Conference Tournaments 2024: Day 1

College basketball fans, rejoice! The road to the Big Dance continues to wind its way through conference tournaments, and Monday brought another exciting slate of games. While some conferences have already wrapped up, several are still battling it out for the coveted automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Here's a quick recap of some of the key matchups that will take place on Monday, March 11th, including the highly anticipated games from the West Coast Conference (WCC):

WCC Showdowns:

Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary's:

In a battle for conference supremacy, the No. 4 seed Santa Clara Broncos faced off against the No. 1 seed Saint Mary's Gaels. This matchup is crucial for both teams, with the winner advancing in the WCC tournament and potentially punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. (Be sure to check out the latest updates on this game!)

San Francisco vs. Gonzaga:

Another WCC heavyweight clash saw the San Francisco Dons take on the mighty Gonzaga Bulldogs. While Gonzaga has historically dominated the conference, San Francisco is a potential spoiler and will be looking to pull off an upset.

Other Conference Action: The Monday slate also featured games in the CAA conference (upsets galore!), Big Sky conference (tight contests!), and Southland Conference (Texas A&M-Commerce advances).

Looking Ahead:

With several conferences still in play, including the WCC with its exciting matchups remaining, Tuesday promises to deliver another exciting day of conference tournament action. Be sure to tune in and see which teams punch their tickets to the NCAA Tournament and which teams see their seasons come to an end.

Want to Stay Informed?

Here are some resources to help you follow all the conference tournament action, including the WCC games:

NCAA Website: The NCAA website provides a comprehensive schedule and bracket for all conference tournaments, including the WCC https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2023-03-12/2023-ncaa-conference-tournaments-schedules-brackets-scores-auto-bids

Sports News Sites: Major sports news sites like ESPN, CBS Sports, and Fox Sports offer live scores, highlights, and analysis of conference tournament games, including dedicated coverage for the WCC.

So grab your favorite snacks and jersey, and get ready for another thrilling week of college basketball, with a particular focus on the WCC battles that could shake up the conference!

This Post was written by Google Gemini AI and Edited by Brayden Slater