Can Texas A&M-Corpus Christi win its third consecutive title at the Southland men's basketball tournament?
Last season, the Islanders defeated Northwestern State in the championship game, securing an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This year, they will enter the bracket as the No. 2 seed behind top-seeded McNeese, which finished 17-1 in conference play.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and McNeese both earned double-byes, so they will be waiting for their opponents in the semifinal round. Is a championship matchup between the Islanders and Cowboys inevitable? Or will another team crash the party?
Here is everything you need to know about the Southland men's basketball tournament, including TV and streaming options for each game.
Southland tournament bracket 2024
The full seeding, bracket and team records for the 2024 Southland Tournament are below.
| Seed | Team | Record (Southland) |
| 1 | McNeese | 28-3 (17-1) |
| 2 | Texas A&M-CC | 21-10 (14-4) |
| 3 | Nicholls | 18-13 (13-5) |
| 4 | Lamar | 18-13 (12-6) |
| 5 | SE Louisiana | 15-16 (10-8) |
| 6 | Northwestern State | 9-22 (7-11) |
| 7 | Texas A&M-Commerce | 12-19 (6-12) |
| 8 | New Orleans | 9-22 (4-14) |
| 9 | Houston Christian (did not qualify) | 6-23 (4-14) |
| 10 | Incarnate Word (did not qualify) | 8-23 (3-15) |
Southland basketball tournament schedule 2024
- Dates: March 10-13
- Location: Legacy Center in Lake Charles, La.
The Southland basketball tournament will be played from Sunday, March 10, through Wednesday, March 13. The tournament will be held at the Legacy Center in Lake Charles, La.
Sunday, March 10 – Round 1
| Scores |
| Game 1: No. 8 New Orleans 78, No. 5 SE Louisiana 66 |
| Game 2: No. 7 Texas A&M-Commerce 69, No. 6 Northwestern State 64 |
Monday, March 11 – Quarterfinals
| Scores |
| Game 3: No. 4 Lamar 71, No. 8 New Orleans 57 |
| Game 4: No. 3 Nicholls 72, No. 7 Texas A&M-Commerce 51 |
Tuesday, March 12 – Semifinals
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| Game 5: No. 1 McNeese 76, No. 4 Lamar 57 | 6:30 p.m. | ESPNU, Sling |
| Game 6: No. 3 Nicholls 81, No. 2 Texas A&M-CC 73 | 9 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Wednesday, March 13 – Championship
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| Game 7: No. 1 McNeese State 92, No. 3 Nicholls 76 | 5 p.m. | ESPN2, Sling |
How to watch the Southland tournament live
- TV channel: ESPNU (Game 5) | ESPN2 (championship game)
- Live stream: ESPN+ | Sling (Game 5 and championship game)
The first round, quarterfinals and semifinals of the Southland basketball tournament can be streamed on ESPN+. Game 5 and the championship game will air on ESPNU and ESPN2, respectively. Those games can also be streamed on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Southland tournament tickets 2024
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for games at the Southland basketball tournament are still available on StubHub. You can check out seating charts for games by clicking on the link below.
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