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GAME PREVIEW: Spring Arbor vs. Oregon Tech (NAIA National Championship Finals)

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Spring Arbor University is in the NAIA DII Men's Basketball National Championship Finals for the first time in program history after defeating Marian 66-50 in its semifinal matchup. The Cougars will now look to secure their first-ever national title when they take on Oregon Tech Tuesday night.

The national championship game will be carried live on ESPN3 starting at 7 p.m. ET.

 
 

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

When: Tuesday, Mar. 12 | 7 p.m. ET
Where: Sanford Pentagon | Sioux Falls, S.D.
Live Coverage: Stats | Video

 
 

SPRING ARBOR COUGARS (29-7, 14-4 CL)

Last Game: Won 66-50 vs. Marian on Mar. 11
Coach: Ryan Cottingham | 20th season
Scoring Leader: Paul Marandet – 16.4 ppg
Rebounding Leader: Jeff Beckman – 8.5 rpg
Assist Leader: Paul Marandet – 6.9 apg

 
 

OREGON TECH OWLS (28-7, 15-3 CCC)

Last Game: Won 93-81 vs. Idaho on Mar. 11
Coach: Justin Parnell | 2nd season
Scoring Leader: Mitchell Fink – 14.8 ppg
Rebounding Leader: Garret Albrecht – 5.8 rpg
Assist Leader: Mitchell Fink – 7.2 apg

 
 

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Players Mentioned

Paul Marandet

#11 Paul Marandet

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Jeff Beckman

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Players Mentioned

Paul Marandet

#11 Paul Marandet

6' 1"
Senior
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Jeff Beckman

#30 Jeff Beckman

6' 6"
Senior
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F