In 2012, the regular-season champion hosted the quarterfinals as well.
The Cullitons have also been regular-season champions 19 times.
Louisville, the regular-season champion, fell behind by 11-10 but went on a 20-5 run for a 30-16 lead with 5:32 left in the half.
Luleå entered the playoffs as the regular-season champions for the first time since 1996, with 100 points.
South Alabama (22-8), the regular-season champion and tournament host, won the title for the second time in three years.
All tournament games will be played at the site of the regular-season champion.
St. John's has been the undisputed regular-season champion once and tied for first three times.
After we beat Maryland, for 10 days we were just happy to be the regular-season champions.
At a later stage, the playoff and regular-season champions of the six top nations enter the competition.
Georgetown, the regular-season champion, will enter the tournament as the favorite.
