North American University Stallions are National Champions!

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Mar. 6, 2026) … Jamarric Hammond scored 21 points and hauled in 11 rebounds to lead five in double figures for North American University as the Stallions defeated the Bobcats of Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse 89-74 for the 2026 USCAA Men’s Division I Championship Friday night.

After a nip-and-tuck first half, the Stallions rode a 17-5 run early in the second half to take a 58-44 lead with 11:07 remaining on a Naheim Northern layup. Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse made a small run trimming the margin to 69-63 on a Wayne Longmore three-point play at the 4:48 mark.

Hammond, who was named Tournament MVP, put the lead bak to nine at 72-63 on a three-pointer with 4:26 left. Down the stretch, North American University made 10-of-12 from the foul line to keep Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse at bay.

Joining Hammond in double figures was Jayden Jackson with 17, Northern with 16 points off the bench, Kemani Wilson with 12 and Tevin Gowens with 10.

Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse was paced by Jordan Drain with 25 points and nine rebounds. Joining him in double figures was Wayne Longmore with 14 and seven boards, and T.J. Oliver with 10.

ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

Sr., G, Bloomfield, Zamorian Singleton

Fr., G, Southeastern Illinois, Silas Williams

Sr., G, Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse, Wayne Longmore

Sr., F, Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse, Jordan Drain

Jr., F, North American University, Naheim Northern

MVP

Sr., G, North American University, Jamarric Hammond