March 3 - 7, 2016 - The City of Asheville NC is once again the host for the Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and Wrestling Tournaments. This year, all of the men’s and women’s games will be played at the U.S. Cellular Center, while Kimmel Arena at UNC Asheville will host the Conference Wrestling Championship.Asheville welcomed the Southern Conference Basketball Championships back to the area in 2012 for the first time since 1995, when the city’s run as tournament host ended after 12 years. The League extended its hosting agreement with Asheville through 2021, which will also be the Southern Conference’s 100-year celebration.
Men's tournament schedule (all times Eastern)
First round // Friday, March 4 // U.S. Cellular Center // Asheville, N.C.
| Game | Matchup | Time | Stats // Press Conference | Video // Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | No. 8 Samford vs. No. 9 VMI | 5 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
| Game 2 | No. 7 Mercer vs. No. 10 The Citadel | 7:30 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
Quarterfinals // Saturday, March 5 // U.S. Cellular Center // Asheville, N.C.
| Game | Matchup | Time | Stats // Press Conference | Video // Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | No. 1 Chattanooga vs. Game 1 winner | 12 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
| Game 4 | No. 4 Wofford vs. No. 5 Western Carolina | 2:30 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
| Game 5 | No. 2 ETSU vs. Game 2 winner | 6 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
| Game 6 | No. 3 Furman vs. No. 6 UNCG | 8:30 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
Semifinals // Sunday, March 6 // U.S. Cellular Center // Asheville, N.C.
| Game | Matchup | Time | Stats // Press Conference | Video // Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 7 | Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner | 5 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
| Game 8 | Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner | 7:30 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
Championship Final // Monday, March 7 // U.S. Cellular Center // Asheville, N.C.
| Game | Matchup | Time | Stats // Press Conference | Video // Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 9 | Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner | 9 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN2/WatchESPN // Highlights |
Women's tournament schedule (all times Eastern)
Quarterfinals // Thursday, March 3 // U.S. Cellular Center // Asheville, N.C.
| Game | Matchup | Time | Stats // Press Conference | Video // Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | No. 1 Mercer vs. No. 8 UNCG | 11:30 a.m.* | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
| Game 2 | No. 4 ETSU vs. No. 5 Furman | 1:45 p.m.^ | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
| Game 3 | No. 2 Chattanooga vs. No. 7 Western Carolina | 4 p.m.^ | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
| Game 4 | No. 3 Samford vs. No. 6 Wofford | 6:15 p.m.^ | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
* - Tip-off as part of Education Day program on March 3 and March 4
^ - Denotes approximate game time. The first game on March 3 will have a firm start time. Each game thereafter will start 30 minutes following the conclusion of the preceding game but will not start prior to the listed time.Semifinals // Friday, March 4 // U.S. Cellular Center // Asheville, N.C.
| Game | Matchup | Time | Stats // Press Conference | Video // Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 5 | Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner | 11 a.m.* | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
| Game 6 | Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner | 1:15 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
* - Tip-off as part of Education Day program on March 3 and March 4
Championship Final // Sunday, March 6 // U.S. Cellular Center // Asheville, N.C.
| Game | Matchup | TimeStats // Press Conference | Video // Highlights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 7 | Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner | 1 p.m. | Box Score // Press Conference | ESPN3 // Highlights |
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