Bloomfield College Basketball Teams Advance to USCAA Semifinals

Top-seeded men's and women's teams from Montclair State University prevail in quarterfinals

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Bloomfield College men's and women's basketball teams, both top seeds in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division 1 national championship tournament, won their quarterfinal matchups in Buffalo, New York. The women's team defeated Berkeley College 90-42, while the men's team beat Atlantis University 96-66. Both Bloomfield squads will now advance to the tournament semifinals on March 5, with the women facing Bryant & Stratton College and the men taking on North American University.

Why it matters

Bloomfield College's basketball programs have established themselves as national powers in the USCAA, with both the men's and women's teams earning the top seeds in this year's tournament. Their quarterfinal victories keep them on track to potentially win national championships, which would be a major accomplishment for the school's athletics department.

The details

In the women's quarterfinal, Bloomfield jumped out to a dominant 31-4 lead in the first quarter and cruised to a 90-42 victory. Nia Mallette led the way with 29 points and 13 rebounds. On the men's side, Bloomfield opened up a 51-27 halftime advantage and ultimately won 96-66, with Zamorian Singleton scoring a team-high 27 points.

  • The quarterfinal games were played on March 3 in Buffalo, New York.
  • The men's semifinal will tip off at 5:30 p.m. on March 5, followed by the women's semifinal at 7:45 p.m.
  • The USCAA championship games for both the men's and women's tournaments will be held on March 6 in Buffalo.

The players

Anthony Green

Head coach of the Bloomfield College women's basketball team.

Gerald Holmes

Head coach of the Bloomfield College men's basketball team.

Nia Mallette

A standout player for the Bloomfield College women's basketball team, scoring 29 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in the quarterfinal victory.

Zamorian Singleton

The leading scorer for the Bloomfield College men's basketball team, pouring in 27 points in the quarterfinal win.

Berkeley College

The opponent defeated by the Bloomfield College women's basketball team in the quarterfinals.

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What’s next

The Bloomfield College men's and women's basketball teams will face North American University and Bryant & Stratton College, respectively, in the USCAA semifinals on March 5. The winners of those games will advance to the national championship finals on March 6.

The takeaway

Bloomfield College's basketball programs have established themselves as national powers in the USCAA, with both the men's and women's teams reaching the semifinals of the national tournament. Their quarterfinal victories demonstrate the strength of these programs and their potential to win national championships.