Playing in an NBA arena, it wouldn't be surprising if both Amherst and Mary Hardin-Baylor were a bit star-struck. But in the end there was a game to be played and memories to last forever.

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Amherst sized up its competition for the national championship, took control from the start, didn't allow Mary Hardin-Baylor to make one of its trademark comebacks and went on to win the DIII title.

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Amherst has been to the tournament three times in the past seven years, while Mary Hardin-Baylor has been to the Round of 16 once. See what the coaches have to say about the upcoming title game.

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Paced by Allen Williamson's 17 points and 10 rebounds, Amherst held on for a 52-44 win versus North Central (Ill.) in the semis of the NCAA tourney. The Jeffs will play Mary Hardin-Baylor for the title on April 7.

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