BRISTOL, Tenn. — King University men's basketball opens the 2026 Conference Carolinas Championship on Sunday, March 1, taking on Mount Olive in a first-round matchup hosted in Tigerville, S.C. The Tornado enter the postseason as the No. 9 seed after finishing 12–15 overall and 10–9 in league play, while the Trojans come in as the No. 10 seed.
Tipoff is set for 5:00 p.m. at North Greenville University.
Last Meeting: King 90, Mount Olive 77
The two teams met recently on February 21, with King earning a convincing 90–77 road win behind one of its most complete offensive performances of the season.
Key performances from the victory included:
King shot 55.6 percent from the field, scored 54 points in the paint, and turned 21 Mount Olive turnovers into 21 points. The Tornado also dominated transition play with 29 fast-break points.
The matchup featured 11 ties and 8 lead changes before King took control late in the first half and maintained the lead throughout the second.
Scouting Mount Olive
Mount Olive enters the postseason 9–17 overall and 6–12 in Conference Carolinas play. The Trojans rely on a balanced scoring group:
- Shawn Wilson: 16 points, 5 rebounds in the last meeting
- Shane Peterson: 13 points, 7-for-7 at the free-throw line
- Christian Ananaba: 10 points, 7 rebounds
- Jefferson McLamb: 8 points off the bench
Mount Olive shot 82 percent from the free-throw line and pulled down 43 rebounds in the previous matchup, giving the Trojans a strong interior presence King will need to counter again.
Tournament Structure
First Round — Sunday, March 1
Hosted by seeds 4, 5, and 6
- 5:00 p.m. — Tigerville, S.C.
#9 King vs. #10 Mount Olive
Second Round — Monday, March 2
- 7:00 p.m. — Tigerville, S.C.
Winner of King/Mount Olive vs. North Greenville
Final Site — Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium (Wofford College, Spartanburg, S.C.)
All remaining rounds played March 6–8
Quarterfinals — Friday, March 6
- 1:30 p.m. — Ferrum vs. winner of Emmanuel/Barton/Shorter
Semifinals — Saturday, March 7
- 12:30 p.m. — UNC Pembroke vs. Quarterfinal Winner
Championship — Sunday, March 8Tickets & Fan Information
- General Admission: $12/day (children 12 & under free)
- Conference Carolinas students: Free with valid ID
- VIP Daily Pass: $30
- All-Tournament Pass: $26
- Digital streaming passes: $10/day or $25 for the full tournament
All tickets are sold online only. No cash sales will be accepted at any site.
Teams will have reserved seating in the first four rows behind their bench; all other seating is general admission. Parking is available around Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, and concessions will be open throughout the final-site weekend.
How to Watch
Every game of the 2026 Conference Carolinas Championship will stream live on the Conference Carolinas Digital Network powered by Hudl. Live stats links are available on the tournament schedule page.
King enters the postseason with momentum and confidence after a strong finish to the regular season. The Tornado look to build on their recent win over Mount Olive and advance to Monday's second round.
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