Karl Markus Poom's university team, Northern Arizona, faced a disappointing defeat in their penultimate game of the conference's main tournament against Montana State, with a final score of 65 to 76. The game saw Poom play approximately eight minutes, during which he scored two points but also turned the ball over twice, contributing to the team's struggles. This loss adds to Northern Arizona's challenging season in the Big Sky conference, where the team has recorded four wins against 14 losses.

As the season approaches its conclusion, Northern Arizona has one final game scheduled against Idaho State on March 8, which is significant as both teams are at the bottom of the conference standings. Idaho State has a slightly better record with five wins and 13 losses. The outcome of the upcoming match will not only affect the final season standings for both teams but also potentially impact the morale and future recruitment for the program, which has faced significant challenges throughout the year.

Poom, who has participated in 31 games this season, has been averaging nearly 20 minutes of play per game, with impressive statistics that include 9.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. His performances have shown promise despite the team's overall struggles, suggesting that he may have a bright future in basketball independently of the team's current difficulties.