Babson Upsets WPI in NEWMAC Tournament Semifinals, Advances to Championship Game
The top-seeded WPI men's basketball team was upset by fourth-seeded Babson, 73-57, in the NEWMAC Tournament semifinals on Thursday night at Harrington Auditorium.
The Big PictureBabson defeated WPI in the NEWMAC Tournament semifinal, advancing to the championship game for a chance to defend their title.
By the Numbers- Steph Baxter scored a game-high 36 points for Babson.
- Babson shot 46.3% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range.
- Babson out-rebounded WPI 30-24.
- Babson (14-13) advances to the NEWMAC Tournament Championship game.
- WPI (22-5) awaits a possible postseason bid announcement on Monday at 1pm.
- The NEWMAC Championship game will take place on Saturday, February 24.
Babson's victory over WPI in the NEWMAC Tournament semifinal sets up a championship game appearance, while WPI now waits for a potential postseason bid.
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