Demetrius Denzel-Dyson scored 17 points and seventh-seeded Samford never trailed in beating 10th-seed VMI 79-61 in Friday night's first round of the Southern Conference Tournament.
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 13-4 | - | 23-7 |
| Ohio | 11-7 | 2.5 | 19-10 |
| Buffalo | 11-7 | 2.5 | 17-14 |
| Kent State | 10-7 | 3 | 18-12 |
| Bowling Green | 7-11 | 6. |