Gameday Preview: Chipola and Harcum meet for a trip to final four

The 5 seed Indians tip-off with the 13 seed Bears at 6 PM in Hutchinson, Kansas

Gameday Preview: Chipola and Harcum meet for a trip to final four
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March 17, 2022

 

 

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The Chipola Indians and the Harcum Bears will meet for the first time on Thursday night at Hutchinson Sports Arena with a berth in the NJCAA Tournament Final Four on the line. The #5 seed Indians and the #13 seed Bears are set to tip-off at 6 PM with #1 seed Salt Lake Community College awaiting the winner.

Chipola advanced to the quarterfinals with a resounding 85-62 win over Hutchinson Community College in front of a few thousand fans clad in red and blue supporting the hometown team.

Harcum has won two games in the tournament, defeating 20 seed Southern Idaho, 92-65, in the opening round and then taking out 4 seed John A. Logan, 109-91, in the second round.

Game Notes

  • Something's gotta give: Both teams are 8-0 on neutral floors this season.
  • Final Four Experience: Each team is looking to make a return to the Final Four. The Bears last played in the Final Four at the end of the 2013-2014 season. Chipola is looking to make back-to-back trips to the Final Four.
  • New Kids on the Block: Harcum has only had a basketball program since 2005 and is making their third appearance in the NJCAA Tournament.
  • Back Again: The Indians are making their 17th appearance at the NJCAA Tournament. Chipola is tied for 7th in most appearances at the tournament.
  • Rankings: Both teams finished the regular season in the top ten. Chipola finished 7th with Harcum close behind at 9th.
  • Common Opponent: Each team had a loss to a common foe - Eastern Florida State College. On November 12, the Indians lost on the Titans' home floor in overtime, 73-71. Harcum lost a home contest to the Titans, 81-77, on December 10. 

Beef 'O'Brady's Watch Party

Beef 'O' Brady's in Marianna invites everyone to come and watch the games and enjoy food and drinks. Join the Chipola Nation as they meet to cheer on both of our teams throughout their runs in the National Tournaments. Beef 'O' Brady's will show each game that Chipola teams are involved.

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Keep up with the action before, during, and after the games on www.ChipolaAthletics.com and our various social media outlets. We will have previews, recaps, photos and videos from the games throughout the tournaments.

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