CVC Boys Basketball Tournament Semifinals Set

Robbinsville and Notre Dame look to pull off upsets against top seeds

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The semifinals of the CVC Boys Basketball Tournament are set, with three of last year's Final Four teams returning. No. 9 Robbinsville (16-8) will face off against No. 2 Trenton (17-7), while No. 12 Notre Dame (6-20) takes on the top seed in the tournament.

Why it matters

The CVC Boys Basketball Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event, with the top teams in the region competing for the championship. While Trenton and the other top seeds are favored, the underdogs Robbinsville and Notre Dame will be looking to pull off upsets and advance to the finals.

The details

In the first semifinal matchup, No. 9 Robbinsville will travel to face No. 2 Trenton. Robbinsville had a strong 16-8 regular season record and will be looking to knock off the higher-seeded Trenton team. In the other semifinal, No. 12 Notre Dame, who had a 6-20 regular season record, will take on the tournament's top seed.

  • The semifinal games will be played on Wednesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The Robbinsville vs. Trenton game will tip off at 5:30 PM.
  • The Notre Dame vs. top seed game will follow immediately after.

The players

Robbinsville

The No. 9 seed in the CVC Boys Basketball Tournament, Robbinsville had a 16-8 record in the regular season and is looking to pull off an upset in the semifinals.

Trenton

The No. 2 seed in the tournament, Trenton had a 17-7 record in the regular season and is favored to advance to the finals.

Notre Dame

The No. 12 seed in the tournament, Notre Dame had a 6-20 record in the regular season but is hoping to continue its Cinderella run with an upset in the semifinals.

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The takeaway

The CVC Boys Basketball Tournament semifinals feature a mix of top seeds and underdogs, setting the stage for potentially exciting upsets and a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.