In game 5 of the tournament, #2 UCLA defeats #3 North Carolina by a score of 77-45. UCLA now enters their 3rd straight National Championship game appearance in the first 3 seasons as a member of the NCBBA. The won the National Championship their very first season (2023) by defeating James Madison. Last season (2024), or the season after they won it all, they lost to James Madison in the Title game. They now have an opportunity to play James Madison in the title game for the 3rd straight season. Avenging their loss from last season.

In game 6 of the tournament, #4 James Madison takes down #1 Ohio State by a score of 69-58. James Madison finished the regular season as the Mid-Atlantic South Conference Runner Ups. Won the Mid-Atlantic Regional to earn their spot back in the National Championship Tournament. James Madison returns to the Championship game for a third straight season and will have the chance to go back-to-back.

The stage set for another showdown between UCLA and James Madison. Will James Madison go back-to-back or will UCLA get their revenge and win their 2nd title in 3 seasons?!

Find out tomorrow as the game will tip off at 1pm!