Samford wins SoCon title, secures first NCAA Tournament spot in 21 years
Samford clinched the Southern Conference Tournament championship, defeating East Tennessee State 76-69, led by Achor Achor's 25 points and Jermaine Marshall's 23 points, securing their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2000.
The Big PictureMultiple teams across various conference tournaments secure NCAA Tournament bids with notable victories and achievements.
By the Numbers- Samford Bulldogs record their third NCAA Tournament appearance and set a school record with 29 wins.
- James Madison Dukes claim their first NCAA Tournament bid since 2013 with a 31-3 record and a 13-game winning streak.
- Montana State secures an upset victory over Weber State in the Big Sky Tournament.
- Top-seeded Charleston closes on a 13-1 run to defeat Towson in the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament.
Teams that have secured NCAA Tournament bids will now prepare for the upcoming tournament matchups and seedings.
Bottom LineAs conference tournaments conclude, teams like Samford and James Madison celebrate their victories, marking significant milestones and looking forward to competing on the national stage in the NCAA Tournament.
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