CALDWELL, Idaho | March Madness is officially here, and Florida Memorial University's Men's and Women's Basketball teams are ready to make their mark on the national stage as they compete in the 2025 NAIA National Championship Tournament tonight! Both teams have fought their way through a competitive season and now enter the first and second rounds of the tournament with championship aspirations.
Lions on the Hunt: FMU Men's Basketball
For the second consecutive year, the FMU Men's Basketball team has earned a spot in the NAIA National Championship Tournament. This season, the Lions enter as the #8 seed and will compete in the Caldwell, Idaho regional bracket. Their first-round matchup is set against #9 seed Friends (Kan.) on Friday, March 14, at 7:00 PM EST (5:00 PM MST).
The Caldwell, Idaho site will host the 1st and 2nd rounds, featuring four teams battling for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen in Kansas City, Missouri. A win in the first round will propel FMU into the second round, where they will face the winner of the matchup between #1 College of Idaho and #16 UC Merced (Calif.) on Saturday, March 15, at 9:00 PM EST (7:00 PM MST).
FMU's Award-Winning Stars Take the Stage
Fans should keep an eye on FMU's standout stars as they lead their teams into March Madness. Latavous Mitchell, the Men's Basketball Sun Conference Player of the Year, will be showcasing his talent as he looks to guide the Lions to victory.
In addition to Mitchell's accolades, FMU boasts several other All-Conference selections:
How to Watch & Support
FMU fans, this is your moment to rally behind our Lions! Be sure to tune in and support our student-athletes as they compete on the national stage. The games will be streamed live for fans to watch, though a streaming fee applies. Tickets for in-person attendance are also available. Click here to purchase and view the first round of the NAIA Tournament between FMU vs. Friends.
Men's Basketball – Caldwell, Idaho Bracket:
Let's Go, Lions!
With both FMU teams fighting for a National Championship, now is the time to show your school spirit! Spread the word, follow the games, and support our teams as they embark on their journey through the NAIA National Championship Tournament.
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