2024-25 Men's Basketball News

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.

Hot Shooting Lifts MVNU to Victory against UM-Dearborn
Hot Shooting Lifts MVNU to Victory against UM-Dearborn

November 16, 2024

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (3-1) traveled north for the first day of the JBA Classic, hosted by Rochester Christian University on Friday, November 15.

Cougars Fall at the Final Buzzer to (RV) Rochester
Cougars Fall at the Final Buzzer to (RV) Rochester

November 16, 2024

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (3-2) concluded the JBA Classic on Saturday, November 16 against (RV) Rochester Christian University (5-0).

Cougars Fall to SMWC in Homecoming Classic Finale
Cougars Fall to SMWC in Homecoming Classic Finale

November 09, 2024

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (2-1) concluded the Homecoming Classic Weekend by facing Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (2-2) on Saturday, November 9, in Ariel Arena.

Men’s Basketball Delivers Offensive Showcase in Homecoming Win
Men’s Basketball Delivers Offensive Showcase in Homecoming Win

November 08, 2024

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (2-0) took on the Trinity Christian College Trolls (2-1) at Ariel Arena on Friday, November 8, kicking off its weekend Homecoming Classic.

Men's Basketball Triumphs in Home Opener Against Kenyon
Men's Basketball Triumphs in Home Opener Against Kenyon

November 02, 2024

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (1-0) kicked off its 2024-25 season on Saturday, November 2, with a matchup against the Kenyon College Owls in Ariel Arena.

Men’s Basketball Ready for 2024-25 Season
Men’s Basketball Ready for 2024-25 Season

November 01, 2024

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team is gearing up for its 2024-25 season on Saturday, November 2, when it faces off against Kenyon College at Ariel Arena. Tip-off is set for noon, and the Cougars are ready to hit the court in front of their home crowd.