Daemen Wildcats secure 85-62 victory in NCAA Division II round with former Victor star Phil Nwugwo

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Mar 16, 2026

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On Sunday, March 15, the Daemen Wildcats, featuring former Victor Senior High School athlete Phil Nwugwo, clinched an 85-62 win over the Saint Michael’s Purple Knights during the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament.

The contest tipped off at 7:30 p.m. at the Charles L. & Gloria B. Lumsden Gymnasium, marking the Wildcats’ initial meeting with Saint Michael’s in this tournament.

The Daemen Wildcats will play again on Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m., returning to Charles L. & Gloria B. Lumsden Gymnasium.

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Phil Nwugwo — Forward — Junior — 6′6″ — 200 — Hometown: Rochester

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