California Lutheran University is hosting the first two rounds of the 2024 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship on March 1 and 2, marking the first time Kingsmen Basketball is hosting in program history. The event includes two games on Friday and one on Saturday inside Gilbert Arena, located at 130 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, California.

By the Numbers
  • General admission is $15, with a reduced price of $10 for students/children.
  • Kingsmen's record: 23-4
  • Claremont-Mudd-Scripps record: 21-6
  • St. Thomas (Texas) record: 20-6
  • Whitworth's record: 19-8
State of Play
  • Kingsmen lost 61-55 to CMS in the SCIAC tournament championship.
  • CMS won the SCIAC Tournament and the Championship game against Cal Lutheran.
  • St. Thomas (TX) finished the regular season 20-6 and 14-2 in SCAC play, earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championships.
  • Whitworth advanced to the NCAA Division III tournament for the 17th time in school history.
Bottom Line

California Lutheran University is set to host the first two rounds of the 2024 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship. The event features exciting matchups and a historic hosting opportunity for Kingsmen Basketball, offering a weekend of high-stakes competition.