Loyola (La.)
- Loyola ends its championship season with an overall record of 37-1.
- They have now won two NAIA National Championships, 1945 and 2022.
- The last time two conference foes faced off in the NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship game was 2018 when Indiana Wesleyan took on St. Francis (Ind.) from the Crossroads League.
Loyola (La.)
- The Wolf Pack extended their winning streak to 21 games.
- Loyola defeated Talladega in all four meetings they faced them this season.
- Zach Wrightsil and Myles Burns led the Wolf Pack in scoring with 19 points each.
- Burns was selected the NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Most Valuable Player.
Talladega (Ala.)
- Talladega ends its historic season with a record of 32-6.
- Appearing in its first NAIA National Championship game.
- The Tornadoes are 7-4 all-time at the NAIA National Championship.
Talladega (Ala.)
- The Tornadoes ended a five-game winning streak. Their last loss prior to Tuesday night came on Feb. 26 to Loyola, 73-63, in the SSAC Championship game.
- Darryl Baker led the Tornadoes with 22 points and had a team-high four, three-point field goals, shooting 4-of-9.
National Championship Awards
All-Tournament Team
- Noah Schulte, Concordia (Neb.)
- Cash Williams, William Jessup (Calif.)
- Bryce Davis, Arizona Christian
- Ryan Batte, Thomas More (Ky.)
- Jake O'Neil, College of Idaho
- Jalen Galloway, Loyola (La.)
- Myles Burns, Loyola (La.)
- Zach Wrightsil, Loyola (La.)
- Jervay Green, Talladega (Ala.)
- Darryl Baker, Talladega (Ala.)
Charles S. Stevenson Hustle Award
- Darryl Baker, Talladega (Ala.)
Chuck Taylor MVP Award
- Myles Burns, Loyola (La.)
Dr. James Naismith-Emil Liston Team Sportsmanship Award
- Ben Limback, Concordia (Neb.)
National Championship Awards
Player of the Year
- Zach Wrightsil, Loyola (La.)
Coach of the Year
- Stacy Hollowell, Loyola (La.)
