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Press release from Humboldt Athletics:

ARCATA, Calif. – For the first time since 2016, Cal Poly Humboldt men’s basketball is headed back to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament.

The Lumberjacks (17-14) earned the No. 8 seed in the NCAA West Region and will face No. 1 seed and site host Cal State East Bay (30-0) on Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. from Pioneer Gymnasium in Hayward. The winner will advance to the West Region semifinal on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. to take on the winner of No. 4 seed Alaska Anchorage (21-10) and No. 5 seed Cal State Dominguez Hills (22-8).

Humboldt was the final team selected into the eight-team West Region field, setting up a rematch with the undefeated Pioneers after the two programs squared off in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Tournament Championship this past weekend. East Bay claimed the tournament title with an 80-63 victory, but the Lumberjacks’ run to the championship game secured their place in the NCAA Tournament field.

The berth marks Cal State East Bay’s first NCAA Division II Tournament appearance this century, as the CCAA Regular Season and Tournament Champions will see Humboldt for the fourth time this season. The Lumberjacks are the only team to take Cal State East Bay to overtime this season. 

In his first season at the helm, head coach DJ Broome has guided the Lumberjacks back to the national stage alongside assistant coaches John Seavey and Kevin Johnson Jr. The trio has orchestrated a remarkable season, culminating in Humboldt punching its ticket to the Big Dance for the 15th time in program history. 

The Lumberjacks now turn their focus to Friday night’s showdown with top-seeded East Bay. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. inside Pioneer Gymnasium, with a trip to the regional semifinals on the line.

Additional information regarding live stats, streaming links and ticketing will be available at humboldtathletics.com.