NAIA Men’s Basketball National Tournament - First Round Recap  

FIRST ROUND RECAP (Mar. 13) 

#6 Graceland def. #11 Lindsey Wilson, 83-72 

Graceland shot 47.1% from the field compared to 39.7% for Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) in the matchup. The teams were nearly even from three-point range, with Lindsey Wilson shooting 28.1% and Graceland finishing at 28.0%. 

Graceland held the advantage on the glass, outrebounding Lindsey Wilson 39–29. Lindsey Wilson committed 13 turnovers in the game, while Graceland finished with 16. 

Overall, Graceland's higher field goal percentage and rebounding advantage helped create additional scoring opportunities, while both teams posted similar numbers from beyond the arc. 

Next Game: March 14, 6 p.m. — #6 Graceland vs. #14 Bellevue (Neb.)  

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#12 College of Idaho def. #5 William Penn, 76-72 

College of Idaho shot 41.4% from the field compared to 35.9% for William Penn (Iowa). William Penn held the advantage from three-point range, shooting 25.0%, while College of Idaho finished at 20.0%. 

William Penn controlled the rebounding battle with 44 boards compared to 37 for College of Idaho. College of Idaho committed 8 turnovers in the game, while William Penn finished with 11. 

Overall, College of Idaho's higher field goal percentage helped offset William Penn's advantage on the boards and from three-point range.