#1 Sharks Set to take on Penmen in Elite Eight: The No. 1 Nova Southeastern Sharks Men's Basketball team is set to compete against the seventh-seeded Southern New Hampshire Penmen in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Nova Southeastern is vying for a repeat national title, having had a dominant record in recent years under Head Coach Jim Crutchfield. The Sharks enter the Elite Eight with an impressive 18-game winning streak and top rankings in scoring and scoring margin.

The Big Picture

This matchup signifies the clash between a powerhouse program, Nova Southeastern, aiming for back-to-back national championships and the Southern New Hampshire Penmen, looking to continue their historic postseason run after securing their eighth Elite Eight trip.

By the Numbers
  • Nova Southeastern has a record of 30-2 this season.
  • Southern New Hampshire has a record of 24-10, entering the Elite Eight on a 10-game winning streak.
  • NSU leads Division II in scoring, averaging 102.1 points per game.
  • Matt Becht leads Southern New Hampshire, averaging 16.4 points per game.
State of Play
  • Nova Southeastern has won three consecutive Sunshine State Conference regular season titles and NCAA South Region Championships.
  • Southern New Hampshire secured their Elite Eight spot by winning the NE10 Tournament and the NCAA East Region Championship.
What's Next

The Elite Eight matchup between Nova Southeastern and Southern New Hampshire is set to tip-off at 3:30 p.m. EDT at the Ford Center, with both teams aiming for a spot in the national championship game.

Bottom Line

The clash between Nova Southeastern and Southern New Hampshire in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight sets the stage for an intense battle between two determined teams aiming for postseason glory and a shot at the national title.