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Asheville will become the epicenter of mid-level action as the 2026 Ingalls Southern Conference (SoCon) men’s basketball tournament returns to Harrah’s Cherokee Center.
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Top-seeded East Tennessee State is eyeing its first tournament title in six years, and with the field packed and the top six teams separated by just a few games, the path to the big dance is wide open.
Ten teams will compete for the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, with high stakes and loud buildings.
Here is the 2026 SoCon Tournament men’s schedule:
2026 Southern Conference Basketball Tournament Brackets
|
seed |
team |
Saucon Records |
Comprehensive |
|
1 |
east tennessee |
13–5 |
21–10 |
|
2 |
wofford |
11-7 |
19–12 |
|
3 |
sanford |
11-7 |
18–13 |
|
4 |
Mercer |
11-7 |
19–12 |
|
5 |
western carolina |
10–8 |
14–15 |
|
6 |
Forman |
10–8 |
19–12 |
|
7 |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro |
9-9 |
13–18 |
|
8 |
chattanooga |
7-11 |
13–18 |
|
9 |
castle |
7-11 |
10–21 |
|
10 |
VMI |
1–17 |
6–25 |
Where to watch the Southern Conference men’s basketball championship game
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TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU
The first two rounds of the SoCon men’s basketball tournament can be streamed live on ESPN+, with select games also broadcast on Nexstar affiliates and South Carolina ETV. The semifinals will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU (or ESPN2), while the championship game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
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All games can also be streamed live through the ESPN app with a TV provider login.
2026 Southern Conference Men’s Basketball Championship Schedule
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date: Friday, March 6 to Monday, March 9
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Place: Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, NC
The 2026 SoCon Men’s Basketball Tournament will begin on Friday, March 6, and conclude with the championship game on Monday, March 9. All games will be played at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville.
Friday, March 6: Round 1
|
game |
Time (Eastern Time) |
TV/live broadcast |
|
Castle No. 9888 Chattanooga 85 |
— |
— |
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nitrogeno. 7 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 84VMI No. 10 |
— |
— |
Saturday 7 March: Quarterfinals
|
game |
Time (Eastern Time) |
TV/live broadcast |
|
No. 1 crosses No. 83, Castle No. 9 76 |
— |
— |
|
No. 7 University of North Carolina Greensboro 75No. 2 Wofford 72 |
— |
— |
|
No. 6 Furman 86No. 3 Sanford 81 |
— |
— |
|
No. 5 Western Carolina 77No. 4 Mercer 73 |
— |
— |
Sunday 8 March: Semifinals
|
game |
Time (Eastern Time) |
TV/live broadcast |
|
No. 1 over 69No. 5 Western Carolina 67 |
— |
— |
|
No. 6 Furman 81University of North Carolina at Greensboro 75 7 |
— |
— |
Monday, March 9: Championship
|
game |
Time (Eastern Time) |
TV/live broadcast |
|
No. 1 East Tennessee State University vs. No. 6 Furman |
7:00 pm |
ESPN, ESPN app |
2026 Southern Conference Men’s Championship Broadcast Coverage
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