Manhattan 85, Incarnate Word 92

March 23, 2025

Incarnate Word Cardinals defeated the Manhattan Jaspers 92-85 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Dylan Hayman led Incarnate Word with 25 points, shooting 11-of-18 from the field and grabbing seven rebounds. Jordan Pyke added a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Davion Bailey contributed 18 points, and Jaylin Anderson chipped in 17 points with six assists. The Cardinals' offense was efficient, shooting 56.1% overall, including 70.5% on two-point attempts, and scoring 54 points in the paint.

This victory marked Incarnate Word's first postseason win as a Division I program. They advanced to face Jacksonville in a quarterfinal matchup on March 24.

Elon 78, Army 83

March 23, 2025

Army Black Knights edged out the Elon Phoenix 83-78 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The Black Knights were led by Jalen Rucker, who scored 22 points and dished out 5 assists. Blake Barker contributed a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Kendall Campbell added 14 points off the bench. Army's defense was effective, limiting Elon to 39.7% shooting from the field.

For the Phoenix, TK Simpkins led all scorers with 24 points, shooting 9-of-17 from the field. Sam Sherry added 16 points and 8 rebounds, and Andrew King contributed 12 points. Despite their efforts, Elon couldn't overcome Army's balanced attack and defensive pressure.

This victory advanced Army to the quarterfinals, where they faced Florida Gulf Coast University on March 24.

Queens University 85, Northern Arizona 78

March 23, 2025

In their inaugural postseason appearance, the Queens University Royals defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 85-78 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Cameron Ashby led the Royals with 22 points, shooting 7-of-15 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line, while Liam Colimerio added 14 points. Jalen Pollard and Yotam Berman each contributed 10 points, providing valuable support off the bench. The Royals shot efficiently, with a field goal percentage of 55.9% and 54.5% from three-point range.

For Northern Arizona, Jayden Jackson was the standout performer, leading all scorers with 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, while Trent McLaughlin added 15 points and Carson Towt contributed 12 points and grabbed a team-high 8 rebounds. The Lumberjacks shot 46.7% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc.

With this victory, Queens University advanced to the quarterfinals, where they faced Cleveland State on March 24, 2025.

Illinois State 78, Presbyterian 70

March 23, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose 78-70 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Antonio Reeves led the Redbirds with 20 points, shooting 8-of-14 from the field and 2-of-3 from the free-throw line, while James Gilbert contributed 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Javon Freeman added 12 points and 5 assists.

For the Blue Hose, Kobe Stewart led the team with 18 points and 6 rebounds, Alex Caldwell contributed 14 points and 4 assists, and Omar Silverio added 10 points off the bench.

With this victory, Illinois State advanced to the quarterfinals, where they faced the winner of the Jacksonville vs. Incarnate Word game on March 24, 2025.