Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball

South Alabama Jaguars pull off a jaw-dropping comeback to defeat Arkansas State Red Wolves 92-88, vaulting into First Place in the Sun Belt. Can Chaze Harris’s 30-point explosion and late-game heroics keep the Jaguars atop the conference with Troy and Marshall lurking? Dave Schultz breaks down South Alabama’s relentless surge, Adam Olsen’s resurgence from three, and Arkansas State’s late-game coll...

Can James Madison University baseball channel its championship pedigree and keep pace in a competitive Sun Belt Conference? Head coach Marlin Ikenberry unpacks the high expectations at JMU, where football and basketball have set the standard—and baseball looks to follow. From NCAA tournament ambitions to the drive to return to Omaha, Coach Ikenberry discusses internal pressure sparked by Coastal C...

Sun Belt baseball returns as Coastal Carolina eyes another national championship chase—can the Chanticleers repeat their historic run? Georgia Southern faces tough early matchups, and South Alabama clings to basketball supremacy despite free-throw woes and Southern Miss's relentless inside attack. Will preseason favorites Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss live up to the hype, or will Troy and Mar...

Marshall Thundering Herd rally from a 17-point deficit to edge ODU 81-79—can this momentum propel them up the Sun Belt standings? App State Mountaineers surge into first place after dominating Georgia Southern 81-65, with Kasen Jennings leading the charge and Michael Marcus, Jr unleashing double-double power. The playoff race intensifies as Troy drops to Texas State, reshuffling the conference hie...

Appalachian State takes control in the Sun Belt race, wielding tiebreaker wins over Troy and South Alabama. Can Dustin Kearns’ roster maintain momentum after six straight victories and clinch the coveted Number One seed? Dave Schultz breaks down App State’s gritty defense, clutch free throws, and upcoming challenges on the road, as the Mountaineers battle for conference supremacy. Key storylines i...

Marshall Thundering Herd baseball surge from early season adversity to Sun Belt tournament contention—can Coach Greg Beals' squad sustain their momentum for a postseason breakthrough? Host Dave Schultz spotlights Marshall's roller-coaster season, including their dramatic nine-game winning streak and semifinal finish against Coastal Carolina. The discussion centers on the program’s growing culture,...

Sun Belt Conference schools dominate the MAC, winning 10 out of 13 games and sending a strong message to mid-major basketball. Coastal Carolina grabs center stage with a triple-overtime thriller against UMass, capped by Joshua Beadle’s clutch step-back three. Ragin' Cajuns surge with four straight wins, Troy controls Akron on national TV with Cooper Campbell’s hot hand, and South Alabama blitzes B...

Texas State Bobcats aim for a Sun Belt farewell to remember under head coach Stephen Trout. Will breakout stars like Chase Mora and freshman flamethrowers Nolan Moore and Wade Cooper power the Bobcats back to the NCAA tournament? Host Dave Schultz spotlights Trout’s resilient journey—from the uncertainties of the Covid shutdown and injury-plagued seasons to record-setting victories. The episode ex...

App State Mountaineers aim for a Sun Belt breakthrough as Head Coach Kermit Smith reveals the keys to building a passionate locker room, leveraging NIL and transfer portal opportunities, and maximizing player development. Can Joseph Zamora, Jordan Fisher, and new transfer Nick DiRito drive App State back to the NCAA tournament in a league where consistency trumps a single weekend? Host Dave Schult...

Appalachian State surges into second place after a hard-fought 65-57 win over South Alabama, fueled by Jalen Tot’s seven three-pointers and clutch late-game shooting. Can App State catch Troy in the Sun Belt standings and secure the top seed down the stretch? Dave Schultz recaps all the Sun Belt basketball drama, spotlighting key victories like Louisiana’s thriller over James Madison, ULM’s skid-s...

Georgia Southern Eagles seek redemption in Sun Belt baseball as head coach Rodney Hennon enters his 27th season, fueled by a revamped roster and a fortifying schedule. Will a tougher slate against top-25 opponents and standout transfers such as James McCoy and junior college champ Grant Jordan give the Eagles championship-caliber grit? Veteran catcher Shaun White returns to anchor the defense and...

Can the Troy Trojans Baseball finally break into the NCAA tournament after heartbreaking misses in recent years? Head coach Skylar Mead reveals his high-stakes strategy, discussing advanced scheduling tactics, transfer portal success, and the pivotal matchups against Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina. Find out how Troy’s bullpen depth, growing power production, and calculated road games are shapi...

South Alabama continues its charge toward first place in the Sun Belt, edging Georgia State 69-67 in a nail-biter—can the Jaguars close the gap on Troy after another late-game scare? Dave Schultz breaks down South Alabama’s evolving identity, Troy’s shocking collapse against App State, and Marshall’s hot pursuit after toppling Arkansas State. Key stats, including Chaz Harris’s 15-point night for S...

