Principia Men’s Basketball Secures SLIAC Tournament Spot with Senior Day Win
The Principia Men's Basketball team secured a spot in the SLIAC Tournament by clinching a crucial victory on Senior Day, with a dominant 81-50 win over Eureka College. Senior players Jake Erickson, Jaquan Adams, AJ Byrd, and Shemarri Miles were honored before the game and played a pivotal role in the team's success.
By the Numbers- Jaquan Adams led the team with 25 points and 12 rebounds, securing his 10th double-double of the season
- Adams finishes the regular season as the SLIAC leader in points per game (23.4) and rebounds per game (10.4) in conference play
- Principia clinched the #6 seed in the conference tournament with the victory
- The team will face the #3 seeded Spalding Golden Eagles in the SLIAC Quarterfinals
- The upcoming game is a rematch from a week prior when Spalding defeated the Panthers, 59-52
- The Quarterfinals game is set for a 6:00 PM CT tip-off in Louisville, Kentucky
Principia will travel to Louisville, Kentucky to take on the #3 seeded Spalding Golden Eagles in the SLIAC Quarterfinals, aiming for a turnaround after a previous defeat.
Bottom LineThe Principia Men's Basketball team's crucial victory on Senior Day secured their spot in the SLIAC Tournament, setting the stage for an upcoming showdown against the #3 seed, Spalding Golden Eagles.
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