2024-25 Men's Basketball News

Koning Surpasses 1,000 Career Points at No. 14 Lancers
Koning Surpasses 1,000 Career Points at No. 14 Lancers

January 18, 2025

WINONA LAKE, Ind. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (12-7, 3-6 CL) traveled to the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center on Saturday, January 18, to face the No. 14 Grace College Lancers (15-4, 7-2 CL) in a Crossroads League matchup.

Cougars Prevail Over Knights in Thrilling Crossroads League Showdown
Cougars Prevail Over Knights in Thrilling Crossroads League Showdown

January 15, 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (11-7, 3-5 CL) welcomed the Marian University Knights (8-10, 2-6 CL) to Ariel Arena on Wednesday, January 15, for a Crossroads League showdown.

Cougars Drop Game Against No. 22 Wildcats
Cougars Drop Game Against No. 22 Wildcats

January 11, 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (10-7, 2-5 CL) hosted the No. 22 Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats (12-5, 2-5 CL) in Ariel Arena on Saturday, January 11, and fell in the end by a final score of 71-84.

Men’s Basketball Blows out Saint Francis on the Road
Men’s Basketball Blows out Saint Francis on the Road

January 08, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (10-6, 2-4) traveled to the University of Saint Francis (11-5, 4-2) for a conference game on Wednesday, January 8, and came away with a 98-73 win after a dominating effort on the road. 

Cougars Fall to No. 10 Pilots in Conference Battle
Cougars Fall to No. 10 Pilots in Conference Battle

January 04, 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (9-6, 1-4 CL) welcomed the No. 10 Bethel University Pilots (12-3, 5-0 CL) to Ariel Arena for a Crossroads League clash on Saturday, January 4.

11 Threes Lead Cougars to Victory over No. 23 Rio Grande
11 Threes Lead Cougars to Victory over No. 23 Rio Grande

December 30, 2024

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (9-5) played a non-league contest at home against the No. 23 ranked University of Rio Grande Red Storm (10-3) on Monday, December 30, and came away with an 85-81 upset win in Ariel Arena. 

Koning Earns First Career Defensive Player of the Week from Crossroads League
Koning Earns First Career Defensive Player of the Week from Crossroads League

December 16, 2024

JACKSON, Mich. – For the first time in his Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball career, Trent Koning has been named the Crossroads League Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, December 16.

Cougars Close West Coast Trip with Win Over Simpson University
Cougars Close West Coast Trip with Win Over Simpson University

December 16, 2024

REDDING, Calif. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (8-5) closed its trip in California on a high note with a 101-79 victory at Simpson University (5-7) on Monday, December 16. 

Balanced Scoring Attack Leads to Victory at Cal Maritime
Balanced Scoring Attack Leads to Victory at Cal Maritime

December 14, 2024

VALLEJO, Calif. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (7-5) picked up an 88-67 win out west at Cal Maritime (3-6) on Saturday, December 14.

Men's Basketball Starts West Coast Trip with Win Over Pioneers
Men's Basketball Starts West Coast Trip with Win Over Pioneers

December 13, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (6-5) began its California trip with a matchup at the Pacific Union College Pioneers (1-8) on Friday, December 13.

Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short at No.12 Huntington
Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short at No.12 Huntington

December 07, 2024

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (5-5, 1-3 CL) took on No.12 Huntington University (9-2, 2-2) in a conference road match on Saturday, December 7.

Men's Basketball Grabs First Crossroads League Win Over Goshen
Men's Basketball Grabs First Crossroads League Win Over Goshen

December 04, 2024

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (5-4, 1-2 CL) hosted the Goshen Maple Leafs (3-6, 0-3 CL) in a Crossroads League matchup on Wednesday, December 4, in Ariel Arena.

Conrad Named Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week
Conrad Named Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week

December 02, 2024

JACKSON, Mich. – After a career game for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team against Campbellsville University last Tuesday, Bailey Conrad has been named the Men’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week by the Crossroads League on Monday, December 2.

Men’s Basketball Bests Campbellsville on Champions of Character Day
Men’s Basketball Bests Campbellsville on Champions of Character Day

November 26, 2024

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (4-4) competed at home against Campbellsville University (6-4) on Tuesday, November 26. It was Champions of Character Day for MVNU, as Ariel Arena was filled with kids from the Mount Vernon city school district. 

Cougars Outpaced by Trojans in Odle
Cougars Outpaced by Trojans in Odle

November 23, 2024

UPLAND, Ind. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (3-4, 0-2) traveled to Upland, Indiana on Saturday, November 23 to take on the Trojans of Taylor University (5-2, 1-1) in its second conference game of the season.

Men’s Basketball Falls in Crossroads League Opener at (RV) SAU
Men’s Basketball Falls in Crossroads League Opener at (RV) SAU

November 20, 2024

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (3-3, 0-1 CL) kicked off Crossroads League action on Wednesday, November 20, taking on (RV) Spring Arbor University (6-1, 1-0 CL) at the American 1 Credit Union Arena.