Mavs open Region 2 Tournament play Thursday against Seminole

Mavs open Region 2 Tournament play Thursday against Seminole

The NOC Mavericks face Seminole in the NJCAA Region 2 Tournament Thursday at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.

Tip-off is set for 8 p.m.

The 7th ranked Mavs (27-3) ended the regular season in a tie for second place in Region 2 at 13-3 while the Trojans (17-12) were 7-9 in conference play.

NOC swept the Trojans during the regular season winning 73-58 in January and then earning the sweep last Thursday with an 80-68 win.

NOC coach Donnie Jackson said the Trojans have his attention.

"We will need to be a lot better when we see them in the region tournament," Jackson said after beating the Trojans last week.  "They are different team because of their overall size.  We have to be careful not to play their game."

If the Mavs win, the semi-finals would be Friday at 8 p.m.

The finals are set for 4 p.m. Saturday.