MJ Iraldi leads Nova Southeastern to Division II victory

MJ Iraldi led Nova Southeastern to a thrilling 74-73 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills in the Division II championship game. With 17.8 seconds left, Iraldi scored two crucial free throws, finishing the game with 27 points. This win marks Nova Southeastern's second national championship in three years. Coach Jim Crutchfield's team ended the season with an impressive record of 36-1. Iraldi also contributed nine rebounds and three steals to his team's success. Cal State Dominguez Hills, the seventh seed, fought hard, with Jeremy Dent-Smith scoring 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. The Toros briefly led in the final minutes, but a last-second layup attempt missed, sealing their fate.