Bentley surges ahead, 19-12

Sophomore Jason Westrol just completed a traditional three-point play -- a hard drive through the lane plus the free throw -- capping a 10-2 run as Bentley surged ahead 19-12 with 11:12 remaining in the first half. Junior Lew Finnegan sank a pair of free throws, freshman Mike Quinn drained a 3 off a Finngan rebound and junior Mike Sikonski buried a left hook in the block for a 16-10 lead.

Winona's Curtrel Robinson answered with a wing jumper, but Westrol converted his three-point play at the other end.

Bentley, which erupted for a season-high 102 points in Wednesday night's quarterfinal win over North Alabama, hit 7 of its first 11 shots. Winona was 5 of 14.

Great atmosphere inside the MassMutual Center, with both Winona and Bentley (at least 7 busloads made the trip from Waltham) well represented.