'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Berlin Brothersvalley's Pace Prosser, Gannon University set for NCAA Division II national title game
Competing for a basketball championship isn’t new to Pace Prosser, but despite his role in three state title contests and back-to-back Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference finals, Sunday will be a bit different for the Berlin Brothersvalley High School graduate. A sophomore guard, Prosser is the top scorer on a Gannon University team that will face Lander University in the NCAA Division II men’s basketball national championship game in Indianapolis. “It’s been pretty cool,” said Prosser, who averages 18.
3 points and 5. 3 rebounds a game this season for the 33-3 Golden Knights. “Definitely, I’ve got a great group of guys that I’m playing with – a lot of talent and a lot of good human beings.
“A big part of our success is how connected we are as a team on and off the court. ” ‘Ton of support’ Tip-off is at 1 p. m.
Sunday inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, on CBS. The Golden Knights enjoyed an enthusiastic midweek sendoff in Erie as they traveled to their first national championship game appearance since finishing as runner-up in 1987. “We’ve had a ton of support from the community up here,” Prosser said.
“I’ve had a ton of support from back home as well, which has been really cool. ” Lander, from Greenwood, South Carolina, defeated top-seeded, defending national champion Nova Southeastern 91-81 in the Division II semifinal round March 27 in Pittsburgh. The Bearcats have won 15 consecutive games and will appear in their first Division II title game since 2000, when Lander won its 12th national crown.
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