Grand Rapids, MI. -- The GRCC Men's Basketball team (24-8 overall) has earned its second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Danville, IL. The Raiders advanced after defeating Ancilla College (IN) in the Region XII, District 9 Championship game, 85-72. On Tuesday, March 13, the NJCAA released the 16 team bracket, seeding the teams No. 1 (highest ranked team) through No. 16 (lowest ranked team). The Raiders heard their name called as the No 9 seed who will face the home team No. 8 seed Danville Area Community College at 6:30pm CT on Tuesday, March 20th. The winner will face No. 1 overall seed, Triton (IL) on Wednesday at 6pm CT. The loser will play on Wednesday at 3pm CT vs. the loser of Triton/Ulster County.

During the NJCAA Region XII, District 9 Tournament, three Raiders were named to the All-Tournament Team. Sophomore Curtis Davison and Sophomore Anthony McIntosh were named All-Tournament for their efforts, while Sophomore Zachary Pangborn was named Tournament MVP. Head Coach Luke Bronkema was honored as the District 9 Coach of the Year for the second year in a row. The Raiders will practice in Grand Rapids through Friday, before leaving for Danville, IL on Sunday, March 18th.

NJCAA Division II Bracket  

All of the games can be watched live on NJCAATV