Daemen men's basketball wins NCAA DII tourney opener

The Daemen men's basketball team won their first game in the NCAA Division II Tournament, defeating the University of Bridgeport 80-68. This victory marks Daemen's continued success, as they remain undefeated at 28-0. Ryan Salzberg and Justin Glover led Daemen with 13 points each, while Matt Becker contributed 10 rebounds. The Wildcats will play again on Sunday against either Pace or St. Thomas Aquinas. Additionally, Daemen's Ben Bill has been recognized on the Bevo Francis Top 25 Watch List for top small-college players. He and teammate Justin Hemphill received All-East Region honors in NCAA Division II.