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February 04, 2026

Triton College to Once Again Host Region 4 Division I Basketball Tournaments

Photo of Male and Female Basketball players

(Left picture): Triton College’s Jayla Rankin dribbles past defender. Rankin leads the Trojans with 488 points this season. (Right picture): Trojan guard Will Scott, a standout player for the Men’s program, has helped lead his team to key Region 4 victories.

RIVER GROVE, Ill. —Triton College is proud to once again host the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 4 Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments taking place March 4-7. Join us in the George T. Jorndt Athletic Complex Gymnasium (R Building) for an action-packed week of basketball.

The tournament schedule is as follows:

  • Women’s Semifinals: Wednesday, March 4, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Men’s Semifinals: Thursday, March 5, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Championship Games: Saturday, March 7
    • Women’s Championship at 5 p.m.
    • Men’s Championship at 7:30 p.m.

General admission is $5 and children under 12 are free.

Both Trojan basketball programs are coming off thrilling performances at last year’s tournament, with the Men’s team claiming the Region 4 crown, and the Women’s team earning a runner-up finish.

Headed into next month’s tournament, Triton’s women’s team is looking to secure the top seed with four weeks left in the regular season. The Trojans are 14 – 1 overall in regional play, including an 11-0 record within Division I. Meanwhile, Triton’s men’s program is in a tight battle to secure one of the top four seeds in the tournament. The Men’s team is 10 – 4 in regional games heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

Grab your red and gold apparel, bring your school spirit and rally to the George T. Jorndt Athletic Complex Gymnasium to root for the Trojans!

For those unable to attend in person, all games are streamed live at no charge on fan.hudl.com/tritontrojans.

For more information about Triton College Basketball, including schedules and rosters, please visit tritonathletics.com.

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Media Contacts:
Melissa Ramirez Cooper | melissacooper@triton.edu | 708-456-0300, Ext. 3496
Hunter Oberst | hunteroberst@triton.edu | 708-456-0300, Ext. 3820

ABOUT TRITON COLLEGE:
Triton College is a public institution of higher education dedicated to student success. Recently recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the Top 200 community colleges in the nation, Triton offers more than 120 degree and certificate programs that prepare students to pursue meaningful careers, transfer to four-year universities, and thrive in a global economy. Guided by our mission—Valuing the individual, educating and serving the community—Triton serves nearly 12,000 students annually on its 110-acre campus in River Grove, Illinois. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide high-quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities that empower students and strengthens the communities we serve. Triton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of The Illinois Community College Board. Illinois is home to 45 colleges in 39 community college districts. Learn more at triton.edu.