SoCon Tournament Saturday Preview: Samford vs. Furman + WCU vs. Mercer
· 17 min · Episode 38
Episode SoCon Tournament Saturday Preview: Samford vs. Furman + WCU vs. Mercer
Richmond and Darren Angell look at the high-stakes Saturday evening sessions of the 2026 Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships in Asheville. As the tournament heat intensifies, it's a clash between the league's most efficient offenses and the hottest teams entering the weekend.
In this episode:
• Samford vs. Furman (6 p.m.): We discuss why Samford is considered the "scariest" team in the league despite Furman’s regular-season sweep. • The Norris Brothers & Jaden Booth: We analyze the impact of the newly named SoCon Player of the Year and why the Norris brothers are the ultimate X-factor for the Bulldogs. • Perimeter Battle: A look at Samford’s league-leading three-point shooting against Furman’s elite perimeter defense. • The Health Factor: We explore how the return of Eisa Thomas and Cooper Bowser changes the dynamic for the Paladins. • Western Carolina vs. Mercer (Nightcap): A breakdown of the 4 vs. 5 seed matchup featuring Defensive Player of the Year Armani Mighty and the "machine" Talon Pettway. • Living at the Stripe: Why Baraka Okojie’s ability to draw fouls makes Mercer’s offense so dangerous, with 23% of their points coming from the free-throw line.
Which team survives?
Presented by Ingles Markets
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