Stormers men’s basketball: NJCAA Region 4 Champions

by Crystal Williams, Sports Editor

March 9, 2026

Photo after Saturday’s Stormer’s victory courtesy of MATC Athletics

After an 84-68 win over Bryant & Stratton College on Saturday, the Stormers men’s basketball team is heading to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. This marks the team’s seventh appearance in the past eight years.

Gaming Highlights

The team is currently 30-3 overall for the season. Sophomore guard Jayden Hackett led the team with 21 points and four rebounds, and freshman guard/forward Turon Rivers added 18 points. Sophomore point guard Qi’Andre Washington scored 13 points, sophomore point guard Raydelh Boutin scored 12 points, and sophomore guard/forward Jordan Jones finished with 10 points.

Head Coach Randy Casey explains how proud he is of the team and how members embraced the pressure of being a target all season, using it as fuel for their postseason run. “We are proud of our guys, knowing the pressure that comes with maintaining success over several years. We look forward to watching the selection show and being able to compete at the national tournament.” Casey said.

The team will find out who will be their next opponent on Tuesday, March 10, at the NJCAA Division II Men’s basketball Selection Show. That is available on the NJCAA schedule

About the Contributor

Crystal Williams, Sports Editor

My name is Crystal Williams. I am the sports editor for the MATC Times. I joined the Times as a sports writer in the 2024/25 school year. I am majoring in the arts and planning on transferring to UW-Milwaukee for my bachelors in Journalism. I began having a passion for sports when I was 14-years-old, specifically football, and then later on baseball and basketball. I joined the Times because I wanted to see how I would like it as well as becoming a better writer. I enjoy educating others about the ins and outs of sports and reporting on our great teams here at MATC. I enjoy reading, watching professional and college sports, journaling, and spending time with my family and friends.