UMW Men’s Basketball Reaches Historic Final Four, Faces Trinity College

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) men’s basketball team has advanced to the NCAA Division III Final Four for the first time in program history. The Eagles defeated the University of Chicago 81-73 on Thursday night at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, securing their place in the national semifinals.

Matchup Details

UMW will face the defending national champion, Trinity College (Connecticut), on Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m. At the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Details on how to watch and follow the game are available on the UMW Eagles website.

Path to the Final Four

The Eagles’ journey to the Final Four included a 73-68 victory over Wisconsin-La Crosse in the sectional round last Saturday at Ron Rosner Arena in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Jay Randall led the team with 22 points in the win against Chicago, shooting 10-15 from the floor. Other key contributors included Ulysses Young (13 points), Kye Robinson (12 points), and Jadon Burgess (11 points). Robinson and Kaden Bates each had four rebounds.

Key Player Performance

Sophomore Kye Robinson has been a standout performer for UMW this season, recently named to the Bevo Francis Award Top 50 Watch List and earning the 2025-26 Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year award after averaging nearly 25 points per game. In the game against Wisconsin-La Crosse, Robinson scored a game-high 35 points and added 11 rebounds.

Looking Ahead

The winner of the UMW vs. Trinity College game will advance to the National Championship game on Sunday, April 5, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The other Final Four matchup features Christopher Newport University against Emory University. UMW’s historic run has energized the university and its fans.