The top seeded W&J basketball teams rolled to first-round wins Tuesday night, claiming spots in Presidents Athletic Conference semifinals Thursday. The W&J women rolled by #8 Waynesburg in the first game with the men handling Grove City for the second time in a week. W&J will host a double-header Thursday, starting at 6 pm. The championship games are set for Saturday with the higher remaining seeds hosting. The PAC champions earn the League’s automatic bids to the NCAA Division III playoffs. Here’s are the semifinal matchups for both brackets (PAC records):
Semifinals, Thursday, Feb. 24
Women
#5 Bethany (10-8) at #1 Washington & Jefferson (18-1)
#3 Grove CIty (14-5) at #2 Westminster (14-5)
Men
#5 Waynesburg (10-9) at #1 Washington & Jefferson (17-2)
#3 Westminster (14-5) at #2 Chatham (15-4)