FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The UAH men's basketball team, as the fourth seed, faces fifth-seeded Embry-Riddle in the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at the 2024 NCAA Division II South Region Championships, hosted by top-seeded Nova Southeastern at 6:30 p.m. CT. This marks UAH's 16th appearance in the tournament, with a strong regular season record of 21-10 overall and 17-7 in Gulf South Conference games. The Chargers, led by head coach John Shulman, are on a six-year NCAA South Region berth streak, making it their fifth under his leadership.

By the Numbers
  • UAH has a 6-year streak of NCAA South Region berths
  • Luke Burnett and Tommy Murr lead the team in scoring with 16.0 and 16.5 points per game, respectively
  • Jack Kostel contributes with 13.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.4 APG, and 1.6 SPG
  • UAH's offense is tied for first in the GSC with 81.3 points per game
  • Embry-Riddle enters the tournament with a 21-9 overall record and 14-6 in SSC
  • Malcolm Whitlow leads Embry-Riddle with an average of 16.3 points per game
State of Play
  • UAH set to face Embry-Riddle in the first round on Saturday
  • Winner advances to play the winner of Nova Southeastern and Benedict
  • This will be the third consecutive year UAH and Embry-Riddle meet in the NCAA tournament
Bottom Line

UAH men's basketball team prepares for a crucial NCAA South Regional opener against Embry-Riddle, showcasing a strong offense and a longstanding presence in the tournament under Coach Shulman's leadership.