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Grosz hanging up his whistle after 26 yearsFor the past 26 seasons, the Northwestern (Minn.) Eagles have been coached by one man, and now Tim Grosz is leaving coaching.
Lewis steps down at UW-OshkoshAfter eight seasons as the Titans' men's basketball head coach, including leading the program to the 2019 Division III national championship, Lewis is leaving the program.
Iverson moves on down the highwayIf you leave UW-Stout and travel east on I-94, the next WIAC school you would pass would be UW-Eau Claire. Just 30 miles separate the schools, but Eau Claire is where Hannah Iverson grew up, and she is heading back there as the Blugolds' women's head coach.
Raymond announces retirement from IthacaAfter 26 years, 522 career wins and three D3hoops.com East Region Coach of the Year selections, Dan Raymond is retiring as head women's basketball coach at Ithaca.
Graves retiring from SpringfieldFollowing a coaching and teaching career that spanned more than 40 seasons, Springfield women's basketball coach Naomi Graves has announced that she will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 academic year.
Emory flies into title gameEmory rallied from a halftime deficit and qualified for the Division III men’s basketball title game for the first time in program history as the Eagles defeated Christopher Newport.
Mary Washington finishes off defending champsKaden Bates hit a three-pointer with 25.3 seconds to play, lifting Mary Washington past Trinity (Conn.) 64-61 and punching the Eagles' trip to the national title game.
Emory, CNU advance to semifinalsEmory defeated Illinois Wesleyan on a three-pointer with 1.4 seconds to go, while Christopher Newport went on a hot streak in the second half, then had to hold off St. Thomas (Texas) to return to the Division III men’s basketball national semifinals.
Trinity, Mary Washington move onThe Trinity-Tufts rematch was a rock fight, by both teams' admissions, and Mary Washington advanced to the national semifinals for the first time, in the later games in the Division III quarterfinals in Fort Wayne.
Semifinals: Royal uprising dethrones NYUNo. 2 Scranton's balance and tenacious defense lifted the Royals to a 60-52 victory over No. 1 NYU, ending the Violets' 91-game winning streak and landing the Royals in Saturday's national championship game. They will face No. 8 Denison since the Big Red toppled No. 4 UW-Oshkosh in Friday's first national semifinal.
Playoff veterans keep Maroons focusedShane Regan and Nick Roper were two of the highest-profile D3 to D3 transfers in who knows how long when they joined the University of Chicago before the season. So while the Maroons haven't gone deep into the playoffs before this year, they still have experienced leaders on the floor. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Indianapolis feature.
Her biggest fanUW-Oshkosh senior Avery Poole is motivated by many things on the basketball court, but the primary motivation is that her sister, Aubrey, was born with spinal muscular atrophy, and would do anything to be able to play basketball like her sister. Brian Lester has more in a Road to Salem feature.
WBCA All-Star Game rostersHere are the 20 women's basketball seniors who will represent NCAA Division III as members of the All-Star team at the annual All-Star Game in Salem, Virginia. The game tips off at 1 p.m. ET Saturday.
Big run for the Big RedDenison is on the Road to Salem, literally, not going back to Ohio between winning at Washington and Lee on Saturday night and arriving at the Final Four, about 45 minutes down the road. Gordon Mann sat down with Denison head coach Maureen Hirt, guards Ada Taute and Abby Cooch, and forward Anelly Mad-Toingué to talk about the Big Red's run.
All-Region teams announcedThe D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on 797 nominations. It's the 25th season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball.
Ferry to step down, focus on AD role at AlbrightAfter 25 seasons as Albright’s head men’s basketball coach, Rick Ferry announced on Monday, March 16 that he will be stepping down from his role. Ferry will remain as the college’s Athletic Director. Longtime assistant coach Matt Chalupa will be the next head coach of the Albright men’s basketball program.
NABC All-Star Game rostersHere are the 20 men's basketball seniors who will represent NCAA Division III as members of the All-Star team at the annual All-Star Game in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The game tips off at 2:30 p.m. ET Saturday.
Trinity-Tufts rematch, Chicago and Mary WashingtonThe last two games of the day in the Division III round of 16 came down to the final possession, with Chicago surviving against Gustavus Adolphus and Mary Washington holding off UW-La Crosse. They joined Trinity and Tufts in the Elite 8.
Elite 8: Hosts with the mostNo. 1 NYU, No. 2 Scranton, and No. 4 UW-Oshkosh sent their fans home happy after rolling to victory in Saturday night's sectional semifinals, while No. 8 Denison kept its dream season going with an upset victory at No. 3 Washington and Lee in the 2026 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament.
Emory, IWU, CNU, St. Thomas punch ticketsThe right-hand side of the bracket is set for the Elite 8, as Emory ran past Yeshiva, Illinois Wesleyan held off Endicott, and Christopher Newport and St. Thomas (Texas) survived last-second shots by Randolph-Macon and WashU to set up a meeting.
Cs the moment: Chicago, Concordia rally throughChicago and Concordia-Moorhead rallied past their Sweet 16 foes and into the Elite 8, while the top three teams in the country stayed undefeated by winning at home in Friday night's NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament. Read the full recap here.
Jostens Trophy finalists announced, vote openThe Salem Rotary Club announced the 22 finalists for Division III's premier award recognizing excellence on and off the court, and you, the fans, will get one of the ballots for the trophy.
Rowe, Daniels win All-Star Game fan voteYork (Pa.) guard Jayden Rowe jumped into the lead early on, and Ta'zhon Daniels from Albertus Magnus surged into second place over the second day as the pair won the fan vote and will participate in the 2026 NABC Division III College All-Star Game in Fort Wayne.
Resilient Cobbers making historyConcordia-Moorhead hasn't made the Sweet 16 since 1993, and hasn't won 25 games since its Division III women's basketball national title in 1988. And the Cobbers lost four starters from last year. But they are resilient through challenges and ready to make the trip to northeast Pennsylvania. Riley Zayas has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Englund announces retirement from UWECAfter 26 seasons at UW-Eau Claire, Tonja Englund is ready to hang up her whistle. She has announced her retirement after 427 career victories.
Brothers in the Sweet 16Kullen Robinson and Kye Robinson are brothers playing in the third round of the men's basketball NCAA Tournament this weekend, but not for the same team, despite the Hood hoodies. Kye is a star at Mary Washington, while Kullen is an all-conference player at Hood. Ryan Scott has their story in a Road to Indianapolis feature.
Hood letting it flyThe Blazers are already deeper than they have ever been in the NCAA Tournament, so why do they have to lose? A trip to the defending champs is up next for Hood, and Joe Sager has more in a Road to Indianapolis feature.
Sisters in the Sweet 16Sibling Day continues at D3hoops.com as Brian Lester talks to Hope's Anna and Leah Richards. They weren't sure they would be able to play together in college, but not only are they both at Hope, they are two of the top three scorers, as sophomores.
Hoopsville: Sweetness!Just as we got excited for 128 teams to challenge in the NCAA Tournaments, we are down to just 32 remaining. Tonight on Hoopsville, we chat with programs enjoying the sweetness of their accomplishments, so far, while looking ahead at the challenges to come. Watch the archive or listen to the podcast here!
Trinity, Emory survive; Hood moves onThe round of 16 is set in Division III men's basketball, and that included Trinity (Conn.) once again needing to rally from a second-half deficit to win. Ben Pearce reached 2,000 career points as top seed Emory needed overtime to survive, while Hood ran past Redlands, Endicott survived at the buzzer, and much more in the second round.
MBB game of the night: UST wins in OTThe University of St. Thomas survived a last-second shot in regulation, and the No. 1-seeded Celts avoided the first-round upset bid, defeating No. 16-seeded Belhaven 69-63 in overtime.
Round 1 men: Cru, Presidents, Beavers, MacsThe day started off with a No. 12 over a No. 7, and later a No. 13, a No. 12 and a No. 11 seed advanced in a thrilling first round of the 2026 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament. Add in a No. 16 seed taking its top seed to overtime, or another one holding a 10-point lead on the champs in the second half.
WBB game of the night: Ripon wins thrillerIn a game with multiple lead changes in the closing minutes, Ripon held off UW-River Falls in overtime, 84-80, earning the MWC its first NCAA Tournament win since 2013 and the Red Hawks their first since 2005.
Round 1 women: Goodness Gricius!Natalie Gricius' big night lifted Carroll past DePauw while Caydee Kirkham carried 11-seed Coe to victory on a night dominated by the higher seeds. Elsewhere, OAC reps Baldwin Wallace and Otterbein dominated their first-round foes and Whitman took West Coast bragging rights in the first round of the Division III women’s basketball tournament.
Round 2: Saturday night Maine eventBates found some late game magic and ousted Smith from the NCAA Tournament in Lewiston, while Southern Maine turned back the clock in a road win over Bowdoin. Elsewhere, Johns Hopkins set a new record, WashU pushed past OWU, Hope outlasted Illinois Wesleyan, and the top four seeds moved on.
Pre-conference problems, postseason prosperity?Yeshiva picked an ambitious set of non-conference games, and started 0-5. So while that cost the Maccabees any chance at a Top 25 spot or an at-large bid, they learned some lessons, and are hoping to apply them in the NCAA Tournament. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Indianapolis feature.
Women's NCAA Tournament previewNYU enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament on an 87-game win streak, including the last two national titles. Can any team stop NYU from winning a third? Will Scranton break through to win it all? Will one of the best D-III players ever author a storybook ending at Washington and Lee? Gordon Mann highlights those storylines and more.
Sticking together through uncertaintyWhen Gettysburg's head coach left to take a new job a month before practice started, there was nobody to keep the guys together, nobody to set up conditioning schedules -- heck, nobody to distribute the team's gear when it arrived. That's where senior Malachi Briscoe stepped in. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Indianapolis feature.
Men's NCAA Tournament previewLast year, Ryan Scott picked three of the Final Four teams correctly, including both teams in the national title game, and was just a couple of buckets away from getting the whole thing right. This year, he promises to do better. It's his annual Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament preview.
Selection Sunday SpecialThe regular season ends with the Selection Sunday episode of Hoopsville. Hear from programs who have punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournaments, including upsets and shockers in men's and women's basketball. And we get a peak at D3hoops.com's men's and women's mock brackets. Watch the archive or listen to the podcast!
Men's NCAA Tournament bracket is out!Here's how the Field of 64 is divvied out across the country. Who got a first-weekend flight we weren't expecting? Who got sent on a long bus ride, and who didn't get to leave their home area?
Women's NCAA Tournament bracket is out!Here's how the Field of 64 is divvied out across the country, including ... a 42nd seed as the high seed in a first-round pod?
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketThe job is made much easier for our mock bracketing because we got every single team right! OK, the NPI provides all 21 at-large teams for us to work with, so we just have to make a bracket. Here's what we did and how we did it.
Who's in? Our projected women's bracketWe're given the 64 teams right off the bat. How can we line them up? Here's how. It's our projected Division III women's basketball NCAA Tournament bracket.
Men's tourney tracker: Who's clinched?Things got off to a crazy start on Saturday, as TCNJ won in a dramatic finish at Montclair State, claiming the NJAC crown and bursting someone's bubble. Check out all the games in progress and the bids clinched so far.
Saturday men: Titles taken, bubbles poppedTCNJ took down Montclair State again, Grinnell got back to the tournament, UW-La Crosse won the WIAC tournament for the first time and much more in Saturday's Division III men's basketball conference tournaments.
Saturday women: Ott's in, so are tourney vetsOtterbein and DePauw guaranteed that their conferences will receive an extra bid to the NCAA Tournament while New York University and Scranton completed perfect runs to the Big Dance. Elsewhere, SUNY New Paltz and St. Mary’s (Md.) healed last year’s heartbreak with conference titles and Fred Richter earned his 700th win in style.
Sunday: Last chance to make the DanceThe Generals are marching into the NCAA Tournament undefeated, while TCNJ claimed a title and busted a bubble, and Gettysburg denied Johns Hopkins a perfect season. On the men's side, the Macs, Celts and Bants all head to the Dance as conference champs. That and more in our final recap of Championship week.
Friday men: Gulls, Captains avoid upset ...... but Maryville got knocked off before it could leave the CCS with a title, the Little East had two great semifinals, Grinnell and Monmouth get a third meeting, Roanoke survived a potential game-winning foul shot, Concordia Texas hit a buzzer-beater and much more. Check out Friday's men's recaps.
Friday women: Wings and a prayerBirds of a feather clinch together. The Hunter Hawks seized the CUNYAC title while the UW-La Crosse Eagles topped UW-Oshkosh for the WIAC’s automatic bid. Elsewhere, high seeds in the Centennial, NACC, SUNYAC and SCAC survived nailbiters, but not in the NWC.
Hoopsville: Heating UpDon't miss a loaded Thursday edition of Hoopsville. We talk championship DNA with teams around DIII trying to keep rolling through conference tournaments. Plus, Mother Nature continues to play undefeated.
Watch the archives or listen to the podcast right here!
Thursday: Berg, Susquehanna pull upsetsNo. 6 seed Susquehanna advanced to the Landmark Conference men's title game, Heidelberg ended a string of futility at the University of Mount Union, Concordia-Moorhead turned the tables on the St. Mary's (Minn.) women, and much more in Thursday's Division III basketball conference tournaments.
Wednesday: 6, 7 seeds advance to finalsKeuka, the No. 7 men's seed in the Empire 8, will play for the conference title, and CUNYAC No. 6 men's seed CCNY sees its dance continue on as well as MASCAC women's No. 6 seed Anna Maria and GNAC women's No. 6 Albertus Magnus moved on in Wednesday's Division III basketball conference tournaments.
Tracking Tuesday's men's gamesIt was a thrilling Tuesday in the CCIW, with a 4/5 game that went to double overtime, the No. 6 seed advanced in the Landmark and the MIAC, Franciscan kept its stellar season going, and the top two seeds in the United East fell.
Tuesday: Cardinals end game on 27-0 runThe Cardinals of St. Mary's (Minn.) came into the fourth quarter down by 20 and won, while North Park's men outlasted Wheaton (Ill.), Augsburg won on a freshman's pair of free throws in the closing seconds and more as Tuesday night provided some thrills in Division III basketball conference tournament action.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Record SuccessThe final week is here. On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with several programs that have already had record-breaking seasons. Their's plus others hopes, dreams, plans, expectations for March. Plus it is already proving to be an exciting conference championships week. Watch the archive or listen to the podcast right here!
Men's recap: After the dust settlesTiebreakers were out in full force on Saturday in multiple conferences. UW-Platteville went on a huge run, the Empire 8 bracket fell to pieces, New Jersey City may have played its last basketball game in Division III, and two sophomores reached 1,000 career points.
Saturday women: Finishing on a high noteDenison edged Ohio Wesleyan for the NCAC regular-season title, while Bates rallied into the NESCAC tournament semifinals, and the NJAC and Empire 8 playoffs opened with upsets in Saturday's Division III women's basketball action.
Friday: Linfield gets first title since 1980It's been 46 years since Linfield has collected the regular season Northwest Conference women's basketball conference title, but that streak ended on Friday night.
TCNJ downs Montclair; ONU tops OtterbeinIt was a memorable night at TCNJ, because why should we keep a No. 1 men's team around for more than a couple of weeks? Ohio Northern got its eighth win in nine tries, and more in Wednesday night's men's basketball action.
Wednesday: Trap or keeper?DePauw tripped No. 9 Ohio Wesleyan ahead of its big game showdown with Denison while No. 11 Hope avoided a second slip against Albion and No. 4 Washington and Lee rolled over Bridgewater. Elsewhere, conference tournament play began and New Jersey City played its final game in Division III women's basketball action.
Spirk to retire following seasonMary Beth Spirk, who has been head women's basketball coach at Moravian for the past 38 seasons, will be retiring as head coach following the season, and as athletic director effective May 1.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Off the RadarIn two weeks, we will know who will be playing in March and whose season is over. Yet, there are still some teams off the radar, many who could be factors before the end of the month and into March. On Monday's Hoopsville we chat with a few worth keeping an eye on. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast right here!
Thurman out with two weekends leftRhodes replaced its head women's basketball coach with its former head coach with just four regular season games remaining. Judi Thurman is out, and Matt Dean is back in.
Lisa Stone reaches 700 winsWashington University in St. Louis women's basketball coach Lisa Stone joined an illustrious group of college women's basketball head coaches on Sunday with her 700th career win in the Bears' 81-76 win over visiting Case Western Reserve at the Field House on Sunday.
Saturday men: Rogers goes for 52; Oxy, UMW winOccidental was able to hold off No. 10 Redlands, No. 11 Mary Washington turned the tables on No. 8 Christopher Newport and Kenney Rogers poured in 52 points to match this season's D-III highest total as Westfield State cemented its spot atop the MASCAC.
Saturday women: Playoff pieces falling into placeSaturday brought the end of the regular season in some places and race-shaping results in others, as Linfield seized control in the NWC, No. 7 Bowdoin swept through the NESCAC, and No. 8 Denison turned the NCAC into a two-team chase,
Conn. downs No. 11 Bates to reach NESCAC tournamentSofia Tavarez matched her season high with 31 points as Connecticut College secured its spot in the NESCAC tournament, knocking off Bates on Friday night.
Hoopsville: Finish StrongLess than 20 days remain in the DIII hoops season. Teams are wrapping up schedules jockeying for the best conference standing. Thursday on Hoopsville, we chat with programs trying to finish strong. Watch On Demand or listen to podcast here!
Good night for Knights; MEC snaps long skidCarleton ended Gustavus Adolphus' MIAC unbeaten run for the second year in a row, Hood rallied from down eight late, a No. 1 team actually won, and Medgar Evers got its first win of the season.
Women's recap: Jockeying for positionSusquehanna bolstered its NCAA Tournament hopes with a road win at Catholic while St. Vincent seized the upper hand in the PAC, and UW-Whitewater topped UW-Platteville in Wednesday night’s Division III women’s basketball action.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Super RecordIncredible hoops continues every day in Division III. Once again we are left in awe of results and records. Today on Hoopsville, hear from programs setting the tone, those trying to survive conference play, and from NYU women after a record-setting weekend. Watch On Demand or listen to podcast here!
No. 7 Emory edges No. 1 Chicago in OTFor the second time on the weekend, Emory survived an overtime battle from a University Athletic Association opponent, as the No. 7 Eagles edged top-ranked University of Chicago 97-94 on Sunday afternoon.
NYU gets No. 82New York University is all alone atop the record book, as the Violets won their NCAA Division III-record 82nd consecutive game, defeating Carnegie Mellon 69-58. It’s the latest step in a run of 1,065 days since the last time NYU lost, in the Elite 8 on March 11, 2023.
Macon wins Top 10 battleNo. 6 Randolph-Macon got a big non-conference win, No. 16 Illinois Wesleyan shot the lights out, No. 23 UW-La Crosse won its fifth consecutive game, Catholic celebrated the 25th anniversary of its national championship and more on Saturday in Division III men's basketball.
Underrated is overratedEvery active ranked team outside the WIAC won on Saturday, as No. 2 Scranton rolled over Elizabethtown and No. 6 Smith continued its NEWMAC dominance. Meanwhile, it was opposite day in the ASC and Whitman tightened the race atop the NWC with an overtime win over Linfield. Read about that and more in our recap.
NYU ties win streak recordThe No. 1 NYU women ran their win streak to 81 consecutive games, as the Violets slipped past Case Western Reserve to tie WashU's record for the longest winning streak in NCAA Division III women's basketball history. Check out more in the Friday night recap.
Hoopsville: Wild ResultsThe chaos of last week has continued with even more wild results already this week. More undefeated teams suffered first losses and long winning streaks have come to an end. On Thursday's Hoopsville, hear from programs trying to stay focused to avoid unintended bumps. Watch On Demand or listen to podcast!
It's all about precisionSome of the most successful coaches in Division III basketball, such as Lynn Hersey at Smith and Ryan Cain at Johns Hopkins, excel for a number of reasons. As Ryan Scott puts it in Around the Nation, one of those reasons is precision.
Milestone for Messiah's Mike MillerMike Miller reached the 800-win milestone on Wednesday night, as Messiah improved to 16-4 on the season with a win against Albright. Miller has the third-most wins in Division III women's basketball history.
Captains fly past Eagles; W&L wins, F&M fallsNo. 12 Christopher Newport picked up its 10th consecutive win, defeating No. 2 Mary Washington, Washington and Lee took down No. 17 Roanoke, Ursinus topped No. 19 Franklin & Marshall, and more in Wednesday night's Division III men's basketball action.
Wednesday: One for you, one for meNo. 21 UW-Platteville ended No. 3 UW-Oshkosh’s bid for an undefeated run through the WIAC while No. 11 John Carroll and Rhode Island College earned regular season splits with their conferences’ front runners in Wednesday night’s Division III women’s basketball action.
Hoopsville: Complete ChaosComplete Chaos. Not sure there is any other way to describe things in D3 hoops right now. It makes each day must-watch and there may not be anything better. Hear from some programs looking to stay away from the chaos on Hoopsville - On Demand or the podcast here!
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Jumbo bounceback, Bulldog bounce, Raiders run, Samet scoresNo. 9 Tufts came back from its Friday night loss with a big win against No. 2 Trinity (Conn.), while both top 10 SCIAC teams lost, No. 13 Mount Union ended No. 21 Otterbein's win streak and Zevi Samet went for 52 points. That and much more from Saturday.
Better the second time aroundSUNY New Paltz and Saint Mary’s (Minn.) fared better in their rematches with the ranked teams at the top of their conference while No. 7 Bowdoin took another step toward a second straight sweep through the NESCAC. Read about those games and more from Saturday's Division III women's basketball action.
Door to No. 1 spot re-opensOur records don't reflect how many times the No. 1 team in the country has gone down while on a trip to WashU, but it's more than once. On Friday that victim was Emory. Meanwhile, St. Thomas escaped with a win and the Cortland women won their 14th in a row. Check out Friday night's recap.
Hoopsville: Larger TargetsFor most teams, the second half of conference schedules have begun. If results weren't crazy enough, they likely could be soon. Today on Hoopsville, we chat with programs with high expectations despite now larger targets. Watch or listen to Hoopsville here!
WIAC, CCIW, Centennial fit to be tiedThere's a tie for first in the CCIW, a four-way tie in the WIAC, and a four-way tie in the Centennial as a result of Wednesday's Division III men's basketball action, while the NJAC had two games decided on buzzer beaters.
Wednesday: Will to powerThe calendar has not flipped to February yet, but three conference races are nearly over after UW-Oshkosh, Baldwin Wallace and William Paterson once again downed their closest competitors. Elsewhere, Albion upset No. 9 Hope and Mary Schleusner added another career record to her resume.
Hoopsville: Stormy SeasonWhile a massive winter storm blanketed much of the country, and DIII, with a mess , it has gotten even stormier on basketball courts around DIII. On a special Tuesday edition of Hoopsville, we recap the Top 25 and talk to teams providing some of the stormy weather. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here!
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
New men's No. 1!There's a new No. 1 team in Division III men's basketball, just barely! Little surprise that it's the only one of the top five teams that went unscathed last week.
Bethel boomerangs back inBethel got its All-American back and a big win over Concordia-Moorhead, so the Royals return to our rankings. So does UW-La Crosse, which gives the WIAC four ranked teams again. Get the full list here.
D3sports.com conversation: Ryan Cain, Johns HopkinsRyan Cain, Johns Hopkins men's basketball coach, and D3sports.com's Ryan Scott talk about coaching philosophy, the mental aspect of the game, how to develop a player led program and how to build a program known for consistent winning.
NYU hands No. 2 Chicago Sunday lossThe No. 2 team in the country lost, as NYU swept its weekend UAA series at Wash U and Chicago. Four of the top five men's basketball teams in Division III lost this past week.
Henpecked: Wes beats BantamsWesleyan took down No. 1 Trinity (Conn.) and ended the Bantams’ 32-game winning streak in front of a capacity home crowd, while No. 15 Calvin defeated Hope in the latest installment of The Rivalry. Elsewhere, the top three teams in the WIAC fell and Ohio Northern got the upset win it just missed a month ago.
OWU wins Buckeye State battleOhio Wesleyan dealt Denison its first loss of the season in an NCAC first place showdown, while No. 9 Hope continued its dominance of archrival Calvin and No. 20 Carroll shut down No. 13 Illinois Wesleyan in Saturday’s Division III women’s basketball.
Friday: Sweep me in St. LouisNew York University swept Washington U. with a buzzer-beater on the men's side and another double-digit win for the top-ranked Violet women. Elsewhere, the Averett men found late-game magic again and Linfield head coach Casey Bunn Wilson completed a week to remember.
Hoopsville: Season GrindIt seems nearly every night, something happens in DIII hoops to get your attention. This week continues to prove that as the season grind ratchets up. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with programs in the national conversation while trying to position themselves atop their conferences. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here!
D3's new top rebounder shares secretWashington & Lee forward Mary Schleusner grabbed 21 rebounds on Wednesday night, putting her name on top of the all-time rebound list. Twenty minutes after the game, she chatted with Ryan Scott for Around the Nation, and former teammates and the former record-holder weigh in as well.
Heidelberg puts No. 4 on the floorHeidelberg toppled Mount Union, Virginia Wesleyan knocked off Randolph-Macon in the final second, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and Redlands went to overtime, Scranton fell hard at its rival, Bacon Night was tasty at Trine and Otterbein survived its first game as a ranked team in more than 21 years in Wednesday night's Division III men's basketball action.
Schleusner new chair of the boardsWashington and Lee wunderkind Mary Schleusner broke the Division III career rebounding record, as the Generals defeated Bridgewater and remained unbeaten. Elsewhere, UW-Oshkosh won late, Trine won ugly, and William Paterson all-but-won the NJAC’s regular season race.
Tufts delivers Smith first setbackFor the second straight season, Tufts handed Smith a non-conference loss, as the unranked Jumbos took down the No. 4 Bears on Tuesday night, dropping Smith to 14-1 overall.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Super SizeThere are 42 days left in the DIII basketball season - there is plenty of games to decide plenty between now and when post-season brackets are set. Monday we super size Hoopsville with added guests and Top 25 discussion at a special time - 6:00 PM ET. Watch On Demand or listen to podcast here!
New women's poll releasedConcordia-Moorhead, which has a one-game lead on five teams in the MIAC standings, returns to our poll while Denison achieves its highest ranking ever. Plus, Trine gets another try as a Top 25 team.
Buzzworthy milestone for ScheibleRochester erased a 10-point deficit in the closing minutes and rallied past Brandeis, 67-64, for head coach Jim Scheible's 600th victory. Game recap courtesy of UR athletics.
Pioneers love it at home; CNU, WNEU surviveUW-Platteville won its third consecutive home game against a ranked team, Christopher Newport and Western New England each survived last-second shot attempts at home, Scranton had a huge second half and La Crosse's free-fall continued in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Red letter day for Denison, SalisburyNo. 15 Denison picked up its first win over a ranked opponent since 2016-17 while Salisbury beat Christopher Newport for the first time in 19 tries. Elsewhere, St. Scholastica edged No. 21 Bethel.
To remain in Maine was the main thingAfter three years at the University of Maine, Jaycie Christopher's decision to transfer a couple hours down the road to Division III Southern Maine made big headlines in-state. As Riley Zayas writes, the decision has worked out great for both Christopher and the Huskies.
Judges down Eagles; Lucky 13 sweepsBrandeis used a huge fourth-quarter run to put away No. 9 Emory, Carnegie Mellon swept two from No. 13 WashU, No. 8 Bowdoin frustrated No. 14 Bates and the top-ranked Trinity men held off Amherst on Friday night.
Hoopsville: Wild Week(s)There are plenty of upsets, crazy results, and head-shaking moments - great to talk about! All that today on Hoopsville, plus opponents playing against each other for nearly a decade, one of the best in all of NCAA hoops, perfection, and much more. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast right here!
Montclair, Claremont extend big streaksClaremont-Mudd-Scripps tied the program record for the best start to a season, Montclair State won its 15th in a row, UW-Stevens Point saw its streak snapped, UW-La Crosse picked up its third consecutive loss, and more in Wednesday night's men's action.
Eagles fly past 'Hawks; Owls snap skidNo. 3 UW-Oshkosh continued its unbeaten start, UW-La Crosse rolled past No. 7 UW-Whitewater on the road, Bryn Mawr ended an epic streak of futility, Trine kept its MIAA streak rolling and Mary Schleusner moved closer to D-III all-time marks on Wednesday night.
Union beats buzzer againTanner Tedesco gave the Union men yet another dramatic win, while Salve Regina knocked off No. 24 WPI, Monmouth beat Grinnell in a matchup of MWC unbeatens, and No. 4 Smith rallied past Middlebury in women's action.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Unranked SuccessSome of the best hoops happening in DIII doesn't necessarily involving Top 25 teams! Today on Hoopsville, we check in with programs have solid seasons but aren't garnering any attention in the polls ... so far. And a duo both averaging double-doubles. Catch up On Demand right here!
Chicago starts UAA with a bangNo. 4 University of Chicago got UAA play off in a big way, No. 1 Trinity (Conn.) got a big win in NESCAC action, No. 10 Montclair State needed a late flurry to win and the WIAC made its usual headlines in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Perfection protectionNo. 5 Johns Hopkins and No. 6 Washington and Lee stayed undefeated with convincing wins over conference title contenders, while No. 1 NYU and No. 4 Smith also remain unbeaten after winning their conference openers in Saturday’s Division III women’s basketball action.
Hoopsville: Halfway ThereIt is roughly the halfway mark of the 2025-26 season. Teams are focused on conference play, including UAA which starts theirs this weekend. Tonight on Hoopsville, we chat with programs who are well above expectations midway into the season and find out what's working so well. Watch On Demand and listen to podcast right here!
Averett, Oshkosh, Platteville post big winsAverett got a last-second basket to knock off No. 2 Randolph-Macon, while No. 21 UW-Oshkosh outlasted No. 6 UW-La Crosse in an overtime shootout, Scranton has its best 12-game start in several years, and more in Wednesday night's Division III men's basketball action.
Scranton, BW keep rolling on the roadNo. 2 Scranton passed its toughest test to date on the road, while No. 20 Baldwin Wallace continued its conference dominance with a victory at Otterbein. The road treated most of the WIAC teams just fine, but No. 7 Hope was less fortunate at Trine. Read about that and more in our Wednesday night recap.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Starting AnewIt's a new season and it's time to start things anew! There have been great games played during the holidays giving us plenty to talk about, including some unpleasant headlines. We recap it all on the second-half debut of Hoopsville - Watch On Demand or listen to podcast right here!
New women's Top 25 poll outConference play brings upsets, and upsets bring changes to the Top 25. UW-Platteville jumps into the rankings for the first time in five seasons, and Ripon is ranked for the first time in more than two decades. Click here to find out who's in, and who's out, of our Top 25.
Saturday women: Turn back the clockThe calendar flipped to 2026 earlier this week, but Saturday felt a lot like 2025, as No. 3 UW-Oshkosh defeated No. 10 UW-Whitewater and Gustavus Adolphus knocked off No. 19 Bethel. Plus, No. 9 Hope sent its large crowd home happy with a win over Calvin, and Anderson did something for the first time in more than a dozen years.
Saturday men: Rolling into 2026No. 21 Tufts and Franklin and Marshall picked up where they left off in 2025, while No. 5 Mary Washington rallied past No. 12 Catholic and WIAC play started with a big win for UW-Stevens Point. Get the recap from Saturday's Division III men's basketball action here.
Saturday: Stop, drop and SkolAugustana scored its second Top 10 upset in two days by dropping No. 3 UW-La Crosse, while No. 12 St. Thomas dealt No. 5 Mary Washington its first loss. Meanwhile, the Bethel women capped an impressive trip to Wisconsin Dells with a double-overtime win over Coe.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Season of PlentyIt is the season of giving and a season where there is plenty. For some DIII teams, they seem to have plenty to go around. Wins, points, tenacity, and more. Catch up on Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast to hear from programs seemingly enjoying the season - right here!
New men's Top 25 poll is outMount Union moves into the Top 10 in this week's poll. Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 poll.
New poll, new ranked team!How about those Hornets? Shenandoah is ranked for the first time in program history after beating Elizabethtown on Sunday afternoon. How far did Etown slide, and whom did Shenandoah replace? Find out in our latest rankings.
Saturday: Alone at the topNo. 12 Mount Union topped Muskingum in a meeting of unbeaten OAC teams, while No. 17 St. Thomas battled past Colorado College in Boulder. In women's action, William Paterson looked better than fine in win No. 9 and UW-Platteville upended No. 23 Wisconsin Lutheran.
Hoopsville: Exam TimeExam period is a time to find out how much students have learned in the semester. On Thursday's Hoopsville, hear from programs from far and wide on how they grade their seasons so far. Plus, how some conferences are trying to get added AQs. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast - right here!
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Routine ChangesThe DIII hoops season has suddenly entered December. After getting into the routine of the season, exams, the holidays, and more have caused plenty of changes. On Hoopsville, how teams are tackling the adjustments. Plus '2 Cents' on possible "forced breaks" in the future. Watch/Listen On Demand or podcast right here!
Big moves in latest men's Top 25The new poll brings a number of shakeups, including five teams new to the ranking. Check out the full list in the latest D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
Big Red enters Top 25The NCAC has a third ranked team because Denison is in the Top 25 for the first time since our 2021-22 preseason poll. Plus, Chicago makes its season debut in our rankings, and the voters sort through last week's CBB rivalry results. See how it all shakes out here.
Saturday: Still the Maine attractionNo. 6 Bowdoin completed a sweep of its CBB rivals by beating No. 19 Colby while Chicago worked overtime to knock off No. 25 Calvin on the road. On the men's side, St. Thomas is poised to enter the Top 25 after the Celts got a win and some help from another Texas team. Read about it here.
Wednesday: Opening statementsConference play began across the country with No. 2 Randolph-Macon blitzing No. 8 Hampden Sydney in the ODAC, Chapman tripping No. 5 Redlands in the SCIAC, and No. 10 Illinois Wesleyan holding off Carthage in the CCIW. Elsewhere, No. 1 Trinity survived its trip across town to St. Joseph, and the Ohio Wesleyan women topped John Carroll in their Top 25 showdown.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Talkin' TurkeyThanksgiving may have already happened, but it's still a good time to talk some turkey. A number of programs are off to great starts and making headlines in the process. On Hoopsville, we break bread with those at the DIII table early. Catch up On Demand right here!
