Pippa Passes, KY - The Men's Basketball team defeated Alice Lloyd 89-73. The win secured them a spot to play in the NCCAA National Tournament, held at the College of the Ozarks. 

This is the first Regional Championship the Men's team has won since 2015. 

The team was led by Chapman Faulkner with 25 points, Parker Penrod with 10 assists, and Landon Brewer with 8 Rebounds. 

Top Performers:
Chapman Faulkner - 25 Points, 4 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 3 Steals
Caleb Schmelzer - 17 Points, 8 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 1 Block, 2 Steals
Landon Brewer - 15 Points, 8 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Steal
Parker Penrod - 4 Points, 3 Rebounds, 10 Assists

The Trailblazers wait to find out who they will play in the National Tournament. 

The NCCAA DI Mideast Region also announced its DI Men's Basketball All-Region Team for the 2024-2025 season.

The voting was conducted by the coaches of member schools in the region. Coaches did not vote for their own players.

The Player of the Year is presented to the individual who received the highest total of points in the voting. This year's recipient was Ben Soumahoro of Alice Lloyd College.

He was joined on the first team by Ohio Christian University's Chapman Faulkner, Campbellsville University's Cobe Penney, Alice Lloyd College's Jared Strickland, and Asbury University's Luke Imfield.

The Coach of the Year is awarded to the coach of the regional championship squad. This year's winner was Ron Miller of Ohio Christian University.

2025 Men's DI Mideast Region Basketball Awards

Player of the Year - Ben Soumahoro - Alice Lloyd College

First Team All Mideast Region

Ben Soumahoro - Alice Lloyd College

Chapman Faulkner - Ohio Christian University

Cobe Penny - Campbellsville University

Jared Strickland - Alice Lloyd College

Luke Imfield - Asbury University

Second Team All Mideast Region

Markell Hood - Kentucky Christian University

Parker Penrod - Ohio Christian University

Grant Sareyka - Lancaster Bible College

Camden Hurst - Lancaster Bible College   

Jay Milburn - Campbellsville University
 

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