Trinity vs. Trine: NCAA DIII Semifinals Recap, Okorougo Leads with 11 Points
The Trinity College Men's Basketball team concluded its historic season with a 66-54 loss to Trine University in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship Semifinals at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
The Big PictureThe Bantams' season ended with a 30-2 record, the first 30-win season in program history, while Trine University advanced with a 28-4 overall record.
By the Numbers- Sophomore Jarrel Okorougo led the Bantams with 11 points, six rebounds, and three steals.
- Trine's Cortez Garland and Fred Garland each contributed 12 points, with Aidan Smylie recording a double-double with 11 rebounds and 10 points.
- Trinity held an early lead but fell behind as Trine surged with a 14-4 run in the first half.
- Despite a comeback effort, Trine extended their lead in the second half to secure the victory.
- Both teams ended with an even 38-38 rebounding statistic.
- Trinity shot 30.6% from the field, 12.5% from three-point range, and 63.6% from the free-throw line, while Trine shot 42.6%, 18.2%, and 78.3% respectively.
Trinity College Men's Basketball team's historic season culminated in a 66-54 loss to Trine University, marking the end of their first 30-win season, while Trine advanced to the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship.
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