Episode 29

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20th Feb 2026

ETSU Clinches #1? + Samford’s Streak & Separation Saturday Preview

It is Separation Saturday in the Southern Conference, and the stakes couldn't be higher as we head into the final stretch before Asheville!

ETSU is on the verge of clinching the regular-season title and the #1 seed—we walk through their path to the top. Plus, the Samford Bulldogs are the hottest team in the league, looking for their 7th straight win as they visit Mercer.

In this episode:

  1. ETSU at UNCG: Can the Spartans play spoiler against the league leaders?
  2. The Clinch Scenario: How the Bucs can wrap up the #1 seed this weekend.
  3. Samford at Mercer: Analyzing the Bulldogs' win streak and why Brady Shoulders is the X-factor for the Bears.
  4. Game Predictions: Who stays hot and who stumbles on the road?

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us LIVE for a special SoCon Fast Break Gameday pregame show this Saturday at 5:30 PM ET! We’ll be broadcasting from Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium ahead of the Furman–Wofford rivalry game.

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SoCon Fast Break
Defining Southern Conference Basketball
SoCon Fast Break is the essential podcast that defines SoCon basketball. Get game breakdowns, including previews for matchups and keys to victory, along with detailed recaps while granting insider access through exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and analysts. Hosted by former college basketball assistant coaches Richmond Weaver and Darren Angell, there's no content void, no surface-level chatter—just the in-depth coverage and insight you need.

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