In tonight's gripping USCAA National tournament semifinal matchup, the No. 3 seeded Villa Vikings defeated the No. 2 seeded Lyon College Scots, securing their spot in the USCAA's championship game.  

The Vikings capitalized on their home-court advantage, with their offense displaying remarkable efficiency. Junior guard Byran Adams led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points and an assist between the two halves. His defensive performance was also impressive, as he grabbed 3 rebounds, stole once, and blocked a key shot.  
Senior guard Juston Johnson delivered a pivotal performance, scoring 15 points and assisting on another basket. 

Nolan Shephard (senior, guard/forward) stepped up in several key moments, adding 15 to the scoreboard and assisting on another 2 scores. Additionally, Shephard grabbed 10 defensive rebounds and blocked a shot in a crucial moment.  

Jeremiah Clark (junior, forward) added 4 points and 7 assists of his own, while Demario James (senior, guard) came in clutch from the reserves, contributing 4 points and a crucial steal. 

The Vikings played seamlessly together from start to finish, bringing an intensity that kept fans on the edge of their seats for the entire 40 minutes of play. 

With this victory, the Villa Maria Vikings advance to the championship game, where they will face off against the defending champs, The Apprentice School. The final match-up is scheduled for March 14, at 8:30 PM, at SUNY Erie Community College's Burt Flickinger Center.