The Centenary men's basketball team, fresh off their SCAC Tournament win, are set to take on Nebraska Wesleyan University in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship first round on Friday at 5:05 p.m. The Prairie Wolves, ranked #19 in the D3hoops.com Top 25, are formidable opponents, having won a national championship in 2018. The game marks the first-ever meeting between the two teams and a historic matchup between the SCAC and ARC in the NCAA Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Centenary's record: 18-11
  • Nebraska Wesleyan's record: 23-4
State of Play
  • Centenary head coach Chris Dorsey won his 100th game and has a 102-71 record in over six seasons.
  • Nebraska Wesleyan's successful history includes five NCAA D3 Final Four appearances and a 2018 national championship.
  • The NCAA Division III Tournament features 64 teams and will progress through first- and second-round competitions, with second-round winners advancing to sectional sites on March 8-9.
What's Next

The Gents are geared for a challenging matchup against Nebraska Wesleyan in the first round of the tournament, with the potential to advance to the Saturday game against the winner of the Trinity University vs. University of Texas at Dallas matchup.

Bottom Line

The Centenary men's basketball team, led by the experienced head coach Chris Dorsey, is preparing to take on Nebraska Wesleyan University in a highly anticipated first-round game, aiming to make their mark in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship.