The Southern Conference has emerged as a source of NCAA Tournament havoc in recent seasons, with the league’s automatic bid posing a serious challenge in the Big Dance.
For evidence, look no further than last year’s tournament. Furman — after winning the SoCon — shocked fourth-seeded Virginia, busting brackets on Day One.
As has become the norm, the SoCon is once again stocked with formidable teams. Samford (26-5, 15-3 SoCon) won the regular season championship, but UNC Greensboro, Chattanooga and Western Carolina each won over 20 games, comprising a potent top four.
That should make for a compelling SoCon Tournament, which begins on Friday. An automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, and the chance to become the next Cinderella, are on the line.
Here is everything that you need to know about this year’s SoCon basketball tournament, including TV and streaming options for each game.
Southern Conference tournament bracket 2024
| Seed | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samford | 26-5 (15-3) |
| 2 | UNC Greensboro | 21-10 (12-6) |
| 3 | Chattanooga | 20-11 (12-6) |
| 4 | Western Carolina | 22-9 (11-7) |
| 5 | Wofford | 17-14 (10-8) |
| 6 | Furman | 16-15 (10-8) |
| 7 | East Tennessee State | 16-15 (8-10) |
| 8 | Mercer | 15-16 (8-10) |
| 9 | The Citadel | 11-20 (3-15) |
| 10 | VMI | 4-27 (1-17) |
Southern Conference tournament schedule 2024
- Dates: March 8 – March 11
- Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina
The Southern Conference tournament will begin on Friday, March 8 and conclude with the championship match on Monday, March 11. All of the games will be played at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina.
Friday, March 8: First Round
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: No. 8 Mercer 84, No. 9 The Citadel 76 | 5:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 2: No. 7 ETSU 98, No. 10 VMI 66 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Saturday, March 9: Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 3: No. 1 Samford 70, No. 8 Mercer 57 | 12:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 4: No. 7 ETSU 73, No. 2 UNCG 62 | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 5: No. 3 Chattanooga 75, No. 6 Wofford 57 | 6:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Game 6: No. 4 Western Carolina vs. No. 5 Furman | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Sunday, March 10: Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 7: No. 1 Samford vs. Game 6 Winner | 4:00 p.m. | ESPNU, Sling |
| Game 8: No. 3 Chattanooga vs. No. 7 ETSU | 6:30 p.m. | ESPNU, Sling |
Monday, March 11: Finals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 9: Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
How to watch the Southern Conference tournament live
- TV channel: ESPNU, ESPN (semifinals, final)
- Live stream: Sling, ESPN+
The semifinals final of the 2024 Southern Conference tournament will air live on ESPNU, while the final will be shown live on ESPN.
The semifinals and finals can also be streamed 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.
Meanwhile, the initial six games of the tournament — comprising the first round and the quarterfinals — can be streamed on ESPN+.
Southern Conference tournament tickets 2024
Tickets for the 2024 Southern Conference basketball tournament are still available on StubHub. For a complete seating chart for each game, check out the link below.
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