WPU Heading to Kansas for Opening Round, Will Face Winner of MACU/Holy Cross
NAIA Regular and Tournament Champions William Penn Men’s Basketball Team.
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team will begin its road to a national title by traveling to the Jayhawk State as it earned a berth to the Park City Bracket B as part of the 2020-2021 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Opening Round, presented by Ballogy.
WPU (24-1) is the #1 seed in the three-team bracket in Park, City, Kan. The Statesmen will begin by earning a bye in the event held at Hartman Arena.
Faulkner Crowned SSAC Champions with 67-64 Win over Stillman
No. 1 seed Faulkner (Ala.) def. No. 2 seed Stillman (Ala.) 67-64 to win the 2021 SSAC Men’s Basketball Championship, presented by Newk’s Eatery.
The title is Faulkner’s fifth SSAC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship all-time and first since 2016. Both teams receive an automatic bid to the 2021 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Opening Round May 12-13, and Faulkner will host an Opening Round.
Stat Leaders
Stillman won the rebounding battle 46-32, but Faulkner committed only eight turnovers and knocked down 7-of-20 triples, compared to 5-of-26 for the Tigers
Faulkner got 17 points and six rebounds from Austin Rogers, 21 points from Jordan Hamlette and 11 points and 11 boards from C.J. Williamson