KINGSPORT, Tenn. (SESN) — No. 4 Johnson advanced to its first-ever conference championship game with a 78-73 win over top-seeded Pikeville on Friday in the 2025 WinWon Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Men’s Basketball Tournament.
The tournament is being played at the MeadowView Marriott Convention Center & Conference Resort in Kingsport, Tenn.
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Johnson will face No. 2 Milligan in the title game after the Buffaloes cruised past Montreat 80-60.
Play was tight throughout between Johnson and Pikeville. A pair of LA Walker free throws pulled Pikeville within 60-59 with 6:10 to play. Johnson went on a 13-4 surge to open up a 73-63 advantage with 2:31 remaining. Pikeville got the margin back down to five but not any closer as Johnson claimed the win.
Isaiah Poore connected on 12-of-14 shots from the floor in posting a game-high 29 points.
SESN, known for its comprehensive collegiate sports broadcasts—including last year’s high-energy “The Show” basketball showcase—will deliver extensive, multi-platform coverage of this year’s championship. Whether you’re planning to attend in person or tune in from home, you won’t miss a single three-pointer, fast break, or last-second shot.
How to Watch:
- Amazon Fire TV: Access SESN’s free Fire TV app on Amazon Firestick or Amazon-enabled TVs for live and archived matches.
- SESNsports.com: Watch the games live on the official SESN website, sesnsports.com, optimized for streaming on any device.
- Twitch TV & YouTube: Tune in to live coverage on Twitch TV and YouTube, providing fans with multiple viewing options.
Make sure to tune in starting Wednesday, February 26, at 2:30 p.m. as the opening round tips off in Kingsport. Join SESN for every jump ball, slam dunk, and final buzzer as these teams chase the dream of AAC Tournament glory and a trip to the NAIA National Championship.
In the other semifinal game, Milligan got off to a hot start and steadily added to its lead en route to the 20-point victory. McCaskill Rivers paced Milligan with 22 points.
The championship game is set for Saturday at 3 p.m.
Tournament Schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Game 1 – No. 9 Truett McConnell (13-14) def. No. 8 Reinhardt (12-16), 78-77 (box)
Game 2 – No. 7 Tennessee Wesleyan (13-13) def. No. 10 Union Commonwealth (12-15), 77-69 (box)
Thursday, Feb. 27
Game 3 – No. 1 Pikeville (24-5) def. No. 9 Truett McConnell (13-15), 72-58 (box)
Game 4 – No. 4 Johnson (19-9) def. No. 5 Bryan (15-11), 86-70 (box)
Game 5 – No. 2 Milligan (20-9) def. No. 7 Tennessee Wesleyan (13-14), 69-60 (box)
Game 6 – No. 6 Montreat (19-10) def. No. 3 Columbia International (19-7), 82-79 (box)
Friday, Feb. 28
Game 7 – No. 4 Johnson (20-9) def. No. 1 Pikeville (24-6), 78-73 (box)
Game 8 – No. 2 Milligan (21-9) vs. No. 6 Montreat (19-11), 80-60 (box)
Saturday, March 1
Game 9 – Championship Game – No. 4 Johnson (20-9) vs. No. 2 Milligan (21-9), 3 pm
Kingsport offers a wide variety of dining, shopping, and recreational activities, making it a great destination for teams, families, and fans. Plan your stay and enjoy all that Kingsport has to offer while cheering on your favorite programs in this high-stakes conference showdown.
Location: MeadowView Marriott Convention Center & Conference Resort, Kingsport, Tennessee
Dates: Wednesday, February 26 – Saturday, March 1
Ticket Prices: $10 for adults / $5 for students
Tickets will be available online or on-site at MeadowView.
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