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South Alabama leads the Sun Belt tournament as teams prepare for NCAA March Madness excitement.

The Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball tournament has kicked off at the Pensacola Bay Center, featuring all 14 teams in a thrilling single-elimination format from March 4-10. South Alabama, James Madison, Troy, and Arkansas State all finished with impressive 13-5 conference records, but South Alabama clinched the No. 1 seed through tiebreakers. The Jaguars and James Madison enjoy byes into the semifinals, while Troy and Arkansas State gear up for quarterfinal action.

Fans can catch the early rounds streamed on ESPN+, with the championship game set to air on ESPN2. As the tournament unfolds, the stakes are high with Selection Sunday looming just around the corner. In other notable NCAAB developments, Duke has been on a tear in the ACC, winning by significant margins, while Auburn boasts a stellar 16-2 record in Quad 1 games. Houston continues to shine defensively, allowing the fewest points per game in the nation.

Recent matchups have included Memphis facing UTSA, Michigan State battling Maryland, and Auburn taking on Ole Miss. With Alabama leading the nation in scoring average and North Florida dominating in 3-point attempts, the excitement of the NCAA tournament is palpable as teams vie for a coveted spot in March Madness. For more on the latest scores, check out NCAAB scores and for season stats, visit NCAAB season stats.

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