#16 Widener Men’s Basketball advanced in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament with a dominant 101-70 win over Roger Williams, marking their first tournament victory since 2009.

By the Numbers
  • Six Pride players scored in double digits.
  • Steven Matlack led with 21 points, while Howie Rankine joined the 1,000-point club with a double-double (10 points, 11 rebounds).
  • The team shot 53.8% from the field and 40.7% from three.
State of Play
  • The win propels Widener to a 24-4 season record after a 12-2 MAC Commonwealth season.
  • Head Coach Chris Carideo commended his team's resilience, particularly highlighting Rankine's achievement.
What's Next

Widener Men's Basketball will face off against the #23 Christopher Newport Captains in the next NCAA Division III Tournament game on Mar. 2.

Bottom Line

Widener Men’s Basketball's impressive tournament run continues with a significant win, setting the stage for a challenging matchup in the next round.