Southern Conference First Round Preview Preview by Paul Oren The 2003-2004 Southern Conference Tournament gets underway Wednesday in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is the 83rd edition of this post-season tournament, and it represents the longest running conference tournament in the nation. Entering the tournament, there has been a lot […]

Southern Conference Notebook by Paul Oren It’s all about the seed… Saturday marks the final day of regular season play in the Southern Conference, and it also represents the final chance for teams to get the best seed possible in the upcoming conference tournament. The 12-team tournament will start on […]

Southern Conference Notebook by Paul Oren Bracket Buster Two SoCon teams were featured in the made-for-TV ESPN Bracket Buster on Saturday. Created with the idea of giving Mid-Majors a chance to beef up their RPI and an opportunity to play on national television, this year’s installment provided plenty of intrigue […]

Southern Conference Notebook by Paul Oren “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” For the coaches of any mid-major college basketball team, those words ring true, especially in the late days of February. Unlike the ACC or SEC, most mid-major conferences such as the SoCon only get one bid to the […]