SoCon Fast Break

With only two weeks until the Southern Conference Tournament descends on Asheville, the race for the top seed is reaching a fever pitch. Samford and UNCG have officially shown they're the hottest teams right now, but can they keep it up before the bracket is set?
In This Episode:
The Big Two: Analyzing Samford’s 5-game tear and UNCG’s relentless 4-game win streak.
Player Spotlights: How Jadin Booth’s offensive explosion and Justin Neely’s dominance on the glass are changing the scouting reports.
Trouble in Johnson City? We discuss if current #1 seed ETSU is starting to slide at the worst possible moment.
The Power Rankings: Our weekly look at who’s actually the best in the league right now.
Breaking News: Everything you need to know about the new Big South-SoCon Scheduling Alliance and what it means for the league’s future.

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Three of the hottest teams in the Southern Conference are on a collision course this Saturday, and something has to give. With Samford and ETSU both riding four-game winning streaks into their showdown, and UNCG looking to extend its own streak against second-place Wofford.
In This Episode:
[00:44] Wofford vs. UNCG: Can the Spartans make it four in a row, or will the Terriers play spoiler?
[09:18] Samford vs. ETSU: The Battle of the Four-Game Win Streaks. Who blinks first?
[19:26] Rapid Fire: Quick hits on Furman/VMI, The Citadel/Mercer, and a massive clash between WCU and Chattanooga.

Which streak ends on Saturday?
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Football is officially in the books, which means the road to Asheville is heating up! In this episode of SoCon Fast Break, we dive into the mid-February madness where the "baked-in" identities of teams are being tested by injuries, upsets, and some seriously head-scratching performances.
In this episode:
The Power Shift: Are ETSU and Wofford turning this into a two-horse race? We discuss their consistency and how they've managed to avoid the "roller coaster" rides affecting the rest of the league.
The "Hiccup" Week: Mercer and Furman both had weeks they’d rather forget. We debate whether Mercer’s 49-point outing against Samford was a fluke or a sign of fatigue.
Samford is Surging: The Bulldogs have found their defensive teeth, holding Mercer to 27% from the field and moving within striking distance of the top three.
Justin Neely’s Masterclass: From record-tying free throw attempts to game-winning "ice in his veins" moments, we break down why the UNCG star is the clear Player of the Week.
Road Warriors: We celebrate The Citadel’s recent success on the road and wonder if Western Carolina can fix their travel woes before it’s too late.
Team of the Week: We’re split between the UNCG Spartans and the ETSU Buccaneers.
Player of the Week: A unanimous nod to Justin Neely for his dominant double-doubles.
Power Rankings: We shuffle the deck as teams 4 through 7 are now separated by only a single game.

Is anyone safe from chaos in the SoCon?

We have officially crossed the ten-game mark of the Southern Conference slate! With the 18-game journey to Asheville more than halfway complete, the standings are beginning to harden. This week, we analyze the "Second-Half Surge" and whether anyone can crack ETSU's defensive shell as the hunt for the top seed intensifies.
In this Episode:
Contenders Separate: We're starting to see clear separation of the top four teams, and why the middle of the pack remains dangerous but inconsistent.
Giant Killers: Western Carolina’s 90-88 thriller over ETSU. The Catamounts have officially swept the season series against the first-place Bucs.
The Citadel’s Climb: After not winning a conference game last year, Ed Conroy has the Bulldogs sitting at 5-5 and playing "infinite growth" basketball.
Injury Impact: How teams like Furman are weathering the storm with a "next man up" culture while others struggle to find depth.
Stat of the Week: We’re going back to Charleston! The Citadel leads the nation in overtime wins this season with three, and they’ve secured back-to-back conference wins for the first time since 2023.
Player Spotlight: We debate the Player of the Week candidates, including a 33-point career high from Furman’s Alex Wilkins and the dominant double-double machine Justin Neely.
Mid-Season Power Rankings: We re-rank the league from 10 to 1 and preview the massive #1 vs. #2 clash between ETSU and Wofford.

Is the race for #1 in SoCon over?
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Not even a winter storm could slow things down in the Southern Conference!
We discuss the "Winter Storm 2026" scheduling shakeup and a week of basketball that defied the odds. From a historic comeback in Charleston to a superstar performance in Spartanburg, the SoCon is starting to see some separation at the top of the standings.
In this Episode:
The 0.5% Miracle: A dive into The Citadel’s legendary 19-point comeback against Furman—one of the "greatest escapes" in program history.
Kahmare Holmes is a Problem: After a 36-point explosion against Samford and a near triple-double against Mercer, Holmes is our clear Player of the Week.
Power Rankings: ETSU (7-1) remains the frontrunner, but Wofford (6-2) is surging into second place. We break down the "Big Four" and the battle to stay out of the opening night in Asheville.
Gritty Road Wins: How ETSU found a way to win in the "Battle of Tennessee" despite a tough shooting night at Chattanooga.
Free Throw Madness: Discussing Samford's ridiculous second-half turnaround at the line—missing 10 of their first 13, then hitting 18 of their final 19.

Featured Players & Teams: We highlight standout performances from Sola Adebisi (The Citadel), Jadin Booth (Samford), Blake Barkley (ETSU), Justin Neely (UNCG), and Tom House (Furman).
What surprises will we see this week?
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