The Sun Belt has undergone several transitions over the past few seasons, and this features another. Gone is perennial power Western Kentucky, which will be replaced by former Southern Conference squads Appalachian State and Georgia Southern. As much change as there may be, there won’t be a huge shake-up at the top of the league […]

Boone, NC (SportsNetwork.com) – Appalachian State announced Monday that the university will not renew the contract of head men’s basketball coach Jason Capel. Capel amassed a 53-70 overall record and a 32-38 mark in the Southern Conference over four seasons with the Mountaineers. Appalachian State finished above .500 only once over that span, going 16-15 […]

Asheville, NC (SportsNetwork.com) – Tim Williams poured in 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, leading Samford to a 70-56 victory over Appalachian State in the first round of the Southern Conference Tournament. Michael Bradley added 14 points and Connor Miller chipped in 11 for Samford (13-19), which advanced to face top-seeded Davidson in Saturday’s quarterfinals. […]

Mercer and East Tennessee State of the Atlantic Sun Conference as well as the Big South’s VMI will replace the departing schools in the SoCon next season. There is a very strong chance that one of the schools in their Southern swan song will take home the crown this season. The Phoenix have an excellent […]