WEST BURLINGTON - In a dominating performance, Southeastern Men's Basketball crushed Marshalltown 103-50 in the first round of the tournament. The team came out firing on all cylinders, displaying exceptional teamwork and skill on both ends of the court. Leading the charge for Southeastern was Olajuwon Ibrahim, who put up an impressive stat line of 19 points and 17 rebounds. Ibrahim was a force to be reckoned with in the paint, grabbing offensive and defensive boards with ease and finishing strong around the rim. His presence on the court was felt by the opposing team, as he controlled the boards and provided a solid defensive presence.

Jacob Franklin also had a standout performance, contributing 19 points of his own. Franklin showcased his scoring ability, knocking down shots from all over the court and creating scoring opportunities for his teammates. His offensive prowess kept the pressure on Marshalltown's defense throughout the game, allowing Southeastern to build a commanding lead.

Southeastern expanded what was a close game at the start to a 22 point lead at the break. From that moment on, the Blackhawks did not look back. 

With this convincing victory, Southeastern Men's basketball team has set the tone for the rest of the tournament. They will look to carry this momentum into the next round at Indian Hills Saturday night. Indian Hills has won both contests in the regular season, with the most recent being a tight battle February 24th. The Blackhawks look to claim back-to-back Region 11 DI Championships in Ottumwa Saturday nigth at 7:00PM.

Prior to the game Wednesday Southeastern also took the time to recognize long-time Southeastern Athletic Secretary and Cheer Coach Julie White's retirement. Julie has been at Southeastern for 16 years, and has been a key role in the athletic department's success along the way. Julie has played many parts in the athletic department, whether it be game management, administrative operations, cheer coach, or any other day-to-day operations. Thank you Julie, and happy retirement!