The Arizona Christian Firestorm will face the Freed-Hardeman Lions in the NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship quarterfinals on March 21. Both teams are coming off strong Round of 16 victories, with Freed-Hardeman holding a remarkable 32-1 record as the top seed. The game will take place at 2:30 PM (CT) in Kansas City, MO. Arizona Christian, seeking their first national title, hopes to outplay the Lions, who are the defending champions.

By the Numbers
  • Arizona Christian holds a 21-10 all-time record in NAIA tournament play.
  • Freed-Hardeman has a 20-10 record in their 11 national tournament appearances.
State of Play
  • Arizona Christian defeated Georgetown (KY) 91-82 in the Round of 16, led by Shaud Bradley's 25 points.
  • Freed-Hardeman edged out Northwestern (OH) 74-72, with Phil Horton scoring 21 points.
What's Next

The winner of the Firestorm versus Lions match will face the winner of the Hope International and Benedictine Mesa game on March 23 at 5:00 PM (CT).

Bottom Line

This quarterfinal matchup is crucial for both teams, with Arizona Christian aiming for their inaugural championship and Freed-Hardeman looking to defend their title. The outcome could reshape the NAIA landscape and set the stage for an exciting semifinal showdown.