Hamline junior Bradley Cimperman's buzzer-beating 3-pointer stuns top-seeded SJU, securing an 83-80 victory in the MIAC semifinals despite a stellar performance by SJU senior guard Blake Berg.

The Big Picture

The upset victory by fourth-seeded Hamline over top-seeded SJU highlights the unpredictable nature of college basketball playoffs and showcases the intensity and drama of tournament games.

By the Numbers
  • SJU's Blake Berg scored a career-best 28 points.
  • Hamline's Bradley Cimperman contributed 26 points, including the game-winning buzzer-beater.
  • SJU shot 52.6% from the field and 30.4% from 3-point range.
  • Hamline shot 56.6% from the field and 53.3% from 3-point range.
  • Hamline scored 13 points off turnovers compared to SJU's two.
  • Cimperman had eight rebounds, while Austin Holt added 24 points and 12 rebounds for Hamline.
State of Play
  • Hamline's victory propels them to the MIAC championship game against Gustavus Adolphus.
  • SJU, now 20-6, will look for an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III playoffs.
  • The outcome of the tournament pairings, to be announced Monday, will determine SJU's postseason fate.
Bottom Line

The stunning upset by Hamline, led by Cimperman's heroics, against top-seeded SJU showcases the unpredictable and thrilling nature of college basketball playoffs, leaving SJU's postseason hopes dependent on potential at-large bids following the defeat.