Trinity faces NYU for Division III championship in Indiana

The Trinity men’s basketball team is set to face New York University in the Division III national championship on Saturday. This game marks Trinity's first appearance in a national final. They aim to secure their first title against the top-ranked Violets. Trinity's head coach, James Cosgrove, emphasized the importance of treating the game as a “business trip.” The Bantams (29-3) defeated Wesleyan in a close semifinal match, 73-69, advancing to the final. NYU (29-1) won their semifinal against Washington University, 72-60. Trinity has won 14 games in a row. They have a strong postseason performance, winning their last eight games by an average of 19 points. Their key players, Henry Vetter, Jarrel Okorougo, and Drew Lazarre, have been crucial in their success, scoring high in the last game. On the other hand, NYU boasts a balanced offense with five players scoring in double digits. Tristan How leads this group with nearly 15 points per game. The championship game will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, scheduled for 4 p.m. It will be aired on ESPN+. This Saturday is significant for NYU as their undefeated women's team will also compete for a national title at the same time.