Amherst College Athletics

2006 Men's Basketball Team

Virginia Wesleyan's men's basketball team experienced unparalleled success in the 2005-2006 season, compiling a 30-3 overall record highlighted by a 28-game winning streak en route to claiming the 2006 NCAA Division III men's basketball National Championship title.  The National Championship was the first in any sport in Virginia Wesleyan history.  The Marlins are the first ODAC team and the first Division III team in Virginia to win a national basketball title.  The Marlins finished the season with the longest winning streak in the nation (28 games) and set program records for points (2,531), defense (63.3 points allowed per game), rebounds (1,171) and assists (497).  The Marlins also recorded the program's second-highest totals of free throws made (484) and attempted (696) and the second-highest three-point shooting percentage (37.9%).