March 12, 2008 03:00 pm
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The Knights lost a heartbreaker to Cincinnati Christian in the championship of the Mid-East Region 67-66 on Saturday, but it wasn't the last game for the 2008 seniors. The Knights managed to receive an at-large bid from the NCCAA to the National Tournament in Springfield, Mo. KCU, 26-9 on the season, was rewarded for the success it has had this season.
The Knights will be the No. 5 seed in the tournament and will play No. 012 Crown (Minn.). This game will take place on Tuesday, Mar. 10 at 8 p.m. Fellow Mid-East Region member CCU is the top seed in the national tournament.
For all tournament info go to the website of Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo.
Four Knights were honored as member of the All-Mideast Region team. Akeem Scott was a first-team All-Region selection, Matt Hackenberg and Demarius Gulley were honored as second-team members. Coach Will Shouse received co-Coach of the Year along with CCU’s Mark Harden.
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The Kentucky Christian University basketball teams are competing in this week’s national championship events.
The Kentucky Christian University basketball teams are competing in this week’s national championship events.