The Flames keep burning at Liberty as the ASUN’s NCAA representative returns several key weapons. But OVC defectors Jacksonville St. and Eastern Kentucky will compete right away, and FGCU, Bellarmine, Stetson, and Lipscomb all have major reasons for optimism.
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With traditional power Stephen F. Austin serving a postseason ban, the Southland is more open than usual. Abilene Christian is the favorite, but Nicholls, Sam Houston State, and Northwestern State are lurking…
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Most remember the Southland for one thing and one thing only last year: Stephen F. Austin winning at Duke in 3OT as a 27.5-point underdogs. Rightfully so, but the Lumberjacks are back for more chopping, with a competitive top tier in hot pursuit behind them.
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SFA dominated the Southland in 2019-20, getting back to its usual winning ways. The Lumberjacks need to win the conference tourney to crash the Big Dance despite a 28-3 record, but that shouldn’t be too tall a task, unless Abilene Christian or Nicholls State have something to say about it.
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The Southland is wide open this year with a talented crop of seniors departing from nearly every squad. Sam Houston State has taken the mantle from Stephen F. Austn as the class program of the league, but SFA looks poised to bounce back. Preseason favorite New Orleans has its sights set on the school’s first NCAA Tourney bid since 2017.
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The Southland Tourney will be won by a team not named Stephen F. Austin for just the 2nd time in six years. Sam Houston State and Abilene Christian are the heavy favorites, but SE Louisiana and Lamar have the talent to pull the upset.
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SFA looks to continue its dominance over the Southland with an up-and-coming coach and three of the best players in the league. SE Louisiana’s Marlain Veal will give his Lion’s a fighting chance, while Abilene Christian features one of the most experienced rosters in the country.
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SE Louisiana, Nicholls State, and Stephen F. Austin battle it out in Katy for the chance to represent the Southland in the Field of 68!
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The Southland promises to be a competitive league this season with several squads holding legitimate title hopes. Stephen F. Austin appears to be back on top of the league, while teams like Lamar, SE Louisiana, and Nicholls State look to unseat the conference power.
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For the first time in forever (Frozen voice), the SLC is completely up for grabs - basically, because Brad Underwood is terrorizing another conference now. This conference had 12 of the 13 teams finish 7-11 or better, so despite New Orleans winning the league outright, competition will be fierce.
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