Playoff Time
The Bryant & Stratton College Bobcats are set to begin their first ever playoff appearance in program history at..
MILWAUKEE, WI (February 26, 2018) – The Bryant & Stratton College Bobcats are set to begin their first ever playoff appearance in program history at 7:00pm on Thursday, March 1 at Carl Sandburg Community College. Tip off takes place at 7:00pm.
The Bobcats (15-14) were unable to compete in the regional playoffs last season due to the NJCAA bylaws which prohibits first year athletic programs from playoff participation.
The second year program has had some hot streaks this season and will look to get on one of those streaks starting Thursday night.
"Throughout each season there are periods of times where you get hot and cold," Bobcats head coach Brian Richert said. "The guys' mental toughness has been very good over the past week and I think we are ready to get this started."
With a 9-8 record in region play this year, which includes six losses by four points or less, the Bobcats record does not reflect how much damage they can do in the playoffs.
"We have been right there at the end of games with many teams in the region this season," Richert said. "Suffering those tough losses has allowed us to learn how to handle the pressure down the stretch which is what we need these playoffs."
The road to the national tournament consists of three games; the quarter finals, semi-finals and regional championship. The winner of Thursday night's contest will move on to the semi-finals which is hosted at Waubonsee Community College.
There will be some added pressure on the Bobcats being the first men's basketball playoff program in Bryant & Stratton College-Wisconsin history but they are ready for the challenge.
"This group loves tough challenges," Richert said. "But its win or go home now so that's the only pressure right there."
The Bobcats will prepare heavily this week and make any necessary adjustments as they look to make these playoffs a memorable journey.
Spectators can watch the game live on the Bobcats official YouTube Channel
Special Recognition- the following Bobcats earned these prestigous 2017-18 NJCAA Region Awards:
Lincoln Wieseman - All-Region