New men's Top 25 postedUnexpected losses by Illinois Wesleyan and Wesleyan provide the most significant changes in the latest D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 poll.
New women's Top 25 postedOhio Wesleyan enters the rankings, as does the only team to beat the Battling Bishops so far this year, while Carroll makes a big jump and Emory enters the Top 10. Get the latest women's rankings here.
Saturday: Seeing red, feeling blueUW-Stout dropped No. 6 Illinois Wesleyan and Farmingdale State stopped No. 11 Wesleyan, while North Park won a thriller in thrilling fashion in Saturday’s Division III men’s basketball action. In women's action, Calvin and Illinois Wesleyan used great D to pick up big Ws.
Tuesday: Feast mode for JCU, BatesNo. 8 John Carroll headed into the Thanksgiving break with a sweet win over No. 15 Baldwin Wallace while No. 10 Bates needed an extra helping to beat Southern Maine. On the men's side, No. 14 Montclair State and No. 20 TCNJ opened NJAC play with wins.
Saturday: Taking flightNo. 23 Hope edged No. 11 Illinois Wesleyan in overtime, and Elizabethtown and Capital stayed perfect with come-from-behind victories. On the men's side, No. 15 Mary Washington and host Washington and Jefferson prevailed at the Great Lakes Invitational. Get our full recap here.
Wednesday: Close encountersNo. 16 Illinois Wesleyan held off No. 11 Chicago while No. 18 UW-Platteville edged North Central (Ill.) in overtime, and St. Thomas just missed upsetting its D1 foe. On the women’s side, UW-Whitewater continued its hot start and all eight ranked teams won comfortably. Check our recap here.
Hoopsville: Coast-to-CoastThe opening ten days of the basketball season has been thrilling. We may have another terrific season of hoops ahead. On Monday's Hoopsville, we go coast-to-coast chatting with teams cementing the fact they will be in the conversation until March. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here!
Scranton a Royal pain for D1 PittNo. 2 Scranton scored a big win for Division III basketball pride when the Royals shocked Division I University of Pittsburgh, 69-63, on Sunday afternoon.
Charles in charge: Hunter star hits 2,000Alexa Charles became the first player this season to reach the 2,000-point milestone, as the Hunter senior guard scored 24 points in the Hawks’ 65-57 loss to Wesleyan at the Courtyard by Marriott Classic on Saturday.
Saturday: Lions and Tigers and Bears...Oh my, we had some great finishes in Division III basketball on Saturday, including No. 24 TCNJ edging No. 13 Wesleyan, No. 5 WashU holding off St. Thomas, and Trinity (Texas) topping No. 3 Emory. Meanwhile, Emory and Wisconsin Lutheran stayed hot at home in women's basketball.
Hoopsville: Turning HeadsHoops season has begun and soon all teams will have played their first game. Already there are upsets, surprises, and games of note. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with those who are or will be turning heads. Catch up On Demand - right here!
No. 15 Mary Wash rallies, outlasts Rowan in OTThe University of Mary Washington overcame an eight-point deficit with 2:10 remaining in regulation to defeat Rowan, 94-87, in overtime on Wednesday night. Check out the recap and more of Wednesday's highlights.
Hoopsville: 23rd Season DebutThe 23rd season of the first show covering DIII basketball is here. Join us Monday as we talk to both defending champs and preseason #1 teams. Plus hear from programs who could alter how some conference races could turn out. Catch up On Demand or via the podcast right here!
Saturday: 2 and whoa startsNo. 8 Johns Hopkins completed an impressive weekend in Iowa by overpowering Wartburg while No. 3 UW-Oshkosh won another nailbiter and No. 23 Hope swept its WIAC foes. On the men’s side, No. 2 Randolph-Macon held off Gettysburg and Sam Grieger saved the day for UW-La Crosse again.
Friday night: Back at it!The Division III basketball season opened with an overtime buzzer beater, the return of two All-Americans from injury, and different paths to victory for the top three teams in the women’s poll. Take a tour with us around opening night with our recap.
D-III Hawks ready to move forwardNew hopes come with a new season, especially at Hartford, where the transition from D-I to D-III has come with some adjustments and a learning curve. Ryan Scott has more in the season's first Around the Nation column.
2025-26 preseason men's All-America teamSome high-profile transfers changed teams, with some leaving Division III and some transferring between D-III programs. We've got the list of the top 25 D-III men's basketball players for the 2025-26 season in our preseason All-America team.
2025-26 preseason women's All-America teamWith just four All-Americans returning from last season, there is plenty of room for new players on our preseason honor roll. Here are 25 outstanding players to watch this coming season.
Chat with Scranton's Kaci Kranson"This season didn't start last week. This season started the day after we lost." That's how Kaci Kranson put it when talking with Ryan Scott of D3hoops.com. She wasn't even intending to play basketball at Scranton, but she has become a key part of the Lady Royals' squad. Listen as she talks about that and how this team handles the pressure of expectations and much more.
Chat with TCNJs Evan Elberg, Nick KochRyan Scott checks in with the men's basketball program at The College of New Jersey, as Nick Koch talks about unfinished business for the Lions' senior class, working through a coaching transition, and the rigors of playing in the NJAC. Evan Elberg, the new head coach, talks about getting his first head coaching job, taking over a successful, established program, and what to expect from his team.
Chat with UW-Platteville MBB coach Jeff GardWe sat down with Jeff Gard and chatted about life at Platteville after Logan Pearson (plus what Pearson is doing this year), Ben Probst and Brady Olson. He talked about getting to coach against his brother, Greg, at UW-Madison coming up, the special significance of that game and the charity it's played for. Will Platteville play both its big men at the same time?
Chat with UChicago MBB coach Mike McGrathMike McGrath talks with Ryan Scott about his Maroons' prospects for this season, the state of the University Athletic Association this season, as well as Chicago getting two key grad transfers from Wesleyan and Illinois Wesleyan, and how they will fit. Chicago just missed the top 10 in the D3hoops.com preseason poll.
Preseason men's Top 25: Far and awayIt used to be that the D3hoops.com men's basketball preseason Top 25 loved a defending national champion. It's been a few years since the defending champ was such an overwhelming favorite, but that's the case here in 2025-26.
Preseason women's Top 25: Still No. 1Two consecutive undefeated seasons earns a program a lot of credibility, so New York University enters this season ranked No. 1, even after graduating two All-Americans. Four other teams also garnered top votes in a poll that looks very different from last season's final ranking.
Chat with Randolph WBB coach Polly ThomasonFormer head women's coach at UT-Dallas and Hartford, now head coach at Randolph, Polly Thomason talks about the adjustment to coaching in three different parts of the country, taking over a program that is on the upswing, and the need for D-III women's basketball teams to have more access to use male practice players.
The lasting legacy of Dan McCarrellThis month Dan McCarrell will enter the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame as the architect of the greatest dynasty in Division III men's basketball history. While winning three straight national titles at North Park and almost 600 games across two Divisions is remarkable, McCarrell's greatest legacy lies in the relationships he made along the way. Gordon Mann has the story.
2025-26 schedulesThere are about 11,000 games in a typical Division III basketball season, and at this point, we have about 95% of them loaded into our system. If they aren't here, they aren't on either team's website! Check out all 850-plus schedules on D3hoops.com.
Conversation with CMU WBB coach Kathy McConnell-MillerKathy McConnell-Miller has been head women's coach at Carnegie Mellon for just over a year, and sits down with D3sports.com to discuss how the UAA is like D-I, how she got from D-I head coach and WNBA coach to high school and then to D-III, how her large family supports her, plus the new facility at CMU and much more.
Conversation with Redlands MBB coach Eric BridgelandD3hoops.com's Ryan Scott chats with Redlands MBB coach Eric Bridgeland about his team's incredible run last season, the challenge of finding quality non-conference teams out west, the growth of the SCIAC and the Bulldogs' prospects for the upcoming season.
CUW to CCIW? Sí! Sí!Ever since the conference membership said it was showing WashU the door as a single-sport member, there has been speculation as to who would replace them, and it was announced that it would be Concordia (Wis.), as a full member in the fall of 2027. More in Conference Shuffle on D3sports.com.
Relentless Flannery writes first-rate legacyJoey Flannery's talent, skill and will to win pushed Babson to the 2017 national title, and earned him multiple awards and high praise from those who watched his career closely. They also make him a Small College Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Ryan Scott has his story.
Calvin’s modest champion heads to HOFSteve Honderd, who is the son of a former Calvin College player and head coach, became the program's most decorated player and a national champion. This fall, he'll also become a member of the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame. Read about his story here.
D3sports.com conversation with Macalester MBB coach Rich GlesmannRich Glesmann takes over the Macalester men's basketball program after spending several years as a professional basketball coach in Japan and one year as an assistant at Dartmouth. Patrick Coleman sat down with him in just his third week on campus.
Conversation: PAC Commissioner Joe OnderkoThe PAC's Joe Onderko joined us to discuss a range of topics, such as the number of NCAA championships coming to the Pittsburgh area, one of which is the 2027 Division III men's Final Four. We also talk about the trend of putting broadcasts behind a paywall, where the PAC stands on it, and what happens with a loss of exposure.
Farewell, old friendsAs we prepare for the next season, we say farewell to five schools that are no longer members of Division III athletics, including two that ceased operations and one that leaves the NCAA on a high note.
Getting set for the TBT quarterfinalsThe Little East Conference has come up big for We Are D3 in TBT, with big performances from Ty Nichols of Keene State and Marcus Azor of Mass-Dartmouth, and Ryan Cain (formerly of Keene State, now of Johns Hopkins) joins Ryan Scott of D3hoops.com and Matt Snyder of D3 Datacast to talk about it and preview Sunday's TBT quarterfinal game.
Nichols, Azor help lift We Are D3 in TBTThe Division III alumni in We Are D3 have made a bunch of noise in The Basketball Tournament this summer, winning their first two games. Keene State's Ty Nichols has closed out both wins with buckets at the Elam Ending, while Mass-Dartmouth's Marcus Azor has put up big numbers as well.
D3hoops.com Classic pairings releasedThe 15th annual D3hoops.com Classic takes place, as always, in an arena, not a ballroom. Sixteen teams will tip it up for 16 games in Las Vegas, and you can check out the schedule here.
Conference shuffleCoaching staffs aren't the only things that change in the offseason. Several conferences have announced membership changes, including the SUNYAC adding three schools and Luther heading to the Midwest conference. Follow the shuffle on D3sports.com
SCB Hall of Fame announces '25 classThe Small College Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2025 induction class will include two Division III national players of the year and the only men’s basketball coach to win three straight Division III national championships. Click here for the full list of inductees.
2025 men's basketball coaching carouselAfter winning regional Coach of the Year honors at Pitt-Bradford Jesse DeLoof is headed south to lead Guilford. Find out who else is on the move in our offseason Coaching Carousel.
Pace steps down at TuftsJill Pace, who led Tufts to the NCAA Tournament four times in five seasons and the No. 1 ranking during the 2019-2020 season, is stepping down from her position.
2025 women's basketball coaching carouselMeredith Mesaris, who was an All-American player at Scranton and All-Region coach at Vassar, will be the next head coach of the Tufts Jumbos. Find out which other NCAA Tournament teams changed coaches as we track all the moves on our Coaching Carousel.
Vander Wal tabbed at TrineMarietta is losing its longtime men’s basketball head coach.
Gator raid: Klatsky tabbed as Florida assistantIt's been an open secret for weeks, but even though neither school has made the announcement, it is nonetheless true. New York University men's basketball coach Dave Klatsky is leaving the school and leaving Division III in order to become an assistant coach at the University of Florida.
Trinity's goal: National championshipBantams coach James Cosgrove wanted his players to tone it down, but the Trinity players were set on setting their goal for the season as winning a national championship. They were right, he was wrong. Ryan Scott has more.
Vetter carries Trinity to titleJarrel Okorougo carried Trinity (Conn.) early, and Henry Vetter carried them late, as he scored all 14 of his points in the second half, including the game-winner, to get the Bantams past NYU for the 2025 Division III men's basketball national title.
Violets play fast, loose and unbeatable ballNew York University capped a second consecutive perfect season with a win over Smith in the national championship game. This season's title team rolled to perfection with a pressing defense that often put games out of reach before the first quarter break. Riley Zayas catches up with the Violets in our final Road to Salem story.
Dynamic duo powers NYU to finalsNYU All-Americans Natalie Bruns and Belle Pellecchia combined for 41 points, and the defending national champions downed UW-Stout in Thursday's night's national semifinal game. Riley Zayas tells the story from Salem.
Trinity: Back and betterJust getting to the Final Four is a challenge, let alone doing it two years in a row. The Trinity Bantams have eight guys back who played in last year's national semifinals, and they are hungrier this time around. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
All-Region teams announced!Awards season continues! The D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on 789 nominations from schools. It's the 24th season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball.
Unselfish and togetherLast year's NYU men's basketball team centered on one person, but this year's Violets have a new look and new philosophy. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Rolling with the defenseBelle Pellecchia's role has changed a few times over her four years at NYU, but one thing that has never wavered is her relentless pursuit of playing defense. That's true whether facing her older brother in the driveway as a kid or now as a point guard for the defending national champs. Riley Zayas has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Smith's hidden superpowerSmith College has made the last six NCAA Tournaments, and each postseason run has lasted longer than the one before, including three consecutive Final Fours. That experience gives the Pioneers a unique advantage as they try to take that final step. Gordon Mann has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Hoopsville: Final FoursAnd then there were four. In what seems like the blink of an eye, four rounds are done and four men's and four women's teams are left to battle for two national championships. On Monday's Hoopsville, we take a look back at the Sectionals weekend and ahead to the final fours. Catch up On Demand or podcast - right here!
Jostens Trophy voting open!The Salem Rotary Club announced the 20 finalists for Division III's premier award recognizing excellence on and off the court, and you, the fans, will get one of the ballots for the trophy.
NABC All-Star Game rostersHere are the 20 men's basketball seniors who will represent NCAA Division III as members of the All-Star team at the annual All-Star Game in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The game tips off at 1 p.m. ET Saturday.
WBCA All-Star Game rostersHere are the 20 women's basketball seniors who will represent NCAA Division III as members of the All-Star team at the annual All-Star Game in Salem, Virginia. The game tips off at 1 p.m. ET Saturday.
Final Four: It's all UAA, NESCACIn the first year of the NCAA Power Index, the power conferences certainly got through, as it will be Wesleyan and Trinity (Conn.) of the NESCAC and NYU and Wash U of the UAA who make the trip to Fort Wayne for the Division III national semifinals.
Road warriors head to SalemNew York University cruised to victory at Gettysburg and UW-Stout won a thriller in Scranton to complete a weekend in which road teams won all four NCAA Tournament sectionals. The Violets and Blue Devils will be joined by Smith and UW-Oshkosh in next week's national semifinals in Salem, Va.
Catholic, La Crosse get big comebacksCatholic came from 19 points down in the second half, while UW-La Crosse rallied from 16 points down and the Cardinals and Eagles kept their teams in the NCAA Tournament for another night, as Catholic defeated Roanoke in overtime and UW-La Crosse knocked off Illinois Wesleyan. Meanwhile, WashU got the better of Wisconsin Lutheran again in the rematch, and the No. 1 seeds all advanced, handily.
Sweet 16: Smith, UWO knock out hostsSmith ousted unbeaten Bowdoin from the Tournament for the second season in a row while UW-Oshkosh dominated the clash of the Titans in Bloomington. Elsewhere, Scranton rallied to victory, Gettysburg gritted through another round, and Baldwin Wallace edged Ohio Wesleyan in the Division III women's basketball sectional semifinals.
Hoopsville: Hoops HopesThe Sectionals are here. There will be some great hoops to watch this weekend. What challenges are ahead for teams to clinch their trips to Ft. Wayne and Salem? We talk about their hopes ahead on Thursday's Hoopsville, LIVE, at 7:00 PM ET - right here!
Eggleston, McCants win All-Star Game fan voteDivision III basketball fans made their voices heard in the voting for the NABC Division III College All-Star Game, including a second consecutive year of the PSUH PUSH.
At NYU, it's two teams, but one goalThe NYU men's basketball and women's basketball teams do all of their conference travel together in the UAA, flying halfway across the country at times for games. Even though they're not both allowed to host at the same time, that bond doesn't wane. Joe Sager has more.
Stout: 'We're undersized; Get over it'The UW-Stout Blue Devils don't have a bunch of big bodies, that's true, but they have a bunch of players who can all carry the team on their back on any given night. And they have a lot of heart. Riley Zayas has more in a Road to Salem feature.
The last sets of memoriesKacie Carollo has grown up around the UW-Whitewater women's basketball program and has been coached on the team by both of her parents. The Warhawks have extended their run into the Sweet 16 for the fourth year in a row, which is a dream come true. The story of a basketball family, from Brian Lester.
Alesi leaving BaruchAfter 13 seasons at his alma mater, including leading them to the NCAA Tournament five times and being named conference coach of the year three times, including the past two seasons, John Alesi is leaving Baruch.
Wash U vs. WLC: The rematchLast year, Washington U. and Wisconsin Lutheran battled to overtime in an epic first-round NCAA Tournament game. This year, the teams with too many ties to enumerate will face off once again, in the Sweet 16. Ryan Scott has more.
Hoopsville: Suddenly SixteenWe know it's going to happen every year, but the suddenness of getting down to 16 teams in both NCAA Tournaments is still sudden. And this past weekend also had some stunning results. Tune in to a matinee edition of Hoopsville as we talk to several teams still making headlines. Tune in LIVE at 11:30 AM ET - right here!
Five years later: Who would have won?Ryan Scott left us a time capsule in 2020. As the sports world came to a shuddering halt with the spread of COVID, he ended the 2020 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament the only way we could: on paper. Here's his take, as written five years ago, on who would have cut the nets down.
Round 2: UWP, R-MC go downIt wasn't until the second-to-last game of Saturday, after 10 p.m. ET, that a top seed went down, and that happened when Wisconsin Lutheran tied it with 0.5 left in regulation hung on in overtime at UW-Platteville. In addition, UMW and WNE continued their runs into the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, as they defeated hosts Ramapo and Montclair State, and Catholic knocked out Randolph-Macon.
WBB Game of the Night: Presidents prevailAfter enduring heartbreak in the last two conference tournaments, Washington and Jefferson is celebrating its first ever NCAA Tournament win after rallying past Messiah in overtime. Game recap courtesy of W&J.
Round 2 women: On, Wisconsin!Three WIAC teams advanced through the second round of the NCAA Tournament, as UW-Stout ousted Whitman, UW-Oshkosh shut down Bethel, and UW-Whitewater edged conference rival UW-La Crosse. Elsewhere, Smith once again found late-game magic, McMurry won the Texas regional, and big runs propelled Baldwin Wallace and SUNY Geneseo to victory.
MBB game of the night: Ramapo outlasts CMS in 2OTIf you thought the big bushy mustache was the source of Peter Gorman's prodigious scoring prowess, the answer is no. The Ramapo senior guard, freshly shaven, played all 50 minutes and scored a game-high 25 points, seven of them in the overtime periods, as the Roadrunners outlasted Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 89-84 in double OT.
Round 1 men: Three 11's, a 12, a 13 and a 15The first D-III men's basketball NCAA Tournament in decades to have seedings looked almost exactly like its big-money counterpart, as a No. 15 and a No. 13 seed advanced, along with two 12's and three of the No. 11 seeds. All this came in a nine-hour whirlwind of basketball that left top seeds intact, but lots of interesting things up and down the entire Field of 64.
Round 1 women: State of shockLower seeds Montclair State and SUNY Geneseo upset nationally ranked foes while Gustavus Adolphus and Trine prevailed in overtime, Wartburg won a nailbiter, and the NESCAC and WIAC each advanced four teams through the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament.
Hoopsville: Tourney Tip-OffIt's one of the best weekends of the season! The DIII Men's &Women's Tournaments are ready to tip-off. And after about 36-hours, each bracket will be cut in half. What surprises await? Tune in to Hoopsville as we chat with programs looking to survive the first weekend and hear final thoughts before games are tipped-off. Watch On Demand or listen to podcast - right here!
Bierly announces retirementEastern Connecticut women's basketball coach Denise Bierly announced that she is retiring after 31 years
It's the journeyFor Redlands and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, this week has been about the journey -- in this case a journey all the way from Southern California to the east coast. Brian Lester has more.
Men's NCAA Tournament previewWe enter the 2025 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament with perhaps less confidence than ever before. Our Top 25 has first place votes split almost evenly among UW-Platteville, NYU, and Wesleyan and there were all sorts of upsets in conference tournaments. But Ryan Scott makes sense of it in his annual NCAA Tournament preview.
Don't call it a comebackClaire Ruiz-Tucker was happy playing recreationally and coaching after injuries kept her from continuing her basketball career at Gallaudet a decade ago. But the 31-year-old made her return, and has been having fun helping the Bison back to the NCAA Tournament. Joe Sager has more.
Veteran Kagey, loose R-MC, ready to tip it upAt the start of her career, Catherine Kagey had a hard time staying healthy and on the floor, but now she's a leader and on pace to be one of the all-time greats at Randolph-Macon. Riley Zayas has more.
Women's Tournament previewAfter what seemed like an inevitable run to the 2024 national championship last season, No 1 New York University somehow seems even better this season. Is there anyone who can stop the Violets' march through March madness? That and more in our NCAA Tournament preview.
What has happened to The System at Grinnell?The Grinnell Pioneers have reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2001, but their offensive scheme doesn't look so much like the System which it made famous. Patrick Coleman and coach Dave Arseneault dive into that and more.
Hoopsville: Brackets BreakdownThe brackets have been announced, but how were they created? Tune in to a special Tuesday matinee of Hoopsville as we talk to both national committee chairs once again. Plus we talk to programs playing in March for the first time in a long time. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast - right here!
Eagles still in flightIt could have gone very wrong. But it didn’t. Now the sky’s the limit for Mary Washington. The sub-.500 Eagles, toughened up by a difficult schedule, put it together and played their way into the NCAA Tournament. Ryan Scott has more.
New No. 1 heading into NCAA TournamentNYU takes over the No. 1 spot in the final regular season poll, but this is by far the biggest split there's ever been in our men's poll heading into the NCAA Tournament. Three teams each have at least eight No. 1 votes. Check out the full poll.
Warhawks, Falcons rise up rankingsUW-Whitewater jumps several spots in our Top 25 poll after winning the WIAC while Messiah and Carnegie Mellon return to the rankings ahead of Friday's NCAA Tournament games. Get our final regular season ranking here.
Men's NCAA Tournament bracket is out!Here's how the Field of 64 is divvied out across the country, including teams flying into Boston and northern New Jersey!
Women's NCAA Tournament bracket is out!Here's how the Field of 64 is divvied out across the country, including splitting up five NESCAC and five WIAC teams!
Selection Sunday SpecialPat Coleman hosted the annual Selection Sunday episode chatting with a coach from the NPI Top 8 in men's and women's, an upset conference tournament winner in men's and women's, plus Grinnell on the show for the first time in more than a decade. Plus Ryan Scott revealed his mock men's and women's brackets. Catch up On Demand!
Sunday: Bants clip No. 1 CardsTrinity beat Wesleyan for the NESCAC title and handed a loss to the last unbeaten team in Division III men’s basketball. On the women’s side, Bowdoin will enter the Tournament unblemished and Gettysburg won its fourth straight title.
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketThe job was made much easier for our mock bracketing because we got every single team right! OK, the NPI provides all 21 at-large teams for us to work with, so we just have to make a bracket. Here's what we did and how we did it.
Who's in? Our projected women's bracketWe're given the 64 teams right off the bat. How can we line them up? Here's how. It's our projected Division III women's basketball NCAA Tournament bracket.
MBB: Championship Saturday dramaWestern New England and Grinnell qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2001, while Mary Washington and Clark ended up as a bid thief and top-ranked Wesleyan remained unbeaten, but needed overtime to do it on Saturday. It was a great day of Division III basketball.
Saturday: Knights alright for dancingThree sets of Knights upset top-seeded favorites on the road and claimed automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament, while the Knights of Wartburg and Southern Virginia completed their sweep through conference play and into the Big Dance. Plus, three teams punched their first ever ticket to the Big Dance.
Who's in the men's tournament?Catch up on everyone who has clinched NCAA Tournament bids! We'll update the tracker all day.
Calvin snaps Rivalry skidThe 21st time was the charm, as Calvin snapped its long losing streak against No. 19 Hope and knocked the Flying Dutch out of the MIAA tournament and onto the bubble. Recap and photo courtesy of Calvin College.
Hines scores 2,000th career point as CNU advancesChristopher Newport battled from behind for much of the afternoon Friday in the C2C tournament semifinal against UC Santa Cruz.
Hoopsville: Furious FinishIn just days, the DIII regular season will be over and just 128 teams will be left to play for two national championships. It promises to be a furious finish. On Thursday's Hoopsville matinee, hear from teams hoping to clinch their tournament hopes and one who isn't afraid of a last second shot. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast - right here!
Tuesday: Shot of the nightNo bids were stolen tonight, but the OAC and ODAC tournament were reshaped and the UW-Stevens Point women now wait for an at-large bid, while the Union men kept their run going with yet another last-second shot, as Tuesday night provided some excitement in Division III basketball.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Finals FocusFor college students, finals week is always a time of academic focus. Athletically, the same focus comes especially at the end of the basketball season. For many, the focus is on conference tournaments and March dreams. Watch or listen to Hoopsville On Demand and hear our conversations with those looking to fine tune their focus. Plus breaking news with the Coaching Carousel already spinning.
Brown retiring from MiddleburyJeff Brown, who has coached Middlebury to 457 men's basketball wins in the past 28 seasons, has announced he is retiring.
Men's Top 25 poll is out!Drew closed the regular season on a 14-game winning streak, and the Rangers enter the Landmark Conference tournament sporting a Top 25 ranking for the first time. Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball poll.
MBB: Streaking toward conference tourneysDelaware Valley exorcised The Curse of Sparky, a No. 12 seed advanced in a conference tournament, Calvin ran its winning streak to 19 games, and the top seeds all advanced in the NESCAC in early Division III men's basketball action on Saturday.
WBB: Fantastic finish for JaysElizabethtown finished the regular season by upsetting undefeated Scranton while Colby and Trinity (Conn.) opened the NESCAC tourney with double-overtime victories. Elsewhere, two programs played their final games ever and UW-Stout saw its roller coaster season take another turn. Read about it here.
Graves reaches 600 winsSpringfield finished its regular season with flourish as the Pride plowed past Emerson for head coach Naomi Graves' 600th career win.
Hoopsville: Top 16 SeedsHoopsville is once again home to the Top 16 Seeds reveal in conjunction with the D-III national committees. Get a preview of who could be hosting and how brackets would come together if the NCAA Tournaments started this weekend. Also hear exclusively from both nat'l committee chairs. Watch or listen On Demand - right here!
Pearson reaches 2,000-point plateauUW-Platteville guard Logan Pearson became the first men's basketball player to reach 2,000 points in a WIAC uniform in a generation as he helped the No. 3 Pioneers get past Whitewater on Wednesday.
Everything's coming up WIACOn Wednesday night in D-III, we got ever closer to a WIAC dream and a bracket-maker's nightmare as five WIAC women's teams in the tournament became even more possible. Plus, come drive the 101 with us. Check out the night in D-III women's and men's basketball.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Just Two WeeksLess than two weeks remains in the regular season. Conference races to determine conference playoffs are finishing up and teams are trying to figure out their chances of playing in March. We hear from some of those programs on Monday's Hoopsville!
Saturday men: H-SC, SJU fallThere will be a little additional churn at the top of the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 when it next comes out on Monday, as both No. 4 Hampden-Sydney and No. 6 St. John's fell on Saturday.
Saturday women: Flawless victoryNo. 3 Bowdoin completed a perfect regular season while No. 11 Trine executed its offense flawlessly at No. 15 Hope and No. 19 Randolph-Macon used a fourth-quarter shutout to win the ODAC regular season title. Elsewhere, UW-La Crosse made the WIAC race more interesting and Mary Schleusner dazzled again.
Making a name in D-IIt's been easier than ever for Division III players to find their way to Division I college basketball, and whether it's transferring for one final year or after one Division III year, plenty of people have gotten a shot. Ryan Scott hears and tells their stories in Around the Nation.
Friday night streak snapNo. 2 NYU survived a buzzer beater attempt, No. 18 St. Thomas (Texas) had a 15-game winning streak snapped, and ranked teams had a good night in women's basketball in Friday night action in Division III basketball.
Hoopsville: Underrated?It's mid-February and a few teams continue to play very well. Are they underrated? Today on Hoopsville, we chat with four programs you may be hearing more about come March. Catch up On Demand - right here!
Men: MSOE engineers end to WLC streakA shortened schedule didn't lack for excitement, as MSOE downed No. 7 Wisconsin Lutheran and No. 4 Hampden-Sydney held off Guilford. Meanwhile, the NJAC got even tighter and Dubuque got a little more breathing room in the ARC.
Women: Finishing touchesNo. 10 Baldwin Wallace secured first in the OAC a win and some help while Messiah moved another step closer to doing the same in the MACC. Elsewhere, Montclair State won a thriller and No. 17 UW-Stout fell at UW-River Falls
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Position PushThree weeks! That's what is left of the hoops season. Teams are still pushing for position in conference races with a keen eye on how their results (and others) are impacting their NCAA position. Hear their takes on Hoopsville On Demand - right here!
Top 25: From Final Four to top fourA new week, a new Top 25, with a member of last year's Final Four having worked its way back into the top four in the latest D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 poll.
East Texas Baptist enters rankingsASC leader East Texas Baptist returns to our national rankings after a two-year break while Scranton ascends to No. 2 behind top-ranked New York U. How far did Illinois Wesleyan fall after its first loss? Did Catholic rise or fall after splitting its two games against ranked foes? Find out here.
Schipfer hits 2000 pointsOhio Wesleyan All-American Kasey Schipfer had a record-setting day that included her 2000th career point as the Battling Bishops defeated Wittenberg on Saturday afternoon. Game story courtesy of Ohio Wesleyan University.
Saturday men: Double take takedownIt was a double take of the worst kind for IWU as the Titans lost their second consecutive game since ascending to the No. 2 spot. Meanwhile, top-ranked Wesleyan needed overtime to win, Oneonta extended its winning streak and William Paterson ended a long losing streak.
Saturday women: Fire awayThe Carthage Firebirds spoiled No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan’s bid for an undefeated regular season while No. 3 Scranton stayed perfect with a road win at No. 17 Catholic. Elsewhere, No. 4 Bowdoin comfortably secured the top spot in its conference tournament and No. 8 Gustavus Adolphus avenged its lone loss of the season.
NYU wins on buzzer beaterIt was an exciting Friday night at NYU, where the Violets rallied from a nine-point second half deficit and defeated the University of Chicago on a buzzer beater.
Surprises & SupersizesThe hoops season always brings with it surprises. Tonight on Hoopsville, we chat with several programs which have punched into the stratosphere. Plus we talk with both national committee chairs exclusively about NPI, bracketing, protecting seeds, and a lot more. Tune in to a supersized Hoopsville LIVE starting at 7PM ET - right here!
Brito reaches rare milestoneOctavio Brito helped his team get over the top against Castleton on Tuesday night and, in the process, surpassed 2,000 career points.
Wednesday men: Take down 2North Central snapped No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan's eight-game winning streak, No. 4 UW-Platteville defeated No. 6 UW-La Crosse, Hope dealt No. 7 Trine its second loss in a week and Pitt-Bradford avoided a conference upset in triple overtime.
Wednesday women: It takes twoIt took No. 5 UW-Oshkosh two overtimes to take its second win over No. 16 UW-Whitewater while No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan took a giant step toward an undefeated regular season. Elsewhere, No. 20 Johns Hopkins and No. 17 Catholic avenged earlier losses to ranked foes.
Cortland moves into tie for first with ten 3's from AustinIsaiah Austin tied a school single-game record with 10 made 3-pointers and finished with 40 points as Cortland defeated visiting Fredonia, 90-66, in a SUNYAC men's basketball game.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: 22nd Season DebutHoopsville is ON AIR! The 22nd season of the first show covering DIII basketball is back on air. Monday's show talked with the preseason and current #1 teams. And played up-tempo to catch up with the season. Join us On Demand - right here!
New MBB Top 25The latest D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 includes the Anderson Ravens, who are in the poll for the first time in more than 14 years. Check out the full ranking.
Two teams enter WBB Top 25Randolph-Macon enters our poll for the first time in six seasons following its thrilling win over Washington and Lee while Bethel nets its first national ranking in five seasons. Plus, NYU is the unanimous No. 1 in our latest Top 25.
No. 5 NYU finishes sweep with win at No. 6 Wash UThe NYU men took two on the road this weekend in UAA play, starting Friday night in Chicago and finishing Sunday afternoon in St. Louis for their first sweep of the two teams in 13 years.
Saturday men: Welcome to FebruaryKenyon pulled off a huge upset, while Trinity (Conn.) won in a big way and top-ranked Wesleyan showed no signs of a hangover from its big Friday night win in Division III men's basketball on Saturday.
Saturday women: BuzzworthyRandolph-Macon defended its perch atop the ODAC with a double-overtime win at No. 17 Washington and Lee while Mary Hardin-Baylor downed No. 18 Hardin-Simmons and Stevens rallied into a three-way tie for first in Saturday’s Division III women's basketball action.
No. 1 Wesleyan moves to 20-0The top-ranked Cardinals shook off a strong challenge from No. 9 Tufts, while the highly ranked UAA teams -- men's and women's -- all came away with wins on Friday night.
Wednesday men: WLC rallies, Calvin streakingCalvin took over sole possession of first place in the MIAA standings, while two top ten teams struggled at home to get past sub-.500 teams in Wednesday night's Division III men's basketball schedule.
