2025-26 Men's Basketball News
Men’s Basketball Defeated by Campbellsville
December 13, 2025
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (9-3) traveled to Campbellsville University (12-1) for a non-conference contest on Saturday, December 13.
Cougars Claim Conference Win over Marian in Ariel
December 06, 2025
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (9-2, 3-1 CL) hosted the Knights of Marian University (2-9, 2-2 CL) in Ariel Arena for a conference match-up on Saturday, December 6.
Men’s Basketball Secures Close Victory Over Spring Arbor
December 04, 2025
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (8-2, 2-1) hosted Spring Arbor University (5-4, 1-2) at Ariel Arena on Wednesday, December 3.
Cougars Defeated at Rio Grande
November 25, 2025
RIO GRANDE, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (7-2) traveled to Rio Grande, Ohio on Tuesday, November 25 for a non-conference game at the University of Rio Grande (4-3).
Men’s Basketball Suffers First Loss of Season at (RV) Huntington
November 22, 2025
HUNTINGTON, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (7-1, 1-1 CL) resumed Crossroads League play on Saturday, November 22, traveling to Huntington, Indiana, to take on (RV) Huntington University (7-2, 1-1 CL).
Men’s Basketball Opens Conference Play with Victory over Saint Francis
November 20, 2025
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (7-0, 1-0 CL) opened Crossroads League play in Ariel Arena on Wednesday, November 19 against the University of Saint Francis (3-5, 0-1 CL)
Men’s Basketball Speeds by Racers on Homecoming
November 14, 2025
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (6-0) hosted the University of Northwestern Ohio Racers (2-4) at Ariel Arena on Friday, November 14 for the homecoming weekend.
Men’s Basketball Remains Unbeaten with Road Win at UM-Dearborn
November 12, 2025
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (5-0) remained unbeaten after winning at the University of Michigan Dearborn (1-4) by a final score of 94-91 on Wednesday, November 12.
Brown Reaches Career-High in Points in Thrilling Win Over Oakland City
November 08, 2025
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (4-0) hosted Oakland City University (0-3) for its second game in the MVNU Classic on Saturday, November 8 at Ariel Arena.
Cougars Open MVNU Classic with Home Victory Against Bearcats
November 07, 2025
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (3-0) hosted Brescia University (0-3) in the first game of the MVNU Classic on Friday, November 7
Brown Earns Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week from Crossroads League
November 03, 2025
JACKSON, Mich. – Isaiah Brown of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team has been named as the Crossroads League Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, November 3.
Men’s Basketball Improves to 2-0 with Road Win at Kentucky Christian
November 01, 2025
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (2-0) traveled to Kentucky Christian University (0-3) where it won 97-78 on Saturday, November 1.
High-Powered Offense Leads MVNU to Season Opening Victory over KSU Tuscarawas
October 29, 2025
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (1-0) opened its season with a non-conference matchup at Ariel Arena against Kent State University Tuscarawas (0-1) on Wednesday, October 29.
Men’s Basketball Ready to Begin 2025-26 Season
October 28, 2025
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team is set to begin its 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday, October 28 in Ariel Arena against Kent State Tuscarawas at 11:00 a.m. for Champions of Character Day.
Coach Ronai and MVNU Men’s Basketball Announce 2025 Recruiting Class
July 25, 2025
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — Head Coach Jared Ronai and the Mount Vernon Nazarene University Men’s Basketball program are excited to announce the addition of five incoming freshmen to the 2025-26 roster. These newcomers will join nine returning players as the Cougars prepare for another competitive season in the Crossroads League.