Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference: Season 2025-26
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference 2025-26
Tournament Winner: Penn State Behrend
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Final: Penn State Behrend - University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg 66-61 Penn State Behrend (Dave Niland): Matthew McDonough, Jacob Dunkle, Mason Blankenberg, Drew Hind, Calvin Vento, Jake Ziegler, Dolan Waldo, Shawn Mason, Nate Edwards, Michael Sopko, Charlie Breindel, Jake Jenisch, James Wesling, Tyson Totten, Derek Galla Standings 2025-26
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- qualified to the play-offs  Penn State Behrend - Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Champions 2025-26
 Behrend crowned AMCC Champions-Mar 2, 2026
The top seeded Penn State Behrend men's basketball team won their sixth conference title, and first since 2019, in a 66-61 victory over Pitt-Greensburg on Saturday evening in the Penn State Behrend Junker Center. Behrend jumped out to an early lead behind a Nate Edwards (5'11''-G) three, pushing the score to 5-0 in the first few minutes. Pitt-Greensburg answered with multiple baskets from Jackson Byer (6'0''-G) and others to tie and then take a narrow lead. The half featured several lead changes and runs that swung momentum back and forth. Pitt-Greensburg hit a three late in the half to stretch its lead, as the Bobcats held a 32-27 advantage at the half. Behrend came out of the locker room strong, trimming the lead early with a bucket by Jacob Dunkle (6'8''-F). The first few minutes were tight, but the Lions eventually grabbed the lead midway through the second half. Behrend pulled ahead with multiple key baskets from Dunkle and Matthew McDonough (6'1''-G), giving them a 47-40 lead with 11:25 to play in the game. Pitt-Greensburg continued to battle, cutting the deficit at times, but Behrend’s balanced scoring and extra rebounds helped maintain the edge. In the final minutes, Behrend closed it out by protecting its lead and making enough stops to secure the championship. Dunkle had a big game on the inside, registering a double-double and key buckets in the second half, as he led all scorers with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Edwards added a strong scoring effort with 20 points, five rebounds, and three assists, and McDonough rounded out the double-digit scoring for the Lions by contributing 10 points, five assists, and two steals. Pitt-Greensburg fought back through Jackson Byer’s 19 points and timely threes that kept the game tight throughout. Byer also added seven rebounds and three blocks, while Matthew Marinchak added 13 points and four rebounds for the Bobcats. Penn State Behrend now advances to the NCAA tournament by earning the conference's automatic bid. The Lions will learn their fate on Monday, March 2 at 1:00 p.m. during the NCAA Selection Show. Courtesy of amccsports.org  All-AMCC Awards 2026-Mar 4, 2026
 Trent Rozich, forward from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, was selected as the Player of the Year at the NCAA Division III.
He was also chosen to the First Team.
Jacob Dunkle, forward from the Penn State Behrend, was honored as the Newcomer of the Year of NCAA Division III.
He received multiple other awards, was named to the First Team and Tournament Team.
Larry Morse, forward from the Hilbert College, earned a spot in the First Team at the NCAA Division III.
He was also voted to the Tournament Team.
Bryce Epps, guard from the La Roche College, was selected to the First Team of NCAA Division III.
He was also chosen to the Tournament Team.
Among many awards he was selected to the All-AMCC Second Team in 2025.
He was also selected to the All-AMCC Third Team in 2024.
Jeremy Rodriguez, guard from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, was named to the First Team at the NCAA Division III.
Rodriguez's team won the AMCC Tournament in 2025.
Player of the Year:  Trent Rozich (6'5''-F) of Pitt-GreensburgDefensive Player of the Year: Major Rainey (6'5''-F) of La RocheNewcomer of the Year: Jacob Dunkle (6'8''-F) of PS BehrendCoach of the Year: Dave Niland of PS Behrend All-AMCC first Team 2026  Rozich  Dunkle  Morse  Epps  Rodriguez Trent Rozich (6'5''-F) of Pitt-Greensburg Jacob Dunkle (6'8''-F) of PS Behrend Larry Morse (6'5''-F) of Hilbert Bryce Epps (5'10''-G) of La Roche Jeremy Rodriguez (6'0''-G) of Pitt-BradfordAll-AMCC Second Team 2026  Rainey  Byer  Claar  McDonough  Edwards Major Rainey (6'5''-F) of La Roche Jackson Byer (6'0''-G) of Pitt-Greensburg Kaden Claar (6'1''-G) of PS Altoona Matthew McDonough (6'1''-G) of PS Behrend Nate Edwards (5'11''-G) of PS BehrendAll-AMCC Third Team 2026  Marinchak  Montgomery  Daniels  Giannetta  Norris Matthew Marinchak (6'1''-G) of Pitt-Greensburg Jayden Montgomery (6'2''-G) of Hilbert Rasheed Daniels (6'4''-G) of PS Altoona Jimmy Giannetta (6'0''-G) of Carlow Xander Norris (6'3''-G) of Pitt-BradfordAMCC All-Tournament Team 2026 Dunkle McDonough Byer Marinchak Epps Morse  Cage  Cunningham Jacob Dunkle (6'8''-F) of PS Behrend Matthew McDonough (6'1''-G) of PS Behrend Jackson Byer (6'0''-G) of Pitt-Greensburg Matthew Marinchak (6'1''-G) of Pitt-Greensburg Bryce Epps (5'10''-G) of La Roche Larry Morse (6'5''-F) of Hilbert Braelen Cage (6'3''-G) of PS Altoona Darius Cunningham (G/F) of Alfred St. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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