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The NCAA Division II men’s basketball tournament regionals are complete, with eight teams moving on to the nationally seeded quarterfinals.
The No. 1 seed is no surprise. Nova Southeastern has lived up to its status as D2’s latest powerhouse this season, dropping just one game in mid-December and largely steamrolling everyone else in its path. The Sharks average 100 points per game and have topped out at 130 this season.
While the Sharks are favored to win their third national title in four years, they’ll have legitimate challengers. No. 2 seed Cal State East Bay is unbeaten and has one of the top defenses in D2, limiting opponents to 63 points per game. No. 3 seed Gannon and No. 4 Daemen are also in the midst of outstanding seasons.
The quarterfinals and semifinals will be played in Pittsburgh this year, while the championship game will be in Indianapolis in conjunction with the D1 Final Four.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the rest of the D2 tournament play out.
NCAA D2 men’s basketball bracket 2026
Scroll down for the full remaining game schedule.
Elite Eight
- No. 1 Nova Southeastern vs. No. 8 Black Hills State
- No. 4 Daemen vs. No. 5 Lander
- No. 2 Cal State East Bay vs. No. 7 Oklahoma Baptist
- No. 3 Gannon vs. No. 6 Michigan Tech
Where to watch NCAA D2 men’s basketball tournament
The NCAA D2 Elite Eight and semifinals will air on ESPN+, which is available via the ESPN app. The championship game will be broadcast by CBS Sports Network and can be streamed on Fubo.
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NCAA D2 men’s basketball tournament schedule, scores 2026
The Elite Eight and semifinal games will be played in Pittsburgh, with the final in Indianapolis.
Wed., March 25: Elite Eight
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| No. 3 Gannon vs. No. 6 Michigan Tech | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Cal State East Bay vs. No. 7 Oklahoma Baptist | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Nova Southeastern vs. No. 8 Black Hills State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 Daemen vs. No. 5 Lander | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Fri., March 27: Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Sun., April 5: Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal winners | 1 p.m. | CBS Sports Network, Fubo |
NCAA D2 men’s basketball champions history
Here are the last 10 NCAA Division II men’s basketball champions and runners-up:
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nova Southeastern | Cal State Dominguez Hills |
| 2024 | Minnesota State | Nova Southeastern |
| 2023 | Nova Southeastern | West Liberty |
| 2022 | Northwest Missouri State | Augusta |
| 2021 | Northwest Missouri State | West Texas A&M |
| 2019 | Northwest Missouri State | Point Loma |
| 2018 | Ferris State | Northern State |
| 2017 | Northwest Missouri State | Fairmont State |
| 2016 | Augustana (S.D.) | Lincoln Memorial |
| 2015 | Florida Southern | Indiana (Pa.) |