MANKATO, Minn. - The UMAC men's basketball playoff championship game between Bethany and UM-Morris on Saturday in Morris has been moved up to a 2 p.m. tipoff. The game was originally scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. but due to the forecasted weather, the Vikings will now be traveling Friday, which allows the earlier start time Saturday. 

Bethany and UM-Morris are meeting for the third time this season with the Vikings sweeping the regular season series. Bethany won 107-105 in double overtime on Jan. 28 in Morris and then won 108-91 on Feb. 19 in Mankato. The Vikings have won 10 of the last 11 matchups, dating back to 2022. Bethany is seeking its fourth consecutive UMAC playoff title and NCAA appearance.