Northern State selected as host site for NCAA Central Regional

Aberdeen, S.D. (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State University has been selected as the 2021 host site for the NCAA Central Region Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Barnett Center and Wachs Arena will host the 6-team tournament scheduled for March 13-16.

Regional quarterfinal games will begin Saturday, March 13, followed by the semifinals Sunday, March 14, and the regional championship Tuesday, March 16. Winners will advance to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Elite Eight in Evansville, Indiana, on March 24-27.

Due to the health and safety protocols surrounding the pandemic, it was necessary for the NCAA to select championship competition sites in advance of regional qualification. The committee believes the sites and hosts chosen will provide an exceptional and safe experience for all participants.

Full information including ticket options, regional schedule, participating teams, and COVID protocols can be found at nsuwolves.com/2021/centralregion. Updates will be made to the page as more information is available.

Participating teams will be announced Sunday, March 7. The men’s basketball selection show will air at 10:30 p.m. (ET) on ncaa.com.