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. Salem would remain the home of the Division III final four through the 2017–18 season.

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, 100–93, in the final, clinching their first national title. The Profs (28–4) were coached by John Giannini. Giannini would go on to coach at Maine and La Salle at the Division I level.

Championship Rounds

*Site: Salem Civic Center,

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Championship Rounds

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