Wednesday women: Chalk starsThere have been few changes in the women’s Top 25 rankings, especially near the top of the poll, as the highest ranked teams roll through the regular season. That trend continued Wednesday night, despite road scares for No. 13 Trine, No. 16 Hope and No. 22 Johns Hopkins. Read about it here.
It's a wide world in Division IIIThe more-than-400 schools in Division III represent a wide range of institutions, and that is true even when just looking at teams getting Top 25 votes. Ryan Scott found himself on the road this past weekend and reflects on that big gulf in Around the Nation.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Top 25: New face at the topThe brand-new D3hoops.com MBB Top 25 poll is out, and we have a team that is in the No. 1 spot for the first time ever. In the 26 seasons of our Top 25 poll, we've ranked Illinois Wesleyan No. 1, we've ranked Virginia Wesleyan on top, and we've ranked Nebraska Wesleyan at No. 1, but this is the first time that Wesleyan has been the voters' pick at No. 1.
New women's Top 25UW-Oshkosh's loss created some movement in the Top 10, including Bowdoin and Whitman sliding up a slot each. Plus, Mass-Dartmouth returns to the rankings in our latest women's Top 25. Check out the full list here.
No. 2 Emory dumps 2 in a rowEmory entered the weekend with a chance to secure the No. 1 spot in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25. Instead, the Eagles lost twice, including an 81-63 defeat by No. 11 Washington U. on Sunday.
Saturday men: Trine rolls, Wesleyan holds onIn a week where the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country have already fallen, Saturday saw a bit of a return to normalcy, as No. 3 Trine rolled over Hope and No. 4 Wesleyan remained unbeaten by pulling away from No. 12 Trinity (Conn.) on the road in Saturday's games.
Saturday women: Titans felled at River FallsUW-River Falls upset unbeaten and fourth-ranked UW-Oshkosh on a day when most ranked teams rolled to victory. Elsewhere, No. 5 Bowdoin battled past Colby and into first place in the NESCAC while No. 6 Whitman downed Linfield and expanded its lead in the NWC. Read about it here.
Friday: No. 2 falls, tooThe men's No. 1 team, UW-Platteville, lost on Wednesday, and the No. 2 team, Emory, followed suit.
Hustling to get the shotRobert Grace IV is an occasional starter at point guard for Macalester, but his off-the-court time is spent on the court as well, as a full-time videographer for the Minnesota Timberwolves, as well as a handful of NBA players. Joe Sager has more.
Wednesday men: No. 1 chopped downTop-ranked UW-Platteville falls at home at the hands of Whitewater, Calvin took Round 1 of the Rivalry, Denison asserted its primacy in the NCAC and Oshkosh won at Stevens Point. That and more in the Wednesday wrapup.
Wednesday women: Hold the high groundWartburg, Baldwin Wallace, and UW-Oshkosh defended their positions atop their conferences by beating title contenders on Wednesday night, while Ohio Wesleyan seized first place in the NCAC and TCNJ created a three-way tie for first in the NJAC.
When your alma mater closes downThe current situation in higher education only makes it more likely that more of us will go through what Ryan Scott did this past year when his Division III college closed. Here's what many D-III fans have already felt or may well feel in the future.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Middlebury's Mustafaj hits milestoneMiddlebury's Alexa Mustafaj became the first player in program history to score 2000 points in the Panthers' 72-63 loss at Tufts. Photo by Michael Last Photography.
Saturday men: Stockton on top of NJAC stackThe top spot in the NJAC is now held by Stockton alone, with five teams one game back. Stevens Point needed overtime to overcome Stout, while Wesleyan continued its unbeaten run and Ohio Wesleyan handed Wooster its second consecutive loss.
Saturday women: Royals reignBethel dropped unbeaten No. 6 Gustavus Adolphus in a battle for first in the MIAC while No. 3 Scranton ran away from No. 16 Catholic. Elsewhere, No. 7 Whitman stayed perfect against Division III and No. 4 UW-Oshkosh stayed perfect overall in Saturday's women's basketball action.
Friday recap: Emory hands NYU first lossThe Eagles showed why they are ranked No. 2 despite coming in with a loss, as they jumped out to a big halftime lead and hold off the No. 4 NYU men. Plus the Wesleyan men improve to 17-0 and the Case women left Wash U with a win.
Stunning comeback lifts LeTourneauLeTourneau rallied from 33 points down and fought off Howard Payne to win in overtime in one of the largest comebacks in Division III basketball history.
ETBU women end No. 14 HSU's win streakPlaying suffocating defense, East Texas Baptist upset no. 14 Hardin-Simmons 73-66, opening up American Southwest Conference play and stayed undefeated in Ornelas Gym this year.
Wednesday recap: Macon wavesRandolph-Macon's roll continued, Gustavus Adolphus did something it hasn't done in almost a quarter-century, UW-Platteville rallied and Dave Macedo reached a milestone in men's basketball action. In women's action, No. 4 UW-Oshkosh needed OT to remain unbeaten, while DeSales saw its conference streak snapped.
Yosinoff: Nearly half a century in coachingThe fire for coaching women's basketball hasn't dimmed, and the fiery nature of his coaching has hardly diminished either. Indeed, for Emmanuel women's basketball coach Andy Yosinoff, the passion and competitiveness remain after 48 years, 920 wins. Brian Lester has more.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Chicago downs No. 5 WashU in UAA openerAfter the game was delayed by a day because of health issues at WashU, the Bears may have wanted to hold off even longer as the University of Chicago came to town and left with a 71-66 victory.
Harrer reaches 700 wins at BWCheri Harrer became the seventh active Division III women's basketball coach to win 700 games as No. 14 Baldwin Wallace topped Wilmington 68-52 on Saturday afternoon. Story courtesy of Baldwin Wallace.
Saturday men: Head-first into conference playWilliams knocked off No. 6 Trinity (Conn.), No. 7 Illinois Wesleyan pulled one out in triple overtime, UW-La Crosse beat a ranked team on the road, Wabash pulled it out against No. 10 Wooster and UAA play got underway in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Saturday women: Home cookin'No. 12 Gettysburg, No. 24 Trine, and No. 16 Washington U. beat nationally ranked foes at home while No. 23 Carnegie Mellon rallied for a road win at Case Western in Saturday's Division III women's basketball action.
Castillo hits 2,000 milestone for BaruchMia Castillo is the first women's basketball player at Baruch to reach the milestone of 2,000 career points, and she reached the milestone on a night she was already being honored for another feat of scoring.
Wednesday recap: Quality debut for No. 1Top-ranked UW-Platteville got 25 points from its All-American en route to a win in its No. 1 debut, while Trine honored its No. 1, Fred Garland, the Pointers women pulled off a road win and No. 3 Scranton rolled.
Welcome to January! Here's what you missedFor those of you out of the loop or those who’ve struggled to keep up with nearly 900 teams, and men’s and women’s races in 40-plus conferences through the first eight weeks of the Division III basketball season, Ryan Scott has your new year’s primer in Around the Nation.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Pioneers move into No. 1 spotUW-Platteville finds itself back on top in a ranking in which five separate teams received No. 1 votes. Check out the full men's Top 25.
New women's poll released!For the first time in our poll's history, we have a ranked team in the Mountain Time Zone. Colorado College makes its Top 25 debut while Illinois Wesleyan moves up to No. 2 and Trine returns to the rankings.
No. 1 Emory capsized at CNUThe first poll of the New Year will have a new No. 1 after No. 18 Christopher Newport toppled top-ranked Emory on Saturday afternoon. Elsewhere, Babson tripped No. 3 Trinity (Conn.) in double overtime, North Park picked up a heady win at Carthage, and Wooster continued its rivalry roll.
Pivoting to perseveranceThere was plenty of positivity, poise and perseverance on display at the 2024 D3hoops.com Classic, especially from the coaching staffs at Susquehanna, SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Canton that are powering through injuries to their top players. Read more about it here.
Classic Day 4: SCIAC's the limitThe Redlands men and women completed a 5-0 run with a pair of wins, while the Cal Lutheran women beat Wittenberg in an overtime thriller, giving the SCIAC teams an 8-1 record at the 14th annual D3hoops.com Classic.
Classic Day 3: Running in the redRedlands dazzled in a dominant win over Mount Union while Ramapo ran past Whittier for its fifth consecutive win on the third day of the 2024 D3hoops.com Classic. On the women's side, Wittenberg held off Susquehanna and St. Vincent took care of SUNY Canton.
Classic Day 2: Late-night dramaTwo missed foul shots with 0.3 seconds to play, a belated ejection, a furious last-minute comeback highlighted the end of the second day of the D3hoops.com Classic in Las Vegas, after the afternoon games featured a couple of big rebounding performances.
Redlands pulls away on Day 1 in VegasThe 14th annual D3hoops.com Classic started off with a barnburner, as Hardin-Simmons cut an 18-point deficit all the way down to two before Redlands pulled away for a 97-89 win.
Friday: Color me surprisedHoliday matchups often produce surprising results, and Friday continued that trend as the Yellow Jackets, Blue Streaks and Purple Cows topped ranked opponents. Read about it here.
Tuesday: Cru-stmas breakMary Hardin-Baylor rallied from a 19-point deficit to snap No. 2 Wartburg's winning streak while No. 3 Illinois Wesleyan rolled into the holidays by rolling over No. 18 Chicago. On the men’s side, Washington and Jefferson scored an upset over a ranked regional rival that was nearly 25 years in the making.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
New men's Top 25Four teams receive a No. 1 vote in this week's D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25, including a tribute to the late Fred Garland of Trine University, as the Thunder have his uniform number, 1, next to their name. It's the last Top 25 before the new year.
New women's Top 25Minimal games, minimal losses, and minimal changes in this week's Top 25. Ohio Wesleyan enters the Top 10 for the first time this season.
Saturday: Good til the last shotIllinois Tech shocked No. 6 Wisconsin Lutheran at the buzzer, while Marian stayed unbeaten with late-game heroics. In women’s action, No. 3 Illinois Wesleyan and John Carroll picked up one more conference win before the holiday break.
Trine star killed in car wreckFred Garland, who helped lead Trine to the 2024 national title and returned for another year with the Thunder, died in a car wreck on Wednesday night.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
New No. 1 team flying highThe Eagles of Emory have never achieved this height before, as they are the new No. 1 team in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 for the first time in the long history of the poll. Check out the full Top 25.
New women's Top 25 releasedIn a week with few changes, Gettysburg and Whitman enter the Top 10, and Illinois Wesleyan continues to rise. Get the full rankings here.
Point taken: Defending champs upsetUndefeated UW-Stevens Point rallied past No. 1 Trine while No. 2 WashU and No. 3 Emory made their case to take over the top spot in the next national rankings. Elsewhere, No. 12 Hampden-Sydney beat its archrival on the road, and Kylie Grassi had a day to remember for the Bridgewater State women.
Early birds catch the conference winsThe Carthage Firebirds opened CCIW play with an upset win at No. 5 Illinois Wesleyan while the Stockton Ospreys rode a record-setting performance to a win over No. 15 TCNJ in the NJAC. Elsewhere, Tufts topped Keene State in a Top 25 showdown. Read about Wednesday night's Division III men's basketball action here.
Virginia is for upset loversSouthern Virginia and Bridgewater (Va.) knocked off Top 10 teams, while No. 12 Gettysburg won the battle of ranked Central Pennsylvania teams and Cheri Harrer reached a major milestone at Baldwin Wallace in Wednesday night’s Division III women’s basketball action.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
New men's Top 25 pollThe latest D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 poll is out, and includes the highest ranking for Wisconsin Lutheran in the history of the poll.
New women's Top 25 pollThree new teams enter our women's Top 25, including Carnegie Mellon which makes its first poll appearance since January 2017. Chicago joins WashU, NYU and CMU to give the UAA four ranked teams. How far did IWU rise? How far did HSU fall? Get the answers here.
Saturday: WPI, CMS look good after holidaysNo. 20 WPI topped No. 8 Tufts in the battle of undefeated Massachusetts teams while No. 1 Trine survived a late surge at Ohio Wesleyan and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps rocketed past No. 9 Trinity (Texas) in Saturday’s Division III men’s basketball action.
Tuesday: IWU, Trinity savor victoryIllinois Wesleyan will head home for the short holiday break with a win over fellow national title contender UW-Whitewater, while the Trinity (Conn.) men narrowly avoided an upsetting visit to an All-American alum. Read about those games and sample some more in our Turkey Tuesday recap.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Saturday night's alright for big gamesNo. 2 Platteville win in OT, No. 8 Emory defeated No. 3 John Carroll, Calvin got into the W column against St. John's, and Gettysburg took down Hampden-Sydney in men's, while the R-MC women handed JHU another loss. That and more in the Saturday wrapup.
Wednesday: Finishing with a flourishMass-Dartmouth and Elizabethtown rode strong fourth quarters to upset victories while No. 19 Baldwin Wallace outlasted No. 23 Trine in overtime. In men's action, Guilford survived a buzzer beater against crosstown rival Greensboro at the Greensboro Coliseum.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 28, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Saturday: Big Ws for UWW, IWUNo. 10 Illinois Wesleyan used its quickness to get past No. 12 Hope, while the fourth-ranked Warhawks won the Carollo-versus-Carroll battle. On the men's side, No. 7 Emory led No. 17 Guilford wire-to-wire while Illinois College and Houghton used stellar defense to rally past 2024 Tournament teams.
No. 23 H-SC dumps No. 7 archrival R-MCAdam Brazil scored a game-high and career-high 34 points to lead No. 23 Hampden-Sydney to an 84-77 non-conference home win past archrival and No. 7 Randolph-Macon on Wednesday night. Check out Wednesday's big games.
Saturday recap: Opening strongUW-Eau Claire opened its new arena with a win over No. 14 Nebraska Wesleyan while No. 16 Illinois Wesleyan finished an impressive weekend at home by blasting No. 2 UW-Platteville. Elsewhere, the Averett men shot the lights out and the Redlands women ended No. 17 Transylvania's long regular season winning streak.
Eight names to knowHundreds of teams. Thousands of games. Thousands of coaches and players. How do you make sense of it all? Here are eight names to know for the upcoming women's basketball season.
Preseason women's Top 25: NYU, then who?Defending champs New York University start the season as the near unanimous preseason favorites. Who follows the Violets in our rankings? How many WIAC teams made the poll? Where does Transylvania land after changing its coach and most of its roster? Find out here.
Preseason men's Top 25: Two in a tangleLast year, Trine and UW-Platteville played a classic in the Elite 8, and the voters haven't forgotten this, as the two teams combine for 23 preseason No. 1 votes. Plus, which teams are expected to fall off and who will rise?
Men's Final Four is on the moveAmong the hundreds of sites for future NCAA championships the association announced on Wednesday was one of key importance to fans of Division III men's basketball, as the D-III Final Four is leaving Fort Wayne.
Women headed for joint championship in '28The 2028 Division III women's basketball title game will be played in Indianapolis, but before we get there, there will be other hosting sites as well, as the NCAA announced on Wednesday.
Making the most of his opportunitiesThis fall, the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame will welcome Horace Jenkins into its fraternity and celebrate a remarkable career that took him from Elizabeth, New Jersey to the NBA. Even more remarkable is that career almost didn’t happen. Read about Jenkins' journey in our Hall of Fame feature story.
Defending champs knock We Are D3 outWith their leading scorer hobbled, the team of Division III alumni at The Basketball Tournament still rallied, was tied at the Elam Ending, and took the defending champs all the way to the last basket before losing 70-68.
We Are D3 advances in TBTA big game from Dimitrius Underwood, some key three-pointers from Ty Nichols and a fine second half from Josh Treadwell gave We Are D3 all it needed to advance at The Basketball Tournament as the team defeated Sweet Home Alabama 88-72 on Saturday afternoon.
Maryville moving to SAAThe school that was the driving force behind the creation of the CCS has announced after just two seasons that it is leaving. Maryville will become a full member of the SAA in the 2026-27 season. More in Conference Shuffle from D3sports.com.
D3 title games headed to IndyThe NCAA announced that Indianapolis will host the 2026 Division III men’s basketball title game, as part of a joint event that includes the D1 Final Four, D2 title game and NIT championship. Indy will also likely host a joint championship for the D1, D2 and D3 women's basketball in 2028.
Farewell, old friendsAs we prepare for the next season, we say farewell to six schools that are no longer members of Division III athletics, including four that ceased operations.
D3hoops.com Classic pairings releasedThe 14th annual D3hoops.com Classic takes place, as always, in an arena, not a ballroom. Sixteen teams will tip it up for 17 games in Las Vegas, and you can check out the schedule here.
2024 Division III men's head coaching changesNearly 40 Division III men's basketball programs changed head coaches during the offseason, including three that replaced 500-game winners and two in the Midwest that hired coaches off the East Coast. Get the full list of coaching changes here as we prepare for the 2024-25 season.
2024 Division III women's head coaching changesAfter 21 seasons and 356 wins in Division I, Lisa Stone has returned to Division III to lead the Wash U program she once battled for national titles. That's one of more than 50 head coaching changes that occurred this offseason, including changes at St. Mary's, St. Mary's, and St. Mary's. Get the full list here.
Podcast: Pros Pipeline & D3hoopsAs the NBA Playoffs push towards Conference Finals, we look at the influence DIII has on the league - it's more than many realize. Plus we get a bit of a state of the sport, go through important news and notes, and jump on the ever spinning Coaches Carousel. All on the latest episode of the Hoopsville Podcast - right here!
Podcast: Season RecapThe 2023-24 Division III Basketball season was an exciting one from start to finish - even if some parts seems somewhat expected. On the first off-season podcast, the D3hoops crew takes time to look at the favorite and surprising moments of the season. Plus news, notes, and coaching changes on the Hoopsville Podcast.
Pipeline to the Pros shines spotlight on D3We've been teasing the release of Ben Kaplan and Danny Parkins' new book "Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA." Just in time for the NBA playoffs -- and to tide you over until the next D3 season begins -- their book provides a fun, honest, insightful answer to the question posed in the title.
Fulks transitions to Division IJuli Fulks, who led Transylvania to the 2023 Division III women's basketball national championship and to the 2024 national semifinals, is taking the head coaching job at Marshall.
Trinity coach garners D-I attentionEmily Garner, head women's basketball coach at Trinity (Conn.), will be moving to the Ivy League to take over as head coach at Cornell, adding to the list of D-III coaches moving directly to D-I head coaching jobs in recent seasons.
Ryan headed to Hall of FameBo Ryan, who led UW-Platteville to four Division III men's basketball national championships, was selected to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame on Saturday morning. Dip into our archives and enjoy the story of Ryan's journey to and through Division III basketball as he told it to us a couple years ago.
Wartburg's Peth retiresDick Peth, who won 401 games at Wartburg and 621 overall, announced that he will retire from his position as the Knights’ head men’s basketball coach.
Before the splitYears ago, there was no Division III. The NCAA was a division-less Pangea without a clear distinction between scholarship and non-scholarship basketball. Some coaches and players from that era found success in the NBA and laid the foundation for future Division III hoopsters to make that jump. We hear from one of them, Czar of the Telestrator Mike Fratello.
Hoopsville: Champions CrownedThe Hoopsville Season Finale will feature conversations with both national championship programs along with the Jostens Trophy winners. Plus we recap our favor moments of the NCAA Tournaments. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast - right here!
McVean to retire from RITBob McVean, who picked up his 600th career win earlier this season at RIT, will retire with 613 to his name.
Bjorkgren steps down at SimpsonBrad Bjorkgren, a 1983 grad of Simpson, won 103 games there in nine seasons.
Final women's Top 25New York University takes home the big prize, but three teams -- Smith, Washington and Lee, and UW-Stout -- reach their highest ranking ever in our final poll of the 2023-24 season. Get the final national rankings here.
2024 D3hoops.com men's All-America teamWe boil thousands of Division III men's basketball players, and more than a hundred All-Region selections, into the cream of the crop -- the five teams of just five people apiece on the 2024 D3hoops.com men's basketball All-America team.
Watch the NABC All-Star Game!Team Hatch got 20 points from Dominic Dunn, and Jeff Hunter had 16 points and 11 rebounds as they defeated Team Moore 129-106 in the 2024 NABC - Reese's Division III All-Star Game.
2024 D3hoops.com women's All-AmericansOf the thousands of players in Division III women's basketball, these are the 25 we picked as the best in the country. NYU's versatile forward Natalie Bruns was selected Player of the Year and Lexy Harris of Washington U. was chosen as Rookie of the Year.
Trine on top in Fort WayneTrine outlasted Hampden-Sydney in a fierce defensive battle, winning its first national championship, 69-61. More coverage from Fort Wayne in front of a record crowd.
For Trine, run is 'such a dream'It could hardly have played out better for Trine, which made the NCAA Tournament in men's basketball for the first time and ran the table, winning in front of a record hometown crowd. But it was a battle. Riley Zayas has more from Fort Wayne.
Ultra violets finish perfect title runNew York University started the Division III women’s basketball season with a star-studded roster that seemed destined for a national title, and the Violets finished the season that way, too. Led by its three All-Americans, NYU defeated Smith, 61-51, and competed a perfect run to the 2024 national championship.
Preview: It'll be defense in Fort WayneDon't let the photos fool you -- Saturday's title game between Hampden-Sydney and Trine will be all about defense. Riley Zayas has a preview.
Tigers win a defensive battleHampden-Sydney and Guilford traveled a total of nearly 1,200 miles to get to Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the Tigers come out of a defensive contest with the win.
Trine brings the Thunder in semifinalsFort Wayne has never been louder for a Division III men's basketball Final Four than it was when Trine fans could finally breathe a sigh of relief, as the Thunder put Trinity (Conn.) away 66-54.
Violets' defense ends Transy title defenseTransylvania’s title defense came to an end thanks to the stellar defense of New York University, as the Violets shut down the Pioneers, 57-42, in the NCAA Tournament semifinals on Thursday night.
Brockport elevates Clarke to head men’s basketball coachAthletic director Erick Hart elevated Joe Clarke to full-time head coach of Brockport's men's basketball program on Thursday. Clarke served this past season as the interim head coach for the Golden Eagles. Clarke, previously Brockport's associate head coach prior to the retirement of longtime coach Greg Dunne in 2023, has been on the Brockport staff since 2009 and has played a major role in helping to guide one of the most successful programs in the SUNYAC for the past 15 years.
Smith leans on its experienceAlthough the Pioneers lost three seniors from last year's Final Four squad, they put the pieces together quickly to ensure a return to the national semifinals. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Columbus feature.
Wartburg is going through itThe start of Wartburg’s run to the 2024 Final Four — the Knights’ third in program history — began two years ago when Millikin sent them home in the first round. That taste helped them get back to the national semifinals this week. Riley Zayas has more.
All-Region teams announcedThe D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on 812 nominations. It's the 23rd season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball.
Quakers make most of second chanceGuilford had a great team in 2023 but didn't even make the NCAA Tournament. This year's Quakers made sure that wasn't going to happen and have ridden that all the way to the Final Four. More from Ryan Scott.
Buena Vista names Boettcher as women's coachBVU interim director of athletics Amy Maier has announced the hiring of Kylee Boettcher as head women’s basketball coach. Boettcher takes over for David Wells, who resigned last month after five years as head coach.
Hoopsville: Fantastic FoursIt's down to the final fours in men's and women's basketball. Hear from the coaches from the only programs remaining for championship glory. Watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast - right here!
NABC All-Star Game rosters, live streamHere are the 20 men's basketball seniors who will represent NCAA Division III as members of the All-Star team at the annual All-Star Game in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The game tips off at 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday.
NYU, Bruns burn for two more winsNo. 1 New York University is not just unbeaten, but often untouchable, as the Violets have stormed into the national semifinals. Front and center in this dominant run is All-American Natalie Bruns who burns for two more wins and a national title. Read more about the ultra Violets here.
Trine beats buzzer to advanceThe Thunder were down eight points with 1:10 to go in regulation, but found a way to force overtime and then knock out UW-Platteville in a shot that will live in infamy. Trinity (Conn.) advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 1994, while Hampden-Sydney and Guilford will meet in the national semifinals as well.
Road Warriors join NYU in final fourTransylvania and Smith advanced to their second straight national semifinals with road wins while Wartburg completed an impressive road trip through Rhode Island and New York University rolled at home in Saturday’s sectional finals.
Uneven awards of almost making itThis weekend four teams in each bracket will earn the honor of being one of the NCAA tournament's final four teams. And 24 others will face the pain of almost making it. NBA head coaches Will Hardy and Chris Finch know all about those uneven awards, but there's something else that they cherish from their D3 days.
A tale of the TigersA tradition-rich program with committed alumni, a rabid fan base, nearly a thousand men on campus -- Hampden-Sydney should be able to be successful in men's basketball every year. The program needed a few years to get back to this level, but it did under coach Caleb Kimbrough. Riley Zayas has more.
MIAA, ODAC each advance twoThe Elite Eight will feature Trine and Calvin, Hampden-Sydney and Guilford, plus the defending champion, Platteville, Nebraska Wesleyan and Trinity (Conn.), the last NESCAC team standing.
Sweet 16: General-Lee dominantMary Schleusner dominated once again in Washington and Lee's upset victory over previously unbeaten Rhode Island College at the Providence sectional. Elsewhere, Wartburg won on a near-buzzer beater and a pair of Pioneers pushed into the Elite 8 with late wins. Get the full recap of the Round of 16 here.
Hoopsville: Elite EffortBy the end of Friday night, only the elite of Division III will remain all hoping to be one of the final four remaining in their brackets. Thursday on Hoopsville, we talk to a number of programs looking to keep their championship goals in place. Tune in LIVE starting at 12:00 PM ET - right here!
D3hoops.com honored by NABCWe at D3hoops.com are so pleased to have been honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches with the Cliff Wells Appreciation Award.
Baylor-Carroll, Adams win All-Star Game fan voteWe made it a little harder to case a vote this year, but Division III basketball fans still made their voices heard in the voting for the NABC - Reese's Division III College All-Star Game.
HSU making the pieces fit“I remember leaving that game thinking, ‘She would fit so well in what we do and how we want to play.’ ” And it turned out, Hardin-Simmons coach Kendra Whitehead was correct -- Anna Fanelli has been a great fit for the Cowgirls. Riley Zayas has more.
Actually, going on the road is finePeople around the Transylvania women's basketball program had a lot to say about the placement of this weekend's games, but the truth is, the Pioneers are just fine playing anywhere. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Columbus feature.
Shaking off a slumpUW-Stout came into January on a high note. But after starting off 11-1, the Blue Devils lost five in a row. Brian Lester dives into how Stout got those losses out of their system and rolled into the Sweet 16. More in a Road to Columbus feature.
Thunder rolling into second weekendTrine is already making history, and not planning to stop. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
New-look Captains back in Sweet 16Christopher Newport is back where it was a year ago, but John Krikorian sees a lot of new faces in his huddle. That includes a different look from the season opener. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Hoopsville: Sweet SuccessThe difference between still playing and the season being over is razor thin. On Monday's Hoopsville, we talk to the coaches and student-athletes enjoying the sweet success that is the second round of NCAA Tournaments. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast!
Men: Title defense alive; NESCAC, ODAC advance 3Christopher Newport remains in the hunt for another national championship after the Captains ended Widener's season. Meanwhile, the NESCAC and ODAC will each have three of the Sweet 16 teams, and the UAA and MIAA will have two. More in the men's wrapup.
2nd round: There's something about MaryWashington and Lee super sophomore Mary Schleusner continued her surreal run, leading the Generals to their first ever Sweet 16, while No. 7 Wartburg and No. 17 Johns Hopkins won thrillers in Saturday night's NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament action.
Round 1 men: CUA, Wash U hold onOn a day in which four games went to overtime, including the final game of the night, we had 14 home teams win to advance, with Wash U and Catholic surviving in OT, John Carroll surviving in regulation and Cal Lu and Trinity (Texas) going down in round one.
Looking for a buzzer beater? IC.In a night with many great games, our Game of the Night for men for round 1 has to be the one at the Wash U pod. The first one, that is, where Illinois College won it at the buzzer on an incredible shot.
At Bates, it's all in the familyTwo of the three Maine schools in the NESCAC are hosting games this weekend, and Bates and Bowdoin are big rivals, for sure. But this year's Bobcats are fueled in part by the daughter of Bowdoin's winningest coach, and a head coach who's an alumna of the rival 22 miles down the road. Riley Zayas has more.
Hoopsville: Leap to MarchWe are on the eve of March by also taking an extra day to get ready for this weekend's NCAA Tournaments. Watch (or listen) Hoopsville as we preview the games by chatting with coaches and athletes around DIII - right here!
Scholl on a rollIt's a well-worn adage that at this time of the year, freshmen become sophomores, and one place that truism seems to have taken effect is at Stevens, where Tommy Scholl scored 11 in the MAC Freedom semis and 16 in a one-point title game win. Riley Zayas checks in with the Ducks in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Men's NCAA Tournament previewRegardless of whether you have just 14 wins, like Roger Williams, or 26, like Trinity (Conn.), each one matters in the story of the season, road markers on the path to the tournament, where we whittle it down to one champion. Ryan Scott takes you through the men's bracket for his annual NCAA Tournament preview.
Don't call it a turnaroundThe Occidental women's basketball team doubled its win total from last season to this season. But at 22-5, the Tigers would rather use different terminology. More in a Road to Columbus feature by Brian Lester.
Join the bracket challenge!Football fans know this already: The D3challenge is back this season! Try your hand at the D-III men's and women's basketball brackets against the rest of the Division III fandom over at d3challenge.com.
Going into March like a LionIf there's any team which is ready to play NCAA Tournament games away from home, it's TCNJ, which won three road games to win the NJAC tournament. The Lions are not ready to end the road trip, either. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
D3 Datacast breaks down first roundMatt and Zac Snyder's D3 Datacast is a must-view for D-III men's basketball fans who love looking at the game from the data and analytics side. In their most recent episode, they break down and preview the entire first round of the men's tournament. Give it a watch!
Every episode is super informative, but their Feb. 27, even better. Watch them break down the entire first round of the men's tournament.
Hoopsville: Brackets BreakdownThe brackets have been announced. It's now time to figure out who made it, who didn't, the matchups, and other nuances. Plus hear from both national committee chairs who answer questions on the decisions made in the last few days. Watch the Hoopsville "Brackets Breakdown" On Demand or listen to the podcast here!
New women's Top 25 releasedThe regular season and conference playoffs are complete, so this is our final Top 25 ranking until after the national title game. Who made the biggest jump in our poll ahead of the Big Dance? Find out here.
Men's NCAA Tournament bracket is out!Once again, if you followed out projections, you'd get a 95% clear picture of the NCAA Tournament picture. Here's who made the field.
Women's NCAA Tournament bracket released!As with our men's projections, our women's projections came down to one last pick, and last year we got an ARC team wrong. This year ... Here's the full bracket!
Selection Sunday SpecialIt's the end of the regular season. Who will be playing in the NCAA Tournaments? It's time for the annual tradition of mock selections on the Hoopsville Selection Sunday Special. Plus, we chat with the national committee chairs and others. Catch up On Demand or via the podcast.
Sunday: Bubble preserved as favorites winTeams hoping for at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament got help from the conference tournament favorites who won on Sunday. Swarthmore moved off the bubble and into the Big Dance by beating Johns Hopkins in the Centennial men's final, Trinity (Conn.) avenged its lone loss against Williams, and Mary Schleusner had a performance for the ages in the ODAC women's title game. Read about it all here.
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketHow many ODAC teams? How many UAA teams? How many ARC teams? Yes, the ARC is in line for multiple teams in the playoffs this year. Our committee ranks them, makes their mock selections, and we put together our mock bracket to boot. It's our annual Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament projection!
Bubble gets tight for men on SaturdayNew Paltz burst someone's bubble, as did Stevens, John Carroll and Worcester State won in overtime, two near-.500 teams won automatic bids in New England, Mary Baldwin qualified in just the third year of the program, and much more in Saturday's men's action.
Who's in the men's NCAA tournament?Sunday's games are complete, so we have our 42 conference champions with automatic bids to next weekend's NCAA Tournament. Who's going dancing and who might join them when the at-large bids are announced on Monday? Find out here.
Friday women: First four into the DanceWe won't have our Final Four teams in Division III women's basketball for a couple weeks, but we have our first four teams in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. New Jersey City, Brooklyn and UW-Stout joined top-ranked New York University in the Big Dance by winning their conference tournaments on Friday night.
Saturday women: Fantastic fourNew York University, Transylvania, Rhode Island College, and Webster completed perfect runs to the NCAA Tournament, while Widener and Trine busted someone's bubble by winning their conference tournament title games. Settle in for our longest recap of the season.
Hoopsville: Buckle UpBuckle up! The finish to the DIII basketball season will be bumpy, full of twists and turns, and for some it will come to a sudden stop. Watch (or listen) to Thursday's Hoopsville as we hear from programs still looking to play in March and we share some of the men's games and teams you should be watching.
Hoopsville: Final SprintThe final week of the regular season has arrived! Conference tournaments are going to have upsets which could pop some bubbles. On Tuesday's Hoopsville, we talk with programs looking to stay ahead while also peaking at what women's teams everyone should be watching. Watch On Demand or listen to podcast here!
NCAA's men's regional rankingsThe updated regional rankings from the NCAA Division III men's basketball committee. There will be one final set which will be used in the NCAA Tournament selection and bracketing process, but we won't see it until after the bracket is released.
Women's regional rankingsThis is the last set of regional rankings that we'll get to see before the NCAA Tournament bracket is released.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll closes out its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, the final one for the 2023-24 season..
New men's Top 25 is out!ODAC rivals are 1-2 in the new D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25, setting up an intriguing conference tournament this week. Check out the new poll.
New women's Top 25 is out!SUNY New Paltz enters our Top 25 just ahead of Division III's championship week. How far did Hope slip after falling to Alma on Saturday? Get the full list here.
Closing the book on a storybook programIn the face of an impending closure, a group of 14 men's basketball players committed to Cabrini, committed to a coach they had never played for, and committed to each other despite obvious adversity. Riley Zayas was there for this group's last home game and reports in a feature for D3hoops.com.
