Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament Brackets

2007-2008 Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament Information

Tournament Dates:Mar 13 - 16, 2008
Champions:#7 Texas-Arlington
Runner-Up:#5 Northwestern State
MVP/MOP:Anthony Vereen (Texas-Arlington, Jr.)
All-Tournament Team:Anthony Vereen (Texas-Arlington, Jr.), Matt Kingsley (Stephen F. Austin, Jr.), Trey Gilder (Northwestern State, Sr.), Rog'er Guignard (Texas-Arlington, So.), Larry Posey (Texas-Arlington, Sr.)
Championship Venue:Merrell Center (Katy, TX)
Attendance:N/A
Officials:Bud Daughdrill, Rod Dixon, Patrick Dowd, Brent Dugas, Kelly Groom, Eddie Jackson, Bobby Jacobs, Rick Jones, Brent Meaux, Rick Randall, Troy Raymond, David Stevens, John Stigliano, Mike Thibodeaux, Andrew Walton

2007-2008 Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket

First Round
1 Stephen F. Austin 71
8 Texas-San Antonio 60
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 Southeastern Louisiana 51
5 Northwestern State 71
3 Sam Houston State 64
6 McNeese State 62
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Lamar 75
7 Texas-Arlington 81
Semifinals
 
 
1 Stephen F. Austin 66
5 Northwestern State 69
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 Sam Houston State 66
7 Texas-Arlington 72
Championship Game
 
 
 
 
 
 
5 Northwestern State 79
7 Texas-Arlington 82

2007-2008 Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament Participants

Seed School Ovr. Wins Ovr. Losses Ovr. Win % Conf. Wins Conf. Losses Conf. Win %
1 Stephen F. Austin 26  83.87% 13  81.25%
2 Lamar 19  11  63.33% 13  81.25%
3 Sam Houston State 23  74.19% 10  62.50%
4 Southeastern Louisiana 17  13  56.67% 56.25%
5 Northwestern State 15  17  46.88% 56.25%
6 McNeese State 13  16  44.83% 43.75%
7 Texas-Arlington 20  11  64.52% 43.75%
8 Texas-San Antonio 13  17  43.33% 43.75%

*Wins, Losses and Win % based on team records entering the tournament.

2007-2008 Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament Schedule

Date Away Team Home Team Result Venue Home Leaders Away Leaders
Mar 13, 2008 #8 Texas-San Antonio (L) #1 Stephen F. Austin (W) 60-71 Merrell Center PTS: 26. Matt Kingsley
REB: 11. Matt Kingsley
AST: 6. Eric Bell
PTS: 27. Devin Gibson
REB: 6. Keith Spencer
AST: 4. Devin Gibson
Mar 13, 2008 #7 Texas-Arlington (W) #2 Lamar (L) 81-75 Merrell Center PTS: 19. Kenny Dawkins
REB: 9. Darren Hopkins
AST: 5. Kenny Dawkins
PTS: 24. Rod Epps
REB: 7. Anthony Vereen
AST: 5. Rog'er Guignard
Mar 13, 2008 #5 Northwestern State (W) #4 Southeastern Louisiana (L) 71-51 Merrell Center PTS: 12. Kevyn Popovich
REB: 5. Warrell Span
AST: 2. Dekyron Nicks
PTS: 18. Trey Gilder
REB: 6. Trey Gilder
AST: 3. Trey Gilder
Mar 13, 2008 #6 McNeese State (L) #3 Sam Houston State (W) 62-64 Merrell Center PTS: 17. Ryan Bright
REB: 15. Ryan Bright
AST: 2. Ryan Bright
PTS: 21. John Ford
REB: 14. John Pichon
AST: 4. John Ford
Mar 14, 2008 #7 Texas-Arlington (W) #3 Sam Houston State (L) 72-66 Merrell Center PTS: 19. Ryan Bright
REB: 13. Ryan Bright
AST: 4. Ryan Bright
PTS: 20. Anthony Vereen
REB: 8. Rog'er Guignard
AST: 4. Rog'er Guignard
Mar 14, 2008 #5 Northwestern State (W) #1 Stephen F. Austin (L) 69-66 Merrell Center PTS: 22. Matt Kingsley
REB: 8. Matt Kingsley
AST: 8. Eric Bell
PTS: 22. Trey Gilder
REB: 8. Trey Gilder
AST: 3. Devin White
Mar 16, 2008 #7 Texas-Arlington (W) #5 Northwestern State (L) 82-79 Merrell Center PTS: 20. Trey Gilder
REB: 11. Colby Bargeman
AST: 4. Dominic Knight
PTS: 25. Anthony Vereen
REB: 9. Anthony Vereen
AST: 3. Rod Epps