The Tusculum men's basketball team secured an 83-75 victory over UVA Wise in South Atlantic Conference action, with senior Connor Jordan leading the way with 25 points in his final game at Pioneer Arena. The win guarantees the Pioneers a spot in the upcoming SAC Tournament, as they maintain a tie for fifth place in the league standings ahead of their final regular-season game against Anderson.

By the Numbers
  • Tusculum's record: 13-12 overall, 11-8 in SAC
  • Senior Connor Jordan's game-high 25 points
  • Redshirt freshman Bryce Jackson's 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists
  • UVA Wise's Joe'l Pettiford's team-high 24 points and nine rebounds
  • Tusculum's 50.8% shooting from the floor
State of Play
  • The Pioneers clinched a berth for the upcoming SAC Tournament
  • Remaining tied for fifth place in the league standings
  • Upcoming regular-season finale at Anderson will determine final bracket seeding
Bottom Line

The Tusculum men's basketball team's victory over UVA Wise secures their spot in the SAC Tournament, marking an impressive performance for senior Connor Jordan in his final home game and setting the stage for the upcoming decisive showdown against Anderson.