Corban Men's Basketball Upsets Lewis-Clark State in Conference Tournament

Seventh-seeded Corban Warriors defeat top-seed Lewis-Clark State in overtime thriller

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The #7 seed Corban men's basketball team upset the top-seeded Lewis-Clark State Warriors 87-84 in overtime in the Cascade Collegiate Conference Tournament championship game. Corban's T.J. Zimmerman scored a game-high 30 points, while Lewis-Clark State's Grayson Hunt tied his career-high with 22 points and John Lustig added 19 in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This upset victory for the underdog Corban Warriors secures them a spot in the upcoming NAIA National Opening Rounds Tournament, where they will look to continue their Cinderella run. The loss for Lewis-Clark State, the tournament's top seed, is a disappointing end to their season but they will also advance to the national tournament.

The details

In the closely contested championship game, Corban was able to overcome Lewis-Clark State's veteran lineup and pull out the overtime win. The game came down to the wire, with Corban making key plays in the extra period to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The NAIA National Tournament begins on March 13 and 14, 2026.

The players

T.J. Zimmerman

A standout player for the Corban Warriors, scoring a game-high 30 points in the upset victory.

Grayson Hunt

A senior forward for Lewis-Clark State who tied his career-high with 22 points in the losing effort.

John Lustig

A senior player for Lewis-Clark State who added 19 points in the championship game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against the top seed, but our team really came together and played with a lot of heart to pull out the win.”

— T.J. Zimmerman, Corban Warriors Player

What’s next

The Corban Warriors will find out their opponent and location for the NAIA National Opening Rounds Tournament on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The takeaway

This thrilling overtime victory for the underdog Corban Warriors is a testament to the unpredictability and excitement of the college basketball postseason. Their Cinderella run will continue as they advance to the NAIA National Tournament.