St. Mary's University Men's Basketball earns DII tournament invite

The Rattlers will face Eastern New Mexico in the First Round at Dallas Baptist University.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The St. Mary's University Men's Basketball team has received an at-large berth to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the second straight season. The Rattlers, who are 21-9 on the season, earned a seventh seed and will face Eastern New Mexico in the First Round at Dallas Baptist University.

Why it matters

Making the NCAA Division II Tournament is a significant accomplishment for the St. Mary's University Men's Basketball program, as it demonstrates the team's continued success and competitiveness at the highest level of collegiate basketball.

The details

The Rattlers earned an at-large berth to the NCAA Division II Tournament after posting a 21-9 record on the season. They will face Eastern New Mexico in the First Round, which will be played at Dallas Baptist University.

  • The Rattlers received the tournament invite on March 9, 2026.

The players

Justin Britt

A player on the St. Mary's University Men's Basketball team.

JJ Walton

A player on the St. Mary's University Men's Basketball team.

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What’s next

The First Round matchup between St. Mary's University and Eastern New Mexico will take place on March 12, 2026 at Dallas Baptist University.

The takeaway

The St. Mary's University Men's Basketball team's second consecutive NCAA Division II Tournament berth is a testament to the program's continued success and competitiveness at the highest level of collegiate basketball.