The 2010 Tournament takes place in Sheridan, WY from March 5 through 9.

The NJC Men go in as one of 9 teams in the 16-team field with a legitimate shot at winning the Region IX Crown and advancing to the NJCAA National Tournament.  It may be the deepest field of the century with no clear-cut favorite to walk away from the field.  Here's a look at first-round matchups:

• Friday, 3-5 at 1pm:  Laramie County d. Northeast Nebraska 85-79
• Friday, 3-5 at 3pm:  North Platte d. Trinidad 98-76
• Friday, 3-5 at 6pm:  Casper d. Dawson 71-51
• Friday, 3-5 at 8pm:  Sheridan d. Western Wyoming 85-63
• Saturday, 3-6 at 1pm:  Miles City d. Central Wyoming 70-68
• Saturday, 3-6 at 3pm:  Northwest Wyoming d. Gillette 85-74
• Saturday, 3-6 at 6pm:  NJC d. McCook 107-104
• Saturday, 3-6 at 8pm:  Western Nebraska d. Lamar 80-78

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The quarterfinal action will take place on Sunday, March 7 starting at 1pm.  Here's a look at the schedule:

• Sunday, 3-7 at 1pm:  Laramie County vs. Miles City
• Sunday, 3-7 at 3pm:  North Platte vs. Northwest Wyoming
• unday, 3-7 at 6pm:  Casper vs. NJC (KNNG)
• Sunday, 3-7 at 8pm:  Sheridan vs. WNCC

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Semifinal games will happen on Monday, March 8 starting at 6pm.  Here's a look at the schedule:

• Monday, 3-8 at 6pm:  Semifinal #1
• Monday, 3-8 at 8pm:  Semifinal #2

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The Region IX Championship will be held on Tuesday, March 9 at 7pm.  Here's the matchup:

• Tuesday, 3-9 at 7pm:  Region IX Championship