Who's in the women's NCAA tournament?In Division III, "March Madness" begins in February. We played our way from 42 conference tournaments down to 42 automatic bids and 12 at-large recipients, giving us our Field of 64. Here's a recap of how it all came together.
Women's Tournament field set!Here's how the 64 teams got here, whether winning a conference tournament or getting an at-large bid. It's our women's basketball conference tournament tracker.
2026 women's conference tournament trackerFrom New York University clinching the UAA through Austin's championship celebration in the SCAC, here's how the 2025-26 women's conference playoffs played out.
Saturday men: Playing for positioningRandolph-Macon wrapped up the top seed in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament, Nebraska Wesleyan clinched the top seed in the ARC, Goucher played its way into the Landmark Conference tournament for the first time and Husson and SUNY-Cobleskill advanced to the NAC final in Saturday's NCAA Division III men's basketball action.
Saturday women: Cowgirls lasso top seedNo. 16 Hardin-Simmons earned hosting rights for next weekend's ASC tournament with a dramatic win over No. 24 Mary Hardin-Baylor while the top spot in the Empire 8 playoffs will come down to math after Nazareth topped St. John Fisher. Plus, Alma scratched a 23-year itch against Hope in Saturday's NCAA D-III women's basketball action.
2024 men's basketball conference tourney trackerIn Division III, "March Madness" begins in February. We played our way from 42 conference tournaments down to 42 automatic bids and 12 at-large recipients, giving us our Field of 64. Here's a recap of how it all came together.
Hoopsville: Top 16 SeedsIn a Hoopsville exclusive, the D-III national committees reveal the Top 16 Seeds if the tournaments started this week (based on Week 2 rankings). Find out who are the top teams in the rankings and who made the cut. Also hear from the committee chairs and our experts have their thoughts. Watch On Demand here!
Permission to be greatMost fans on this site recognize that Duncan Robinson's road to the NBA began as the 2014 Division III National Rookie of the Year. But they may not remember the inauspicious start to his college career at Williams. Robinson shares that story as part of Ben Kaplan's series of quintessential D3 moments.
Basketball is basketballWhen speaking with Division III alums who've succeeded in the NBA, you hear one common refrain: Basketball is basketball, no matter the level. Van Gundy brothers Jeff and Stan would know because they've played, coached and broadcasted basketball at almost every level. So, what is Stan's quintessential D3 moment? Read on to find out.
Hampden-Sydney atop NCAA's Top 16Here's what the Top 16 seeds would have looked like entering the NCAA Tournament if the season ended Sunday. Check out the full list, plus watch the reveal, interviews and analysis on Hoopsville, as Dave McHugh talks to the committee chairs and convenes a panel of analysts for the exclusive reveal.
NCAA's Top 16 starts with NYUIf the season ended today -- or really, if the season had ended this past Sunday, here's what the Top 16 seeds would have looked like entering the NCAA Tournament. Check out the full list, plus watch the reveal, interviews and analysis on Hoopsville, as Dave McHugh talks to the committee chairs and convenes a panel of analysts for the exclusive reveal.
Cards have Blue Streaks seeing redNo. 1 John Carroll was left standing without a date on Valentine's Day, as Otterbein had a red-letter day in picking up the program's biggest win since Jeff Gibbs was ruling the Rike Center and the Ohio Athletic Conference. Check out Wednesday's recap.
NCAA's men's regional rankingsRankings, the way they should be, with teams actually ranked and in a numerical order. These were released by the NCAA on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Women's regional rankingsNow we have an actual ranking. Here's how the NCAA Division III women's basketball committee ranks the teams in Region 1 through Region 10.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
New men's Top 25 is out!Trinity (Texas) gets its No. 1 vote back amid some reshuffling after a crazy Saturday and an even more eventful week in Division III men's basketball. Check out the full Top 25.
Saturday men: Comets streak past TrineThe final Saturdays of the D- III season are often Senior Days, and it can get a little wild. That's what it was like today, as 4-19 Olivet beat No. 2 Trine, Haverford nearly pulled off a huge upset, Drew knocked off Catholic and Western Conn won at Keene. Plus, Bard got an historic win and Dean played multiple OTs for the second time this week.
Saturday women: Playoffs come into focusNo. 12 Bowdoin seized first place in the upcoming NESCAC tournament with a lopsided win over Amherst while Willamette clinched the NWC's top seed by sweeping Puget Sound. Elsewhere, No. 6 Hope won another MIAA crown, No. 21 Smith cleared its final major hurdle in the NEWMAC, and No. 16 Hardin-Simmons got help in the ASC. Read about it here.
Conn stays hot at MiddleburyOn Friday night, Connecticut College extended its winning streak to six games and pulled into a three-way tie for first in the NESCAC with one game left in the conference season.
Hoopsville: Super SizedThe regular season will be over before we know it! Join us on a super-sized, midday edition of Hoopsville Thursday as we try and catch up with everything going on in DIII. Plus we talk to teams looking to stay atop their conferences. Watch On Demand or listen to podcast here!
Is D-III ready to go with the Flo?There's been a lot of talk about pay-per-view coming to D-III athletics broadcasting this season, with the Landmark Conference already on board with FloSports and the NEWMAC coming next. Will Flo's vision of having all D-III sports under one paywall come to fruition? Does it make sense? Ryan Scott talks to multiple conferences and schools about it in Around the Nation.
D3's coaching wunderkindsIn 2011, Brad Stevens led Butler to the Division I Final Four where the Bulldogs faced Shaka Smart's VCU Rams. Before Stevens and Smart took the coaching world by storm, they took the court as D-III basketball players. What do they remember most about their D3 days? Ben Kaplan explores in the our Quintessential Moments series.
Wednesday men: JCU defends top spotJohn Carroll got by in its first game since returning to the No. 1 spot in the D3hoops.com Top 25, while Clark finished a season sweep of WPI and Otterbein did the same to Marietta on Wednesday in Division III men's basketball.
Wednesday women: BW seizes controlBaldwin Wallace won a back-and-forth battle with Ohio Northern and took a commanding lead in the OAC. Elsewhere, Concordia-Moorhead snapped No. 4 Gustavus Adolphus’ long winning streak while No. 5 Christopher Newport extended its even longer road winning streak.
NCAA's first men's regional 'ranking'We can't call it a ranking, since teams are only listed alphabetically, but let's call this the NCAA committee's watch list, released today for Region 1 through Region 10 in men's basketball.
Women's unranked regional rankingsThe best teams in each region, from the NCAA Division III women's basketball championships committee, listed from A-Z rather than ranked numerically.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Streaking back to the topThere's a new old face at No. 1, as four teams received votes for the top spot in this week's balloting. Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
New women's Top 25 releasedWhat's a Gorlok? It's the mascot for the latest entrant into our women's Top 25. Webster is ranked for the first time since the end of the 2002 season. Get the rest of the list here.
Streaking back to the topGustavus Adolphus reaches its highest ranking ever in our poll, plus Scranton returns to the Top 10 in a week with a lot of shuffling, but no new teams entering the rankings. See how it sorted out here.
Gromacki fastest to 600 winsBrian Morehouse recently became the fastest in basketball history to reach 700 career wins, but Amherst women's basketball coach G.P. Gromacki is hot on his heels, as he reached 600 wins in 686 games, four games faster.
Macon wins at top-ranked archrivalRandolph-Macon did something it hasn't done in more than 40 years, while Central's winning streak claimed another ranked team and the York (Pa.) streak came to an end. That and more in Saturday's men's wrapup.
Saturday run stoppersNo. 13 Scranton stopped Catholic’s undefeated run through the regular season while Colby pulled CBB rival Bates back to the pack in the NESCAC and Ohio Wesleyan topped NCAC leader DePauw.
10th Annual MarathonThe Hoopsville Marathon is back! For the 10th year, we are on air for many hours celebrating everything that is Division III basketball. Tune in as we talk to plenty of programs, coaches, administrators, and even pundits. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast(s) here!
Karren's big shot hands Trinity first lossThe last unbeaten Division III men's basketball team of the season is unbeaten no longer, as Nate Karren hit a three-pointer with two seconds left to lift Williams past No. 4 Trinity (Conn.) on Friday night.
Celebrating quintessential momentsWhat's your quintessential Division III basketball moment? Since you're on this website, there's a good chance you have one as a player, coach, alum or fan. Over the next couple weeks, author and former Amherst basketball player Ben Kaplan will share stories about what makes this level of basketball so special.
Centennial fit to be tied, tied, tiedIt's a three-way race atop the Centennial Conference, as Gettysburg won at home against Johns Hopkins and Franklin & Marshall lost at Ursinus. Plus, Trine eased past another MIAA contender, Hampden-Sydney won its 14th in a row and Catholic extended its streak to 12 consecutive wins.
'Burg-er kings: Knights, Bullets win at homeNo. 11 Wartburg tightened its grip on first place in the ARC by fending off No. 19 Loras while No. 25 Gettysburg grabbed a share of first in the Centennial with a win over No. 9 Johns Hopkins. Plus, No. 23 UW-Oshkosh pulled even with No. 5 UW-Whitewater in the WIAC and No. 2 Transylvania took its winning streak to 53 straight.
No. 5 Oswego survives at home in OTNew Paltz held a nine-point lead with just less than six minutes to go and re-took control with a minute left before Oswego forced overtime. SUNY New Paltz had a chance to win it in an extra time buzzer beater, but came up just short and instead, came away with an 84-83 defeat to the Lakers.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Final MonthThe final month of the regular season has arrived and a LOT will happen in the closing weeks. On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with programs that may not be garnering a lot of looks. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here!
Updated men's Top 25Hampden-Sydney is still firmly atop the poll, while Case Western Reserve tumbles after two road losses this weekend. How far did they fall?
Updated women's Top 25Gettysburg enters our Top 25 ahead of Wednesday night's battle with No. 9 Johns Hopkins. Plus find out how our voters made sense of the IWU-Millikin-Carroll results in this week's poll.
Saturday men: Kohawks down, Duhawks upJosh Van Gorp showed why he's an All-American, as he poured in 48 in Central's win at No. 23 Coe, while No. 25 Loras took down No. 19 Nebraska Wesleyan. Plus, Hope picked up a Rivalry win, Grinnell moved into first in the MWC and Trinity (Conn.) remained unbeaten.
Saturday women: Finished before FebruaryThe conference races in the MAC Freedom and MIAA feel like they are finished after No. 20 DeSales swept Arcadia and No. 7 Hope extended its dominance of archrival Calvin. Elsewhere, Pacific edged No. 22 Whitman and No. 24 Carroll ended Millikin's long home winning streak.
Hoopsville: Backstretch FinishThe season is at the end of the backstretch. There is plenty of race left, but being out of position now could mean the race is over. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat with programs looking to stay in position and we talk about officiating. Watch On Demand or listen to podcast here!
Men's wrapup: Calvin, Widener, Platteville fallYork (Pa.) knocked off a Top 25 team for the second game in a row, Trine knocked off Calvin in a Top 10 battle, and UW-Stevens Point upset No. 11 UW-Platteville on Wednesday night in men's basketball.
Women's wrap: 2K for KnudsenElyce Knudsen surpassed a big milestone as No. 16 Millikin defeated No. 11 Illinois Wesleyan for the second time in eight days, while UW-La Crosse handed No. 4 Whitewater its first loss of the season. That and more in tonight's women's wrapup.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Pushing ThroughTis the season when even games that look easier on paper become one of the more difficult on the floor. On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with programs having solid seasons but hoping they can keep the momentum going. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here!
New men's Top 25The new D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25, with Cal Lutheran achieving its highest regular season ranking ever.
New women's Top 25A week with few upsets yields few changes, but Bates battles its way back into our national rankings. Get the full list here.
Saturday men: SVC takes first lossThere's just one unbeaten team left in Division III men's basketball, as Westminster (Pa.) handed St. Vincent its first loss of the season. Meanwhile, Randolph-Macon survived on the road, Mass-Boston won on a miraculous finish and it's a logjam at the top of the NJAC.
Saturday women: In beak conditionSt. John Fisher grabbed first place in the Empire 8 with a win over crosstown rival Nazareth in the Battle of the Beaks. Elsewhere, Washington and Jefferson made the most of its second chance against Chatham, and No. 8 Illinois Wesleyan bounced back with a road win at No. 25 Carroll. Read about that and more in our wrap.
Hoopsville: Midseason GrindThere comes a time in any season when the grind of the overall season and conference play can take it's toll. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we talk to programs pushing through challenging parts of their seasons to keep the magic alive. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here!
It's official: John Carroll to NCACAs reported nearly two weeks ago, John Carroll is leaving the Ohio Athletic Conference in the fall of 2024 and will be joining the North Coast Athletic Conference. More on D3sports.com.
Getting it all doneIsaiah Young has a unique place on campus at Heidelberg University. Not only is he one of the top two scorers for the Student Princes' men's basketball team, he's also working on a triple major and is the student body president. Ryan Scott has more about Young's big role on campus in Around the Nation.
Wednesday men: Rivalry draws big crowdMore than 4,000 people came to see No. 4 Calvin and archrival Hope, Randolph-Macon won its eighth in a row, St. Vincent remained unbeaten and Guilford coach Tom Palombo passed the man who coached the legendary World B. Free in career wins at his institution
Wednesday women: Keeping it tightNo. 17 Millikin rallied past No. 8 Illinois Wesleyan to keep the first-place race tight in the CCiW while Shenandoah did the same thing with a thrilling win over No. 18 Washington and Lee in the ODAC. Plus the Ephs earned a big win in the Little Three and New Jersey City's All-American is now also its all-time scoring leader.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Routine SurprisesOn any given night in DIII hoops, you are going to be surprised. It's becoming expected. Tonight on Hoopsville, we chat with coaches near the top of their conferences races trying to avoid the surprises. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here!
Four teams enter men's Top 25St. Thomas (Texas) returned to the poll this week, and the Celts are not the poll's only new entrant. Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
New women's rankings releasedCarroll cracks our Top 25 for the first time since December 2007 while Loras returns, Catholic rises, and the ASC teams basically trade places. Get the full list here.
Morehouse fastest to join 700-clubHope head coach Brian Morehouse became the fastest coach at any level of college basketball to reach 700 wins as the Flying Dutch edged Alma 79-77 in double overtime on Saturday evening. Game recap courtesy of Hope College.
Saturday men: Jackets still hot in ODACNo. 17 Randolph-Macon knocked off No. 2 Guilford in ODAC play, while No. 8 John Carroll followed up its blowout of Mount Union with a road win at Marietta and UW-Stout handed UW-Whitewater its second loss in as many games in Saturday's NCAA Division III men's basketball action.
Women: First place and fancy freeNo. 20 Mary Hardin-Baylor bolstered its position atop the ASC standings with an offensive explosion while first place in the NESCAC is a Maine event after Saturday’s results. Plus, No. 4 UW-Whitewater pushed No 22 UW-Stout farther behind in the WIAC and the NEWMAC conference title chase finally began with a close win by No. 18 Smith.
Classic winners carry into league playAfter taking two at the D3hoops.com Classic, the Trinity (Texas) men, Husson men, and Occidental women are carrying momentum into league play. Riley Zayas was in Vegas and has more.
Friday night: Cards, Case break throughNo. 13 Catholic snapped a six-game losing streak against No. 9 Scranton and No. 5 Case Western Reserve picked up its first conference win by downing No. 4 NYU. Plus, the Emory women and Trinity (Conn.) men kept rolling with conference wins. Read about it here.
Hoopsville: Unranked StrengthA number of teams are having really good seasons and sit atop their conferences. Can they remain strong and keep conference foes at bay? Also news from DIII Champs Committee. Watch or listen to Hoopsville On Demand (or podcast) right here!
31 years and countingDePauw women's basketball coach Kris Huffman and Scott Coval, coach of the DeSales men, run programs that don't have too much in common other than head coaching longevity, a desire to keep learning the game, and get their teams back in the postseason. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Wednesday: Oh my, Ohio!No. 8 John Carroll had its way with No. 12 Mount Union, while Otterbein snapped a long losing streak to Marietta and the Baldwin Wallace women beat Ohio Northern to move into first place in the OAC. That plus the return of Trey Barber in Wednesday's recap.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Midseason MindsetBelieve it or not, for most teams the midseason point as arrived. So where are the minds of some of the top teams in the nation and their regions? On Monday's Hoopsville, we chatted with several coaches while also getting a pulse on things in the men's Top 25. Watch On Demand or listen to podcast here!
Top 10: Two Trinity teamsThe latest Top 25 poll has Trinity (Conn.) and Trinity (Texas) just one point apart and both in the Top 10. Check out the full poll.
New women's rankings releasedOne WIAC team exits our national rankings and another enters, as UW-Oshkosh returns to the Top 25. Plus, Washington U. makes its first appearance of the season and Emory reaches its highest ranking ever.
Men's wrap: Road unkind in UAA openersThe University Athletic Association entered conference play on Saturday, and three ranked teams all lost on the road as rivals and UAA travel partners faced off in men's basketball action. Check out Saturday's men's wrapup.
Women's wrap: Hope, Emory hang onHope and Emory won close games, while Smith rallied to win in double overtime, Middlebury knocked off previously perfect Amherst, and UW-Stout lost at home.
Hoopsville: Happy New Year!The holiday break is over and there is plenty to catch up including breaking news! Catch up On Demand as we get back up to speed on Hoopsville including chats with programs writing headlines around the nation.
Men's wrap: Widener gets hoodwinkedHood handed Widener its first loss of the season, while Shenandoah's unbeaten run came to an end, Emory took down Christopher Newport and Concordia (Wis.) rallied from 27 points down. Check out Wednesday's men's wrapup.
Women's wrap: 'A' game for E-townUpset birds flocked together on Wednesday night as the Elizabethtown Blue Jays and North Central (Ill.) Cardinals knocked off ranked foes. Elsewhere, UW-Stout dominated its Top 25 showdown, Smith bounced back in a big way, and Occidental continued its post-Christmas surge.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
After two decades, back at No. 1Five ODAC teams are in our Top 25, including a new No. 1 in Hampden-Sydney. It's the ninth time that Hampden-Sydney has been ranked No. 1 in our poll, but the first time since 2004. Check out the new year's first new D3hoops.com MBB Top 25.
New women's rankings releasedUW-Stevens Point enters our rankings for the first time in more than seven years while Washington and Lee is ranked for the first time in our poll's history. Plus, RIC rises to its highest ranking and Johns Hopkins jumps to No. 14. Check it out here.
Classic Day 4: Oxy sweeps; La Verne, Lakers splitNo. 4 Oswego State and La Verne earned splits while the Occidental women completed a perfect showing in the final day of the 2023 D3hoops.com Classic. Get the full recap here.
Classic Day 3: Trinity triumphs with threesTrinity (Texas) lived up to its name as the Tigers' men's and women's teams combined for 31 three-pointers in two victories, while No. 8 Case Western made a strong case to move up in the national rankings in the third day of the 2023 D3hoops.com Classic.
Classic Day 2: Case in pointNo. 8 Case Western Reserve closed the second day of the 2023 D3hoops.com Classic with a dominating win over No. 4 Oswego State, and No. 22 Trinity (Texas) stayed perfect in a thriller against Clark. In earlier action, the Ohio Northern women knocked off No. 10 Trinity (Texas) and Rhodes took two games from SCIAC foes.
Framingham tips tourney off with winThe 2023 D3hoops.com Classic started off with just one game, but it was a memorable one, which saw a team remain undefeated on the season, as well as seeing an individual set a record.
2023 D3hoops.com Classic recapFor the 13th year we welcomed teams from coast to coast to the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for three-plus days of wall-to-wall basketball. Teams from Cleveland, San Antonio, Los Angeles, and Bangor, Maine head home with two wins and others built momentum as conference play resumes in the New Year. Get the full Classic recap here.
RIC rolls in Top 10 clashNo. 4 Rhode Island College defeated No. 8 Gustavus Adolphus 71-61 for its 11th straight win and its third over a ranked opponent this season. Game recap courtesy of Rhode Island College.
Blue Christmas for Blue StreaksNo. 6 Hampden-Sydney went to top-ranked John Carroll for a Tuesday afternoon game and dealt the Blue Streaks their first loss of the season as the Tigers got 31 from Davidson Hubbard in an 85-67 victory headed into the holiday break.
Scranton wins Keystone clashNo. 6 Scranton survived a trip down the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as the Lady Royals held off No. 18 DeSales in overtime. Game recap courtesy of DeSales University and photo courtesy of Scranton.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Holiday HoopsThe holidays tend to have many slow down and relax, but for a number of DIII teams there are important games ahead the next few weeks. We chat with those playing hoops during the holidays. Tune in LIVE starting at 7:00 PM tonight, right here!
Saturday: IWU, UW-Stout sink ranked foesNo. 20 Illinois Wesleyan and No. 24 UW-Stout will head into the holiday break with big wins under their belts, while the six ranked men’s teams playing Division III foes cruised to victory. Read about it here.
Hoopsville: Jam SessionIt's mid-December and exams, holidays, and breaks are all combining as always into an interesting time of the season. Plus, we take some time to tip our hat to Salem. Tune in to Hoopsville tonight starting at 7:00 PM ET - LIVE - right here!
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: Front & CenterWe continue to evaluate where teams are after the opening month of the Division III basketball season. Hear from a couple of coaches whose teams are now front and center. Plus our pundits on the women's side share their thoughts. Tune in LIVE to Hoopsville starting at 7:00 PM ET - right here!
Narrowest No. 1 vote everJust one vote separate the top two teams in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25, which is the closest vote possible. The last time No. 1 and No. 2 were separated by one point was in Week 1 of 2012-13.
New women's rankings releasedUW-Stout enters the Top 25 for the first time since the preseason poll entering the 2009-2010 season, and Johns Hopkins makes its first appearance of this season. Plus, Hope and Amherst continue to rise up the rankings.
Saturday: Tuft-ness and PrideNo. 12 Tufts improved to 10-0 with a thrilling victory at No. 5 Keene State while Widener rolled over No. 15 Swarthmore in the Philadelphia suburbs. Elsewhere, both ranked OAC teams won nailbiters and Shenandoah reached double-digit wins. Read about the day in Division III men's basketball action here.
Saturday: Pre-Christmas CarrollCarroll entered the holiday break in conference play with a thrilling victory over No. 9 Millikin while No. 1 New York University surged past No. 16 Tufts and No. 19 Hope continued its dominance over Calvin. Read about it here.
Hoopsville: Study SessionThis time of year, programs are pausing games and practices for exams and holiday breaks. We take the time to learn more about four programs in the Top 25s. Tune in LIVE to Hoopsville tonight starting at 7:00 PM ET! Click here to watch.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Hoopsville: First MonthThe DIII hoops season is already a month into schedules, but have we learned anything from the first bulk of games? Tonight on Hoopsville, we chat two programs that have gotten a solid foothold on the season. Plus hear from some of pundits on the men's side of the sport. Watch the show LIVE starting at 7:00 PM ET right here.
New women's poll releasedThe second poll of the regular season brings two new teams, as Catholic and Illinois Wesleyan enter the rankings. Plus, UW-Whitewater climbs into the top five and Gustavus Adolphus closes in on its best ranking ever. Get the full ranking here.
Saturday: No one wants to be No. 1The top spot in the national rankings remains up for grabs after No. 11 Guilford dropped No. 2 Hampden-Sydney and Wilmington stunned No. 4 Mount Union on Saturday afternoon. Elsewhere, No. 15 Williams rallied past Little Three rival Wesleyan and Coast Guard sank Merchant Marine.
UWW falls in first game as No. 1The first time out as the top-ranked team in the poll did not go well for UW-Whitewater, as Carthage held off the Warhawks' comeback by hitting their last 10 foul shots.
Wednesday: Queens of the roadNo. 7 Wartburg and Catholic grabbed road wins over conference title contenders, while No. 5 RIC kept rolling with a victory at No. 11 Trinity (Conn.). The road was rougher on the men’s side where No. 3 John Carroll survived a scare but No. 20 Illinois Wesleyan did not. Read about it here.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Strong StartsNot even a month into the season and already games to talk about and programs making statements. Tonight on Hoopsville, we chat with four programs off to strong starts for different reasons. Hoopsville hits the air LIVE at 7:00 PM ET right here!
Warhawks on topThe first regular-season men's basketball Top 25 is out, with, as we say in the broadcasting biz, wholesale changes, plus a new No. 1.
On second thought, NYU is No 1With a few games in the books, our voters had second thoughts on who should be ranked No. 1 and elevated New York University to the top spot ahead of defending champs Transylvania. Plus, Emory rises into the top 20, Amherst returns to the rankings, and Mass-Dartmouth makes its third poll appearance ever. Check out the full list here.
Saturday: Violets bloom out westBulldogs are red.
Violets are blue.
An 11-1 run gave the win to NYU
That and more in our recap.
OWU, UWW grateful for one more WOhio Wesleyan savored a 58-55 victory at home over No. 10 Ohio Northern while No. 9 UW-Whitewater rallied past Illinois Wesleyan on the road and the Stockton men started conference play with a big win on the last full night of Division III basketball before the Thanksgiving break.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Season Premiere - Part DeuxHoopsville is back... again! Join us as we get back on the air for the second try at our 21st season debut. Hear from the preseason #1 teams. Plus we talk about transfers and "COVID year." And a Hall of Famer joins us. Hoopsville hits the air LIVE at 7:00 PM ET right here!
Grad transfers make their way to UAAThe nature of the national research institutions in the University Athletic Association leads to a large number of graduate students on campus, and these days, that goes double for the basketball teams. Ryan Scott has more as Around the Nation makes its return for the 2023-24 season.
DePauw's Huffman joins 700 win clubAfter losing to defending champion Transylvania in its opener, DePauw blasted Calvin for Kris Huffman’s 700th career win. She’s just the fourth active Division III women's basketball coach to reach that milestone.
McVean picks up 600th win at RITBob McVean's 40th season at Rochester Institute of Technology and 43rd year as a head coach brings with it an early milestone.
CNU wins clash of championsNo, 1 Christopher Newport topped No. 16 Randolph-Macon in a battle of recent national champions while Christian Parker rescued No. 5 Mount Union from an upset loss at Scranton. In women's action, No. 17 Trine and No. 11 Gustavus Adolphus opened with impressive wins, and Natalie Bartle made big news for the Roos.
Hoopsville 21st Season PremiereHoopsville is back! Join us as we hit the air for the first time in the 2023-24 season, our 21st season covering DIII basketball. Hear from the preseason #1 teams and programs already making headlines early this season. Hoopsville hits the air LIVE at 7:00 PM ET right here!
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
Friday men's scoreboardNo. 2 UW-Whitewater started its new season with a comfortable win, as did No. 6 Oswego State and No. 13 Case Western. Elsewhere, Gwynedd-Mercy pushed No. 3 Mount Union to overtime. Get the full scores here.
Friday women's scoreboardNo. 5 RIC rolled over No. 4 Tufts while Wittenberg upset No. 10 Ohio Northern in the first full night of Division III women's basketball action. Check out coverage from those games and more on our scoreboard.
CNU men go down on opening night"What a way to start the year," said Hampden-Sydney coach Caleb Kimbrough, as the No. 8 Tigers validated their ranking by taking down the defending champs.
Transy starts back on topWhich do you prefer, a defending national champion that returns all but one of its key players or a star-studded challenger with three All-Americans, including last year's national Player of the Year? Our voters took the former in a split decision. Check out the full women's preseason Top 25 poll here.
Women's preseason All-America teamHere are 25 outstanding players to watch this upcoming season, including more than half of last season's regional Players of the Year.
Men's preseason All-America teamThe era of the super senior is still in full force, as about half of our preseason All-America team in men's basketball is using the COVID-related extra year of eligibility. Check out the full preseason All-America team.
ETBU vs. the champsTonight, the LSU women's basketball team takes the floor for the first time since winning the national title, and its opponent is a D-III team: East Texas Baptist. Riley Zayas has more in The Scoop on D3 Women’s Hoops.
Defending champs start out on topA defending champ returns a high majority of its key pieces, yes, will almost certainly be named the preseason No. 1, and often overwhelmingly. But in addition to Christopher Newport being the men's favorite, there's a lot more to digest in our preseason poll.
PSH's Butler named NCAA Woman of the Year Award finalistPenn State Harrisburg alumna and former women's basketball standout Kendis Butler has been named a Top 30 Finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. She was chosen from a record-breaking 619 nominees submitted by member schools. The Top 30 honorees include 10 women from each of the three NCAA divisions.
Dunne announces retirement from BrockportGreg Dunne, the 24-year head coach of Brockport's men's basketball team, is stepping down shortly before the season to make room for his assistant as an interim successor.
SOS: The low-key deceptive selection criterionDivision III women's basketball analyst Scott Peterson dives into the details about strength of schedule in the selection process, the way it hurts teams in large conferences, and how it can be fixed.
Brockport, Geneseo to join Empire 8In an era where few conferences mix state and private schools, the Empire 8 is bringing in two SUNY schools to join its nine private institutions, starting in the fall of 2024. More on D3sports.com.
Hixon breaks Hall barrierIn the year in which Division III celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finally saw fit to honor a Division III member with induction, an honor which Amherst coach Dave Hixon graciously accepted. Ryan Scott reports from Springfield.
Elite 8, two Sweet 16 teams in D3hoops.com ClassicThe 13th annual D3hoops.com Classic returns to the South Point Arena in Las Vegas this season and features Oswego State, fresh off the Elite 8, women's Sweet 16 teams Ohio Northern and Trinity (Texas), NCAA Tournament teams Case and Pomona, and much more.
Miller calls it a career at WhitewaterAfter 22 years as head men's basketball coach at his alma mater, a time which includes two national titles, Pat Miller retires and will hand a returning Final Four team over to his assistant.
Cabrini coach moves to RowanRowan needed a new head women's basketball coach after Demetrius Poles tragically passed away. Kate Pearson needed a new home since Cabrini is closing in 12 months. Both found what they needed earlier this week.
ATN: Right where we're supposed to beWhen Moran Lonning was named head coach at UW-La Crosse, it was more than a new job. It's an opportunity to continue her career in the same place where her father won WIAC titles decades ago and bring her family closer together. She takes us on her journey from "growing up in her father's arms" to following in his footsteps in this month's ATN podcast.
We Are D3 gets tipped out of TBTAdam Fravert scored a team-high 18 points, but D3's entry in The Basketball Tournament fell 70-67 in a No. 8 vs. No. 1 matchup in Wichita, Kansas.
Babson's Blinstrub announces retirementAfter 39 seasons, 719 wins and 12 NCAA Tournament appearances, Judy Blinstrub announced her retirement from her position as Babson's head women's basketball coach.
Cain-do: JHU finds new coachKeene State’s Ryan Cain will trade his Owl feathers for JHU Blue and become the next head men’s basketball coach at Johns Hopkins.
Cabrini University to be soldCabrini University is expected to be sold to Villanova University and will cease operating as a separate entity after the 2023-24 academic year and sports season, D3sports.com and Hoopsville have learned. Full story on D3sports.com.
ATN: Elite Elyce's excellent adventureWe sat down with Millikin All-American Elyce Knudsen to talk about her Jostens Trophy win, landing an NIL deal, and how COVID shifted her focus from the softball diamond to the basketball court. That and more in an Around the Nation podcast.
Hixon first D3 lifer named to Hall of FameDave Hixon, winner of 826 games at Amherst, two Division III men's basketball national titles and the 2007 D3hoops.com men's basketball Coach of the Year, is the first person who spent their career primarily in D-III to be elected to the Hall of Fame.
Transylvania takes the titleNo. 2 Transylvania withstood a fourth-quarter rally from No. 1 Christopher Newport and pulled away from the Captains in the final minute to win the 2023 NCAA Division III women's basketball title. Riley Zayas has the story from Dallas.
2023 D3hoops.com women's All-America teamOf the thousands of players in Division III women's basketball, these are the 25 we picked as the best in the country. Stellar Smith forward Morgan Morrison was selected Player of the Year and Mary Schleusner of Washington and Lee was chosen as Rookie of the Year.
Jostens winners a CCIW double dipElyce Knudsen of Millikin and Tyson Cruickshank of Wheaton (Ill.) take home the Jostens Trophy, given annually to Division III basketball's top all-around student-athlete in men's and women's basketball.
Hoopsville: ChampionshipsFor one Captains team, the title has been claimed. For another, a chance exists to claim one as well, but there is a Pioneers squad ready to say otherwise. On a special Tuesday matinee, we recap a terrific weekend of basketball. Watch Hoospville On Demand or listen to the podcast - right here!
2023 D3hoops.com men's All-America teamOur 26th annual All-Americans include players from New Hampshire to California, five teams of five players, the maximum number a coach can put on the floor at the same time.
Watch the NABC All-Star Game!Team Vande Streek got 24 points from Isaiah Lewis, 22 from Kendall Robinson and 20 from Isaiah Geathers in defeating Team Hixon 116-112. See the box score, game program and watch the archived broadcast.
Captains win national title at the buzzerFor the first time in any men's team sport, Christopher Newport won the Division III national championship. And the Captains pulled off the 74-72 victory over Mount Union in the most dramatic of ways, winning at the buzzer on Trey Barber’s layup. Riley Zayas has more from Fort Wayne.
CNU, Mount Union look to make historyIn a season that has been recognized for its parity across conferences and across the nation, Saturday afternoon’s national title bout between Christopher Newport and Mount Union and will follow suit. Riley Zayas has more from Fort Wayne.
Captains survive rough seas to reach title gameThe Jahn Hines show turned into the Vinny DeAngelo show but DeAngelo couldn’t quite come up with the final heroics as CNU survived to defeat Swarthmore 69-66. Full recap of the first semifinal.
Second semi a thriller in the color purpleFootball's purple powers met on the basketball court, with Mount Union rallying from a 20-point deficit to beat UW-Whitewater and advance to the national title game. And whether the Purple Raiders had someone looking down fondly on them is a great question to ponder.
CNU Captains calm, cool, collectedLast year, Christopher Newport gave up a big lead in the Elite Eight, and the Captains nearly did so this year as well, but some calming presences helped CNU book its return trip to the Final Four. Brian Lester has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
This Cinderella shouldn't shock youRhode Island College is in the Division III women’s basketball Final Four. That may be a shock to some fans across the country, but, believe it or not, this is precisely how it’s supposed to work. Ryan Scott has more.
