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Division II Regional Basketball Scores Announced
Young Harris, Lander, Columbus State among winners in first round matchups
Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:34am
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The results of the first round games in the Division II Regional basketball tournament were announced on Monday. Several top seeds were upset, including Anderson University who fell to Young Harris 72-69. Other winners included Lander, who defeated Lincoln Memorial 76-71, and Columbus State, who knocked off Catawba 78-75.
Why it matters
The Division II Regional tournament is a key part of the road to the national championship for many smaller college basketball programs. These early round upsets shake up the bracket and set the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.
The details
In the key matchups, Young Harris, a #8 seed, took down #1 seed Anderson in a close 72-69 contest. Lander, seeded #2, defeated #7 seed Lincoln Memorial 76-71. And #6 seed Columbus State pulled off a 78-75 win over #3 seed Catawba.
- The first round games were played on Saturday and Sunday.
- The results were announced on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The players
Young Harris
A Division II college basketball team that pulled off a first round upset as an 8-seed.
Anderson
A Division II college basketball team that was the #1 seed but lost in the first round.
Lander
A Division II college basketball team that won their first round matchup as a #2 seed.
Lincoln Memorial
A Division II college basketball team that lost in the first round as a #7 seed.
Columbus State
A Division II college basketball team that won their first round game as a #6 seed.
Catawba
A Division II college basketball team that lost in the first round as a #3 seed.
What’s next
The winners of the first round games will advance to the regional semifinals, which will be played on Tuesday.
The takeaway
The early round upsets in the Division II Regional tournament have set the stage for an exciting next round, as lower-seeded teams look to continue their Cinderella runs and knock off the top programs in the region.
