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Catawba men's basketball earns 3rd seed in NCAA Southeast Regional
Indians to face 6th-seeded Columbus State in opening round
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Catawba College men's basketball team earned the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional, hosted by fellow South Atlantic Conference program Anderson University. Catawba (23-8) will face 6th-seeded Columbus State (22-8) in the opening round after reaching the SAC Tournament championship game last week.
Why it matters
Catawba's strong performance in the conference tournament, including wins over higher-seeded opponents, convinced the selection committee to award the Indians a favorable seed in the regional bracket. This marks Catawba's third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, showcasing the program's sustained success.
The details
Catawba entered the SAC Tournament ranked fourth in the Southeast Region, but stormed to the championship game with wins over UVA Wise and Lenoir-Rhyne before falling to top-seeded Anderson in the final. The Indians' 2-1 record against second-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne, who was ranked second in the region, helped boost Catawba's seed to third.
- Catawba's name was officially announced in the NCAA Tournament bracket on Sunday night.
- The regional quarterfinal games will be played on Saturday, March 15.
- The regional semifinal games will be on Sunday, March 16.
- The regional championship game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.
The players
Catawba College
A Division II college located in Salisbury, North Carolina, with a men's basketball program that has earned three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths.
Anderson University
The host institution for the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional, and the top seed after winning the South Atlantic Conference regular season and tournament titles.
Columbus State
The 6th-seeded team in the Southeast Regional, hailing from the Peach Belt Conference with a 22-8 record on the season.
What’s next
The winner of the Catawba-Columbus State matchup will advance to face the winner of the Anderson-Young Harris game in the regional semifinals on Sunday, March 16.
The takeaway
Catawba's third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance demonstrates the sustained success of the men's basketball program, which overcame a tough conference tournament run to earn a favorable seed in the regional bracket.
