FORT WAYNE, INDIANA – MARCH 22: Henry Vetter #3 of the Trinity College Bantams celebrates after defeating the New York University Violets in the Division III Men’s Basketball Championship held at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on March 22, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. (Photo by Abigail Dean/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
Connecticut is home to yet another basketball national champion.
Trinity College beat top-ranked New York University 64-60 to take home the NCAA Division III men's basketball title on Saturday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
It is the first-ever basketball championship for the Bantams.
Fourth-ranked Trinity were led by junior guard Jarrel Okorougo with 20 points.
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The Bantams were trailing with 1:15 to go in the game before going on a 7-0 run to end the game, sparked by a three-pointer from junior Henry Vetter.
