MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[WLCALUM83]

First time since 2016 that an NACC team is in the Sweet 16. I am ecstatic.

If memory serves correctly, 2016 was the year that Benedictine IL got all the way to the final before losing big to St. Thomas-MN.

[Captain_Joe08]

Even after waking up today. I am still in a state of disbelief....we really made the Sweet 16!

[Captain_Joe08]

Game day vs Wash U in La Crosse.

No common opponents between Wash U and WLC this year and the Bears are 2-0 against WLC all time. Gonna be a close game regardless.

[Captain_Joe08]

Wisconsin Lutheran 47
Wash U 47

6:34 2nd

WLC was down by 11 twice but the Warriors nail back to back 3's to force a Bears timeout.

[Captain_Joe08]

Wash U 59
WLC 56

Final

 

[Captain_Joe08]

After needing the night to gather my thoughts I have to say this:


As you all know I am a WLC alum who saw many years where the Warriors struggled to compete (back to back 5 win years my third and fourth year there) and the slow rebuild back to relevance in the NACC. Going 4 straight years as regular season NACC champs the last few years was a sign of the rebuild was complete and the foundation was set for years to come. This season cemented that in many ways.

For WLC, this was a historic season. Broke the record for most wins (27), 29 straight home wins, Best winning % (.874), beating the highest ranked opponent in history (#2) and many more. It sucks that it had to end yesterday especially in a game that was for the taking until the very end. These Warriors never gave up when they got down big throughout the season. This senior/graduate class set many records personally and will live forever in WLC MBB lore. Next year will be a definite step back but with all the players that saw time throughout the year, the experience will hopefully drive them to continue the run of success in the NACC.