All-Region teams announcedThe D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on 798 nominations. It's the 22nd season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball.
Mount Union brings 2020 vision to Final FourThe Purple Raiders might feel like they have a whole swarm of guys on the floor Thursday night when they open their NCAA Division III semifinal against UW-Whitewater. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Transylvania: Not this timeTransylvania senior Madison Kellione sums it up perfectly: “We were there last year, and lost. We weren’t going to do it again.” Riley Zayas has more about the Pioneers' special season in a Road to Dallas, and a Road from Dallas, feature.
Smith looking to tame the beast"The NCAA Tournament is a whole different beast," says Smith guard Ally Yamada. And after exiting last year in the Sweet 16, the Pioneers turned that negative outcome into a positive and have gotten two rounds further. Joe Sager has more.
Hoopsville: Final Fours80 minutes. 2 games. That's now all that leaves 8 programs from being crowned national champions. Tune in to Hoopsville On Demand as we talk to ALL eight programs competing in the national semifinals. You can also listen to the podcast!
NABC All-Star Game rosters announcedHere are the 20 men's basketball seniors who will represent NCAA Division III as members of the All-Star team at the annual All-Star Game in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Swat gets another shotSwarthmore played in the 2019 national title game and was the No. 1 team in the country when the 2020 season folded because of COVID. If anyone coming to Fort Wayne knows what it takes to win a title, it's the Garnet. Ryan Scott has more.
Winningest Loras coach out after NCAA Tournament tripJustin Heinzen entered the season as Loras' winningest women's basketball coach. And the week after the Duhawks' NCAA Tournament trip ended in the second round, Heinzen announced his resignation.
UWW, Mount Union join four for Fort WayneThe automatic qualifier from the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference would hardly seem to qualify as a Cinderella or an upstart, but the unranked Warhawks are dancing all the way to the Final Four, while Mount Union is getting to the Final Four for the first time.
Hoopsville: Dream TimeIt is a gut-wrenching time of March. Teams who have battled to the 3rd round can see the semifinals tantalizingly close. On Hoopsville, we chat with some of the programs still battling with hopes of playing for national titles. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast - right here!
Trine hardly bothered by hitting the roadThe Thunder women's basketball team at Trine has faced its share of tough road games, and they are ready to once again embrace the challenge. Riley Zayas has more in a Road to Dallas feature.
Warhawks doin' it for DerekAll season long, the UW-Whitewater men's basketball team has been dealing with the offseason death of young star Derek Gray. And they've been dealing with it well enough to win the WIAC tournament and advance to the D-III Sweet 16. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Hoopsville: Sweetness!In the blink of an eye, we are down to just 16 teams remaining in each of the DIII NCAA Tournaments. Monday we recap a terrific, and wild, tournament weekend. The upsets, the finishes, the battles. Watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast - right here!
Where grace meets celebrationGordon Mann was on hand at Messiah for the Falcons' second-round home game against NYU and witnessed something unexpected afterward. More in a Road to Dallas feature.
Sweet 16 has a critical massThe NCAA put three of the four women's sectionals in Massachusetts, and none in Texas, which hasn't hosted a sectional since 2008. In fact, teams currently in Region 10 have hosted just one women's sectional in 14 years, and just one men's sectional since 2000.
UMHB wins at buzzer; NESCAC, UAA eliminatedJosiah Johnson scored 32 points, including a buzzer-beating 3, while Nichols eliminated Middlebury, UW-Whitewater dropped Case, North Park edged Wash U and St. Joe's beat Williams at home. The men are down to a sweet 16 teams, and host sites have been announced.
Triple take: Blues win in 3OTWhitman earned itself a good night’s rest and a place in NCAA Division III women’s basketball history with an 85-81 triple-overtime victory over UW-Eau Claire in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Read about it in our Game of the Night spotlight coverage.
CCC, UEC champs pick up first-round winsNichols rallied from a big deficit to knock off Rochester, Lancaster Bible gave the United East a first-round win for the third Tournament in a row, and the program that Jim Calhoun built finally got a D-III NCAA Tournament victory. The UAA, which had five teams selected to the tournament, lost its first three of the night but rallied to win its last two.
CNU survives first-round scareIn the men's game of the night, the Captains erased a 10-point halftime deficit and survived a would-be buzzer-beater attempt as Christopher Newport held on to defeat Farmingdale State 61-60.
Late rallies lift Skidmore, OshkoshSkidmore rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to beat Johns Hopkins while UW-Oshkosh lost its 13-point lead but then came back to tip Washington & Lee. Elsewhere, Marietta won a thriller in Upstate New York, Wartburg ousted Baldwin Wallace, and the SUNYAC went 2-0 in Round 1 of the 2023 Division III women's basketball NCAA Tournament.
Second round: Saturday Knights alrightThe Wartburg Knights guaranteed that Division III will have a new national champion by knocking Hope out of the Tournament, while Rhode Island College ended No. 3 Scranton’s perfect season in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament. Elsewhere, No. 4 Smith survived and No. 5 Trinity (Texas) beat No. 12 Hardin-Simmons for the third time this season.
Smith joining the D-III eliteThe women of Smith College have long been attending an academically elite institution. Now they are attending an elite institution in the Division III basketball sense as well. Riley Zayas has more in a Road to Dallas feature.
First round: Late surges lift winnersBaldwin Wallace, Messiah and Mass-Dartmouth used late bursts to advance through the first round, while three ranked teams were sent packing in the opening round of the 2024 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament.
Thunder struck: Trine tops No. 5 GACIn a game that was as close as the preseason poll suggested it would be, Trine played stellar defense and outlasted Gustavus Adolphus, 61-58, in double overtime, ousting the fifth-ranked Gusties from the Tournament.
Hoopsville: Tourneys PreviewThe NCAA DIII Men's & Women's Tournaments have arrived. 128 teams are ready to tip it up all still with a chance to win one of two national championships. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we preview of some of the teams and great games ahead in the opening weekend. Watch On Demand or listen tot he podcast - right here.
New faces carry Little Giants to postseasonWabash lost four big seniors off the Little Giants team that made it to last year's national semifinals. Turns out, rebuilding was never in this team’s vocabulary. Brian Lester has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Schreiner dramatically flips the scriptTwo weeks ago, Schreiner needed a win against Texas Lutheran just to make the conference tournament. Now the Mountaineers and their retoooled lineup are ready to dance. Riley Zayas has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
For Duhawks, the D is where it's atHeading into the season, the Loras women’s basketball team expected to be known for its scoring, but it's the defense that has the Duhawks rolling right now. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Dallas feature.
Coppolino steps down at George FoxIn April 2019, Michael Coppolino went from New York to Oregon to take over a Division III women's basketball program with a history of success, but history did not repeat itself.
Semling out at Stevens PointAfter 17 years and two national championships, but also a suspension, a show-cause order, and a 3-23 mark in the WIAC over the past two seasons, Bob Semling's tenure as men's basketball head coach at UW-Stevens Point is over.
Men's NCAA Tournament previewWe’ve got a bracket full of less proven teams sitting on hot streaks and gaudy records nursing their wounds. Will the fires be snuffed out or the flames fanned? Will the losses motivate contenders or presage doom to come? Ryan Scott breaks it down in his annual tournament preview.
D3 Datacast weighs in on first roundMatt and Zac Snyder have been doing multiple shows per week all season, breaking down Division III men's basketball from a data and analytics perspective. Every episode is super informative, but their Feb. 28, even better. Watch them break down the entire first round of the men's tournament.
Hoopsville: Brackets BreakdownThe brackets have been announced. It's now time to figure out who made it, who didn't, the matchups, and other nuances. Plus hear from both national committee chairs who answer questions on the decisions made in the last few days. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast of the "Brackets Breakdown" Hoopsville.
Tourney Tracker: Sunday was no less madBubbles got burst in Division III men's basketball on Sunday as well! Follow it all and find out who's clinched their playoff spots on the D3hoops.com men's basketball Tourney Tracker!
Tourneys start with new No. 1Randolph-Macon moves into the No. 1 spot in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25, while some No. 1 votes move around in the women's poll. Check out the Top 25s heading into the NCAA Tournament.
Men's NCAA Tournament bracket is out!After one of the craziest conference tournament weeks we can remember, and a full hour delay in the selection show, 19 of our projected 20 at-large teams made the field. Here's the full bracket.
Happy selection day!This is the day we've all been waiting for, when 64 men's teams and 64 women's teams see their 2022-23 season extended! Here's how you can get ready for this afternoon's selection shows and follow along at 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. ET.
Women's NCAA Tournament bracket released!As with our men's projections, our women's projections came down to one last pick, where the committee zigged, and we zagged. Here's the full bracket!
Selection Sunday SpecialThe end of the regular season is here. Who will be playing in the NCAA Tournaments? The annual tradition of mock selections has taken place on Hoopsville. We also talk to those who have punched their tickets into March and the national committee chairs as they finish up their work! Watch On Demand or listen to the podcasts.
Sunday: Nobody's perfectAlbertus Magnus upset No. 1 St. Joseph (Conn.) and sent the last undefeated team in Division III men’s hoops into the NCAA Tournament with a loss. Meanwhile, Schreiner completed its Cinderella run, Sewanee stunned Berry, and everything went according to form on the women’s side.
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketAll of the conference tournament upsets made for an interesting mock selection process for our committee on Sunday night, as teams which would have easily gotten in last year were instead waiting deep on the bubble. Here's who we think are in, and where we'd match them up.
Who's in? Our projected women's bracketWe have our 44 automatic bids and a pretty clear choice for the one Pool B bid. Now comes the fun part -- picking the remaining 19 teams and assembling a bracket for the 2023 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament.
Our projected women's bracketWe have two more at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament than we did last year, but that didn't make the process of projecting this year's Field of 64 any easier. Here's our best guess at what the bracket will look like when it's announced on Monday afternoon.
Saturday men: Bubbles a-poppin'Babson played its way into the NCAA Tournament past NEWMAC top seed WPI, St. Thomas (Texas) got bounced in the SCAC semifinals, Wabash returned the favor to conference rival Wooster, Guilford won at the buzzer and NESCAC top seed Williams lost, meaning the NESCAC will probably steal an extra bid.
Saturday women: Triple AsThe top three teams in Division III women's basketball completed perfect runs to the NCAA Tournament by winning their automatic bids on Saturday. Elsewhere, Knox College secured its first ever Tournament bid, Cortland busted a bubble and the ASC tournament had a surprise winner.
Friday men: Death to the bubbleRowan and Baruch wrapped up NCAA Tournament bids, but it was trouble elsewhere as Utica lost, UW-La Crosse lost, Wheaton (Ill.) lost and the top two seeds in the ASC and the SCIAC all lost, making for uncomfortable waiting for some. More in Friday's wrapup.
Friday women: New York, New YorkThe first two bids to the NCAA Tournament were clinched within a few miles of each other when New York University and Brooklyn wrapped up the UAA and CUNYAC titles. Elsewhere, Pacific popped someone’s bubble, UW-Eau Claire rallied past UW-Stout and the ASC had two buzzer beaters
Yosinoff wins 900th in styleThe all-time leader in Division III women's basketball coaching victories added another in memorable fashion, as Andy Yosinoff picked up his 900th win in Emmanuel's upset win over Albertus Magnus in the GNAC semifinals. Story courtesy of Emmanuel College.
Hoopsville: Final DaysTime is running out on the regular season. Conference Tournaments are in full swing and in a matter of days only 128 teams will remain for a chance at two national championships. And we cover it all. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we talked to those battling to still be playing next week and talk of Hall of Fame. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast.
Elmhurst announces women's basketball coaching changeTethnie Carillo, head coach at Elmhurst for 16 seasons, has stepped down.
Wednesday: Top seeds outThe Wednesday slate got slimmed down by weather, but top seeds in the CSAC men and PAC women, while the nation's leading scorer kept her season going and the Catholic men saw their tourney hopes end after starting the season 21-1.
NCAA second women's regional rankingsBy region from 1 to 10, by team from 1 to 7, how the NCAA Division III women's basketball committee ranks teams in the second full ranking of the 2022-23 season.
NCAA's men's second regional rankingsThis is the last set of rankings we see before tournament selections are announced, although we'll see the final one afterward.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position with the top performances of the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Who's in the women's Tournament?Here's how the 64-team field for the 2023 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament came together, from the first conference playoff games through at-large selections.
Saturday men: Wooster clinches; Midd bouncedThe No. 1 seed in the NCAC went to a familiar name on a 3 at the buzzer, while elsewhere, teams got bounced from conference tournaments, entered tournaments on a roll, or just plain needed a win to get in on Saturday.
Saturday women: Bants, Profs advanceThe top seeds advanced through the NESCAC and NJAC women’s playoffs with No. 19 Trinity (Conn.) edging Amherst and Rowan rallying past Ramapo. Elsewhere, No. 24 Loras knocked off No. 20 Wartburg and Muskingum closed its season by upsetting No. 11 Ohio Northern.
Hoopsville: Top 16 SeedsIn a Hoopsville exclusive, the DIII National Committees reveal the Top 16 Seeds if the tournaments started this week (based on Week 2 rankings). Find out who are the top teams in the rankings and who made the cut. Also hear from the committee chairs and our experts have their thoughts. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here.
NCAA Committee No. 1's: Randolph-Macon, SmithFor the second year in a row, the NCAA Division III men's and women's basketball championships committee have done something they never used to do before: They ranked teams nationally. Here's where they see teams from 1 to 16 nationally.
Wednesday: BW, JCU provide double the upsetsBaldwin Wallace and John Carroll, archrivals in the Cleveland suburbs, met on each team's floor on Wednesday night and each game resulted in an upset. Meanwhile, Hope did the same thing to the Calvin men in D-III's biggest rivalry of all.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position with the performances we loved for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
NCAA's men's regional rankingsIn numerical order, how the NCAA Division III men's basketball championships committee ranks the top teams in Region 1 through Region 10, using the established D-III ranking criteria.
Hoopsville: Time is TickingLike a game clock, time is running out on the 2023 season. Hear from teams positioning themselves not only for conference glory, but hopefully some madness in March as well. Tune in to a special midday edition of Hoopsville On Demand or via the podcast - right here!
NCAA women's regional rankingsBy region from 1 to 10, by team from 1 to 7, how the NCAA Division III women's basketball committee ranks teams in the first full ranking of the 2022-23 season.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville: Rankings AwaitThree weeks left in the regular season and the first Regional Rankings are coming. We chat with teams positioning themselves to hopefully play in March. And we get everyone ready for the first rankings of the season. Watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast - right here.
Tigers upset TigersAudrey Baston scored 23 points, and Colorado College dealt No. 1 Trinity (Texas) its first loss of the season in the Sunday matchup between the SCAC's two Tiger squads. Elsewhere, Washington U. swept Emory and No. 3 Christopher Newport staked its claim to move up to No. 1.
Captains Keene as WPI Engineers late rallyFourth-ranked CNU rallied after a struggling first half, No. 12 WPI topped Babson in the closing seconds and No. 6 Keene State had a much easier time with Western Connecticut the same time around. More from Saturday's men's action in the early recap.
Ithaca, HSU solidify top spotsNo. 15 Ithaca held off Skidmore to stay in first place in the Liberty League while No. 8 Hardin-Simmons all but ended the race for first in the ASC. Elsewhere, the OAC and Landmark each had one ranked team rally to victory and another fall short on the road. Read about it in our recap Saturday's women's recap.
Friday night: Wesleyan dumps No. 3 MiddMiddlebury nearly came all the way back from a 27-point deficit, but it wasn't enough as the Cardinals pulled away and won at home. Meanwhile, Oswego's winning streak continued and Wash U swept a doubleheader from Rochester.
9th Annual MarathonThe Hoopsville Marathon is back! For the 9th year, we are on air for many hours (at least nine this season) celebrating everything that is Division III basketball. Hoopsville hits the air with plenty of coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and friends. Watch the show on demand.
Sinera shatters D-III boards markMedgar Evers was edged out by Hunter on Tuesday night, but the Cougars kept pace due in no small part to the eye-popping number of rebounds hauled in by Cougars senior Mousa Sinera, breaking a single-game rebound mark first set 47 years ago. Check out the full story.
Macon home run hits 60The final month of the Division III regular season opened with Randolph-Macon winning its 60th consecutive home game, Wooster reached a big milestone win and Emerson knocked off No. 12 WPI.
WIAC, MIAA are a three-for-allUW-Oshkosh and Albion created three-way ties for first place atop the WIAC and MIAA standings by beating No. 17 UW-Eau Claire and No. 12 Trine on Wednesday night. Elsewhere, No. 1 Trinity (Texas) opened a tough week with a road win at Schreiner and Kean stayed one game in front of the NJAC pack.
Illinois College breaks 74-year-old wins recordThe Blueboys won their 19th game, the most in the history of the program, as Steve Schweer's Illinois College men surpassed a record that was set back in 1948-49.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville: Chaos & ConversationsIt has been an interesting season when it comes to news in DIII hoops. We talk to one coach at the center of one of those headlines. Plus we recap a crazy week of hoops on the hardcourts. Tune in LIVE starting at 7:00 PM ET.
D3hoops MBB Top 25 tightens upRandolph-Macon is charging hard at St. Joseph's and the two are just a handful of votes apart. Check out the new men's basketball D3hoops.com Top 25 poll!
New Top 25 feeling blueThe Elizabethtown Blue Jays enter our rankings for the first time since 2001, and the Millikin Big Blue returns to the rankings by dominating the CCIW. Plus, Hope floats up two spots and Hardin-Simmons strides into the Top 10.
Saturday wrap: CNU, JHU men win; Babson women upsetNo. 12 Johns Hopkins handed No. 9 Swarthmore its first loss, No. 4 CNU beat a rival in front of a huge crowd, Oberlin beat Wooster for the first time since 1988 and the Springfield women took down No. 9 Babson, while Marietta did the same to No. 10 Baldwin Wallace.
Oof: Tufts deals No. 10 Ephs 21-point lossTufts put up a jumbo-sized second half, outscoring homestanding Williams 40-19 on the way to a 71-50 win, handing the Ephs their second consecutive loss in a Friday night NESCAC game.
Hoopsville: Calm CampaignsHoopsville airs with a special matinee edition featuring an exclusive sit-down conversation with both DIII National Committee Chairs. Plus we chat with programs having great seasons so far. And recap the news making headlines around DIII. Watch or listen to the show On Demand here.
Wednesday recap: On second thoughtAfter losing to No. 3 Mount Union back in December, No. 8 John Carroll beat the Purple Raiders and seized first place in the OAC. Elsewhere, Wooster took over first place in the NCAC, North Park earned a share of first in the CCIW, and the Hope women rolled over Trine in Wednesday night's Division III basketball action.
Fisher rallies to defeat No. 23 Nazareth, 70-67Nazareth led for nearly 31 minutes before relinquishing a lead late to East Avenue rival St. John Fisher and eventually falling 70-67 on Tuesday at Bobby Wanzer Court in the Battle of the Beaks.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville: Just JumpersFive weeks. That's all that remains in the 2022-23 regular season. And there is a LOT of basketball still to play. On Monday's Hoopsville, we chat with teams making waves in their conferences or in national conversations. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast.
Women coaching men's hoops: Why not?Sonia Raman quite famously went from coaching the MIT women to an assistant coaching job with the Memphis Grizzlies, and the first known instance of a woman as head coach of a D-III men's basketball team took place in the past week. When will there be more? Ryan Scott discusses in Around the Nation.
Calvin, Midd, Macon, P-P get key road winsRoad teams came away with big wins in Top 25 battles, Pomona-Pitzer won against its on-campus rival and Randolph-Macon survived in a new old gymnasium.
Saturday women: Not standings stillUW-Eau Claire won in overtime to stay on top of the WIAC standings but Ohio Northern stumbled into a first place tie in the OAC. Elsewhere, Tufts kept pace in the jumbled NESCAC and Stockton kept the NJAC race interesting.
Hoopsville: Finer FocusSome are starting to focus on the end of the regular season while others are still taking it one game or week at a time. Thursday on Hoopsville, we chat with teams making waves in their conferences and regions. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here!
Howard Payne wins triple OT thrillerIt was a memorable way to pick up one's first conference win of the season, as Howard Payne and the University of the Ozarks went to three overtimes on Thursday night.
Wednesday men's wrap: Rowan rollsRowan rolled to its 10th conference win in as many outings, Western Connecticut rallied from 20 down against its cross-state rival, and Williams blocked a shot in the closing seconds to avenge an earlier loss to archrival Amherst. More in Wednesday's men's recap.
Women's recap: Spoiler alertStevens spoiled No. 6 DeSales’ hopes for a perfect regular season while Wartburg showed it's still very much a factor in the ARC with a 12-point win at home over No. 21 Loras in Wednesday night’s Division III women’s basketball action.
Middlebury hands Keene State first lossAlex Sobel had 31 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks to lead No. 11 Middlebury past No. 4 Keene State 86-82 in a back-and-forth battle between two nationally ranked teams on Monday evening. Full recap from Keene State.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville: Pivot PointThe season has hit the point where most conferences are pivoting into the second half of their schedules. It only gets tougher from here. Plenty of action to talk about on and off the courts. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast.
CUC athletic trainers leave after coach reinstatedConcordia-Chicago allowed men's basketball coach Steve Kollar to return to non-coaching duties after a half-dozen of his players were hospitalized after a particularly tough practice, and that prompted CUC's athletic training staff to leave.
New D3hoops.com MBB Top 25 out!Case's tough UAA road weekend didn't entirely knock the Spartans out of the Top 25, but how far did they fall? Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
New women's Top 25 is out!Trinity (Texas) becomes the third team to carry the No. 1 ranking this season, as the Tigers reach the top of our poll for the first time in almost 20 years. Plus, Washington & Jefferson returns to the poll for the first time since 2010 and Smith reaches its highest position ever.
Baptiste joins 700-win clubMass-Dartmouth head coach Brian Baptiste reached the 700-win milestone when the Corsairs downed Castleton 68-57 on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday men: Wooster gets rivalry WWooster battled past archrival Wittenberg in the 125th meeting between the two programs, while St. Lawrence held No. 25 RPI to 37 points and UW-Oshkosh upended No. 15 UW-La Crosse in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Britons, Blue Devils break throughAlbion emphatically ended a five-season drought against No. 5 Hope and UW-Stout stopped an eight-game skid against No 13 UW-Whitewater on Saturday afternoon. Elsewhere, Ramapo continued its surprising run atop the NJAC and Haverford kept the Centennial Conference race interesting.
Chicago fires past No. 1 NYUNo. 15 Chicago handled No. 1 New York University and handed the Violets their first loss, and No. 6 Scranton blitzed Elizabethtown in its Landmark Conference showdown. Meanwhile, Tufts tipped No. 21 Amherst on the East Coast and No. 19 Puget Sound pulled away from Pacific on the West Coast. Read about it here.
Hoopsville: Conference ClashesThe conference battles are already hitting their peak. Tune in to Thursday's Hoopsville as we talk to ranked teams around the country and catch you up on everything going in DIII basketball. Click here to watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast.
Macon a statementNo. 2 R-MC held home court against No. 5 CNU; No. 3 Mount Union survived Marietta; while ranked teams WPI, UW-La Crosse and Calvin each got key road wins, Calvin's a blowout of archrival Hope. More in the Wednesday recap.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville: We are back!It is time to get back on the air with Hoopsville! Tune in to the archive or listen the podcast as we recap a lot of news going on in D3 basketball, plus talk to some of the programs making news. Click here to catch up On Demand!
Captains' chaos, Generally speakingNo. 4 Christopher Newport rallied from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime at Washington & Lee, and then the Captains appeared to win the game with a basket at the end of the extra period. The teams lined up to shake hands and then...well, read for yourself what happened next, courtesy of CNU's game recap.
Concordia-Chicago players hospitalized after coach delivers punishing workoutCUC went to California unbeaten. While there, the Cougars dropped two games, and missed curfew; coach Steve Kollar has been temporarily removed after he allegedly retaliated with a punishing practice that sent five players to the hospital.
Men's recap: Some survived Saturday; some went splatA rare UAA Saturday saw No. 18 NYU take its first loss off the season and No. 5 Rochester fall at No. 22 Emory. Meanwhile, No. 2 Randolph-Macon, No. 6 Keene State, No. 9 Case and No. 17 Swarthmore all survived with close wins. That and more in the Saturday men's recap.
Saturday: Road bumps, home ralliesWashington U. handed UAA travel partner Chicago its first loss of the season while No. 22 Trinity (Conn.) and No. 24 Mary Hardin-Baylor rallied to victory in the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon. Elsewhere, top-ranked NYU rolled, No. 6 Scranton handled Catholic on the road, and UW-Whitewater won the battle of WIAC Co-MVPs.
Amherst hands archrival first lossAn and-one with 6.9 seconds to play made for a nice night for the Mammoths, as they handed No. 3 Williams its first loss of the season for the second year in a row. Plus, the Nazareth men won their seventh in a row and more from Friday night.
Men's recap: Calvin, Trine outlast MIAA foesTrine outlasted Hope in double overtime, Calvin edged Albion, Randolph-Macon pulled away from archrival Hampden-Sydney and Mount Union won in overtime at Baldwin Wallace. That and more in our wrapup of Division III men's basketball action from Wednesday.
Getting back into the swing of thingsBoth ranked OAC teams narrowly avoided upsets but newly-ranked Loras could not in Wednesday night's Division III women's basketball action. Plus, Bethel pushed past Gustavus Adolphus in the MIAC and UW-Stout found its footing in conference play. Read about it in our recap.
New men's Top 25 is out!NYU joins the poll for the first time since January of 2016 as the Violets have started the season 11-0 heading into UAA play. Check out the full poll!
New women's Top 25 is out!The first poll of 2023 has four NESCAC teams, including the first ever appearance for Trinity (Conn.). Plus Loras surges into the rankings, Bowdoin returns, and there's another switch near the top of the rankings. Get the list here.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Wild shot gives Ithaca win at buzzerWith 3.8 seconds left in regulation and the game tied at 57-57, IC inbounded the ball near its own bench. Zach Warech was the inbounder and he found Luka Radovich for a potential game-winning 3-pointer, but his side was off target. Wendell raced in for the rebound and ... watch the rest.
2022 D3hoops.com ClassicConcordia-Moorhead, SUNY Oneonta and Franklin & Marshall come away from the D3hoops.com Classic with 2-0 records. Get the results, player and coach interviews and the All-Tournament teams from the 2022 event.
Friday: Ringing out 2022 on topThe New York University women and St. Joseph (Conn.) men rang out the old year with wins over tough opponents in Division III basketball action on Friday afternoon. Elsewhere, No. 7 Scranton topped No. 19 Tufts and the Mary Washington men outlasted Washington & Lee.
Day 2: Happy New EarThe Concordia-Moorhead women snapped Amherst's nine-game winning streak at the D3hoops.com Classic while Logan Pearson led UW-Platteville past the Cobbers men in the late night matchup.
Amherst stays perfect, Dips tip DubuqueD3hoops.com Classic women's basketball veteran Amherst came away with a tough win over Montclair State, while free throws loomed large in Franklin and Marshall's come-from-behind win over Dubuque.
More shuffle coming: CSAC, UEC intend to mergeHigher-education shakeups surely coming, as the number of college-age students is headed for a decline, and the Colonial States Athletic Conference and United East Conference are ready to announce a merger to create a much larger conference which could future-proof these schools' playoff chances. More on D3sports.com.
Latest men's D3hoops.com Top 25There's a new No. 1 -- again -- in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25, as St. Joseph (Conn.), in just its fourth full season of men's basketball, is the best in the nation.
Latest women's D3hoops.com Top 25This is the 166th time that New York University has appeared in our poll, but the first time the Violets have been ranked No. 1. Plus, Trine's win over Hope pulls a new OAC team into our rankings.
Saturday: Second Trine aroundFor the second season in a row, Trine went into DeVos Fieldhouse and beat No. 1 Hope. Plus, Ripon edged the UW-Oshkosh men and No. 9 John Carroll handled Marietta. Read about it in our recap.
UMHB downs Texas State in exhibitionThe game won't count on UMHB's record, but Division III doesn't get too many opportunities to crow about any type of win against a Division I opponent. The Cru scored 11 in a row down the stretch to put the 71-65 win away.
Tigers take out top-ranked CaptainsDavidson Hubbard poured in a career-high 26 points and Hampden-Sydney upset No. 1 Christopher Newport 85-70 in Newport News on Tuesday night. Game recap courtesy of Hampden-Sydney College.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Latest men's D3hoops.com Top 25Middlebury breaks into the Top 10, and there are just two teams receiving No. 1 votes in the latest D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25. Check out the full poll.
Saturday: A pair of Thunder shockersThe Trine Thunder upset No. 3 UW-La Crosse on the road while Elmhurst rallied late to beat the Wheaton Thunder in a Saturday night thriller. Elsewhere, ETBU zapped No. 24 Mary Hardin-Baylor and No. 7 Rochester surged past Wooster in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Saturday: Tigers, Bulldogs bite backEast Texas Baptist held off No. 10 Mary Hardin-Baylor while No. 16 DeSales did it with defense against Misericordia. Plus, No. 8 Baldwin Wallace improved to 8-0 with a come-from-behind win at Marietta and Loras dropped No. 9 UW-Eau Claire. Read about it here.
D3 champs come from same coaching treeDale Wellman at Nebraska Wesleyan and Josh Merkel at Randolph-Macon have more in common than a relatively recent Walnut and Bronze trophy in their case: They both worked for the same head coach: Jeff Neubauer at Eastern Kentucky. Ryan Scott talks to them about that and the philosophies that gave them to carry forward in the newest Around the Nation.
Wednesday: Mount rebounds, UR rollsThe Mount Union men and University of Rochester women rebounded from Saturday losses with wins over ranked foes in Wednesday night’s Division III basketball action.
Babson's Blinstrub wins 700No. 12 Babson won its seventh straight game to start the season and Judy Blinstrub won the 700th of her career when the Beavers beat Framingham State on Wednesday night. Recap and photo courtesy of Babson University.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Latest D3hoops.com MBB Top 25 outUW-La Crosse picks up an extra first-place vote in this week's ranking of the Top 25 teams in NCAA Division III men's basketball. Here's the full poll.
Latest D3hoops.com WBB Top 25 outThe University of Chicago makes its first appearance in our poll this season, and Puget Sound returns to the rankings after beating Whitman over the weekend. Get the full list here.
Saturday: Hs and painsHeidelberg and Hamilton caused more than headaches for No. 2 Mount Union and No. 6 WPI, while No. 21 Wheaton edged No. 17 Calvin in a thriller and Pomona-Pitzer pushed past No. 23 Wash. U. in overtime.
Saturday: Ramtastic upset for FraminghamA good woman was not hard to find for Framingham State. All-American Flannery Connor led the Rams to a victory over No. 6 Smith. Macy Nilsen’s fourth quarter also rated highly in UW-River Falls' win at No. 9 UW-Whitewater. Read about it in our women's wrap.
Wednesday: Conference play gets underwayOpening night in the WIAC brought road victories for No. 4 UW-La Crosse and No. 15 UW-Oshkosh while Illinois Wesleyan started CCIW play with a win at No. 11 Elmhurst. On the women's side, No. 1 Hope fended off archrival No. 15 Calvin and UW-Platteville rolled at No. 19 UW-Oshkosh.
Lady Royals drop BombersFreshman guard Kaci Kranson scored 24 points and No. 8 Scranton defeated No. 14 Ithaca on Tuesday night. Recap courtesy of the University of Scranton and photo by ZJ Morse.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Look at who's the new No. 1Christopher Newport is the captain now of the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25, as the Captains have 15 of the panel's 25 No. 1 votes. Check out the first new poll of the regular season!
New women's ranking releasedFor the first time ever, the Top 25 is a Slugfest. UC Santa Cruz makes its debut in our rankings while Calvin and Rochester also surge into the poll, thanks to their great starts.
Saturday Knights all rightCalvin started its bruising three-game stretch with a win at No. 4 UW-Whitewater while No. 5 Trinity (Texas) completed a rare home-and-home sweep of No. 18 Hardin-Simmons and Ohio Northern topped. No. 8 Trine. On the men’s side, No. 3 UW-Oshkosh easily won the clash of the Titans. Get the recap here.
Hoopsville: Happy ThanksgivingAs you get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, we have a serving of two ... coaches ... who are twins. And their teams are facing off against one another. Plus she is the only Rhodes Scholar in DIII this year. Watch or listen to the latest edition of Hoopsville!
Upsets served up by Naz, Profs and HobartThe last full day of Division III basketball before the Thanksgiving break brought upset wins by Nazareth, Rowan and Hobart on the men’s side and a victory for the Trinity women that could shape the future postseason picture.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Wins beneath their wingsThe St. Joseph (Conn.) Blue Jays and Keene State Owls finished big weekends away from New England with wins over ranked foes while top-ranked Randolph-Macon rebounded to beat its archrival in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Rallying four the winNo. 7 Smith and No. 20 Ithaca rallied in the fourth quarter and pushed their record to 4-0 on the road while Ella McKinney’s strong fourth quarter lifted No. 1 Hope to its fourth win. Read about it here.
Hoopsville: Top 25 & BeyondThe season is underway and already there are results that has caused plenty of conversation. On the latest edition of Hoopsville, Dave convenes two panels to talk about the men's and women's preseason Top 25 and how teams have fared early on. Plus news, notes, and much. Watch here.
Eagles down No. 1 Randolph-MaconMary Washington built a double-digit first-half lead and then hung on to beat No. 1 Randolph-Macon, ending the Yellow Jackets’ 29-game winning streak. Plus, No. 9 Stockton edged DeSales in overtime, and the UW-Whitewater women made it three in a row against CCIW foes.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville 20th Season PremiereHoopsville premiered it's 20th season! Join Dave McHugh as he talks to the new preseason #1 teams, and defending champs! Plus news, notes, and updates from the 2022-23 season which is already underway. You can watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here.
