Carmen's Crew Beats Defending Champs To Win Dayton Region In TBT

The Ohio State hoops alumni team keeps advancing in The Basketball Tournament. On Wednesday night, Carmen's Crew knocked off the defending champs to win the Regional Championship.

Mar 24, 2019; Tulsa, OK, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Keyshawn Woods (32) controls the ball as Houston Cougars guard Galen Robinson Jr. (25) defends during the second half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Carmen's Crew is making a serious run at a 2024 TBT championship. The Ohio State alumni team was the No. 3 seed in the Dayton region entering the annual single-elimination tournament and have won three big games in less than a week. After a 93-58 victory over the No. 6 seed Purple Hearts on Friday and a huge 71-60 win over No. 2 seed Red Scare, Carmen's Crew found themselves matched up against the defending TBT champs in the Regional Championship game.

Heartfire was the No. 1 seed in the Dayton region and is a team composed of current NBA G League players and plenty of former college stars as well. Carmen's Crew was certainly up for the test though. They opened up the game on a blazing 12-2 run and despite Heartfire making it close late in the game - even taking a late 64-63 lead, Carmen's Crew managed to hold on for a Regional Final victory 74-70.

CARMEN’S CREW JUST WON THE DAYTON REGIONAL!

THE @OhioStateHoops ALUMNI KNOCK OFF THE DEFENDING CHAMPS AND HAVE ADVANCED TO TBT’S QUARTERFINALS!@CarmensCrew will take on Takeover BC on Monday in Louisville!

🛒: CARMEN’S CREW REGIONAL CHAMPS SHIRT: https://t.co/LrqcEep3eF pic.twitter.com/OSg5LUtEXd

— TBT (@thetournament) July 25, 2024

Kaleb Wesson led the way to a Regional Championship with 18 points. Jared Sullinger added 12, while Desonta Bradford had 11 points. The last member of Carmen's Crew to hit double-figures was Jamel Morris. He not only scored 10 but also hit the game-winning three in the Elam Ending.

JAMEL MORRIS HAS ICE IN HIS VEINS!!!

GAME OVER!! UPSET COMPLETE!!@CarmensCrew HAS TAKEN DOWN THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS!! pic.twitter.com/20oPr3RZeZ

— TBT (@thetournament) July 25, 2024

For Heartfire, Eric Washington led his team with 18 points and Marcus Hall had 14 as well.

After pulling off the TBT upset, Carmen's Crew now finds themselves among the final eight teams in the tournament. They will get a little time to rest before stepping on the court once again on Monday at 7 PM ET. Carmen's Crew will face Takeover BC in Louisville. Takeover BC won the Cincinnati region as a No. 7 seed by beating No. 5 seed Red Rose Thunder 88-63.