(WXOW) – Both UW-La Crosse basketball teams won their NCAA Tournament openers Friday.
The men’s team beat Greenville University, 120-93, at La Crosse Center. JJ Paider scored 28 points, and was one of six Eagles to reach double figures.
UWL will face St. Norbert Saturday evening in the second round.
The women’s team earned its first NCAA Tournament win since 1988 with a 79-52 win over Colorado College in Whitewater.
UWL advances to play UW-Whitewater Saturday in the second round.
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