2025-26 Men's Basketball News

Scott Flemming Named the 2026 SCB Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Scott Flemming Named the 2026 SCB Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

April 06, 2026

Fort Myers, FL – Small College Basketball proudly recognizes Scott Flemming as the 2026 recipient of the SCB Lifetime Achievement Award. Now in its eighth year, the award honors individuals whose careers have made a lasting impact on the landscape of small college basketball.

Men’s Basketball Has Four CoSIDA All-District Recipients
Men’s Basketball Has Four CoSIDA All-District Recipients

March 25, 2026

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Four members of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team earned a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team, as announced by the CSC headquarters on Tuesday, March 24.

Three Men’s Basketball Players Earn All-Crossroads League Team Honors
Three Men’s Basketball Players Earn All-Crossroads League Team Honors

March 04, 2026

JACKSON, Mich. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team had three players earn All-Crossroads League honors after a strong season finishing with a record of 17-12 overall and 9-9 in the Crossroads League. 

Cougars Fall in Crossroads League Quarterfinals at Huntington
Cougars Fall in Crossroads League Quarterfinals at Huntington

February 25, 2026

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (17-12) began postseason play in the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals at Huntington University (22-7) on Wednesday, February 25.

Men’s Basketball Blows Past Taylor on Senior Day
Men’s Basketball Blows Past Taylor on Senior Day

February 21, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (17-11, 9-9 CL) hosted Taylor University (19-9, 11-7 CL) on Saturday, February 21 on its senior day. Redshirt senior, Trent Koning, was honored at the start of the game for his five years as an MVNU Cougar.

Big Second Half Effort Pushes Men’s Basketball to Road Win at Goshen
Big Second Half Effort Pushes Men’s Basketball to Road Win at Goshen

February 18, 2026

GOSHEN, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (16-11, 8-9 CL) played on the road at Goshen College (9-18, 2-15 CL) on Wednesday, February 18.

Men’s Basketball Sinks No. 11 Pilots in Ariel
Men’s Basketball Sinks No. 11 Pilots in Ariel

February 14, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (15-11, 7-9 CL) hosted No. 11 Bethel University (21-5, 11-5 CL) on Saturday, February 14 at Ariel Arena.

No. 3 IWU too Much for MVNU
No. 3 IWU too Much for MVNU

February 11, 2026

MARION, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (14-11, 6-9 CL) played at No. 3 Indiana Wesleyan University (22-3, 12-3 CL) in Marion, Indiana on Wednesday, February 11.  

Granville Named Crossroads League MBB Defensive Player of the Week
Granville Named Crossroads League MBB Defensive Player of the Week

February 09, 2026

JACKSON, Mich. – Kieran Granville earned the Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, February 9. The honor is the first of his young career. 

Men’s Basketball Pulls Off Upset of No. 1 Grace College
Men’s Basketball Pulls Off Upset of No. 1 Grace College

February 07, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (14-10, 6-8 CL) hosted Grace College (22-2, 12-2 CL) at Ariel Arena on Saturday, February 7. 

Balanced Scoring Leads to Road Win at Marian
Balanced Scoring Leads to Road Win at Marian

February 04, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (13-10, 5-8 CL) picked up a Crossroads League win on the road at Marian University (5-18, 2-11 CL) on Wednesday, February 4. 

Men’s Basketball Falls at Spring Arbor
Men’s Basketball Falls at Spring Arbor

January 31, 2026

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (12-10, 4-8 CL) took on Spring Arbor University (12-10, 5-7 CL) in a Crossroads League road contest on Saturday, January 31. 

Comeback Effort Not Enough for Men’s Basketball against (RV) Foresters
Comeback Effort Not Enough for Men’s Basketball against (RV) Foresters

January 28, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (12-9, 4-7 CL) hosted a Crossroads League game against (RV) Huntington University (16-5, 7-4) on Wednesday, January 28 at Ariel Arena. 

Men’s Basketball Comes up Short in Hard Fought Overtime Battle at Saint Francis
Men’s Basketball Comes up Short in Hard Fought Overtime Battle at Saint Francis

January 24, 2026

FORT WAYNE, IND. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (12-8, 4-6 CL) took on the University of Saint Francis (8-11, 3-7 CL) in a Crossroads League contest on Saturday, January 24. 

Platfoot Reaches Career-High in Loss at No. 23 Taylor
Platfoot Reaches Career-High in Loss at No. 23 Taylor

January 17, 2026

UPLAND, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (12-7, 4-5 CL) traveled to face No. 23 Taylor University (16-3, 8-1 CL) on Saturday, January 17. 

Career-Night for Heiss Pushes MVNU to Victory over Goshen
Career-Night for Heiss Pushes MVNU to Victory over Goshen

January 15, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (12-6, 4-4 CL) hosted the Goshen College Maple Leafs (7-11, 0-8 CL) at Ariel Arena on Wednesday, January 14.