1998 TAAC Men's Basketball Tournament

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1998 TAAC Men's Basketball Tournament
ClassificationDivision I
Season1997–98
Teams8
SiteJohn Kresse Arena
Charleston, SC
ChampionsCollege of Charleston (2nd title)
Winning coachJohn Kresse (2nd title)
MVPSedric Webber (College of Charleston)
← 1997
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The 1998 Trans America Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament (now known as the Atlantic Sun Men's Basketball Tournament) was held February 26–28 at the John Kresse Arena at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina.[1]

In a rematch of the 1997 title match, College of Charleston again defeated Florida International in the championship game, 72–63, to win their second TAAC/Atlantic Sun men's basketball tournament.

The Cougars, therefore, received the TAAC's automatic bid to the 1998 NCAA Tournament.

Format[]

For conference scheduling, the 12 teams in the TAAC were separated into two six-team divisions. However, only the top eight teams in the standings, regardless of division, were invited to participate in the tournament. However, transitioning members Florida Atlantic, Jacksonville State, and Troy State were not eligible.

Southeastern Louisiana departed the TAAC for the Southland Conference prior to the season but were replaced by Troy State, leaving total membership at 12.

Bracket[]

Quarterfinals
Thursday, February 26 		Semifinals
Friday, February 27 		Championship
Saturday, February 28
         
1 College of Charleston 78
8 Campbell 64
1 College of Charleston 81
5 Central Florida 66
5 Central Florida 94
4 Samford 70
1 College of Charleston 72
2 Florida International 63
3 Georgia State 80
6 Stetson 59
3 Georgia State 80
2 Florida International 82
7 Centenary (LA) 74
2 Florida International 101

References[]

  1. ^ "1997-98 Atlantic Sun Conference Season Summary". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
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