Saturday men: What a tripNo. 1 Randolph-Macon outlasted Hood in triple overtime while No. 11 Rochester used a three-point barrage to send No. 18 Trinity (Texas) back to San Antonio with a loss. Plus, No. 21 Illinois Wesleyan held off Yeshiva and the NESCAC enjoyed its opening weekend.
Saturday women: Off to a flying startOne night after setting the Division III women’s basketball single game scoring record, No. 1 Hope poured in 99 points in an impressive win over Illinois Wesleyan. Elsewhere, the WIAC completed a dominant weekend with wins by No. 4 UW-Whitewater, No. 13 UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Oshkosh.
Jahn over Johns: CNU tops JHUJahn Hines scored 29 points and No. 4 Christopher Newport defeated No. 10 Johns Hopkins in Baltimore on Wednesday night. Recap courtesy of Johns Hopkins University.
Early returns favor W&J, WPIThe polls are closed and we're projecting Election Night victories for the Presidents (of W&J) and John Adams (of WPI). Read about those victories, plus two pre-Cortaca Jug battles in our first recap of the 2022-23 season.
Preseason women's Top 25: It's still HopeIf we've learned anything in the past decade-plus in Division III women's basketball, it's that the Hope College Flying Dutch are not going anywhere. But Transylvania, NYU and UW-Whitewater each get No. 1 nods from our panel as we get ready for the 2022-23 season. Check out the preseason Top 25!
Defending champs return to top spotA year ago, four teams received No. 1 votes, coming off two years without a national championship. Then, we had an NCAA Tournament. We crowned a champion. And now we have another preseason men's basketball Top 25. With four teams receiving No. 1 votes. Welcome to the 2022-23 season.
GNAC gets even bigger; NECC even smallerThere is just one school left in the New England Collegiate Conference for next fall, as two of the remaining three schools have been taken in by the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. The GNAC will number 16 schools in when teams hit the court in 2023. More in Conference Shuffle on D3sports.com.
Sul Ross State hires ULM legendSul Ross State has hired E.J. Lee Smith as its new women's basketball head coach. Smith was a two-time All-American at UL-Monroe and is considered one of the best point guards in Division I women's basketball history.
C2C adds Warren Wilson CollegeOne of Division III’s newest members found a home, as Warren Wilson College announced it will join the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference (C2C) effective this upcoming season.
We Are D3 falls in TBT openerA team of Division III all-stars was not able to shock the top seed in the Wichita bracket of The Basketball Tournament, as We Are D3 was eliminated 83-52 on Friday night.
ATN: Maine attraction bring Phelps backBowdoin College is a special place for Division III basketball. Just ask Megan Phelps who felt the draw first as a high school student, then as an assistant coach, and now as the Polar Bears' head coach. She spoke with us for our latest Around the Nation offseason podcast.
Salve Regina moving to the NEWMACAs Dave McHugh originally reported on June 30, Salve Regina will be moving from the CCC to the NEWMAC, keeping the CCC at 10 members and keeping Salve in Region 2. More on D3sports.com.
DiPillo heads to PittsburghAfter a short but successful stint at the University of Scranton, Nick DiPillo is headed back to Division I to join Lance White's staff at the University of Pittsburgh.
Justin Hardy: Strong to the endAfter taking his Stage IV cancer diagnosis public in December, Washington University men's basketball player Justin Hardy shared his positive outlook and relentless optimism with the world.
Thomason heads to UHartTexas-Dallas head coach Polly Thomason is headed north to lead the University of Hartford program that is headed to Division III.
Former assistant and alumna returns to BowdoinMegan Phelps, who helped build Bowdoin into national title contenders under Adrienne Shibles, has returned to Brunswick to lead her alma mater's women's program.
Farroba announces retirement from Bridgewater StateAfter 30 years as head coach at Bridgewater State and 402 career wins, Joe Farroba is calling it a career.
Sanborn steps down at FerrumAfter five years as head men's basketball coach at Ferrum, D3hoops.com All-American Tyler Sanborn is stepping down to pursue a job outside of coaching.
Use of N-word leads to Bunkenburg's ouster at BenedictineFollowing reports in the campus newspaper that he used the N-word to one of his players during an open gym this week, Benedictine University has removed Keith Bunkenburg's name from the school's athletics website and has named an interim coach in his place.
DuDonis resigns as UW-RF women's basketball coachBlake DuDonis, who coached UW-River Falls to a 19-40 record while his wife was an assistant coach at nearby University of Minnesota, resigns after Carly Thibault-DuDonis took the head coaching job at Fairfield, in Connecticut.
Sarah Lee takes new role at DenisonAfter 503 wins in women's basketball and 386 more in volleyball, Sarah Lee is stepping away from the sidelines and into a new role for the Big Red.
Bowdoin women changing coaches againSacha Santimano is out after one season after moving from Eastern Nazarene to Bowdoin.
Preston promoted, will step down as Goucher women's basketball coachGoucher's women's basketball coach since 2017, Andrea Preston has been promoted to Senior Associate Director of Athletics and will step away from the Gophers' bench.
Egner announces retirementShirley Egner, the winningest coach in WIAC women's basketball history announced her retirement from coaching. Over 33 years at UW-Stevens Point, Egner's teams won 572 games and the 2002 national championship.
Williams-Jeter flies back to D1Tamika Williams-Jeter, who was a standout player and assistant coach at several Division I programs, is leaving Wittenberg after one season to become the next head coach at nearby D1 Dayton.
Hoopsville: Season FinaleThe champs are here! Hoopsville recaps the 2021-22 championship tournaments. We talk to both national champion coaches, the D3hoops.com Players of the Year, and more.
Final men's Top 25The final poll for the 2021-22 season, one in which No. 1 and No. 2 met in the semifinals. Did Marietta slip to No. 3?
Raridon leaves North CentralTodd Raridon is leaving NCAA Division III and heading back to the NAIA and his alma mater, as the longtime North Central (Ill.) coach is returning to Hastings, an NAIA school in Nebraska.
Elmhurst run sends Wabash fans home disappointedThe Bluejays’ smaller, yet just as vocal fan base, provided some of the momentum. On the court, Elmhurst did the rest as Jake Rhode scored 32 points and Dominic Genco added 20 to help Elmhurst race past Wabash. Riley Zayas has more from Fort Wayne.
Buzz, Jackets team up to beat MariettaThe rematch of Randolph-Macon and Marietta looked a lot like the November meeting— a game in which the Pioneers limited Buzz Anthony but everyone else stepped up for the Yellow Jackets. Ryan Scott has more from Fort Wayne.
Marietta finally breaks throughWhen Jon VanderWal arrived at Marietta in 2007, the Pioneers were playing in front of 75 fans and were lucky to come up with six wins. After two previous losses in the round of eight, however, the Pioneers finally punched that ticket.
Big adjustment led Little Giants to Final FourLess than a month into the season, Wabash was 4-3 and had just lost to Oberlin. But behind a committed set of senior leaders, the team from Crawfordsville, Indiana, helped the town live up to its adopted nickname, and the town will follow them to Fort Wayne.
Carollo connection gets UWW to title gameFreshman Kacie Carollo hit the two biggest free throws of UW-Whitewater's season, and Aleah Grundahl played 40 grueling minutes in the post to lift the Warhawks past Amherst and into the final game. Pat Coleman has more from Pittsburgh.
Hope holds off Trine for shot at the titleLate in the third quarter, the Flying Dutch were up by 18 and seemed to have the game in the bag. But Trine had beaten Hope before and nearly did again before Hope secured its slot in the national championship game. Gordon Mann has more from Pittsburgh.
Elmhurst, a comeback team that came backLed by a sixth-year senior and fifth-year seniors who returned after they were left with a bad taste in their mouth when the tournament was canceled in 2020, Elmhurst has ridden Jake Rhode and his teammates all the way to the Final Four. Riley Zayas has more.
Hope finally gets its Final Four shotAfter being voted the top Division III women's basketball team in the country the past two seasons, but not having a Final Four to play for, Hope is finally getting its shot. And it's a great moment for those fifth-year seniors who came back for an extra chance. Riley Zayas has more.
Trine home for teammate trioAfter high school, sisters Kaylee and Alyssa Argyle and teammate Natalee Kunse were facing the prospect of having to break up a trio that had played AAU ball together since middle school. Instead, they all headed to Trine, which is now two wins from a national title.
Warhawks looking to stay aheadFor the UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team, the plan going into Thursday’s national semifinal against Amherst is simple: get a lead and maintain it. Joe Sager has more.
All-Region teams announcedThe D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on 746 nominations. It's the 21st season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball, and this year it is super-sized with 10 regions!
New-look Mammoths squad coming togetherAmherst didn't play at all in 2020-21, and only had half its team on campus. While the Mammoths have a bunch of seniors, essentially nobody else had ever played for them. Joe Sager has more about Amherst's run to the Final Four.
Hoopsville: Final Fours!The Sectional Champions have cut down the nets, but there is still one net everyone wants to actually cut down. Tune in to Hoopsville LIVE tonight starting a 7:00 PM ET as we recap an exciting weekend and look ahead a the Championship Weekends.
Jostens Trophy finalists announcedThe Salem Rotary Club announced the 22 finalists for Division III's premier award recognizing excellence on and off the court as the Jostens Trophy returns following a year off with a quality slate of candidates.
Randolph-Macon all about executionThe Yellow Jackets aren’t flashy. They’re relentless and disciplined. And after two seasons of being unable to play for the big prize, Randolph-Macon is finally getting to go to Fort Wayne. Ryan Scott has more.
Top two punch tickets, Elmhurst and Wabash join inNo. 1 Randolph-Macon made it look easy, No. 2 Marietta made it look hard, but both punched a ticket to the Final Four. Meanwhile, Elmhurst survived OT against UMHB and Wabash pulled away for a win at IWU.
Final four set for the Steel CityNo. 5 Trine will make its first trip to the national semifinals after knocking off previously unbeaten Transylvania in the 2022 NCAA Tournament sectional finals. The Thunder will be joined by No. 2 Hope, No. 8 Amherst and No. 12 UW-Whitewater in Pittsburgh next weekend. Get the recap of tonight's Round of 8 action.
Little Giants roll, Elmhurst survives, UMHB in OTCNU started the game on a 16-0 run, Wabash put its game away with a 20-0 run in the second half, Elmhurst survived a buzzer beater attempt by Calvin and Mary Hardin-Baylor won in overtime as those teams, plus WPI, IWU, Marietta and Randolph-Macon advanced.
And then there was oneNCAA Division III women's basketball has one undefeated team after No. 13 Trinity defeated No. 1 Christopher Newport on Friday night. That last unbeaten team is Transylvania which survived a late push at home, and UW-Oshkosh is the last unranked team dancing after its win over No. 10 Baldwin Wallace.
Hoopsville: Sweet PreviewTo get to the final four, there are two more games to get through. Who will survive the second weekend of the D-III Tournaments? On tonight's Hoopsville, we talk to coaches and student-athletes as they prepare for the Rounds of 16 and 8. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here.
Nolan, Bryan win All-Star Game fan voteIn the end, it was a three-man race for two spots in the NABC's All-Star event, and a valiant effort by faithful fans for all three. Here's who the fans chose for the 2022 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star Game.
Morrison has his old new school in a new old placeLuke Morrison's career at Emory ended unexpectedly, on a last-second shot and then a global pandemic. So with a year left, he made his way back home to Calvin, where his D-III basketball career started, and it's been a great move for all involved. Riley Zayas has more.
Knudsen, Millikin, let themselves have funMillikin's first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2005 has been a fruitful one so far, with the Big Blue headed for a big challenge in the Sweet 16. And for Elyce Knudsen, coach Olivia Lett and the rest of the roster, it's been a fun run. Brian Lester has more.
Case takes up challenge to 'play better'Sometimes the coaching pep talk is full of fiery words and big emotions, sometimes it's full of X's and O's, and sometimes it can be super simple. Joe Sager has more about the Spartans and how they've answered the challenge in their first NCAA Tournament in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
All-Star voting is back on D3hoops.com!Nine players are on the ballot for the fan vote for the 2022 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star Game, and you can only vote on D3hoops.com! Voting closes at noon ET on Thursday.
Engineers calmly emerge from stormIt's been a turbulent year-plus for the RPI men's basketball program, who weren't even allowed to play indoors during the 2020-21 academic year, let alone play games. But they've moved on, calm and collected, into the Sweet 16. Ryan Scott has more.
CNU's road warriors back on the busChristopher Newport had only eight home games all season, so what's another road trip? The Captains haven't let the road bother them so far. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Pittsburgh feature.
Hoopsville: How Sweet it is!The first weekend of the NCAA Tournaments lived up to expectations with plenty of upsets, buzzer beaters, come back wins, and more. We recap the weekend and start looking ahead at next round up on tonight's Hoopsville! Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast - right here!
Wabash holds off Emory comebackFor the second time in as many NCAA Tournaments, an action-packed closing minute ended with Emory men's basketball players lying on the floor in disbelief. It was the men's basketball game of the night.
WIAC ousted as 16 teams move onThe three WIAC teams were all eliminated from the tournament in a span of about 20 minutes on Saturday night, while the three CCIW teams all advanced. Plus, the sectional hosts were announced for next week's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games.
Springfield wins in Sam-tastic finishSam Hourihan's fade-away jumper at the buzzer lifted Springfield over No. 19 Ithaca in overtime and sent the Pride into the Sweet 16. Story and photo courtesy of Springfield College.
Men's first round brings all-day thrillsPenn State-Harrisburg did it again, Pomona-Pitzer survived at the buzzer, Case advanced in overtime and Johns Hopkins ended Yeshiva's NCAA Tournament run in the tournament's very first game as the first round of the 2022 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament produced a number of thrilling finishes.
Keene State swats Garnet out of tourneyIn the game of the night, Keene State stopped Swarthmore's attempts to return to Fort Wayne right in their Tarble Pavilion tracks and Ryan Cain coached his Owls to the second round for the third time in four trips to the NCAA Tournament.
Power conferences pull throughConference champs from the NESCAC and ASC survived stiff challenges from the CCC and SLIAC title winners, while Trinity won its Texas rematch and the OAC rolled through the first round of the 2022 NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament. Read about it here.
Late three lifts Titans to victoryIllinois Wesleyan guard Kate Palmer picked a good time to make her first basket of the NCAA Tournament, sinking the game-winning shot in the closing seconds, as the Titans edged No. 15 DePauw in our Game of the Night.
Familiar faces head to Sweet 16Nine teams that had their last Tournament run cut short by COVID-19 returned to the Round of 16 with wins on Saturday night. That includes UW-Oshosh after its upset win at No. 4 Simpson, No. 5 Trine which rolled past No. 12 John Carroll and a familiar pair of NESCAC pachyderms.
Hoopsville: Tourneys TimeIt has been a two year wait, but there are 128 teams getting ready to battle for two championships trophies. We preview the tourneys and talk to some of those involved on tonight's super-sized Hoopsville - which hits the air at 7:00 PM ET right here!
Undefeated Gorloks set for big testWebster has been waiting for this opportunity since its 2020 NCAA Tournament first-round loss. Since then, the Gorloks have gone 36-2, including all 25 games this season. Brian Lester has more.
Slyder resigns as North Park head coachNorth Park men's basketball coach Tom Slyder has resigned from his role after 10 seasons with the Vikings.
Brock announces retirement after 41 years as head coachCharlie Brock began his head coaching career at Drew in 1981 and ended it at the birthplace of basketball.
St. Vincent opens men's basketball positionTerrance Smith, who was hired at St. Vincent in April 2019, is out. The Bearcats went 3-22 this season.
Young Presidents; unprecedented successThe W&J men's basketball team lost most of its experience to graduation, but players have stepped up and have brought the Presidents a school record for wins and a trip to Chicagoland for the NCAA Tournament. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Wash U men keep moving through unpredictable yearA resilient group of young men facing not only a key teammate's injury, but another teammate's much more serious cancer battle, have struggled down the stretch but hope to regroup this weekend at home. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Women's Tournament previewThis year's NCAA Tournament is headlined by several teams looking for their first national championship or their first in a very long time. Can unbeaten Christopher Newport, Scranton or Transylvania dethrone defending champions Hope? We tackle that and more in our annual women's Tournament preview.
Women's Tournament previewNYU enters the Tournament as the No. 1 team in the country, with a talent-laden roster and an unblemished record. Is a national championship inevitable for the Violets? Certainly, the other 63 teams in the field will have something to say about that. That and more in our women's Tournament preview.
Hoopsville: Bracket BreakdownDave McHugh, Pat Coleman, the committee chairs and more join the show to talk about Monday's NCAA Tournament bracket release. One committee chair watched our last four selections? The other chair ... scouts us? Check out two really interesting conversations and see if your questions got answered.
New women's Top 25The top four teams in our poll match the four highest seeds in the NCAA bracket. Plus UW-Eau Claire and Gettysburg return to the rankings and Scranton jumps into the Top 10. Get the latest ranking here.
Men's NCAA Tournament bracket is out!There's a bracket! There's a tournament! We'll take it! Plus, 19 of our 20 at-large teams made the field, so we're pretty happy with what we are getting. Here's the full bracket.
Women's Tournament bracket is out!Not to repeat what we said on the other bracket release story, but ... 19 out of 20 at-large selections means we like the bracket a good amount. Here's the details.
Selection Sunday SpecialThe end of the regular season is here. Who will be playing in the NCAA Tournaments? The annual tradition of mock selections takes place tonight on Hoopsville. We also talk to those who have punched their tickets into March! Watch on demand or listen to the podcast.
Final AQs awarded on SundayThe final automatic bids to the NCAA Division III basketball tournaments were awarded on Sunday, including to former No. 1 Yeshiva and current No. 1 Randolph-Macon. There were a handful of bubble-busting results. Find out about them here.
Tracking the men's conference tournamentsRandolph-Macon wrapped up its automatic bid on Sunday and saved someone's at-large bid in the process. Follow every men's basketball conference tournament here, plus our take on likely at-large teams as game progress today.
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketWe picked our projected teams live on Hoopsville on Sunday night. Who do we think gets in? How will the NCAA pair them up? We've got a suggestion here in our projected 2022 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament bracket.
Who's in? Our projected women's bracketIt's been a while since we've done this, so hopefully we remember how! Here's our projected field for the 2022 NCAA Tournament with mock pairings to entertain you until the real thing is announced on Monday.
Bids stolen early, but could have been worseA couple of teams likely stole one of those 20 at-large bids to the 2022 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament in Saturday afternoon's play. But it could have been worse. Here are some of the key highlights from conference clinchers on Saturday.
Saturday women: Three-mendousThree teams finished undefeated runs to the NCAA Tournament while five more clinched their first trip ever to the Big Dance. Plus Hope edged Trine and Whittier worked overtime again in Saturday's championship action.
Bearcats punch ticket, CCIW top seeds fallThere are two men's automatic bids in the books, which 42 to go, as Baruch clinched the CUNYAC's automatic qualifier. That and more from Friday night men's basketball action.
Bulldogs, Blugolds bring home bidsBrooklyn is still top dog in the CUNYAC and UW-Eau Claire seized the WIAC’s automatic bid in Friday night's conference tournament action. Elsewhere Wittenberg busted a bubble, Anja Smith saved Augsburg and the ASC had two thrillers in its semifinals.
Hoopsville: Do or be Done"There is no next game." That's what is stake for most of those playing in conference tournaments this week. We talk to a number of programs who know any NCAA dreams depend on winning their conference titles. Watch the super-sized Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast here.
Wednesday wrap: Big roll, big finishDrew scored the last 21 points to remain in the Landmark Conference race, Gian Batista put up a triple-double in a CUNYAC semifinal and more from Wednesday night in Division III basketball.
Second women's regional rankingsHeaded into the most intense stretch of games in the Division III basketball season, here's how the NCAA ranks teams up in women's basketball through games of this past Sunday.
Second men's regional rankingsThe new set of rankings is out, the last ones we will get to see before the selections are made on Sunday and announced on Monday!
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville: Conference RacesBelieve it or not, the D-III hoops season has reached the final week of the regular season. Most teams are competing in conference tournaments to try and claim automatic bids to the NCAA tournament. It is do or done time. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast here.
New men's Top 25Stockton is ranked for the first time in nearly seven years as part of the new D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
New women's Top 25Our last poll of the season before the NCAA Tournament bracket is released includes the first appearance of the season for Ithaca College. Plus DePauw returns to the Top 10 and Scranton continues to climb.
Saturday survival in men's basketballNo. 1 Randolph-Macon finished a 16-0 run in the ODAC, No. 4 Christopher Newport survived a challenge on the road, No. 12 Johns Hopkins wrapped up the top seed in the Centennial Conference tournament.
Saturday women: Still the oneNo. 17 Scranton and Ithaca continued their run of conference titles while No. 1 Christopher Newport pulled away from Salisbury in its regular season finale. Mary-Hardin Baylor and Messiah will still be the one-seed in their playoffs, but they'll enter them on a down note. Read about it here.
Two down, 126 to goThe only conference that awards its automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament via regular season play did so on Friday night when New York University won the UAA women's title and Emory won the men's title. Elsewhere, the NESCAC and WIAC tournaments tipped off with upsets.
This is how you bracketPutting together a real bracket, or a mock bracket, for that matter, is a difficult thing in Division III. There are a number of things to keep in mind, including perhaps most important of all, the map. D3hoops.com columnist Ryan Scott takes us through a mock bracket in real time in this video.
Relationships key to Lutes' resurgenceEvery game day, usually around lunch time, Jordan Thomas and Chad Murray sit down to have a chat.The Pacific Lutheran University men's basketball star and the team's head coach meet in Murray's office to talk about anything and everything.
Hoopsville: 10 More DaysThe countdown is on! Ten more days until the regular season comes to a close and we find out who will be playing for the Walnut and Bronze! We learned who are the Top 16 and heard from coaches prepping for important conference tournaments.
What do these selection criteria measure?This time of year, lots of numbers used in the regional ranking and NCAA Tournament selection process get thrown around. If you don't know what they mean, well, you're not alone. It's not clear what, if anything, some of the numbers mean. Ryan Scott has more.
Committee's Top 16 revealWhere does the Division III men's basketball and women's basketball committee think the top teams are as of last Sunday night? They revealed it on NCAA.com before joining Dave McHugh to talk about it more on Hoopsville.
Yeshiva hands St. Joe's first loss of seasonNo. 24 Yeshiva made a statement Thursday evening by knocking off No. 5 Saint Joseph (Conn.). It marks YU's first victory over a nationally ranked team in program history and is also the first loss of the year for St. Joe's.
Hosting rights to Hope, IWU, WPIHope and No. 1 Randolph-Macon grabbed victories over their archrivals and the top spots in their conference's upcoming playoffs, while Illinois Wesleyan won the CCIW and WPI secured the top seed in the NEWMAC playoffs on Wednesday night. Read about those games and more here.
USA South to split in twoThe USA South is the largest conference in NCAA Division III, and at 19 schools, has more than enough for two conferences. So starting this fall, they will be, D3sports.com has learned.
First women's regional rankingsThey're not rankings until teams are actually ranked, so now we have regional rankings. Here's where we stand with the teams now ranked.
First men's regional rankingsRegional rankings are out, now with actual rankings! And that ranking includes more than half of the WIAC, more than half of the NESCAC, and half of the OAC.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville: Love D3hoopsIt is a day we celebrate the people we love and that includes Division III basketball for all of us. Tonight on Hoopsville, we share our Valentine with a super-sized show to look back on some incredible games the last week and conference tournaments on the horizon. Tune in LIVE starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Leaping into the Top 25There were so many losses among ranked teams this past week that it enabled one team to jump high into the poll and block someone else's shot at being ranked. Check out the full poll.
New women's Top 25There's a change near the top of this week's poll, despite the teams involved not losing, and a fifth team is now receiving a No. 1 vote. Plus Hardin-Simmons returns to the rankings and Smith returns again.
Saturday no better for men's ranked teamsNo. 4 CNU survived a challenge from Salisbury, No. 5 UW-Platteville sustained another defeat, LaGrange outlasted No. 11 Maryville, Tufts took it to No. 12 Williams, No. 15 Yeshiva lost again and Plymouth State knocked off No. 25 Mass-Dartmouth at the buzzer.
Saturday women: Headed for homeNo. 7 UW-Whitewater won the WIAC and won't have to leave home for the WIAC playoffs while the NESCAC had an unusual team clinch playoff hosting rights in an unusual way. Plus the Coast-to-Coast conference lived up to its name as new conference foes met for the first time.
Friday night: Men's ranked teams get sweptThis is how you know things are getting tight and the regular season is coming down to the end -- No. 8 Wash U., No. 14 Oswego, No. 21 Pacific Lutheran, No. 23 Nazareth and No. 24 Case Western Reserve all lost on Friday, two at home.
Something other than sportsFew Division III athletes have a career playing pro basketball awaiting them, even though we profiled a few a few weeks ago. But D-III basketball players go on to do great things: save lives, work for the president, and represent NBA athletes. Ryan Scott has more on a few of these in Around the Nation.
Wednesday: Marietta wins big in AllianceNo. 2 Marietta took it to No. 10 Mount Union for a second time, No. 9 Illinois Wesleyan won on a buzzer-beater, and Yeshiva survived to avoid a second consecutive loss. All that and more in Wednesday's Division III men's basketball action.
Wednesday: Cutting it closeNo. 14 Wisconsin Lutheran, No. 10 Baldwin Wallace and No. 17 Scranton survived close calls on Wednesday night, but No. 8 John Carroll did not. Plus Smith knocked off No. 21 Springfield and UW-Whitewater moved a step closer to winning the WIAC.
Bridgewater brings healing campus togetherThe Bridgewater College men's basketball team united a grieving campus in memory of two fallen campus police officers on a night where the actual basketball game took a back seat.
Women's unranked regional rankingsWelcome to the alphabetical regional rankings we told you about back in November. It may be little more than a curiosity, but it is at least official, and gets us a little closer to the first official regional rankings we've had since 2020.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, including a rare Grinnell selection and a player making the list for the eighth time in their career.
Husson women beat Bowdoin; Swat, Naz men fallTuesday night saw Husson beat its in-state rival for the first time since 1989, while the No. 17 Swarthmore and No. 23 Nazareth men each lost home conference games.
Men's unranked regional rankingsThis is that alphabetical regional rankings we told you about back in November. It may be little more than a curiosity, but it is at least official, and the closest we've had to official regional rankings in nearly two years.
Hoopsville: Stretch RunWe are now into the month of February and the stretch run to conference tournaments and NCAA glory is here. Today on a special afternoon edition of Hoopsville, we chat with teams who have positioned themselves on top of their conferences. Watch the archives and listen to the podcast here.
New women's Top 25The Top 25 teams lost just four games total last week, so there's not a lot of movement. Gettysburg returns to the poll as the Bullets blast through the Centennial Conference schedule.
Updated men's Top 25Oswego has been flying, winning 17 games in a row and moving into the No. 14 spot in this week's poll. Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
On Sat., Macs fall flatFarmingdale State handed Yeshiva its first conference loss since 2019, Division III got another 2,000-point scorer and Marietta's seniors came up big on Senior Night in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Saturday women: Narrowing the fieldJohn Carroll turned the OAC title race into a two-team affair and Sul Ross State helped Mary Hardin-Baylor move closer to clinching hosting rights for the ASC playoffs on Saturday afternoon. Elsewhere Webster swept its closest contender in the SLIAC and Hanna Geistfeld entered an exclusive club. Read about it here.
Friday: Bants, Blues, Linfield x 2Trinity (Conn.) shut down No. 7 Tufts while No. 6 Whitman kept rolling through the NWC and No. 10 New York University avenged its lone loss on Friday night. On the men's side, Linfield upset No. 17 Whitworth after the Wildcats women won at the buzzer.
Still running the tableThere are five unbeaten teams still remaining as we enter the first weekend of February, and the challenge and pressure mounts while teams try to keep it cool. Ryan Scott talks to all of them in Around the Nation.
8th Annual MarathonThe Hoopsville Marathon is back! For the 8th year, we are on air for many hours (at least nine this season) celebrating everything that is Division III basketball. Hoopsville hits the air with plenty of coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and friends. Watch the show on demand.
Wednesday: Oshkosh finishes Platteville sweepNo. 5 UW-Oshkosh took the lead late in the first half and ran away from No. 2 UW-Platteville, while the top ODAC women's team was defeated and a program record was set in the process. That and more in Wednesday's wrap.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, including big performances in big upsets.
Hoopsville: One Month to GoOne month. That's all that's left in the DIII regular season. On Monday's Hoopsville, we hear from programs jockeying for home court advantage in conference playoffs or to make sure they get into the NCAAs. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast.
New men's Top 25At the end of a tumultuous week in Division III men's basketball, we have just one new team in the Top 25. Check out the full poll, and how the other 24 teams got rearranged.
CNU now No. 1Go ahead and celebrate, Christopher Newport! The Captains are the new No. 1 team in the country. Scranton and Smith return to our rankings and Trinity (Texas) enters for the first time this season. Get the full list here.
Saturday men: A Titan StormOn a Saturday where the East Coast was buried under a foot or more of snow, 12 games involving Top 25 opponents were on the schedule. One Titan upset came in Bloomington as Concordia-Chicago found a late squall in overtime to shock No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan while a school that knows a ton about snow buried its opponent in the SUNYAC.
Women's wrap: On second thoughtNo. 5 Simpson and No. 14 Baldwin Wallace picked up their second win of the season over two ranked conference foes while second-ranked Christopher Newport made its case to be the top-ranked team in the country. Get the day's recap here.
NYU women, Wash U men fall on FridayThe Friday night in Division III basketball featured two Top 10 upsets, some games scheduled to beat the snow, and a Little Three matchup with an upset as well.
Hoopsville: Oh What a Night!Wednesday night was full of upsets, streaks ended, and great games that we have plenty to talk about on Hoopsville. Plus hear from programs who are having great seasons as January wraps up. And we take a Deep Dive on the women's Top 25. Tune in LIVE starting at 1:00 PM ET today.
Tough Wednesday night for men's favoritesLosses by No. 2, No. 4, No. 10, No. 17 and other Top 25 hopefuls such as DeSales, Keene State and Clark made it an interesting night in Division III men's basketball.
Wednesday: Trine ends Hope's streakHope may be eternal but its winning streak is not. No. 4 Trine rode a strong start and clutch free throw shooting to a 70-62 win over the Flying Dutch, ending their 61-game winning streak.
Cramming them inPostponements and reschedules have led to some Division III basketball programs getting all backed up and having to play games on a schedule that even NBA players would balk at. Ryan Scott checks in with a couple of teams cramming games in in Around the Nation.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, including game-winning shots and big days against Top 10 teams.
Hoopsville: Midday MatineeSuddenly it's the end of January and the pressure to make conference tournaments, host playoffs, and have an eye on competing in March is ramping up. On a midday edition of Hoopsville, we talk to a few programs rising to the top as conference schedules intensify. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast.
New men's Top 25Last week's loss by UW-Platteville opened up some No. 1 votes in the men's Top 25, and not all of them went to Randolph-Macon.
New women's Top 25The Falcons and Cardinals return to roost in our rankings while John Carroll climbs back into the Top 10 after beating Baldwin Wallace.
Saturday men: Red Devils, Corsairs come up bigTwo Top 15 teams got knocked off and two more ranked teams barely survived on Saturday. That and more in the men's basketball wrapup.
Saturday women: True BluesThe Whitman Blues completed an impressive five-day run, the Blugolds won their Top 25 rematch, and Saturday was a red-letter day for blue-clad teams in the NESCAC. Read about it here.
A 600th win on the Richter scaleDeSales Fred Richter won his 600th game as a head coach on Saturday afternoon, as Averi Jordan scored 34 points in the Bulldogs' 85-51 road win at Arcadia. Story courtesy of DeSales University, photo by Pat Jacoby Photography.
Hoopsville: Under the Radar?It appears as more and more teams get back to playing basketball games there are still teams, in late January, who are a bit under the radar. Plus we react to the latest women's Top 25. Tune into Thursday's Hoopsville On Demand or the podcast.
It's not just hiring, it's opportunityThe percentage of Black basketball players at the Division III level is the smallest of all three divisions, but it is around 17% for women's basketball, 32% for men's. So why are Black head coaches lagging, at just 10%? Ryan Scott digs into it in Around the Nation.
Wednesday men: Davidson 2K, No. 2 Platteville LWabash's Jack Davidson reached the 2,000-point plateau, while WPI beat its crosstown rival and UW-Oshkosh handed No. 2 Platteville its first loss. That and more in Wednesday's men's basketball wrapup.
Wednesday women: Three's a crowdThe OAC title chase looks like a three-way race while the second place teams in the MIAA and ARC knocked their closest pursuers back a step on Wednesday night. Read about it here.
Major milestone for MillerMessiah head coach Mike Miller, who is eighth all-time in Division III women's basketball history for wins, added another on Wednesday night. He now has 700 after the Falcons defeated Hood.
Special: D-III at a crossroadsThe NCAA Convention is this week and is one of the most important in the modern history of the NCAA. While D-III membership will vote on a new NCAA constitution, there is other important legislation to consider. We put together a roundtable of ADs and a commissioner to understand it all better.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, with some big performances as conference play heats up.
Hoopsville: Six Weeks to SundayIn just 6 weeks, we will know who is in or out of the NCAA Tournaments. However, we still are getting to learn more about teams who likely will be playing in those events. Monday we chat with many pushing to be playing in March.
New men's Top 25Case Western Reserve is one of two teams entering the poll this week. Check out the full poll, including how many No. 1 votes switched, in the new men's poll.
New women's Top 25The latest version of our Top 25 is true to the Cru after Mary Hardin-Baylor's overtime win at East Texas Baptist. Plus one set of Pioneers reaches a new highwater mark and another makes a big jump in this week's women's basketball rankings. Check out the full list here.
Saturday men: Back for secondsThings looked concerning at halftime for Randolph-Macon and Marietta but got turned around coming out of the locker room, while DeSales won with under 2 seconds left and one key matchup got pushed up a day, not back. More in Saturday's men's wrapup.
