Triton College Men’s Basketball Advances to Second Round of NJCAA Championship

HUNTCHINSON, Kan.—Triton College Men’s Basketball team is moving on to the second round of the NJCAA Division I Championship, where the team will face Cowley College today at 2:30 p.m. The game will stream live exclusively on ESPN+.

The No. 15 seeded Triton Trojans (29-5) defeated No. 18-seeded Columbia State Community College 58-55 in the opening round on March 22, despite a tough start.

“It was an ugly game, and we had some jitters early and were not ourselves in the first half,” said Trojans head coach Brian Burns. “We did what we needed to close the game,” he said, adding that “the guys fought and found a way to win despite not playing our best.” Read more about the game here.

In 2024, the Trojans finished the season 34-3, tying the most wins in team history. The team finished as national runner-up at the NJCAA Division 1 Championship Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Visit tritonathletics.com for more information.

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Media Contacts:

Melissa Ramirez Cooper | melissacooper@triton.edu | 708-456-0300, Ext. 3692

Maryann Dibari | maryanndibari@triton.edu | 708-456-0300, Ext. 3202

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.