HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — South Alabama basketball opens play in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament on Saturday night against Western Kentucky in the second round.
The Jaguars, seeded third, received a first-round bye. Sixth-seeded Western Kentucky advanced by beating 11th-seeded Louisiana-Monroe 79-73.
Familiar Opponents
South Alabama and Western Kentucky split their two regular-season meetings, with each team winning on its home floor. Western Kentucky holds a 4-3 edge over South Alabama in Sun Belt Tournament games.
South Alabama’s roster includes Augustine Rubit, who was named Sun Belt Player of the Year earlier this week.
How to Follow
- Tipoff: 8:30 p.m.
- Radio: WNSP, with Lee Shirvanian on play-by-play
- Video: Sun Belt Digital Network