Saturday women: Fourth to be reckoned withStrong fourth quarters propelled No. 2 Christopher Newport and No. 3 Amherst to big road wins in their Top 25 matchups on Saturday afternoon while No. 1 Hope now has the fourth longest winning streak in D-III women's basketball history. Read about it here.
Hoopsville: Halfway ThereWe are halfway through the regular season at least with how many games teams have played. As the focus shifts towards conference tourneys and NCAA glory, we talk to four teams positioned well for the second half.
Wednesday: Keeping clean in conferenceNo. 23 WPI and No. 8 Marietta stayed perfect in conference with convincing wins while Guilford did the same by upsetting No. 15 Roanoke. On the women's side, No. 18 Springfield and Millikin kept rolling along but one of the two ranked WIAC teams stumbled. Plus the list of undefeated men's teams was trimmed by one. Read about it here.
Going pro: 10 from D3 who starredIt seems that nobody embodies that old NCAA slogan, that most of us go pro in something other than sports, than NCAA Division III. But even then, there are dozens of people who played Division III basketball, went pro, and had successful careers. Ryan Scott whittles it down to the 10 best.
No. 16 Swarthmore knocks off No. 12 Johns HopkinsThe Garnet closed things out Tuesday night with a 17-5 run to put away their Centennial Conference rivals in a battle of Top 20 teams.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, with some key performances by teams who had great weeks.
Hoopsville: Difficult DecisionsA lot of teams are unable to play games, others are getting their games in. Will any teams go unscathed from the COVID virus? What exactly is keeping some teams from playing? Plus, teams who are still having great seasons. We also react to the latest Top 25 polls. Tune in to Hoopsville - LIVE - starting at 7:00 PM ET.
New women's Top 25Limited games played leads to limited movement in our women's Top 25 poll. How far did the pollsters drop Bowdoin and St. John Fisher for their losses to unranked foes? What ranking will Mary Washington sport when they play Christopher Newport on Saturday? Check it out here.
New men's Top 25The new D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 is out, and the only team to deal Randolph-Macon a loss is edging up the list.
Saturday men: Streaks get strongerCase won its 11th in a row, CNU's streak was extended, Emory continued to turn its season around, Whitman and Amherst got big wins in rivalry games and WPI played a home game for the first time this season in Saturday's men's basketball action.
Saturday women: Worth the waitThree ranked teams made successful returns from long layoffs while UW-Whitewater held off UW-Eau Claire in a battle of Top 10 teams. Plus Trinity (Conn.) pulled off another dramatic win in overtime and Saturday's finish was really worth the Waite for Rochester Tech. Get the story here.
Trinity outlasts No. 13 Bowdoin in OTThe Bantams defeated the Polar Bears for the first time since 2013,
Hoopsville: What's Next?The second semester of the hoops season is off to a sluggish start. Many teams are having to postpone or cancel games while others seem to be dodging the omnicron variant. Who is still playing? What big games are there to be had? What's next? Tune in to Hoopsville starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Welcome back!If it seems like your team (and everyone else’s) had a longer than usual layoff over the holiday break this year, you’re probably not wrong. So it seems like a good time for a reset. Ryan Scott gets us all caught up in the latest Around the Nation.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, covering some great performances by teams over the holidays.
Hoopsville: COVID CautionWith the New Year comes not only a change to Hoopsville, but increased concern about COVID. Tonight on the Monday debut of Hoopsville, we talk about cancelations and postponements of lots of games. Plus the latest Top 25 news and teams who are catching our attention. Tune in starting at 7:00 PM ET LIVE!
New men's No. 1Yeshiva's stay atop the poll was relatively brief, with a familiar face taking over the No. 1 spot in the new poll, and three teams receiving No. 1 votes.
New women's poll: Who's No. 2?There's no question who's No. 1, but Whitman's loss created a tight race for No. 2. Check out who's docked in that position now, plus there's a new highwater mark for Transylvania and three new teams enters the rankings. Get the full list here.
Day 3: UMHB finishes two-day sweepMary Hardin-Baylor didn't even play its first game at the D3hoops.com Classic until almost everyone else had left, but the Crusaders walked away with wins in the last two contests of the event.
Oh, what a night!The showdown between No. 4 Illinois Wesleyan and No. 1 Yeshiva turned heads and brought eyeballs to Division III, and the camaraderie between the two teams showed off the court as well. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Wrapping up the D3hoops.com ClassicPart of the D3hoops.com Classic is getting an interview with each team, and here we go! Consider it a mini-Hoopsville, with nine D3hoops.com Classic Conversations ranging from 4 to 11 minutes with players and student-athletes.
Thursday: Titans take ManhattanIn the most anticipated regular season game in recent memory, No. 4 Illinois Wesleyan used its speed and outside shooting to beat No.1 Yeshiva 73-59 and end the Maccabees' 50-game winning streak. Get the recap of that game and more here.
Day 2: Scots, Pios head home 2-0No. 8 Marietta and No. 23 Maryville finished their non-conference schedules with impressive wins while No. 19 Mary Hardin-Baylor won late and UW-Superior earned a split on the second day of the 2021 D3hoops.com Classic. Get the recap here.
Day 1: Have yourself a Mary little ChristmasIt was a merry time at the first day of the D3hoops.com Classic for Marietta, Maryville and Saint Mary's which all won their openers. Plus the Poets of Whittier penned a happy ending to their recent losing streak. Get the recap here.
Jeffers announces retirement on Christmas EveDixie Jeffers, who has won 741 games overall and two national championships as the women's basketball coach at Capital, announced her retirement on Christmas Eve, effective New Year's Eve.
Monday: Banana-ramaThe UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to stun No. 2 Whitman on an unusually active Monday afternoon. Meanwhile Redlands upset No. 13 Wartburg, No. 11 Transylvania picked another big win and the Dubuque men dumped No. 10 Roanoke. Get the recap here.
Hoopsville: Seasonal SlowdownThe closer we get to the New Year, the more DIII teams are into the season grind. Though, we also hit a time when some teams are not playing for a few weeks while others scatter games around the holidays. It's a seasonal slowdown. That and programs making headlines on Hoopsville. Watch On Demand here!
Yeshiva hangs on for No. 50No. 1 Yeshiva held off a second-half rally by New Jersey City University and defeated the Gothic Knights 93-86 for its 50th consecutive victory. Photo courtesy of NJCU and recaps available from both schools.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
It's tighter at top of men's Top 25Three No. 1 votes were up for grabs this week and one of them went to UW-Platteville. But the bigger story is how close the No. 1 and No. 2 teams are.
New women's Top 25 releasedBates bounds into our Top 25 for the first time since the 2005 preseason poll. The wait wasn't quite as long for Springfield, but the Pride are ranked for the first time in a while, too. Plus Simpson re-enters the top 10 and the Violets rise in our latest rankings
Hoopsville: Strong StartsFor some programs, the start to the 2021-22 season has been better than expected. For others, it has been recording breaking. On Sunday's edition of Hoopsville, we chat with Heidelberg and RPI men's basketball programs along with York (Pa.) and No. 7 Trine women's basketball teams. Watch the show On Demand!
Saturday men: Beating the unbeatenHardin-Simmons dealt rival and ninth-ranked Mary Hardin-Baylor its first loss of the season while No. 8 Wheaton (Ill.) did the same against No. 3 Illinois Wesleyan. Plus the third time was the charm for UW-La Crosse. Get the recap here.
Saturday women: Stevens, Storm surge to victoryNo. 12 Simpson blew out No. 5 Wartburg while Stevens used fast starts in both halves to knock off No. 19 Scranton. Mary Hardin-Baylor finished strong at No. 14 Hardin-Simmons and No. 10 DePauw fended off Oberlin. Get the recap of Saturday's women's action here.
Saturday: Hope's drive hits 55No. 1 Hope went on the road and beat No. 7 Trine to clear the toughest obstacle in its regular season schedule and push its winning streak to 55 games. Elsewhere Marietta upended No. 3 John Carroll and the Mary Hardin-Baylor men gave their school another reason to celebrate.
Hoopsville: The Ranking FeelingThe number 25 may not seem lucky to most, but for St. John Fisher and DeSales they may prove a very lucky number. Plus, Yeshiva continues to make history, but we may not know just how significant it is for the Macabees. And UW-Eau Claire is reshaping not only an athletic center, but much more. All of that and more on the latest episode of Hoopsville - catch up On Demand!
Wednesday: Doing it with threes and DBethany Lutheran used timely defense and outside shooting to upset No. 3 UW-Eau Claire while York (Pa.) shut down No. 18 Messiah. On the men's side, the Student Princes dethroned their second straight ranked foe and it was a good night to have Eastern in your school's name. Read about it here.
Early-season learningsSome teams came out of the COVID season with big plans, but found them derailed early. For DeSales, Dubuque, Millikin and Tufts, the first month of the season sent them back to the drawing board. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Covenant, Crumley top EmoryWill Crumley scored 19 of his game-high 24 points after halftime and Covenant knocked off No. 23 Emory 69-58 in overtime. Check the box score here.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
New men's Top 25Williams enters the poll, while there is a little shuffling at the top of the latest D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
D3hoops.com Top 25 women's pollSt. John Fisher makes its first appearance in our Top 25 since 2005 while Gettysburg also shoots into our rankings and UW-Eau Claire keeps climbing. Get the full list here.
Saturday men: Rhode wins and road winsJake Rhode hit a half-court buzzer beater to lift No. 7 Elmhurst over No. 5 Wheaton (Ill.) while No. 3 Randolph-Macon and No. 10 UW-Oshkosh won road games over Top 25 opponents. Williams slowed down its Little 3 rival and Brandeis needed three-plus halves of basketball to beat Tufts. Read about it here.
Saturday women: Comeback kidsNo. 19 Scranton and Emory came from behind to beat their ranked foes on Saturday afternoon while No. 10 Hardin-Simmons nearly did the same before falling at No. 9 East Texas Baptist. Elsewhere No. 4 Bowdoin rebounded, Elizabethtown kept rolling, and New Jersey City returned. Read about it all here.
Back for an extra yearThe bonus eligibility allotted to student-athletes who competed during the COVID-shortened season of 2020-21 forced a number of Division III basketball players to make decisions about their future. Some have returned this season, but are also juggling new majors, full-time jobs and more. Ryan Scott has the story in Around the Nation.
Wednesday: High fiveThe top five teams in the first regular season poll won on Wednesday night, headlined by wins for No. 4 UW-Platteville and No. 3 Randolph-Macon. On the women's side, No. 1 Hope dominated its arch rival but two other highly-ranked teams fell to their foes. Get the recap here.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Captains knock off No. 1 Randolph-MaconOn the eve of our first Top 25 of the regular season, Christopher Newport upset top-ranked Randolph-Macon 77-76 in overtime. Recap courtesy of Randolph-Macon, file photo courtesy by CNU's Brandon Berry.
Saturday: Pick up sixNo. 6 Wheaton (Ill.) picked up its sixth win of the season in the closing minute while No. 1 Randolph-Macon improved to 6-0 in dominating fashion. On the women's side, No. 14 Hardin-Simmons won its sixth game in thriller and Principia won its first game in a long time. Get the full recap here.
Tuesday: American top 40sFour players scored 40 points and a fifth had a triple-double on Tuesday night while Wartburg improved to 5-0, Brandeis slowed Mass-Dartmouth and the NJAC began conference play. On the women's side, the four undefeated teams in the A-R-C played each other. We're counting 'em down here.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Men: Look great, feel greatThe Great Lakes Invitational lived up to its name, as No. 1 Randolph-Macon earned a hard-fought win over No. 3 Marietta. Nyameye Adom was better than great for No. 6 Wheaton (Ill.) and Widener was good for an upset on Saturday afternoon. Get the men's recap here.
Women: Hope, Bowdoin pass first testNo. 1 Hope and No. 13 Bowdoin won their Top 25 showdowns on Saturday afternoon while No. 7 Tufts rallied past Brandeis, No. 5 Messiah edged No. 9 DeSales and the Maine event was a triple-overtime game in Bangor. Get the full recap here.
Jim Calhoun steps downJim Calhoun's time in Division III was short, but his St. Joseph team is off to a good start.
Wednesday: The late showsUW-La Crosse and Stockton beat the clocks and their opponents on Wednesday night while Rowan and Marymount didn't use their shot clocks much at all. On the women's side, the Bombers dropped No. 12 Scranton and No. 3 Trine rallied past Benedictine.
Tuesday: Mya goodnessMya Shannon scored 31 points for No. 19 DePauw in the Tigers' home win over No. 22 Millikin. Centennial reps mastered both MAC favorites and Bryn Mawr equaled its win total from the prior three seasons combined. On the men's side, the Corsairs made it rough on No. 11 Tufts and Webster cleaned up on No. 18 WashU.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday: IWU wins clash of the TitansNo. 4 Illinois Wesleyan held off No. 17 UW-Oshkosh to win the Jack Sikma Hall of Fame Invitational. Earlier No. 3 Marietta was marooned in Salem and No. 8 Swarthmore survived at Scranton. On the women's side, the Lady Royals reigned in their Top 25 battle with DeSales.
Men: Pios cap comeback, WIAC wowsNo. 3 Marietta won a back-and-forth battle over Christopher Newport while the top teams in the WIAC thumped their Friday foes. Elsewhere Augustana ended Dubuque's win streak and Salisbury struck a winning blow for D3.
Women: HSU, CNU come up big lateNo. 20 Christopher Newport and No. 14 Hardin-Simmons came up big late to beat Trinity (Texas) and Gettysburg. Elsewhere Bethany Lutheran picked up a big win over No. 17 UW-Oshkosh and No. 16 Amherst appeared to be in mid-season form after a long layoff. Get the women's recap here.
Tuesday: Show and tellOn a night when many Division III men's basketball games were exhibitions, the women's teams at UW-Whitewater, Baldwin Wallace and Belhaven made statements in their first games of the new season. Get the recap here.
Lynx lock down TigersRhodes held No. 2 East Texas Baptist to 33 percent shooting and got 23 points and nine rebounds off the bench from Catherine Althoff in an 88-82 win at Mary Hardin-Baylor's tipoff event. Check the box score here.
Saturday: ETBU takes Tiger tussleNo. 2 East Texas Baptist topped Trinity (Texas) in tight battle on Saturday night while Bethany Lutheran All-American Hanna Geistfeld picked up where she left off last season. On the men's side, UW-Oshkosh impressed, Yeshiva cruised and Alvernia upended NJCU. Get the recap here.
Friday: Good to be backOpening night of the Division III basketball season brought a record-setting performance in Massachusetts, a program milestone in Washington and successful coaching debuts across the country. Get the opening night recap here and welcome back!
Hoopsville Bonus PodcastRegional rankings are out for fall sports (next week for football) and the first set are looking a little different. Dave McHugh and Pat Coleman are here to tell you how, and why, in a bonus crossover podcast. Listen here!
Hoopsville Bonus PodcastRegional rankings are out for fall sports (next week for football) and the first set are looking a little different. Dave McHugh and Pat Coleman are here to tell you how, and why, in a bonus crossover podcast. Listen here!
Allegheny heads back to the PACAllegheny will head back to its roots and rejoin the Presidents' Athletic Conference in 2021-22. Before becoming charter members of the NCAC, the Gators were PAC members from 1958-1984.
Hoopsville: Tommies TogetherWe knew UST would be leaving DIII at the end of '20-'21 academic year, but it is ending like a leaky balloon - just fizzling out. Hear what Ruth Sinn and John Tauer say the last two years since being kicked out of the MIAC have been like. Plus a lot to cover in the Notebook on the first Hoopsville podcast of the off-season. Listen here!
Linton hired at TuftsBrandon Linton, the head coach at Nichols and a former assistant coach at Bowdoin, is returning to the NESCAC as the head man for the Jumbos.
Bowdoin men hire G-League assistantAlex Lloyd, who was with the Memphis Hustle, is just the third men's basketball coach at Bowdoin in the past 58 years.
Roanoke assistant gets tabbed at LynchburgAllison Nichols, a former head coach at Randolph and assistant coach at Roanoke, is the new head women's basketball coach at Lynchburg.
UHart heads toward D-IIIThe Board of Regents for the University of Hartford voted to begin the process to move its athletic program from Division I to Division III. The timeline announced has the Hawks landing in Division III in September 2025.
Shibles makes jump to Division IAdrienne Shibles, the winningest head coach in the history of Bowdoin women’s basketball, has accepted an offer to become the head women's basketball coach at Dartmouth.
Miller leaves LeTourneau for prep postLeTourneau men's basketball coach, Dan Miller, who has the most wins in program history, is leaving he school to take a job coaching a high school team.
Thompson returns to HCACShanna Thompson, an assistant at Illinois College and previously at Bluffton and Baldwin Wallace, is the new women's basketball coach at Earlham.
Howard Payne hires alumnus to take over men's basketball teamNadir Dalleh, who played for Howard Payne in the 1990s, is coming back to campus to help the program rebound from a winless season.
Bryn Mawr coach steps downAfter eight seasons as head coach of the Owls, and 10 victories, Rebecca Tyler is leaving the program and the coaching profession.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 24th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday men: Thunderous applauseThere's nothing like watching a game that is close late in the contest and seeing the number of viewers climb and climb, but No. 2 Trine brought the excitement in Saturday's MIAA final. Plus No. 1 Randolph-Macon rolled, and all of Saturday's men's action.
Saturday women: Short and bittersweetThe shortened conference seasons concluded with titles for John Carroll, Hope, Scranton and Rhode Island College. Elsewhere St. Thomas finished its Division III tenure with a W.
Tommie-Johnnie goes out with a bangGoing from playing in front of 2,500 people to playing in front of 25 didn't put a damper on one of the top rivalries in Division III college basketball when it all came to a conclusion on Wednesday night.
Friday: WIAC wraps it upThe WIAC basketball seasons ended with UW-Oshkosh celebrating another women's title and UW-Platteville cruising to the men's crown. Elsewhere the Messiah women stayed perfect and the NJAC and SAA women's tournaments tipped off.
Wednesday: After the fallUW-La Crosse advanced to the WIAC men's final after losing a starter to a painful injury, St. Thomas took the win in the final game with rival St. John's and the Hope women beat their archrival in historic fashion on Wednesday night.
Playing for the little victoriesAlbion has been through a lot this year as a men's basketball program, as have all Division III teams. But it pales in comparison to what the Britons went through last year. No team might be better prepared for the losses or so eager to celebrate the wins. More in Around the Nation.
Tuesday: Oh my, Ohio!Three of the four top seeds fell in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Athletic Conference tournament, with top seed Marietta the only one to survive. All the carnage from Tuesday night in the recap.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 24th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
New men's poll is out!At 11-1, Berry joins the poll for the first time in program history. Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 15.
New women's poll is out!Messiah started its season later than everyone else in the poll, but the Falcons have reached our rankings ahead of the weekend battle with Widener. Get the full list here.
Saturday: Send 'em off in styleFreshman Mike Osborne was the hero on North Park's Senior Day as the Vikings stunned No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan. Elsewhere Trine finished a perfect regular season, Bethel roughed up No. 5 St. John's, and the top-ranked Hope women had an unusual starting lineup on its Senior Day. Get the recap here.
Friday: 500 in the FreedomThe DeSales men's basketball team remained unbeaten and got their coach a milestone win in the process, Marietta continued its run and the Montclair State women ended NJCU's streak in Friday's NCAA Division III basketball action.
Men: Back with a bangNo. 1 Randolph-Macon got back into the swing of things after more than three weeks off and throttled Bridgewater, while No. 7 St. Thomas came back after 18 days off and put away its archrival, No. 5 St. John's.
Women: Hope reaches 40; Bennies get Durbin's 700thWednesday's NCAA Division III women's basketball action saw a career mark set and a big streak extended.
Hope seniors robbed of chance at destinyWe'll never know who would have won the 2020 and 2021 D-III basketball championships, but one thing you can count on is that the Hope women's team would have been favored both times. In Around the Nation, the team and coach reflect on a special group which has been forming since ninth grade.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 24th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Latest men's poll is out!Like a number of our top teams, Illinois Wesleyan has more postponements than games played. Unlike others, it would seem, they are both able to play and begging for opponents. Where do the Titans and others shake out in our latest poll?
Latest women's poll is out!Trine, which gets another shot at top-ranked Hope on Wednesday night, reaches its highest ranking ever. Plus Maryville (Tenn.) enters the top 10 in our latest poll. Get the full list here.
Millsaps gains split at OglethorpeThe No. 8-ranked Majors ended the Stormy Petrels' 34-game winning streak, knocking off the No. 4 team in the poll.
Saturday: Pioneers risingMarietta took a second consecutive game from Mount Union, the Thunder and the Thunder remained unbeaten, DePauw lost a battle of women's Tigers and the Stormy Petrels' streak kept chugging along in Saturday's NCAA Division III basketball action.
Friday: Guess that's why they call it the BluesAfter a 20-day layoff, No. 3 Whitman picked up its first loss at Puget Sound while the New Jersey City women stayed perfect. On the men's side, Marietta rallied past Mount Union and into first place in the OAC and Concordia (Wis.) topped Wisconsin Lutheran.
Titans bounce back from first lossWestminster (Pa.) put its first loss behind it, while handing Thiel a loss in its first game of the season. That and more in Wednesday's recap.
A sense of normalcy? They're tryingThe East Texas Baptist women are 19-0 and the Trine men are 12-0 themselves. Two teams playing since November, the Tigers and Thunder are keeping it as normal as possible, including winning. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Hampden-Sydney wins at buzzer in LynchburgHaving played all of its games this season on the road, Hampden-Sydney is bringing a last-second win back to campus.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 24th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Delaware State pulls plug on WesleyDivision III sports is done at Wesley, effective the end of this academic year, D3sports.com has learned. The school was acquired by its neighbor, Delaware State, a Division I member.
A drive for the postseasonAt D3hoops.com, we've been investigating and working on the possibility of organizing a postseason tournament for more than a month, since before the NCAA Tournament was called off. Here's where we are at.
D3hoops.com women's Top 15, Week 3Millsaps moves into the Top 10 ahead of its scheduled games against No. 4 Oglethorpe while Wheaton and UW-Eau Claire enter the rankings. Get the full list here.
Saturday: Owls, Tigers and PioneersKeene State won a battle of unbeatens, DePauw made Wooster's debut slightly less than memorable and Erin Monahan won her 500th career game in Saturday's NCAA Division III basketball action.
Friday: Raiders fall, Streaks keep streakingHeidelberg handed No. 2 Mount Union its first loss of the season, while the No. 8 John Carroll women remained perfect and the No. 11 UW-Platteville men held off UW-Stevens Point in Friday night's NCAA Division III basketball action.
Thursday recap: Welcome back, MACThe Middle Atlantic Conference came out in full force, Lucas Gentry had a big night for Transylvania and the DePauw women ran away with a win in Thursday night's NCAA Division III basketball action.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 24th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Playing the waiting gameNot being able to play is tough. Not being able to play when everyone else in your conference is on the floor -- that's worse. In the latest Around the Nation, Ryan Scott talks to three schools who had long waits to get games in, one of which is still waiting.
D3hoops.com women's Top 15, Week 2We've got 15 ranked teams instead of 10 and we have some teams that haven't been ranked in a while, including Millsaps, Millikin and Maryville. Get the full list here.
Saturday: Titans return with Top 10 winAfter having its last four games postponed, No. 4 Illinois Wesleyan returned to action with a win over No. 9 North Central (Ill.). Elsewhere No. 6 Trine improved to 9-0 and the No. 3 East Texas Baptist women swept No. 10 Texas-Dallas. Read the Saturday recap.
Friday wrapup: The NJAC is backThe New Jersey Athletic Conference got underway, as did the Landmark, but Wooster and Wittenberg did not. Or did they? It's all in Friday's wrapup.
Thursday: ETBU moves to 17-0After a slow start, No. 3 East Texas Baptist made quick work of the University of the Ozarks. That and more from Thursday's action.
Committee decides fate of championshipsIt will be another year without a champion as the word officially came down from the NCAA on Wednesday that there would be no Division III NCAA Tournament for the 2020-21 basketball seasons.
Hope prevails on a difficult eveningFor the second season in a row, Hope and Trine were preparing for a big game when the NCAA Tournament was canceled. This time the teams took the court against each other, and No. 1 Hope topped No. 5 Trine, 61-52. We spoke with Hope afterwards on an emotional evening.
Wednesday wrapup: Welcoming the WIACThe WIAC got its season underway, while No. 2 Wartburg went down on the road and the Trine men registered a big win against Hope. St. Thomas got its last season in D-III started with a fourth-quarter win against Bethel, while the men cruised past Hamline.
Hoopsville: Dutcher InterviewHe has been the NCAA VP for D-III since the job was created. Now he is the former VP. We sit down, once again, with Dan Dutcher to talk about his career leading D-III, the recent NCAA Convention, and essentially the State of D3. And we say thank you. Listen here:
Coaching remotely: A view from the raftersUniversity of Dallas assistant coach Matt Grahn gets a great view of games. If you're wondering who the guy is shouting from the balcony, that's him. Ryan Scott tells us why in Around the Nation.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 24th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
D3hoops.com men's Top 10, Week 1As the season ramps up in earnest, we unveil our first poll of the year. No matter how many teams we end up voting for or ranking, however, there was a clear No. 1: Randolph-Macon. Check out the full Top 10.
D3hoops.com women's Top 10, Week 1There aren't enough teams playing to populate a full Top 25, and this week, not even a Top 15. But regardless, there is a clear top of the heap right now in Division III basketball, and it starts in Holland, Michigan. Check out the season's first full poll.
Saturday: Hope comes away with Rivalry sweepThree of Division III's biggest rivalries got a chance to hoop it up, while the number of teams playing this season continued to grow. Hope and Calvin squared off in both men's and women's basketball, while Hampden-Sydney and Randolph-Macon got on the floor as well.
Hoopsville: D3hoops ChatOn the first video-version of Hoopsville this season, the D3hoops.com crew react to one of the more unique seasons to say it lightly. The challenges schools and coaches are facing, whether there will be NCAA Tournaments, or how about Top 25s? Watch or listen to the show here.
Friday night: Big rallies, big performancesThe Baldwin Wallace women won in double overtime, Bluffton got a big performance to pick up its 11th win, while the Marietta and St. John's men had big performances in their first games of the season.
Pandemic puts wrinkle in players' plansThe pandemic has changed things for all sorts of student-athletes who normally would be entering their final season. Leave and pursue the MBA? Take every grad-level class your school offer so you can stick around? They're all possible, as Ryan Scott explores in Around the Nation.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 24th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Team of the Week returnsOur weekly honor roll, which we've had since January 1998, returns for another season this week, and schools need to have their nominations in by 8 p.m. ET on Monday. Here's every one of the 1,900-plus players named to the list over 23 seasons.
Saturday recap: More teams join the frayTwo of the best bigs in Division III women's basketball had big performances in victories for Hope and Oglethorpe on Saturday afternoon, while the CCIW got started and a new Coach Djurickovic got a career-opening win.
Underway in OhioThe Ohio Athletic Conference joined the fight on Friday night, while the HCAC and SCAC are in full swing and Washington state's teams got into action as well.
A heave, a tip and the bottom of the netTransylvania snatched victory from the jaws of defeat more than once in the final minute while Trine and the East Texas Baptist women kept trucking along. Plus HSU and UMHB split their rivalry games on Thursday night.
Freshman gives Calvin win at buzzerUchenna Egekeze launched a 3-pointer between two defenders at the buzzer and got it to fall as the Knights edged Olivet 75-74 on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Salisbury and Randolph-Macon men and Hope women all got their season underway.
NCAA Tournament: Good news, bad newsWhen it comes to the 2020-21 Division III basketball NCAA Tournaments, if they will even happen, there are two types of news. In Around the Nation, Ryan Scott notes that the good news is that the details of what is planned is fully public, but the bad news is ...
Inside the numbers: Long odds against postseasonOfficially, there is a number of teams we have to have playing in order to get an NCAA Tournament, and by a certain date. What our research shows is that we will not get there without some help. Pat Coleman and Dave McHugh did a deep dive and here's what we've found.
Welcomed back with a buzzer beaterA number of schools got onto the court for the first time on Friday night, including the University of Dallas, which was greeted with a loss at the buzzer in its opener at Austin College.
Hoops in a pandemic: Any opponent, any timeFor those who were able to play basketball this fall, Division III opponents were few and far between. But a few schools were able to find Division I opponents -- multiple Division I opponents, and got their mettle tested. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Season's busiest day sees 14 gamesThe NACC is back, Hanover takes the floor, and Hardin-Simmons picked up its seventh win on a last-second putback as 25 Division III teams from seven conferences played on Saturday. In 2020-21, this is what constitutes a big day.
A few conferences making a go of itOn Thursday night the ASC became the first conference to begin conference play while the CCIW, HCAC and NWC announced they intend to do the same later this month. Here's the latest on the state of conference play for this season.
Filling the Gap: The best of years we missedWhen we decided to change the timing of our All-Decade teams, we knew we were leaving some talented and decorated D-III student-athletes out. But we do not forget, even 12-13 years later, the best of the seniors who graduated in 2008 and 2009. It's our All-Gap team.
All-Decade: The best of the bestTake more than 400 schools over the course of 10 seasons (plus a little bit) and distill all of those games, all of those players down into 25 players, for an entire decade? Yes. We're up for it. Read on for our men's basketball All-Decade team, what made them special and what they are doing now.
Jackets run past Sul RossLeTourneau got its first win of the season against a Division III opponent, as the Jackets and conference foe Sul Ross State met each other outside of the bounds of ASC play in this season of scrambling for opponents.
Hoopsville: Coronavirus ImpactThe Coronavirus has had Division III on a roller coaster for more than nine months. Now, schools are trying to find ways to change how the ride impacts athletics. Hear how different schools are dealing with the impact differently. Also how the D3sports Network has been affected significantly on the latest Hoopsville podcast.
Hoopsville: COVID CancelationsFor a number of schools, the basketball season has been canceled. Hear from two coaches whose cancelations came for different reasons. They also discuss how they are keeping their teams engaged when it allows. Tune in to this Hoopsville podcast here.
Hoopsville: Playing in a PandemicTrying to play college basketball during a pandemic isn't easy. We chat with coaches who have found games for their programs. Hear the challenges and steps each are taking to play. This is the first of three podcasts tackling the Coronavirus Pandemic in Division III.
Piedmont runs to record-breaking winOn Thursday afternoon, Piedmont and Birmingham-Southern rolled up the highest combined point total in Division III women's basketball history, as Piedmont rolled to a 138-112 win.
It counts: N.C. Wesleyan knocks off UNC-GreensboroIn a year filled with last-minute schedule additions and exhibition games left, right, and center, the North Carolina Wesleyan women's basketball team got a rarity -- a win against a D-I team which counted.
Greensboro men upsets D-I Longwood in exhibitionThe Greensboro men's basketball team overcame a five-point deficit in the final 2:30 to upset NCAA Division I and Big South Conference member Longwood in an exhibition contest Sunday 67-64.
ETBU takes down D-I McNeese State in exhibitionThe game doesn't count on East Texas Baptist's record, but it did count for Division I McNeese State, which lost to the Tigers 68-67 on Thursday night.
Cru, Lobos sweep in AbileneThere are two Division III schools in the West Texas city of Abilene. Each of them took the court on Friday night, 4 miles apart, and each of them took a loss to an American Southwest Conference foe.
E&H sets sights on D-IIEmory & Henry, a charter member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, is jumping ship after 45 years en route to Division II. The Wasps have won one men's basketball title and one women's title in those 45 years.
Winter is coming, but who will play?With November bringing spikes in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., many states and jurisdictions are ratcheting up restrictions in order to try to get the pandemic under control. In that environment, schools and conferences are making decisions about whether to compete this winter.
Season tips off with games in Georgia, IndianaThe Piedmont women and Trine men each hosted and each came away victorious as Division III basketball opened with an extremely limited schedule on Friday night.
Your guide to a tepid tip-offWhile the pandemic will keep the majority of Division III basketball teams on the sideline, a few will begin their 2020-21 season this weekend. Here's the latest on what kind of season we might have and how we'll cover it.
Men's Final Four re-ups for Fort WayneWith one championship in the books and another one canceled, the folks in Fort Wayne will get four more years, from 2023 through 2026.
Women's sites awarded through 2026The national semifinals will be played in Connecticut, Ohio and Virginia -- with a national title game in Florida -- during the four-year span from 2023 to 2026, the NCAA has announced.
NESCAC pulls plug on winter conference playWith its schools not bringing students back to campus until late January or early February, the NESCAC announced that it would not be sponsoring conference play in winter sports, even though the NCAA's calendar for winter sports might change.
Smaller brackets planned for winter, springIf Division III championships for the 2020-21 winter and spring sports can be held, they will be smaller, the NCAA Division III Championships Committee has announced.
Hoopsville: September PodcastWill there be a DIII basketball season? What could the post-season tournament look like? It certainly won't be a 'normal' season in any way. Dave also previews what the season may look like after all. We also talk to a committee chair and basketball coach about how it all might look ... IF there is a season. Tune into the podcast here.
MIT women's coach gets NBA jobSonia Raman, head women's basketball coach at MIT, heads directly to the top basketball league on the planet and takes an assistant coach position with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA.
Pitt-Bradford brings DeLoof backJesse DeLoof, who was a member of Pitt-Bradford’s men's basketball team from 2009 to 2013, will be the seventh men’s basketball coach in the program’s history.
White named Salem State interim coachAshley White, a 2014 graduate of Salem State, will be the Vikings' fourth women's basketball coach in five seasons. The former assistant coach will be elevated on an interim basis.
Knox assistant gets head coaching jobChris Klassen moves from downstate Illinois to extreme upstate New York, where he becomes the head women's coach at SUNY-Canton, a place so close to the Canadian border that you get Montreal radio stations.
Chicago finds its new women's basketball coachMaria Williamson, a Division III grad, returns to Division III to take over as Chicago's women's head basketball coach.
Dominican promotes from withinAntonio Rivas, who has been an assistant for the past three seasons, was promoted to head coach for the Dominican women's basketball program.
Montana steps down as Lasell women's coachLasell is looking for a new head women's basketball coach following the announcement that Todd Montana has stepped down after six seasons on the Laser sideline and eight years at the institution.
