Maccabees Secure Skyline Championship, NCAA Tournament Bid

Latest YORK, NY – The Yeshiva University Maccabees have clinched their second consecutive Skyline Conference Championship, defeating Farmingdale State College 79-72 on Sunday, March 1st.

Dominant Performance Leads to Victory

The Maccabees were led offensively by Zevi Samet, who scored 36 points on 13-22 shooting. Yair Dovrat also contributed significantly with 15 points.

Zakheim Named Tournament MVP

Max Zakheim distinguished himself as indispensable to YU’s success. In 38 minutes of play, Zakheim recorded eight rebounds, seven points, five steals, and four assists, earning him the Tournament MVP award from Skyline Associate Commissioner, Jackie Rogers.

And Farmingdale will just dribble it out, as for the second consecutive season, the Yeshiva University Maccabees are kings of the Skyline Conference. Joseph Silver, MacsLive play-by-play

Skyline Slate Perfection

With the win, the Maccabees completed their Skyline Conference schedule with a perfect 19-0 record, finishing the season 20-8 overall.

Game Recap

• The first half was a low-scoring affair, with both teams managing a combined 44 points.
• Yeshiva started strong, jumping to a 6-0 lead, but Farmingdale quickly responded.
• The lead changed hands multiple times before Farmingdale took a 14-13 advantage with 9:24 remaining in the half, a lead they maintained until halftime.
• Farmingdale led by as many as eight points (23-15) late in the first half, but Yeshiva closed the gap to 23-21 before the break.
• Yeshiva came out strong in the second half, tying the game at 33-33 on a four-point play by Samet.
• The game remained competitive, with multiple ties, before Yeshiva began to pull away with a series of baskets from Samet and Dothan Bardichev.
• Yeshiva extended their lead to double digits (70-60) with just over three minutes left.
• Farmingdale attempted a late comeback, reducing the deficit to six, but Yeshiva held on for the victory.

Key Statistics

• Points: Samet (36), Dovrat (15), Bardichev (9)
• Assists: Dovrat (6), Samet (4), Zakheim (4)
• Rebounds: Zakheim (8), Oselka (7), Samet (4), Itcovichi (4)
• Steals: Zakheim (5), Oselka (2), Samet (2), Bardichev (2)
• Blocks: Dovrat (2), Bardichev (2), Itcovichi (1)

Looking Ahead: NCAA Tournament

As the Skyline Conference Champions, the Maccabees have secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament. The selection will seize place on Monday, March 2nd at 1:00 PM. Live reaction from the Macs can be watched here.

FAQ

When is the NCAA tournament selection?

Monday, March 2nd at 1:00 PM.

Where can I watch the selection show?

Live reaction from the Macs can be watched here.

Stay tuned to 247sports.news for further updates on the Maccabees’ NCAA Tournament journey!