Oakland Secures NCAA Tournament Bid with Horizon League Championship Win

Trey Townsend's career-high 38 points propel Oakland to its first NCAA appearance since 2011.

Trey Townsend led Oakland to its first NCAA tournament bid since 2011 with a career-high 38 points in the Horizon League championship game.
Oakland defeated Milwaukee 83-76, securing their fourth NCAA tournament appearance, the first three being when they were in the Summit League.
Townsend's performance included 27 points in the second half and key plays in the final minutes to ensure the victory.
The win marks a significant turnaround for Oakland, which had not reached the NCAA tournament since joining the Horizon League in 2014.
Oakland is projected as high as a 14-seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament, with the selection to be announced on Sunday.