(Loch Sheldrake, NY) The road to the NJCAA DIII Men's Basketball Championship for the Nassau Lions was one for the books.
The #2 seeded Lions started with a win over Massasoit on Thursday - continuing their 10 game win streak. In the Semi-Finals on Friday, they took on #6 ranked Montgomery. NCC was hot from the start and came out victorious 95-81.
Saturday was the Championship game versus #1 seed Brookdale. The Paul Gerry Fieldhouse was electric as both teams took the court. Brookdale was undefeated the entire season and came out with fierce confidence. The Lions gave up a fair fight, but weren't able to keep up with the Jersey Blues. They fell 70-57.
The Lions finished the season 28-5, one of the best seasons they have had in the past few years during Head Coach
A.J. Wynder's 20 year career.