ODU Monarchs gear up for a pivotal Sun Belt baseball season as Chris Finwood’s squad finally returns to their home field. Will new stadium energy and strategic portal additions propel Old Dominion past last year's .500 mark and shake up the conference hierarchy? Dave Schultz interviews head coach Chris Finwood on the challenges of last season’s road-only slate, the ongoing stadium construction, an...

James Madison Dukes stun Troy Trojans on the road with Cliff Davis’s 23-point outburst. Has JMU reclaimed contender status in the Sun Belt after breaking their losing streak? Dave Schultz breaks down the Dukes’ 73-64 upset, spotlighting Davis’s hot shooting and key performances from Christian Brown and Bradley Douglas. The analysis examines Troy’s late-game struggles, South Alabama’s crucial survi...

Can Mark Calvi’s South Alabama Jaguars reclaim dominance in Sun Belt baseball amid the chaos of the transfer portal and NIL era? Head coach Mark Calvi reveals his blueprint for reloading the roster, navigating financial challenges, and adapting to a rapidly aging college game, all while keeping his trademark passion and grit. Dave Schultz covers the Jaguars’ expanded recruiting efforts, prized tra...

ULM Warhawks usher in a bold new era as Ford Pemberton steps into the head coach role—can he turn a roster rocked by transfers into Sun Belt contenders? Dave Schultz uncovers Pemberton’s rapid-fire approach, from assembling his coaching staff and reconnecting with players in the transfer portal to building a culture rooted in adaptability, tempo, and smart aggressiveness on the basepaths. Will ULM...

Arkansas State Red Wolves eye a breakthrough Sun Belt baseball season as Coach Mike Silva enters year two, building off last year's turnaround. After a rocky 3-9 start, Silva’s strategic lineup and position changes—like moving Will French from middle infield to first base—ignited a surge in confidence and on-field performance. Can the Red Wolves’ blend of returning talent, JUCO additions, and tran...

Georgia State Panthers roar back from a 1–9 start, stunning Arkansas State in a thriller led by Jelani Hamilton’s 38-point explosion. Is Georgia State primed for a deep run in the Sun Belt tournament after clawing its way to second place? The Panthers’ defensive grit, efficient scoring off turnovers, and clutch free-throw shooting turn heads across the conference, while Arkansas State grapples wit...

Marshall Thundering Herd shatters records with 26 three-pointers in a commanding 115-60 rout over ULM—can they sustain this offensive firestorm through Sun Belt play? Dave Schultz breaks down every angle of Marshall’s long-range clinic, spotlighting Dubinsky, Fricks, Hollenbeck, Jalen Speer, and Joseph’s balanced scoring attack. With unprecedented shooting stats, school milestones, and a performan...

Winter weather throws Sun Belt basketball into chaos as teams juggle rescheduled matchups and relentless travel delays. Dave Schultz spotlights how ice storms from Arizona to New York are upending the Sun Belt Conference, forcing key games like Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Old Dominion to be postponed, while Troy survives a double-overtime battle against the Monarchs. Are player routines and tourna...

The Indiana Hoosiers stun Miami to capture the national championship, powered by JMU transfers who set a winning culture in Bloomington. Can the Group of Five talent continue reshaping the Power Five narrative? Dave Schultz breaks down Indiana's victory, spotlighting Elijah Sarratt’s clutch receptions, Mikail Kamara’s game-changing blocked punt, and D'Angelo Ponds’ lockdown coverage. Curt Cignetti...

Sun Belt Conference shake-up as James Madison tops the transfer portal rankings with 26 commits, fueled by standout additions like quarterback Davi Belfort—son of UFC legend Vitor Belfort—while Arkansas State, Georgia State, and App State battle turnover and bolster their rosters. Can these moves propel JMU and Arkansas State to the top of Sun Belt football, or will teams like South Alabama and Lo...

Troy Trojans dominate Arkansas State with Thomas Dowd leading a game-changing run—are they the Sun Belt team to beat? Dave Schultz unpacks Troy’s impressive 99-74 victory, spotlighting Dowd’s 24-point double-double and Vic Valdi’s dynamic 17-point, 14-assist performance. Coach Scott Cross’s impact is undeniable, raising questions around Troy’s chance for an NCAA Tournament bid and the league’s sin...

Southern Miss rocked by Mo Arnold’s involvement in federal point-shaving scandal—how deep does the corruption run in NCAA basketball Dave Schultz breaks down bombshell allegations against Mo Arnold and other players, exposing the high-stakes scheme that hit programs like Southern Miss and Kennesaw State. Key discussion points include the mechanics of point-shaving, staggering gambling bets on Sun...