CHAMPS CROWNED IN THE NSAC, PLUS THE NCAA D2 SEMIFINALS & MORE

NSAC

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – Fighting for the title were the NEWPORT NEWS APPRENTICE SCHOOL BUILDERS (Shipbuilders) and the URBE UNIVERSITY TIGERS. The Builders made a statement with their 39-29 Halftime advantage over URBE University. From there, they pretty much maintained distance from the Tigers for a 69-60 triumph led by Donovan Means with 17 points.

NCAA DIVISION TWO

FIRST SEMIFINAL – The LANDER UNIVERSITY BEARCATS pulled off a major Upset against the defending national champs – the NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SHARKS. At the Half the Bearcats had NSU on Upset Alert with their 42-31 lead. After the break, Lander U. kept the Sharks at arm’s length enroute to a 91-81 victory. Twenty-five points from Greyson Pritzl led the Bearcats, while teammate Dylan Canoville got a Double Double of 18 points and 11 rebounds.

SECOND SEMIFINAL – And the GANNON UNIVERSITY GOLDEN KNIGHTS did battle with the OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY BISON. The Golden Knights went into the locker room on top of OBU 45-39. Gannon then owned the 2nd Half, clobbering the Bison by a final tally of 98-80. Leading the Golden Knights was Lucas Morgan with 28 points.