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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — College basketball fans in the Fredericksburg area will have the chance to see national postseason action this weekend as the University of Mary Washington hosts the opening rounds of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Games will take place March 6 and March 7 at the university’s Ron Rosner Arena, bringing teams from across the country to Fredericksburg for the first and second rounds of the national championship tournament.
Eagles Enter Tournament With Strong Record
The UMW Eagles men’s basketball team enters postseason play with an impressive 24–3 record and has been seeded fourth in the tournament bracket. The Eagles will face Worcester State University in their first-round matchup Friday night at 7:30 p.m..
Friday’s action will begin earlier in the evening with a 5:00 p.m. game between Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Amherst College. The winners of those games will advance to the second round on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line.
National Tournament Comes to Fredericksburg
The NCAA Division III championship tournament features 64 teams from across the United States, competing in a single-elimination format to determine the national champion. Early-round games are hosted at selected campus sites before the tournament moves to regional and national venues later in March.
Hosting the event is a milestone for the University of Mary Washington and provides a major opportunity for local fans to watch postseason college basketball without leaving the region.
This marks one of the few times the Fredericksburg university has hosted NCAA tournament games, highlighting the strength of the Eagles’ program and the support of the local community.
Community and Economic Boost
The tournament is expected to bring students, families, and visiting fans to Fredericksburg, giving local restaurants, hotels, and businesses an economic boost during the busy spring sports season.
Tickets are available at the arena prior to the games, and organizers encourage fans to arrive early as attendance is expected to be strong for the nationally recognized event.
For Fredericksburg sports fans, the tournament offers a chance to see the hometown Eagles compete on the national stage — and potentially advance deeper into the NCAA postseason.
