All six Intramural Basketball League (IBL) teams faced off the week of March 3 in a series of five playoff games to compete for the championship. On Monday, March 3, the playoffs kicked off with the first game being the orange team against the purple team. After a competitive match, purple won with a final score of 31-24 to advance in the playoffs. The second game–also occurring on Monday–was the pink team playing the white team. The white team won 71-31. In the second round of playoffs, on Tuesday, March 4, the white team faced off against the blue team, and the purple team played the red team. The blue and red teams both defeated their opponents, making it to finals, which was played on Wednesday, March 4. After a back-and-forth game, the blue team came out as champions with the score 51-44.
IBL teams dribble towards the end of their seasons
The blue team won the final playoff game against the red team, with a final score of 51-44
March 13, 2025
Credit: Sadie Alongi
During a fast paced game, senior Lee Hairston (left) dribbles the ball down the court in hopes of scoring for his team as senior Donovan Mason defends. Hairston had constant possession of the ball throughout the game.
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