The Sun Belt Conference tournament is back. And so is the format known as “The Gauntlet.” Four teams tied atop the Sun Belt standings this season with matching 13-5 records in conference play — South Alabama,

Both the men’s and women’s teams from Arkansas State will be competing in the finals of the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Tournament.

South Alabama's Barry Dunning (22) vs. Arkansas State in the semifinals of the Sun Belt basketball tournament on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Pensacola, Fla. (Photo by AJ Henderson / Sun Belt Conference) AJ Henderson / Sun Belt Conference

South Alabama head coach Richie Riley instructs South Alabama forward Barry Dunning Jr. against Central Michigan in the first half of a NCAA basketball game Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Mitchell Center in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com) Mike Kittrell/AL.com

The Sun Belt Conference semi-final games are underway at the Pensacola Bay Center, with the South Alabama Jaguars currently facing off agains

Peyton McDaniel was one of four James Madison players to reach double figures, helping lead the Dukes past Coastal Carolina in the Tournament semifinal Sunday afternoon. “I’m really proud of our team.

Kennedie Montue led all scorers with 21 points on Sunday as the Red Wolves beat Troy 81-66 in the SBC semifinals.

Troy Trojans vs. James Madison Dukes men’s basketball game with ticket info, start time, stats and how to view information.