Richland wins DAC Tourney, Region V Championship

The Richland Thunderducks, coached by Coach Jon Havens, defeated Eastfield in the Region V DIII Basketball Championship game by a score of 82-80.  Richland has qualified for the NJCAA National Tournament to be help March 14-16 in Rochester, MN.  Richland was ranked #7 in the Nation prior to the Tournament. Their record is now 22-5.

OPENING ROUND (TUESDAY, FEB. 19 AT EASTFIELD)

GAME 1: Eastfield 94 Cedar Valley 76

GAME 2: North Lake 80 Brookhaven 76

SEMIFINALS (THURSDAY, FEB. 21 AT RICHLAND)

GAME 3: Richland 83 North Lake 69

GAME 4: Eastfield 107 Mountain View 82

CHAMPIONSHIP (SATURDAY, FEB. 23 AT RICHLAND)

GAME 5: Richland 82 Eastfield 80