No. 8 seed Berry shocks conference with its first-ever SAA Men's Basketball Championship - Mar 2, 2018

Shocking, unbelievable, and madness were just a few words to describe the feeling as No. 8 seed Berry won its first-ever Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Men's Basketball Tournament, Sunday. The Vikings sent waves throughout the SAA with an 88-78 final over No. 7 seed Hendrix.
En route to its title, Berry defeated No. 1 seed and host Centre College on Friday. Berry will now await their opponent in the team's first NCAA Division III Tournament appearance after the selection show tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.
Caleb Johnson (6'3''-F) was selected as the SAA Tournament MVP after a historic performance, setting a program record with 45 points on 14-for-20 shooting. He was also 15-for-16 at the free throw line, hit a pair of threes, had eight rebounds and never left the floor.
Elijah Hirsh (6'8''-F) joined Johnson on the All-Tournament team. Despite getting into foul trouble early, Hirsh was a force on the defensive end of the floor, collecting five rebounds and two big blocks.
Berry had a strong first half, leading 38-28 at halftime with Johnson putting up 19 points. The Vikings shot 48.3-percent from the field and were dominant on the boards, leading 20-14 in the opening period.
Johnson turned a good game into an unforgettable game in the second half, posting 26 points and was 12-for-13 at the charity stripe to seal the Vikings victory.
As a team, Berry was 47.3-percent from the field but was an incredible 82.5-percent on free throws, hitting 33-of-40. The Vikings were also able to capitalize on the Warriors turnovers, recording 22 points when given extra possessions.

SAA Tournament Final: Berry - Hendrix 88-78
SAA Tournament Semifinals:
Berry - Birmingham Southern 95-76
Hendrix - Oglethorpe 69-65

Courtesy of SAA Sports