Northwest Nazarene men's basketball heads to Central Washington University for the 2024 GNAC Championships to defend their 2023 title, set to play the semifinals as the two-seed on Friday.

The Big Picture

The Nighthawks aim to secure another championship victory after a successful title win last year.

By the Numbers
  • NNU is making its fifth consecutive GNAC Championships appearance.
  • The team has a 6-5 all-time record in the GNAC Championships.
State of Play
  • NNU finished the regular season with a 17-9 overall record and a 13-5 GNAC play record, securing the second spot in the standings.
  • The team is focused on defending its GNAC Tournament Championship title and has shown strong defensive capabilities, ranking 20th in the nation in scoring defense.
What's Next

NNU will face the winner of the Saint Martin's vs. Alaska Anchorage game in the semifinals on Friday and has its eyes set on potentially earning an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament by winning the GNAC Championships.

Bottom Line

Northwest Nazarene men's basketball seeks to continue their winning momentum and secure back-to-back GNAC titles, fueled by a strong defensive game and a determined team ready for the challenge ahead.