The University of Oregon Unified Basketball Team took home the 2024 NIRSA National Basketball Championship on Sunday!
The Ducks faced off against the University of Louisiana, Lafayette for the title and came out with a hard fought 39-32 victory, and ultimately cut down the nets. Lucho Roman & Shanti Gonzalez were awarded All-American honors with Shanti being named the 2024 Most Valuable Player.
If you missed the livestream of the game, you can still watch a replay using this link and photos from the entire tournament will be posted soon on the NIRSA Champ Photo Account
On behalf of the entire team, we want to thank each and every one of you for your financial support, encouragement throughout the tournament and dedication to the Special Olympics Unified Movement. Without you, this program and this championship would not have been possible.
Go Ducks!
The Oregon Ducks Unified Basketball team defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 41-33 to advance to the NIRSA National Championship game.
Game MVP: Lucho Roman 13 points, 12 Rebounds & 4 Blocks
The Ducks will face off against the University of Louisiana, Lafayette on Sunday, April 14 at 1:00PM CT / 11:00AM PT. The game will be livestreamed on the NIRSA Championship Youtube Channel
Hello Everyone - We wanted to provide you all with an update on the tournament.
The University of Oregon Unified Basketball team competed in three games today and has now advanced to the Final Four on Sunday morning.
Game MVP: Brandon Schmit 20 points & 1 Block
Game MVP: Makai Norman 7 Points, 10 Rebounds, 3 Assists
Game MVP: Shanti Gonzalez 18 Points & 3 Rebounds
If the Ducks make it to the championship game, it will be livestreamed on Sunday, April 14 at 1:00PM CT / 11:00AM PT on the NIRSA Championship Youtube Channel
Thank you Donors!
We are blown away by the generosity and support we have received in just a few shorts days. We are nearly 90% to our goal already- thanks to YOU! We appreciate your enthusiasm, excitement and financial support for this incredible team.
Last night, KVAL News ran a story about the team, and you can read and watch that story here.
On behalf of the team, as well as the entire PE & Rec Unified basketball program- THANK YOU!
Go Ducks!