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C of O Men and Women Punch Tickets to NCCAA Basketball Semifinals

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM

By Scott McCaulley X @smcckc

Andrew Dalton shoots a free throw in the C of O Bobcat win at the NCCAA National Tournament Wednesday (Photo by Scott McCaulley)

The College of the Ozarks Men's Basketball team turned back the clock in a national tournament win at the Keeter Athletic Complex on Wednesday.

For 18 years, C of O was the host for the NAIA Division Two Men's National Basketball Championships claiming one title and finishing second twice. The Bobcats were always a tough first round draw and would often beat a favorite team in that opening round. 

In their second year hosting the National Christian College Athletic Association Tournament, the Bobcats pulled off an upset victory over a team that was also a regular at the NAIA event. Bethel College, this year's top seed, fell to the Bobcats 92-80. Garrett Snyder led the Bobcats with 33 points as they advance to the semifinals at 5:15 this afternoon against Columbia International, who hit a shot at the buzzer to beat Ohio Christian 91-90.

Meanwhile, the top seeded College of the Ozarks did not have a let down in their opening game as the Lady Bobcats cruised by Paine College 104-42 behind the 25 points of Logan Jones. The Lady Bobcats play at 8:45 tonight against Cedarville in the semi-finals. 

Games begin at 8:30 this morning and continue throughout the day. 

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