Panthers advance to GLVC title game with clutch effort against UIndy

Colin Hardrick's last-second jumper lifts Drury to 85-83 win over Indianapolis in GLVC semifinal

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The eighth-seeded Drury Panthers upset the fourth-seeded Indianapolis Greyhounds 85-83 in the semifinal round of the GLVC Men's Basketball Championship. Colin Hardrick's jumper with 1.0 second left in regulation lifted Drury to the victory, sending them to the GLVC title game against William Jewell on Sunday.

Why it matters

This win marks the second upset victory for the Panthers in the tournament, as they continue their Cinderella run to the GLVC championship game. The Panthers, who finished the regular season 10-10 in conference play, have now knocked off the #4 and #1 seeds to reach the final.

The details

Drury was led by a pair of standout performances from Colin Hardrick, who hit the game-winning shot, and Zach Howell, who scored 25 points. The Panthers raced out to a 48-39 halftime lead, but had to withstand a late comeback by Indianapolis to secure the victory. The Greyhounds erased a 9-point Drury lead in the final 3 minutes, but Hardrick's clutch shot in the final seconds gave the Panthers the win.

  • The game was played on Saturday evening, March 8, 2026.
  • Hardrick's game-winning shot came with just 1.0 second left in regulation.

The players

Colin Hardrick

A key player for the Drury Panthers, Hardrick hit the game-winning shot in the final seconds to lift his team to victory.

Zach Howell

Drury's leading scorer, Howell poured in 25 points to power the Panthers' upset win.

Tyler Parrish

The leading scorer for the Indianapolis Greyhounds, Parrish had 24 points in the losing effort.

Shaun Arnold

Indianapolis' second-leading scorer, Arnold contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds in the game.

William Jewell

The #2 seed, William Jewell will face Drury in the GLVC championship game on Sunday after knocking off #3 seed McKendree in the other semifinal.

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What’s next

Drury will face William Jewell in the GLVC championship game on Sunday at 3:30 PM.

The takeaway

Drury's improbable tournament run continues, as the eighth-seeded Panthers have now knocked off the #4 and #1 seeds to reach the GLVC title game. Their Cinderella story has captivated fans, proving that anything can happen in the postseason.