The New York Times gives D-III Kean University some love.

Kean, which leads N.C.A.A. Division III in scoring at 86 points a game, will meet Rutgers-Newark (19-6, 8-5) in the N.J.A.C. playoffs Monday at 7 p.m. at Harwood Arena. The Cougars, who are ranked No. 8 in the nation, seemed poised for a serious run in the Division III national tournament, which will play its finals March 21-22 at Hope College in Holland, Mich.

“We obviously have high expectations,” said Kean Coach Michele Sharp, watching her players warm up before the Stockton game. “My kids want to be playing in Michigan next month.”