Bloomfield College Men's Basketball Wins NACIA Title, Heads to USCAA National Championship

Top-ranked Bloomfield College team secures No. 1 seed and begins quest for national title starting March 3

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Bloomfield College men's basketball team, part of Montclair State University, has captured the North American Conference for Intercollegiate Athletics (NACIA) title after defeating Bryant & Stratton teams in the semifinals and finals. This victory secures Bloomfield's spot as the No. 1 seed in the upcoming United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division I Men's Basketball National Championship tournament, which begins on March 3 in Buffalo, New York.

Why it matters

Bloomfield College's men's basketball team has had a dominant season, going undefeated in conference play to win the NACIA title. This accomplishment marks the first year Bloomfield has competed in the USCAA after previously being part of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. The team's success has elevated the school's athletic profile and sets them up as the top contender for the national championship.

The details

In the NACIA semifinals, Bloomfield defeated Bryant & Stratton of Albany 108-91, led by 21 points from Zamorian Singleton. In the championship game, Bloomfield trailed Bryant & Stratton of Syracuse 53-49 at halftime but rallied in the second half to win 99-94, with Cameron McRae scoring a game-high 28 points. Bloomfield will now face 8th-seeded Atlantis University from Miami, Florida in the USCAA Division I quarterfinals on March 3.

  • Bloomfield College won the NACIA title on February 21-22, 2026.
  • The USCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship tournament begins on March 3, 2026.

The players

Bloomfield College

A college that is part of Montclair State University and has now won the NACIA men's basketball title, securing the No. 1 seed in the upcoming USCAA national tournament.

Gerald Holmes

The head coach of the Bloomfield College men's basketball team.

Zamorian Singleton

A Bloomfield College player who scored 21 points in the NACIA semifinal win.

Cameron McRae

A Bloomfield College player who scored a game-high 28 points in the NACIA championship game.

Atlantis University

The 8th-seeded team that Bloomfield College will face in the USCAA Division I quarterfinals, with a 16-10 record.

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What they’re saying

“We look forward to expanding the number of sports, teams, and intercollegiate opportunities available to our student athletes.”

— David M. Cohen, President, Five Towns College (tapinto.net)

What’s next

Bloomfield College will take on 8th-seeded Atlantis University in the USCAA Division I quarterfinals on March 3 in Buffalo.

The takeaway

Bloomfield College's men's basketball team has had a dominant season, capping it off with a NACIA conference title and securing the No. 1 seed in the upcoming USCAA national tournament. This marks a significant milestone for the program as they make their debut in the USCAA after previously competing in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.