Despite losing in overtime against Manhattan Christian in the regional championship this weekend, the Saints earned an At-Large Selection for the Division II Men's Basketball National Championship. The Saints earned the #4 seed and will play the #5 Johnson University Florida next Thursday.
School | City, State | Qualifying Method |
#1 Grace Christian University | Grand Rapids, MI | Mideast Region Champion |
#2 Manhattan Christian College | Manhattan, KS | Southwest Region Champion |
#3 Great Lakes Christian College | Lansing, MI | At-Large Selection |
#4 Randall University | Moore, OK | At-Large Selection |
#5 Johnson University Florida | Kissimmee, FL | South Region Champion |
#6 Faith Baptist Bible College | Ankeny, IA | North Region Champion |
#7 Johnson University Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | At-Large Selection |
#8 Ozark Christian College | Joplin, MO | Host |
Student-athletes and coaches will participate in a Christian Service Project on Tuesday, March 10 with Samaritan's Feet and the local Boys and Girls Club. Championship participants will serve through washing feet, providing new socks and shoes, and praying with local children. Championship action begins on Thursday, March 12, with semifinals being played Friday, March 13. The championship game will take place at 7:30pm CT on Saturday, March 14.
Click here for more information on the DII Men's Basketball National Championship, held at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri.