school in the matchup.
Tuesday, March 5: First round
| Scores |
|---|
| No. 7 Navy 64, No. 10 Loyola (Md.) 48 |
| No. 9 Holy Cross 84, Army 68 |
Thursday, March 7: Quarterfinals
| Scores |
|---|
| Game 3: No. 1 Colgate 81, No. 9 Holy Cross 64 |
| Game 4: No. 2 Boston U. 70, No. 7 Navy 61 |
| Game 5: No. 6 Lehigh 76, No. 3 Lafayette 61 |
| Game 6: No. 5 Bucknell 80, No. 4 American 57 |
Sunday, March 10: Semifinals
| Scores |
|---|
| Game 7: No. 1 Colgate 68, No. 5 Bucknell 65 |
| Game 8: No. 6 Lehigh 84, No. 2 Boston U. 79 |
Wednesday, March 13: Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| No. 6 Lehigh at No. 1 Colgate | 7 p.m. | CBS Sports Network, Fubo |
How to watch the Patriot League tournament live
- TV channel: CBS Sports Network (semifinals and championship)
- Live stream: ESPN+ (first and quarterfinal rounds) | Fubo
The first two rounds of the Patriot League men’s basketball tournament will air on ESPN+. The final two rounds, including the conference championship game, will air on CBS Sports Network.
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