Prosser's big night leads Gannon past Lander to first Div. II title

Pace Prosser totaled 28 points and 11 rebounds as Gannon beat Lander 84-61 to win the Division II Championship.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:53pm

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Pace Prosser had a dominant performance with 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead Gannon to an 84-61 victory over Lander in the Division II Championship game. Gannon, led by second-year coach Easton Bazzoli, won its first national title, while Lander's Cinderella run ended with a 30-6 season.

Why it matters

This was a historic win for Gannon, a small school from Erie, Pennsylvania, as they captured their first Division II national championship. Lander, the No. 5 seed, had an impressive tournament run before falling short in the title game.

The details

Prosser made 10 of 19 shots with four 3-pointers for the Golden Knights. He added five assists and five steals. Lucas Sekasi (13 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists), Mackenzie Morgan (12 points, 7 rebounds), and Lucas Morgan (11 points) also contributed for Gannon. Dylan Canoville had a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds for Lander, while Jacob Daniels and Greyson Pritzl each scored 11 points.

  • Gannon took a 37-21 lead at halftime after a 15-0 run that included two 3-pointers from Prosser.
  • Mackenzie Morgan hit back-to-back 3-pointers early in the second half to extend Gannon's lead to 43-22.

The players

Pace Prosser

The star player for Gannon, Prosser had a dominant performance with 28 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals in the championship game.

Easton Bazzoli

The second-year head coach of Gannon, Bazzoli led the Golden Knights to their first Division II national championship.

Dylan Canoville

The standout player for Lander, Canoville recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the title game.

Omar Wattad

The head coach of Lander, Wattad guided the Bearcats to the Division II Championship game as a No. 5 seed.

Gannon

The Golden Knights, a small school from Erie, Pennsylvania, won their first Division II national championship.

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What they’re saying

“Pace Prosser totaled 28 points and 11 rebounds and Gannon beat Lander 84-61 on Sunday to win the Division II Championship.”

— Ryan Mcgee, Author

What’s next

Gannon will look to build on their first national title and return to the Division II tournament next season as the defending champions.

The takeaway

This championship game showcased the parity and excitement of Division II basketball, with a small school like Gannon capturing its first national title and a Cinderella team in Lander making an impressive tournament run before falling short in the final.