Indianapolis – The No. 20 ranked Michigan Tech men’s basketball team is gearing up for an exciting journey as they head to Springfield, Illinois, for the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional. The action kicks off on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with the Huskies, who hold the No. 3 seed, set to face the No. 6 seed Northern Michigan Wildcats. Fans can mark their calendars for a 3:30 p.m. (EST) tip-off.
This NCAA Tournament appearance marks a significant milestone for Michigan Tech, as they make their return for the 12th time in the history of the program. It is also a special moment for their head coach, Josh Buettner, as this is his first trip to the tournament since being named the two-time GLIAC Coach of the Year. The Huskies have had a strong season, finishing with a record of 23-7 and conquering the regular season GLIAC title with a conference mark of 17-3.
On the other side of the court, Northern Michigan also brings in a strong resume. They captured the GLIAC Tournament Championship to earn their spot in the tournament and currently hold a 22-9 overall record, finishing the conference season with a 13-7 standing.
Other matchups in the Midwest Regional include top-seed Missouri S&T squaring off against the No. 8 Malone, No. 4 Missouri-St. Louis battling No. 5 Ferris State, and No. 2 Lake Superior State taking on No. 7 Lincoln.
Fans and followers of Michigan Tech can stay updated on the latest developments and insights about the team by visiting Michigantechhuskies.com for full previews and additional coverage of the tournament action.
