SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—Hobart College will face the University of Saint Joseph in the first round of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship. The Statesmen and Blue Jays will square off in Springfield College's Blake Arena at 5 p.m. Friday, March 6.
The game will be broadcast live on WHWS-FM (105.7). Fans can watch the game online through Springfield's streaming portal.
Hobart (21-5) and No. 14 Saint Joseph (26-2) will be the opener of the NCAA doubleheader. No. 17 Springfield (22-4) will host SUNY Canton (16-11) in the other first round game at 7:30 p.m.
The winners will advance to Saturday's second round in Blake Arena. Tipoff of that game is set for 7:30 p.m.
Here's a quick look at Hobart and Saint Joseph.
HOBART
Location: Geneva, N.Y.
Mascot: Statesmen
Overall record: 21-5
Record at neutral sites: 1-1
Liberty League record: 15-3 (t-2nd, tournament semifinalist)
D3hoops.com Rank: NR
How they reached NCAA tournament: At-large bid
NCAA tournament record: 2-4 (4 appearances)
National Championships: 0
Head Coach: Stefan Thompson '13 (1st year, 21-5)
Points Per Game: 71.8
Opponent Points Per Game: 62.0
Rebounding Margin: 12.7
Turnover Margin: -4.9
Leading Scorer: Sr., G,
Tucker Lescoe 13.4 ppg; So., F,
Jackson Meshanic 13.4 ppg
Leading Rebounder: Sr., F,
Edens Fleurizard 8.7 rpg
Assists Leader: So., G,
Dan Masino 3.5 apg
SAINT JOSEPH
Location: West Hartford, Conn.
Mascot: Blue Jays
Overall record: 26-2
Record at neutral sites: 0-0
GNAC record: 11-0 (1st, tournament champion)
D3hoops.com Rank: 14th
How they reached NCAA tournament: Automatic bid
NCAA tournament record: first appearance
National Championships: 0
Head Coach: Jim Calhoun (42nd year, 915-394)
Points Per Game: 90.4
Opponent Points Per Game: 71.2
Rebounding Margin: 11.2
Turnover Margin: -1.7
Leading Scorer: So., G, Delshawn Jackson, Jr., 22.0 ppg
Leading Rebounder: Jr., F, Jordan Powell 7.6 rpg
Assists Leader: So., G, Jaecee Martin 7.7 apg
