Kansas City, Mo. - The Central Methodist basketball program has earned an at-large berth into this year's NAIA Men's Basketball National Tournament.

CMU has earned the No. 11 seed in the Liston quadrant and will square off against No. 6 seeded Southwestern Assemblies of God (Texas) Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Waxahachie, Texas. 

The Eagles earned an at-large berth into the dance after advancing to the semifinals of the Heart Conference Tournament. Central enters the tournament with an overall record of 22-10 and a conference record of 12-7. The Lions of SAGU enter the dance with a 22-8 mark and a Sooner Conference Tournament Championship. 

CMU will participate in the national tournament for the first time since the 2017-18 season, where they advanced all the way to the Sweet 16. 

The winner of the Eagles and Lions will square off against the winner of Montana Tech and Mid-America Christian (Okla.) in the Opening Round Championship Saturday, March 12. The winner of that matchup will advance to the Final Site in Kansas City, Mo. beginning March, 17. 

Fans may watch the game live on the SAGU Sports Network and follow along with live stats here. Fans may also purchase tickets here. 

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