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References
- ↑ "2018 ASUN Tournament general information". ASUN Conference. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
- ↑ Reynolds, Tim (March 4, 2018). "Madness! Lipscomb tops FGCU 108-96, wins NCAA berth". ABC News. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ↑ "2018 ASUN Men's Basketball Championship" (PDF). ASUN Conference . Retrieved April 30, 2022.