2007 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament

2007 NCAA Division II
men's basketball tournament
Teams64
Finals siteMassMutual Center
Springfield, Massachusetts
ChampionsBarton (1st title)
Runner-upWinona State (2nd title game)
Semifinalists
Winning coachRon Lievense (1st title)
MOPAnthony Atkinson (Barton)
NCAA Division II men's tournaments
«2006 2008»

The 2007 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament was the 51st annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college basketball in the United States.

Officially culminating the 2006–07 NCAA Division II men's basketball season, the tournament featured sixty-four teams from around the country.

The Elite Eight, national semifinals, and championship were again played at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Barton (31–5) defeated defending champions Winona State in the final, 77–75, to win their first Division II national championship.[1]

The Bulldogs were coached by Ron Lievense. Barton's Anthony Atkinson was the Most Outstanding Player.

2007 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament is located in the United States
Montevallo
Montevallo
Augusta
Augusta
Waltham
Waltham
Winona
Winona
Wilson
Wilson
Findlay
Findlay
Arcata
Arcata
Warrensburg
Warrensburg
Springfield
Springfield
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2007 NCAA Division II Men's sites - regionals (cyan) Elite Eight (red)

Regionals

Northeast - Waltham, Massachusetts

Location: Dana Center Host: Bentley College

First round
Round of 64
March 10 		Regional semifinal
Round of 32
March 11 		Regional final
Sweet 16
March 13
         
1 Bentley 59
8 Caldwell 56
1 Bentley 60
4 Bridgeport 45
4 Bridgeport 67
5 Philadelphia 65
1 Bentley 63
3 Bryant 54
3 Bryant 77
6 Adelphi 55
3 Bryant 65
2 Saint Rose 62
2 Saint Rose 87
7 Pace 79

North Central - Winona, Minnesota

Location: McCown Gymnasium Host: Winona State University

First round
Round of 64
March 10 		Regional semifinal
Round of 32
March 11 		Regional final
Sweet 16
March 13
         
1 Winona State 100
8 St. Cloud State 73
1 Winona State 81
5 Nebraska-Kearney 70
4 South Dakota 91
5 Nebraska–Kearney 95
1 Winona State 89
2 Minnesota State 76
3 Metro State 71
6 Adams State 48
3 Metro State 68
2 Minnesota State 70
2 Minnesota State 85
7 Fort Lewis 71

South - Montevallo, Alabama

Location: People's Bank and Trust Arena Host: University of Montevallo

First round
Round of 64
March 10 		Regional semifinal
Round of 32
March 11 		Regional final
Sweet 16
March 13
         
1 Montevallo 78
8 Albany State 62
1 Montevallo (OT) 66
5 Henderson State 58
4 Barry 44
5 Henderson State 58
1 Montevallo 64
6 Eckerd 61
3 Benedict 56
6 Eckerd 66
6 Eckerd 85
2 Rollins 76
2 Rollins 61
7 Valdosta State 60

South Central - Warrensburg, Missouri

Location: UCM Fieldhouse Host: Central Missouri State University

First round
Round of 64
March 10 		Regional semifinal
Round of 32
March 11 		Regional final
Sweet 16
March 13
         
1 Central Missouri 76
8 St. Edward's 39
1 Central Missouri 72
4 Northwest Missouri State 61
4 Northwest Missouri State 75
5 Pittsburg State 53
1 Central Missouri 67
2 Southeastern Oklahoma State 54
3 Midwestern State 86
6 West Texas A&M 81
3 Midwestern State 77
2 Southeastern Oklahoma State 88
2 Southeastern Oklahoma State 79
7 Emporia State 66

East - Wilson, North Carolina

Location: Wilson Gym Host: Barton College

First round
Round of 64
March 10 		Regional semifinal
Round of 32
March 11 		Regional final
Sweet 16
March 13
         
1 Barton 85
8 Queens (NC) 76
1 Barton 86
5 West Virginia State 85
4 Alderson Broaddus 75
5 West Virginia State 91
1 Barton 76
3 Millersville 65
3 Millersville (OT) 89
6 Mount Olive 85
3 Millersville 82
7 California (PA) 72
2 West Liberty 79
7 California (PA) 82

Great Lakes - Findlay, Ohio

Location: Houdeshell Court at Croy Gymnasium Host: University of Findlay

First round
Round of 64
March 10 		Regional semifinal
Round of 32
March 11 		Regional final
Sweet 16
March 13
         
1 Findlay 74
8 Wisconsin–Parkside 60
1 Findlay 56
4 Northern Kentucky 60
4 Northern Kentucky 73
5 Drury 68
4 Northern Kentucky 42
3 Grand Valley State 66
3 Grand Valley State 85
6 Quincy 73
3 Grand Valley State 92
2 Southern Indiana 83
2 Southern Indiana 84
7 Rockhurst 78

South Atlantic - Augusta, Georgia

Location: Christenberry Fieldhouse Host: Augusta State University

First round
Round of 64
March 10 		Regional semifinal
Round of 32
March 11 		Regional final
Sweet 16
March 13
         
1 Augusta State 79
8 Elizabeth City State 53
1 Augusta State 78
5 Wingate 79
4 Armstrong Atlantic 68
5 Wingate 72
5 Wingate 73
2 Virginia Union 56
3 Clayton State (OT) 72
6 Catawba 69
3 Clayton State 70
2 Virginia Union 71
2 Virginia Union 74
7 Lander 68

West - Arcata, California

Location: East Gym Host: Humboldt State University

First round
Round of 64
March 10 		Regional semifinal
Round of 32
March 11 		Regional final
Sweet 16
March 13
         
1 Humboldt State 68
8 Alaska–Anchorage 61
1 Humboldt State 95
5 Grand Canyon 81
4 Seattle Pacific 65
5 Grand Canyon 87
1 Humboldt State 66
2 Cal State-San Bernardino 68
3 Cal Poly-Pomona 55
6 Seattle University 69
6 Seattle University 66
2 Cal State-San Bernardino 72
2 Cal State-San Bernardino 71
7 BYU-Hawaii 68

Elite Eight–Springfield, Massachusetts

Location: MassMutual Center Hosts: American International College and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

National Quarterfinals
Elite Eight
March 21 		National semifinals
Final Four
March 22 		National championship
March 24
         
E Barton 83*
GL Grand Valley State 81
E Barton 80
W Cal State San Bernardino 79
W Cal State San Bernardino 100
SA Wingate 73
E Barton 77
Springfield, Massachusetts
NC Winona State 75
SC Central Missouri 86
S Montevallo 69
SC Central Missouri 85
NC Winona State 90*
NC Winona State 64
NE Bentley 51

All-tournament team

See also

References

  1. ^ "Barton tops D-II defending champ for first D-II title". ESPN. March 24, 2007. Retrieved February 13, 2024.