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0 Anderson University Men’s Basketball (27-2, 21-2 SAC) survived a late push by the No. 8 Wingate Bulldogs (15-14, 10-12 SAC), advancing to the South Atlantic Conference Semifinals for the third time in program history and the first since 2014.
Onto the next. 🫡#trojanarmy pic.twitter.com/thNUJs4fP1
— Anderson Men’s Basketball (@AUTrojansMBB) March 5, 2026
“What a game! Really proud of our whole team staying together and finding a way to win.” said head coach Jimmie Williams.
𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑱𝑨𝑵𝑺 𝑨𝑫𝑽𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑭𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑳𝑺 🏆👀#trojanarmy pic.twitter.com/SgYiyLv0Hu
— Anderson Men’s Basketball (@AUTrojansMBB) March 5, 2026
The Bulldogs took an early 5-0 lead to begin the contest before Anderson responded to keep a slim margin throughout the opening half. The Trojans found a rhythm, securing a 12-point lead with just five minutes left on the clock. Coming out of the break, the Bulldogs aimed to trim the deficit, succeeding with a 12-1 run to gain a six-point lead over the Black and Gold. Anderson’s defense persisted, holding Wingate to a tight contest.
Business handled. Semifinals secured. 🔒#trojanarmy pic.twitter.com/t7drHs9dfU
— Anderson Men’s Basketball (@AUTrojansMBB) March 5, 2026
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The Lenoir-Rhyne men’s basketball team picked up a big 88-80 victory over Emory & Henry in the SAC Quarterfinals on Wednesday.
BEARS ARE MOVING 🔛
Conrad Luczynski has 24 points as the second-seeded Bears are on to the Semifinals! pic.twitter.com/vBHbf4LQJe
— South Atlantic Conference (@SAC_Athletics) March 5, 2026
Leading the way for the Bears was big man Conrad Luczynski as he finished with 24 points, six boards, and three blocks. SAC Newcomer of the Year Akili Evans wasn’t far behind Luczynski, finishing with 19 points on 5-6 from the field and 8-12 from the free throw line.
Two program single season records were set today. Conrad Luczynski broke Ryan Pitts and Tony Mallard’s program record of 76 blocks with his 77th, and Tyler Burraston took down Will Perry’s three pointers made record of 101, hitting four to move to his season total to 102.
Full story: https://lrbears.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-lenoir-rhyne-defeats-emory-henry-88-80-to-advance-in-sac-tournament.aspx
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