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
State of 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
What's Next

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 Line

The 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.