The Triton College Men’s Basketball Team Earns Spot in the NJCAA Division I Championship Tournament

RIVER GROVE, Ill. – The Triton College men’s basketball team has earned a spot in the NJCAA Division I Championship Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Trojans (No. 15 seed) will play Columbia State Community College (No. 18 seed) from Columbia, Tennessee, in the first round on Saturday, March 22, 2:30 p.m. CST. Triton is 28-5 and Columbia State Community College is 27-4.

The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.

The Trojans impressive season winning the Region 4 Championship and being ranked in the top 10 nationally for most of the season, earned them one of the eight at-large bids to the 24-team tournament.  

In their previous two trips to the national tournament, Triton has had an impressive 6-2 record, making it to the Final Four in 2022 and finishing as National Runners-up last season.

For more information, please visit https://tritonathletics.com/.

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ABOUT TRITON COLLEGE Triton College is an institution of higher education dedicated to student success. Triton offers more than 120 degree and certificate programs designed for students to realize their career aspirations and effectively compete in a global economy. The college campus spans 110 acres in River Grove, Illinois, holds classes at satellite locations and offers online learning opportunities. Triton’s exemplary faculty and staff work to provide high-quality, convenient and affordable educational opportunities to more than 10,000 students each year. Triton College is a member of The Community Colleges of Illinois and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Learn more at triton.edu/.