East Tennessee State operates at a slow pace -- 220th nationally for possessions per game. As a significant underdog in a do-or-die setting, the Buccaneers surely will try to squeeze seconds off the clock, especially after allowing themselves to get caught up in Samford's preferred fast-moving pace in both regular season meetings. ETSU's So-Con tourney opener generated 135 points, while Samford's first one had an uncharacteristically low 127. Both sides are capable of producing moderate points totals.

One of the steepest spreads in a Southern Conference Final lies with Monday’s matchup. Samford has extensive depth and great play in the interior with Achor Achor along with a bevy of guards. For East Tennessee State yesterday’s heroics against Chattanooga is going to be tough to reset in less then twenty four hours. Lay it with Samford.