The University of Findlay men's basketball team, ranked first in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, defeated Michigan Technological University 64-46 on Friday, March 6 in Croy Gymnasium to advance to the finals of the 2009 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament against Grand Valley State University. The win gives the Oilers a 29-0 record on the season as they broke the school record for consecutive victories.

All-American senior forward Josh Bostic led the way by scoring 18 of the Oilers first 20 points. The 2009 GLIAC Player of the Year finished the game with 27 points, six rebounds and three steals.

Senior center Lee Roberts added ten points and eight boards while sophomore guard Nathan Hyde added ten points as well.

As a team, Findlay shot 43.1 percent (22-of-51) from the floor and held the Huskies to a mere 33.3 percent (17-of-51) shooting clip in the win.

The Huskies were paced by Robby Springborn's 25 points.

In the second game, Grand Valley State University defeated Lake Superior State University 81-69.

Justin Ringler came off the bench to score a team-high 19 points for Grand Valley State while Pete Trammell and Alvin Storrs recorded 17 apiece.

Lake Superior State was led by Scott Perkins' 16 points.

The Oilers will play the Lakers on Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Croy Gymnasium for a shot at the GLIAC Tournament title.