VU and JAL to Face Off in Region 24 Finals

Top seeds advance to championship game at Rend Lake

Mar. 12, 2026 at 11:48am

The NJCAA Region 24 tournament finals are set after last night's semifinal matchups. Top seed Vincennes University defeated Lincoln Trail, while John A. Logan eliminated Shawnee Community College. The championship game will be played on Friday at 7pm at Rend Lake.

Why it matters

The Region 24 tournament is a highly anticipated annual event, with the winner advancing to the NJCAA national tournament. This year's finals will feature a matchup between the top two seeds, making for an exciting conclusion to the regional competition.

The details

In the semifinals, Vincennes University, the tournament's #1 seed, knocked off Lincoln Trail to advance to the finals. Meanwhile, #2 seed John A. Logan took down Shawnee Community College to secure their spot in the championship game. The two teams will now face off on Friday evening at Rend Lake to determine the Region 24 champion.

  • The semifinals were played last night.
  • The Region 24 finals will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7pm.

The players

Vincennes University

The #1 seed in the NJCAA Region 24 tournament, Vincennes University defeated Lincoln Trail in the semifinals to advance to the finals.

John A. Logan

The #2 seed in the NJCAA Region 24 tournament, John A. Logan eliminated Shawnee Community College in the semifinals to reach the championship game.

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What’s next

The winner of the Region 24 finals will advance to the NJCAA national tournament.

The takeaway

This year's Region 24 finals will feature a matchup between the top two seeds, Vincennes University and John A. Logan, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the regional tournament.