Southern Nazarene Stuns No. 1 Seed in GAC Tournament Semifinals: Zecic and Baker-McCann Lead the Way
Southern Nazarene Men's Basketball pulled off a remarkable upset by defeating the top-seeded Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm by 14 points in the GAC Tournament semifinals.
The Big PictureThe victory showcased a strong defensive performance and efficient scoring by Southern Nazarene's starters against a formidable opponent.
By the Numbers- Southern Nazarene won with a 54% shooting accuracy, while the Savage Storm shot only 37% from the field.
- The Storm made 8 out of 16 three-point attempts, highlighting their sharpshooting prowess.
- Southern Nazarene secured a convincing 86-72 victory over Southeastern Oklahoma State.
- They advanced to the GAC Tournament Championship to face Arkansas Tech, a team they have defeated twice in the regular season.
Southern Nazarene will compete for the GAC Tournament Championship Title against Arkansas Tech on Sunday, March 10th at 1:00 p.m.
Bottom LineSouthern Nazarene's impressive victory over the top-seeded Savage Storm sets the stage for a thrilling showdown in the upcoming championship game against Arkansas Tech.
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