dailyloe.com – The University of Mary Washington won its first NCAA Division III men’s basketball national championship on April 5, 2026. The thrilling title game concluded with a buzzer-beating rebound put-back by forward Colin Mitchell. This dramatic finish secured a 68-66 victory over Emory University at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The final play began with Mary Washington guard Kye Robinson attempting a difficult fallaway shot. Robinson’s shot missed as he fell out of bounds in the closing seconds. Colin Mitchell grabbed the offensive rebound and scored the game-winning basket as time expired.
Mitchell described the decisive moment after the game via Yahoo Sports. He credited his teammate for creating the initial opportunity. Mitchell stated, ‘We trusted Kye to get to the spot. And he got there and shot a good shot. Right place, right time.’
Robinson also commented on his final shot attempt. He admitted he did not take the easiest possible shot. Robinson said, ‘I feel like I was making it kind of hard on myself.’
The championship marks a historic achievement for the Mary Washington Eagles program. The team celebrated wildly on the court following the dramatic finish. This victory highlights the intense competition found throughout NCAA basketball tournaments.[]
Source: Fox News
