Week 1
Final
1972 Southern
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Appalachian State | 5 | 5 | .500 |
The Citadel | 5 | 6 | .455 |
Richmond | 6 | 4 | .600 |
William & Mary | 5 | 6 | .455 |
Furman | 2 | 9 | .182 |
VMI | 2 | 9 | .182 |
Davidson | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 East Carolina | 9 | 2 | .818 |
Game Summary
The VMI Keydets were easily defeated by the East Carolina Pirates, 30 to 3, on September 9, 1972.