Findlay Clips Central Missouri, Will Face Cal Poly Pomona for Title

Top-ranked Findlay moved one step closer to a record-setting season in NCAA Division II annals via a 67-65 Elite Eight semifinal victory against Central Missouri tonight at the MassMutual Center. The Oilers (35-0) now have a chance to become the first 36-0 club and only the fourth team to ever capture a national championship with an unblemished record. The last time that occurred was in 1996 when Fort Hays State (KS) finished 34-0.

Findlay will now meet Cal Poly Pomona (25-7) in Saturday’s title game. CBS Sports will air the contest live, which is scheduled to get underway at 1:00 pm. The Broncos advanced with a 74-70 victory against Augusta State in tonight’s other semifinal.

This one did come easy. The Oilers led for only one minute up until the 7:15 mark of the second half, but Central Missouri (30-5) turned the ball over and missed a shot in the final 30 seconds to allow Findlay to hang on for the victory.

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Cal Poly Pomona Defeats Augusta State, Advances To First NCAA Final Ever

Students watch the Broncos defeat Augusta State 70 in the national semifinals of the NCAA Division II basketball tournament.

For the first time in Cal Poly Pomona history, the men’s basketball team will play in the NCAA Division II championship game after a thrilling 74-70 victory over Augusta State on Thursday. The Broncos (25-7) will play in the finals on Saturday, March 28, against the winner of the Findlay-Central Missouri State game.

The game will be televised at a viewing party in the Bronco Student Center’s Ursa Minor Suite. The game will also be broadcast on CBS Channel 2. Tip-off is at 10 a.m. (Pacific Time).