Gannon Athletics is experiencing a historic week following the men's basketball team's NCAA Division II National Championship victory, marking the program's first-ever championship title. This week, various teams, including competitive cheer and dance, women's water polo, and baseball, are headed for competitions, aiming for further success. The baseball team will play non-conference and crucial conference games after sweeping a previous series, while women's lacrosse prepares to host a rematch against a top rival. Meanwhile, the women's golf team participates in the ODU NC4K Classic and the TU-WU Spring Classic as they gear up for postseason action.

By the Numbers
  • The men's basketball team won the NCAA Division II National Championship with a score of 84-61.
  • Logan Ayres set a program record with 9 career saves following 2 saves against California (Pa.).
  • The women's water polo team has 60 goals from Maria Martinez, leading the squad in scoring.
State of Play
  • Competitive cheer and dance teams compete in Daytona Beach from April 8-11.
  • The women's water polo team is the No. 2 seed in the WWPA Championships starting April 10.
  • Baseball looks to build on a successful series against California (Pa.) before facing Slippery Rock.
What's Next

The baseball team aims for a strong conference showing against Slippery Rock this weekend, while the women's lacrosse team seeks redemption after their loss earlier this season. The women's water polo team will navigate its championship bracket following their opening match against Cal State Monterey Bay.

Bottom Line

This week is pivotal for Gannon Athletics as various programs aim to capitalize on their recent successes, with expectations high for further achievements across multiple sports. As they push towards postseason play, the collective momentum from the men's basketball victory could inspire performances from all teams.