Gannon Wins First NCAA Division II Men's Title, Beats Lander 84-61
The title crowns a rapid rebuild under second-year coach Easton Bazzoli.
Overview
- Gannon, which finished the job Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, beat Lander 84-61 to win the Division II men's basketball championship.
- Sophomore guard Pace Prosser led the Golden Knights with 28 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and five steals.
- Relentless pressure turned the game as Gannon forced 16 turnovers, including 13 steals.
- The loss snapped Lander's 15-game winning streak in its first national final after it upset defending champion Nova Southeastern in the semifinals.
- The championship caps a three-year climb from a three-win season to 92 victories under Bazzoli, delivering the program's first national crown.