Hoopsville: Mid-Summer PodcastDIII Fall Championships have been canceled and many schools won't let winter sports start until January. Will there be a '20-'21 basketball season? We discuss ideas to shift the season and the feasibility to make such moves. Plus we celebrate the best of the best in the latest Hoopsville Podcast.
Le Moyne assistant comes to St. ElizabethRayven Johnson joins St. Elizabeth after their previous coach took the head coaching job at William Peace.
St. Joseph's (L.I.) names new women's coachKerry Connolly, currently a travel basketball coach on Long Island, will become a collegiate head coach for the first time.
All-Decade: Celebrating the best of the bestAt a time when most headlines describe what has been lost, we could all use something to celebrate. Here's our second ever All-Decade team honoring the greatest Division III women's basketball players over the past 10 years. Men will follow later in the year.
Schools push back hoops until JanuaryIn the flood of schools and conferences calling off their fall seasons, many are also pushing back the start of basketball until Jan. 1, at best. Full coverage on D3sports.com.
Morrone takes D-I head coaching jobJohn Carroll women's basketball coach Kelly Morrone is the new head coach at Merrimack, becoming the fifth women's coach in the past two-plus years to make the jump directly from Division III to Division I.
Rainbolt steps away from ETBURusty Rainbolt stepped down as head coach to take a high school athletic director position and was replaced by an assistant, Blake Arbogast.
Djurickovic retires, replaced by DjurickovicAfter 34 years as a Division III head coach, Bosko Djurickovic is retiring from his position as coach at Carthage. And he's stuck around long enough for his son to take over.
Wesley finds out its fateWith the school on the verge of closing, Wesley finds a savior in crosstown institution Delaware State University. Wesley's athletics will remain in play for 2020-21, but the acquisition of Wesley still requires regulatory approval.
Louisiana College headed for NAIAA school of under 900 full-time students, Louisiana College currently sponsors 15 sports. They won't have to do so in the NAIA, as the school is leaving NCAA Division III after about 20 years.
Scheve takes leave of absence from WilmingtonJerry Scheve, both a national championship-winning women's basketball head coach and an accounting professor at Wilmington, has taken a leave of absence for the 2020-21 season.
Hoopsville: June PodcastIn the June edition of the Hoopsville Podcast (yes, being released in early July), we do some catching-up on the season that was. The missed opportunity at a championship, winning the Jostens Trophy, and we hear about COVID-19 hitting close to home. Plus, a jam packed Notebook with info changing even after publication. Listen to the podcast, dedicated to Chris Wenzler, here.
Baugh named Division II head coachMass-Boston women's basketball coach Kristina Baugh – who led the Beacons to their best five-year run in program history – was named head coach at Division II Barry.
Alumnus comes back to AugustanaSteve Schafer, a 2001 Augustana graduate, will replace his former coach.
Heidelberg hires CNU assistantRachel Ferri, who played Division III basketball and spent seven years as an assistant coach at a range of Division III schools, is stepping up again to run her own program.
Amherst names new men's coachMarlon Sears, a former Montclair State head coach and assistant coach at multiple Ivy League schools, is getting the call to replace longtime coach Dave Hixon at Amherst.
Follow the latest in the Coaching CarouselA D-I head coach returns to Division III, one of the most successful coaches moves to one of the least successful programs, a 2,000-point scorer takes over at her alma mater, and a number of interim coaches are asked to stick around.
Former Millsaps assistant returnsA familiar face will be the new head men's basketball coach at Millsaps as Michael Prather has been selected to lead the program for the Majors.
Iowa Wesleyan leaving D-IIIIowa Wesleyan, one of the smallest schools in NCAA Division III, has announced it will be leaving in order to return to the NAIA. IW only recently became eligible in Division III after leaving the NAIA in 2013.
Houghton hires Elmira's interim coachPhil Pellegrino was an assistant men's basketball coach at Elmira and had been named the interim head women's basketball coach at Elmira in April, but in May, he returned to his alma mater.
St. Scholastica takes a spot in the MIACWith St. Thomas headed out after the 2020-21 season, there was a spot available in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and St. Scholastica has taken it.
New CAC absorbs schools nationwideThe long-discussed merger has been announced, and the Capital Athletic Conference will absorb six schools from the American Collegiate Athletic Association -- five schools once Pine Manor closes.
Neal returns to Division IIIBrian Neal, who helped put Thomas More on the road to national contention a decade ago before leaving for Division I, is back in D-III. He'll be the new head coach at Wittenberg.
Pitt-Bradford removes coach's interim tagKaserra Owens, an alum and former assistant coach at Pitt-Bradford, has been given the program's women's basketball head coaching job going forward after she served as coach on an interim basis this past season.
Woo gets retained by Pomona-PitzerAlaina Woo, a 2015 grad of Pomona-Pitzer, was the interim head coach for the Sagehens last season and will stick around for 2020-21.
Colorado College brings alumnus back as head coachJeff Connaroe, most recently the associate head coach at Division I Cal State Bakersfield, is returning to his Division III alma mater as its new men's basketball head coach.
Bennett disciple takes over at WhitmanJohn Lamanna, who coached under Dick Bennett and Tony Bennett, will make a huge cross country trip from Florida to Washington to take over the Whitman men's basketball program.
Rivier removes Purcell's interim tagDeanna Purcell was a 2,000-point scorer and D3hoops.com All-Region selection at Rivier, then assistant coach. This past February, she became the interim coach at her alma mater and now, she will be fully the head coach.
Vanderhoff stepping down at Lancaster BibleLancaster Bible women's basketball coach Katelyn Vanderhoff has announced that she is stepping down from her post effective immediately, ending a five-year stint at the helm of the Chargers.
Sain makes a big move over a short distanceIt's just a 3-mile trip from the University of Chicago to Illinois Tech, but coach Carissa Sain will be moving from one of the top programs in one of the top conferences in Division III to a program which has won just three games in the past six seasons.
Hoopsville: May Podcast (Part 2)In the first part of this month's Hoopsville Podcast, Dave chatted with some of the great coaches who have retired. In this second part, hear from the D3hoops.com 'gang' as they talk about those who have retired and those who always stand as some of the best to coach in the division. Plus, Dave chats with Eric Bridgeland on his change of coaching scenery.
Agnes Scott gets new head coachReggie Blackmon, a former assistant at Bridgewater and McDaniel, will be the next to take on the challenge at Agnes Scott.
Nichay loses interim tag at F&MNick Nichay was handed the reins to the men's basketball program on an interim basis when Glenn Robinson announced his retirement at the beginning of November. Franklin & Marshall decided to keep those reins in his hands going forward.
Hoopsville: May Podcast (Part 1)Coaches responsible for more than 4,000 wins have retired from Division III basketball this offseason. On the first of what will be a two-part podcast this month, Dave chats with some of the great coaches who decided to hang it up. Plus, catch up on some of the news in this month's Hoopsville Notebook. Listen to the podcast here.
Rogers to be Marian's third coach in four seasonsKristen Rogers, a former assistant coach and head coach at the Division II level, will take over as head women's coach at Marian.
TCNJ assistant named head coach at Colby-SawyerDevon Quattrocchi, a Smith graduate and assistant coach at TCNJ, will take over for George Martin at Colby-Sawyer.
Need a pick-me-up?Who couldn't use some encouragement right now? We go into our archives for the inspirational story of New Jersey City's Sam Toney, who went from homeless to hoop star. Revisit the journey that brought Toney the USBWA's Most Courageous Award.
Peace picks new coachMarquetta Dickens, a former standout player at N.C. State, returns to the state to take over as the new women's basketball coach at William Peace.
Fontbonne women promote from withinMaureen Sias, who one month earlier had been named an assistant athletic director, is leaving Fontbonne altogether and her assistant coach is being promoted.
Giovanine retires from AugustanaIn a season with multiple big coaching names announcing their retirement, Augustana men's basketball coach Grey Giovanine is putting his name on the list.
Hiram tabs Rochester assistantHiram has hired University of Rochester assistant Taylor Roth as head men's basketball coach. He'll take over a program which won just seven games last season.
Gray elevated to head men's coach at Illinois TechTerrence Gray, who has spent the past three seasons as head coach at Illinois Tech, was promoted to head coach after Todd Kelly stepped down.
Hood assistant named head coach at Bryn AthynSean Westerlund, who has been an assistant men's basketball coach at Hood for the past four seasons, will be the next head coach at Bryn Athyn.
Fredonia hires assistant from HobartSean Smiley, an assistant men's basketball coach at Hobart, will be the new head men's basketball coach at Fredonia.
Hoopsville: State of DIIIThere is a lot going on in Division III even if games and competition have been stopped since mid-March. Learn more how COVID19 has impacted the division, the budget, and the future. Plus, DIII decisions on NIL and Regional Expansion and so much more. NCAA VP for DIII Dan Dutcher on a special Hoopsville Podcast: "State of DIII."
Follow the Coaching Carousel!Clif Carroll moves from one ASC West team to another. Jimmy Smith makes another move, returning to Texas. Kelly Mahlum returns to the MIAC and William Peace loses its NCAA Tournament coach. Check out those moves and others among Division III head coaches.
UMHB hires away Sul Ross coachClif Carroll, who is responsible for the most successful seasons in Sul Ross State men's basketball and women's basketball, will take over as head men's coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor.
Coach Smith goes to TrinityJimmy Smith is taking on his fourth Division III men's basketball head coaching job of the past nine seasons, moving from Millsaps to Trinity (Texas), where he will look to give the Tigers a shot in the arm.
Elrakabawy loses interim tag at SchreinerSchreiner finished the season winning four of its last five men's basketball games, and that helped Marwan Elrakabawy retain his job, except no longer as the interim men's basketball coach.
NAIA grad, assistant moves to D-IIIKylee Gorby, who played for and has been an assistant women's basketball coach for NAIA schools in the state of Kentucky, will take over as the head women's basketball coach at Spalding.
Stewart returns to Eureka as head coachJaylynn Stewart, a 2014 graduate of Eureka, will make her return to campus next season as the school's head coach of women's basketball.
It's official: Hixon done at AmherstDavid Hixon took a sabbatical this past season after 42 seasons of coaching men's basketball at his alma mater, Amherst. And he has decided not to return, meaning the three winningest active coaches in Division III men's basketball have all announced their retirement in 2019-20.
Mullins announces his retirement from IthacaAfter 23 years as Ithaca's head men's basketball coach, Jim Mullins is retiring. And his replacement is a D3hoops.com All-American.
Bethany Lutheran coach heads to D-IIMatt Fletcher, who has spent the past four seasons as the head men's basketball coach at Bethany Lutheran, will be moving to Division II, at Concordia-St. Paul.
Peace out: Smith leaves for D-II jobAfter the most successful season in William Peace's Division III women's basketball history, coach Grahm Smith is on to Lenoir-Rhyne.
Alumnus returns to coach CobbersTyler Bormann, a 2006 grad of Concordia-Moorhead, returns to take over a Cobbers men's basketball program which slipped to 3-22 this past season.
Mucher steps down as Houghton women's coachAlicia Mucher, a 2003 graduate of Houghton and the only coach to lead the Highlanders as an NCAA Division III program, is stepping down after eight seasons.
DeWeese retires from UMHBHaving coached basketball for 50 seasons, 22 of them as head coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor, Ken DeWeese has decided it is time to retire.
R-MC's LaHaye calls it a dayAfter 38 seasons and 647 wins as head coach of the Randolph-Macon women's basketball team, head coach Carroll LaHaye has announced her retirement.
PLU names interim women's coachPacific Lutheran women's basketball coach Jennifer Childress has stepped down to take an administrative role, and GC Hillburn was named the Lutes' interim coach.
2020 D3hoops.com men's All-America teamThe 2020 D3hoops.com All-America team was announced on Hoopsville, on Tuesday, March 24. Here's the full list, with Player of the Year and the national Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year.
2020 D3hoops.com women's All-AmericansOf the thousands of players in Division III women's basketball, these are the 25 we picked as the best in the country. Tufts' Erica DeCandido was selected Player of the Year and Aaliyah Hampton of Berea was chosen as Rookie of the Year.
Gilmour, Kopp win Jostens TrophyHamilton's Kena Gilmour and DePauw's Sydney Kopp take home the honor which goes to Division III's most well-rounded student-athlete.
ETBU goes through coaching changeBrandon Curran heeds a calling, while Chris Lovell comes into the program to take over the men's basketball program at East Texas Baptist.
Smith named Spartans women's basketball coachThe University of Dubuque announces the appointment of Justin Smith as the new head women's basketball coach. Smith replaces Mark Noll who left the university to pursue other opportunities.
Heidelberg coaches take new assignmentsWhen the Heidelberg women's basketball team takes the floor next winter, the leadership will have a different look, as both the head coach and assistant have new roles on campus outside of athletics.
Tubby disciple takes Rhodes coaching jobSteven Goodson becomes the third head men's basketball coach at Rhodes in the past four seasons, taking over a program which is coming off of consecutive 5-21 seasons.
Ghiloni announces retirement at DenisonAfter 18 years leading the Denison men's basketball team, Bob Ghiloni announced his retirement as the program's head coach. Associate head coach Chris Sullivan has been promoted to head coach of the men's basketball program.
All-Star voting returns to D3hoops.comStarting at noon ET on Tuesday, fans can cast an online ballot to choose two players to participate in the 2020 Reese’s Division III College All-Star Game, taking place at the national semifinals.
Updated women's basketball bracketEverything's coming up NESCAC for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, as Amherst, Bowdoin and Tufts are all hosting the sectionals. Also, Hope. And once again, Amherst College will not permit fans to attend.
Hope's title hopes preservedThe last undefeated team in Division III basketball stayed that way with a dramatic come-from-behind win over Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday. It's our Game of the Night with the story and photo courtesy of Hope College.
Game of the Night: Pomona-Pitzer at the buzzerPomona-Pitzer made the long trip from Los Angeles to Atlanta this weekend, and survived to play another round as the Sagehens' Jack Boyle buried it at the buzzer.
Hobart, NCC rally; Bower-Malone drops 53The Statesmen and Cardinals each came back from 13 down, while Nathan BowersMalone, whose playing time in the OAC tournament was limited, poured in a ton of points for Mount Union to get his team to the Sweet 16.
Second round: Finish strong, move onBaldwin Wallace hit two late 3-pointers, Christopher Newport wore down Endicott, Whitman got a late stop and Smith finished on a 10-0 run to advance to the sectional round of the 2020 Tournament. Elsewhere No. 1 Hope saved its season and the NESCAC went 4-0.
PAC back, West best, Bruton sinks DucksYeshiva got its tournament off and running in front of nobody, Whitworth survived Nate West's 51 points, Nichols won with a shot with 2.2 seconds left, and Grove City gave its conference its first NCAA Tournament win in 18 years. All that and more was part of Friday's first-round action in the 2020 D-III men's basketball NCAA Tournament.
Penn State-Harrisburg pulls off epic upsetSophomore guard Donyae Baylor-Carroll scored a game-high 45 points, including 18 in two overtime periods, to lead Penn State-Harrisburg to a 104-96 victory over sixth-ranked Johns Hopkins
Fans banned from games at Johns HopkinsThe first- and second-round games at Johns Hopkins will be played in front of an empty gymnasium, because of fears regarding COVID-19. Yeshiva, WPI, Penn State-Harrisburg and Johns Hopkins will play their games without fans, as will teams in the women's tournament at Amherst.
Skol! Vikings down BethelBethany Lutheran held No. 6 Bethel to one field goal in the final three minutes and rallied past the Royals, 62-58, in our Game of the Night.
First round: Feels like the first timeEndicott shocked Scranton to win its NCAA Tournament debut while Bethany Lutheran picked up the UMAC's first Tournament win ever in a come-from-behind victory at Bethel. The ASC swept the SCAC and two other hosts bowed out in a wild first round of action.
Hoopsville: Tourney TimeTune in for the most extensive tournaments preview in Division III. Hoopsville will not only take a final look at the 2020 Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments, but we will also chat with a few coaches preparing for the games. Catch-up On Demand or listen to the podcast here.
At Colorado College, Partee's overAndy Partee has resigned as head coach of the Tigers men's basketball program to pursue other professional opportunities. Partee guided the Tigers to a 148-209 record during his 14-year tenure at Colorado College.
Jostens Trophy finalists announcedThe Salem Rotary Club announced the 20 finalists for Division III's premier award recognizing excellence on and off the court. The men's and women's award winner will be introduced on Friday, March 13.
Peterson named Lakeland head women's coachAn assistant with the program for the past seven years, Amber Peterson will take over as head coach of the Lakeland women's basketball team.
Sensible Sports Marketing Bracket BreakdownWe know who is in and who has been left out of the NCAA Tournaments. On Monday's Hoopsville, we took a look at the brackets and talked to those who led the work to get them put together. Catch up On Demand or listen to the podcast for our bracket breakdown.
Swat: Still the 1Swarthmore is bruised but unbowed, and the Garnet garner the No. 1 spot once again heading into the NCAA Tournament. However, three other teams receive No. 1 votes. Who are they?
New Top 25: Hope and expectationsThe last undefeated team in Division III is the new No. 1 team in the country. It's not unanimous but Hope will carry the top ranking into the NCAA Tournament. Plus Christopher Newport brings its chaos defense into the Top 25 and there's small consolation for Augsburg fans.
Who's in? Our projected women's bracketMaybe it's just us, but picking the 20 lucky teams to receive at-large bids seemed much harder this year with lots of teams grouped together. Here's how our process shook out, plus our mock bracket for your enjoyment until the real thing is announced.
Sensible Sports Marketing/Sport Tours Selections Special86 tickets have been punched to the Division III NCAA tournaments. 42 spots remain for the two championships. Who do we think makes it and who is likely to stay home? You can watch the Hoopsville Special On Demand here.
Baxter steps down as Bryn Athyn coachAfter building the Bryn Athyn men's basketball team for the last seven seasons, Justin Baxter has decided to step down as the Lions' head coach to pursue opportunities outside of college athletics.
Sunday: Bowdoin wins in role reversalBowdoin ended Tufts' hope's for a perfect season with a win in the NESCAC finals and Austin popped a bubble by beating Trinity for the SCAC crown. On the men's side, the top seed won the NESCAC and the bottom seed won the NEWMAC.
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketWe picked our projected teams live on Hoopsville on Sunday night. Who do we think gets in? How will the NCAA pair them up? We've got a suggestion here in our projected 2020 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament bracket.
2020 men's conference tournament trackerBubble popped all over the place, as the first day of March was truly mad in Division III men's basketball. Who's going to the tournament? Here's the list!
Saturday: Dozens leap into tournamentJohns Hopkins ended Swarthmore's unbeaten streak, Wooster put Wittenberg on the NCAA Tournament's waiting list, York advanced in a hard-fought CAC title game, the defending national champ booked a ticket and many other tourney bids were clinched on February's extra day.
Saturday women: Back where we beganRemember when UW-Oshkosh, George Fox, Emmanuel and Christopher Newport were ranked to start the season? Their rankings are gone, but their seasons will keep going after winning titles on Saturday. Plus there were great finishes in the Centennial and ASC title games.
Friday: Sub-.500 Bulldogs grab first men's bidBrooklyn started the season 1-7 and finished Friday at 13-15, but it also finished with the CUNYAC automatic bid, the first clinched to the men's tournament this season. On the women's side, Illinois Wesleyan and Hardin-Simmons advanced in overtime thrillers.
Hoopsville: Bubble TroubleThe race for conference championships and automatic bids to the NCAA tournaments is nearly at it's peak. Thursday on Hoopsville, we recap what has already happened and what to expect this weekend. Plus, the national committee chairs remind us of how this all works. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast!
Thursday: Third time's the charmLoras, John Carroll and the University of New England broke through against teams that beat them twice during the regular season in Thursday night's conference tournament games. On the men's side, both ranked WIAC teams fell and JCU ousted Marietta.
Wednesday: Mid-Atlantic mashupThree of the four road teams advanced through the MAC Commonwealth semifinals while the Scranton men and King's women also won on the road. Plus another top seed was eliminated in Wednesday night's action. Get the full recap here.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll wraps up its 23rd season with one final team, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hemmingsen resigns from Concordia-MoorheadGrant Hemmingsen has resigned after three seasons as head coach of the Concordia-Moorhead men's basketball program. The Cobbers were 3-22 this season.
Smith retires as Principia women's basketball coachAfter serving Principia for four years as the head women's basketball coach, Dory Smith has announced her retirement.
Stromme retiring from St. OlafAfter 33 seasons as a college basketball coach, and 13 seasons as the head women's basketball coach at St. Olaf, Dave Stromme announced his decision to retire.
Saturday women: Flawless victoryNo. 2 Hope finished a perfect regular season with a win at No. 23 Trine and the rest of the Top 25 had a perfect record on Saturday. Elsewhere the top four seeds advanced in the NESCAC and New Jersey City won its first NJAC tourney game ever.
2020 women's conference tournament trackerHere are the 64 teams in the 2020 NCAA Tournament, complete with their path through the conference tournaments.
Who's going dancing?All 44 automatic bids to the 2022 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament have been handed out, including one to unbeaten Webster. Find out who won the other 43 bids, and how, right here.
Wednesday: How the west was wonTwo exciting conference races in the west region effectively ended tonight with big wins by No. 8 Wartburg and No. 11 Bethel. Meanwhile Transylvania tripped, Babson clinched and the USA South Athletic Conference tipped off its tournament.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday women: Headed for homeUW-Whitewater and Whitman wrapped up home court in their conference playoffs while DeSales and Baldwin Wallace are on the cusp of doing the same after their road wins. Plus New Jersey snapped a very long playoff drought and Concordia-Moorhead won a very long game.
Wednesday women: Re-order on the courtA few hours after the NCAA released the first set of regional rankings, Baldwin Wallace, Widener and Rhode Island College won games that will reshape the rankings next week. Plus someone well off the radar continued her remarkable run with a quadruple-double.
Nichols rallies, scores final 20 points to winIt's been a tough run for the Bison, who have won 20 or more games each of the previous six seasons, but they stampeded to a key conference win on Tuesday night, finishing on a 20-0 run to beat Western New England.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Making their Top 25 debut ...If you had February of their second season as the time when Jim Calhoun's Division III team would make its first appearance in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25, pat yourself on the back. The Blue Jays, plus three other newcomers, enter the poll.
Latest women's Top 25 releasedJust ahead of its showdown with Baldwin Wallace, John Carroll enters the Top 25 for the first time since 2015. Plus DeSales is back, Chicago is falling and DePauw enters the top three.
Hoopsville: Work to DoThe first Regional Rankings will come out this coming week. Sunday on Hoopsville, we get everyone up to speed while also recapping another fascinating week of basketball. Who has helped themselves and who has work to do.Watch Hoopsville On Demand, or listen to the podcast, here.
Pfeiffer waiting for a chanceSchools trying to enter NCAA Division III don't just get to waltz right in and participate in the NCAA Tournament. They have to go through a multiple-year process. Pfeiffer is one of the schools doing that right now, and talks through the steps with Ryan Scott in Around the Nation.
Saturday men: RPI extends run to 18RPI ran its run to 18 in a row, while No. 3 Randolph-Macon survived in overtime and Amherst got some key pieces back in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Cards draw Royal flush, upending unbeaten BethelSt. Mary's (Minn.) pulled off one of the most unexpected upsets of the season in a wire-to-wire win over unbeaten Bethel. Elsewhere No. 17 Scranton and Haverford pulled themselves into first place ties and No. 14 Trinity took control of the SCAC.
WashU takes over first in UAANo. 11 Washington U. took over first place in the UAA with a win at Rochester and some help from Chicago and Case Western Reserve. Recap courtesy of Washington U.
Hoopsville: Lunch BreakThe last month of the regular season is here. Seems like the perfect time to take a break for lunch to chat with some of the top teams in the country, and one surprise conference contender. How they seemed prepared to still be playing next month. Watch Hoopsville On Demand, or listen to the podcast, here.
Wednesday: Everything's JakeSpringfield's Jake Ross was much better than okay in the Pride's double-overtime victory while Carthage upended No. 8 Elmhurst and No. 12 UW-Platteville stayed atop the WIAC. In women's action No. 10 Wartburg surged and No. 24 Albright stumbled.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Inside the NESCAC's big threeTufts, Amherst and Bowdoin have been atop the NESCAC and practically untouchable for several seasons. Ryan Scott takes us inside each of the three programs to find out why in Around the Nation.
New men's poll: No longer unanimousSwarthmore is still No. 1, but the Garnet are no longer the only team getting No. 1 votes. Which other team or teams are getting looks at the top spot, and how many votes did they get? Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
Latest women's Top 25 releasedHalley's Comet returns to earth's view once every 75 years. The Texas-Dallas Comets return to the Top 25 for the third time this season. Plus Hope moves up to No. 2 and Albright returns to the rankings.
Harrer hits 600 wins at BWBaldwin Wallace head coach Cheri Harrer notched her 600th win as the 14th ranked Yellow Jackets stung Muskingum, 86-56.
Tufts knocks Colby from unbeaten perchWooster lost for the third time in four games, John Carroll rallied from a halftime deficit and Swarthmore survived an upset challenge on the road. All that and Tufts handed Colby its first loss of 2019-20 in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Saturday women: Giddyup!The Hardin-Simmons Cowgirls rallied past No. 13 Mary Hardin-Baylor and into first place in their half of the ASC while No. 12 Loras quieted the Storm and No. 16 Scranton avenged its earlier loss to Elizabethtown. Read that and more in our recap.
Tufts tops Bowdoin in D3's Maine eventIn a rare match up between the top two teams in the country, No. 1 Tufts used a dominant offensive performance to beat No. 2 Bowdoin, 97-88. Game story from D3hoops.com
Ripon's freshmen rise to the occasionThree freshmen have inhabited the starting lineup for the Ripon women's basketball team for most of the season, with two more getting significant minutes off the bench. Brian Lester has more in a D3hoops.com feature.
7th Annual Hoopsville MarathonTime for the annual Hoopsville Marathon! For over TEN hours on Thursday, coaches, administrators, fans and others from around Division III basketball joined Dave on the show. Even the Division III VP and both national committee chairs. Watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcasts here.
Wednesday men: Allegheny snaps 48-game skidAugustana knocked off No. 4 Elmhurst at the buzzer, St. Joseph (Conn.) gave Jim Calhoun a big conference win, and Allegheny beat Wooster for the first time since 1998 in Wednesday's Division III men's basketball action.
Wednesday women: Creating separationNorth Park extended its lead in the CCIW by beating Illinois Wesleyan while Augsburg distanced itself from St. Thomas in the MIAC. Elsewhere Misericordia forced a three-way tie atop the MAC Freedom and Hope shut down Albion.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hope's Morehouse fastest to 600Brian Morehouse became the fastest coach to reach 600 wins as No. 3 Hope rolled over Olivet on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday women: That's why they play the gameOn paper, it looked like the 22 ranked teams in action could sweep through Saturday afternoon. On the court, three of the Top 10 teams lost as Hamilton upset No. 5 Amherst, UW-Oshkosh knocked off No. 6 UW-Whitewater and Luther swept No. 8 Loras. Get the recap here.
Judges laying down the law after change on benchJean Bain took over the Brandeis men's basketball coaching job after a tumultuous period, but the players who stayed have helped lead the Judges to a great start and a Top 25 ranking. Brian Lester has more.
Hoopsville: Leading the PackThe DIII basketball season has reached the point where many conferences are making the turn into the second half of their double-round robins. The landscape of those conferences has gotten a little more in focus ... and there are some surprises. Plus breaking news. All ahead on tonight's Hoopsville ... starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Wednesday wrap: Raiders rollNo. 6 Marietta fell hard on the road, as Mount Union finally got the signature win to erase its frustrating November. Meanwhile, No. 1 Swarthmore survived against Ursinus, but No. 14 Wooster did not at Denison. Curry won a conference game for the first time since 2015. And two top 15 teams in women's action fell.
Whitworth can't get past WhitmanThe visiting Blues claimed the first Battle of Whits in 2020 and won their 63rd consecutive regular season Northwest Conference game, handing the No. 20 Pirates their first NWC men's basketball loss of the season on Tuesday night.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
New men's Top 25 releasedColby comes slicing into the Top 10, achieving by far its highest-ever ranking, while Brandeis enters the poll for the first time since January of 2013. Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
New women's Top 25 releasedEmory's 2-0 road trip lifted the Eagles into the Top 25 while Loras and Bethel are ranked in the Top 10 for the first time in program history. Get the full list here.
Wildfires hit close to homeThe Australian wildfires might seem like a long way from here, but for some in the Division III basketball community, it’s a lot closer. Ryan Scott has more about the Australian Battlers in Around the Nation.
Hoopsville: Conference Confidence?'Tis the time of the season when teams at the top of conference races try and distance themselves from everyone else. Sunday on Hoopsville, we discuss how some surprising losses continue to keep those plans at bay. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast here.
Last-second shot gives Brandeis upset of No. 3 EmoryEric D'Aguanno put back a miss with 0.8 seconds left on the clock to help the Judges pull the upset and improve to 3-0 in the UAA.
Saturday men: Scots deal Witt first lossNo. 20 Wooster dispatched previously unbeaten and No. 2-ranked Wittenberg with ease, while No. 15 Colby remained undefeated and Clark rallied from a big deficit against Babson and made it stick in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Saturday women: No. 1 Tufts tips No. 4 AmherstNo. 1 Tufts knocked No. 4 Amherst a step back in the three-way race for first in the NESCAC, and Messiah knocked No. 24 Albright off the list of unbeaten teams. Elsewhere No. 8 Whitman rallied past No. 16 George Fox and No. 6 UW-Whitewater stayed hot.
Hoopsville: January GrindThere are six weeks left in the regular season, but the grind of conference schedules can make it feel like the end is a long ways off. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we chat about how each game has larger ramifications. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast here.
Wednesday men: Poets stem Sagehen surgePomona-Pitzer saw its 11-game winning streak snapped, while Babson rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit and Swarthmore defeated its archrival in Wednesday night's men's basketball action.
Wednesday women: First of allNo. 6 UW-Whitewater, No. 9 Transylvania and No. 24 Albright kept first place in their conferences to themselves with big wins on Wednesday night. Elsewhere No. 7 Wartburg created a three-way tie in the ARC and RIC anchored itself atop the LEC.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Latest men's Top 25 releasedSt. John's moves into the top five, and Elmhurst moves into the top 10 in the latest D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25. Check out the full D3hoops.com men's poll.
Latest women's Top 25 releasedThree new teams enter our rankings, including Oglethorpe which makes its first appearance since the end of the 2008-09 season. Plus undefeated Albright joins our Top 25 and Bethel gets a boost coming off its big week. Get the full list here.
Hoopsville: New 'Normal'If you are a Top 25 team, or a conference leader, every team now thinks you can be beaten. On Sunday's Hoopsville, we continue to chat about the new "normal" - how top teams are no longer invincible.
Count on them to turn things aroundCandice Signor-Brown is bringing her third Division III basketball program back to respectability, while Marcus Kahn and Mitch Cole have done the same at multiple schools as well. What is the attraction of these challenges for these coaches? Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Calhoun joins 900 clubSt. Joseph (Conn.) men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun joined an exclusive club Friday night, earning his 900th career win and 27th in Division III as the Blue Jays defeated a non-Division III school.
SJU slams rival; Midd, Macon reboundSt. John's took home a win with authority in its rivalry game-turned Top 10 matchup, while Middlebury and Randolph-Macon bounced back from their first losses of the season.
Saturday women: Du tellNo. 19 Loras went on the road and defeated No. 5 Wartburg on Saturday afternoon while No. 21 Trinity and No. 23 Bethel beat other ranked teams to take over first place in their conferences. Plus E'town stumbled No. 6 Scranton and UAA play began with wins for No. 16 Chicago and New York U.
New St. Thomas makes splash in D-IIIWith the St. Thomas Tommies in St. Paul, Minnesota looking to get out of Division III, the Celts of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, are undefeated in their first year since moving from the NAIA. Brian Lester has more.
Hoopsville: Midway PointIf you look at the calendar, we are crossing the midway point of this basketball season. What have we learned in the first half? Tough question to answer. On Thursday's Hoopsville, we talked to a few programs that have impressed so far. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast here.
Wednesday women: Perfection protectedNo. 23 Bethel and Albright stayed perfect in similar fashion as both teams built big leads, lost them and rallied to victory. Elsewhere Illinois Wesleyan and St. Vincent asserted themselves in their conference races.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville: Wild SeasonWe already knew this season could be crazy, but the last few weeks just how wild this season will actually be. It seemed no Top 25 teams were even safe. Sunday on Hoopsville, we try and recap all the gift-giving starting. Watch On Demand or listen to podcast here.
Saturday men: Turnabout is fair playGuilford got knocked off, UW-Oshkosh handed UW-La Crosse its first loss and two CCIW teams won in overtime on Saturday, Jan. 4, the first full day of Division III men's basketball play in 2020.
Saturday women: Comets, Hope finish strongTexas-Dallas caught fire in the second half at No. 5 Mary Hardin-Baylor and No. 4 Hope closed out Trine late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's marquee match-ups. Elsewhere Amherst roughed up Widener and UW-La Crosse beat UW-Oshkosh. Get the recap here.
No. 1 Swarthmore holds off Rochester rallyRochester rallied for three late leads before top-ranked Swarthmore came back for a 59-56 victory on Thursday night.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Muskingum wins in final seconds; Ranked teams salvage splitsMarcus Dempsey poured in 28 points, but someone else hit the game-winner for Muskingum, while Scranton and DeSales came away with splits on the final day of the 2019 D3hoops.com Classic.
Monday: 'Roos beat Cru, Quakers win, tooAustin College stayed perfect with an impressive win over No. 5 Mary Hardin-Baylor while No. 7 Wartburg won another holiday tournament title. On the men's side, Guilford beat the buzzer and No. 2 Emory and the Ducks hunted down the Blue Jays.
Sunday: Fly, Eagles, flyTwo sets of Eagles improved to 10-0 as No. 2 Emory topped UW-Oshkosh and No. 15 UW-La Crosse held off Augustana. On the women's side, No. 7 Wartburg blitzed No. 14 Baldwin Wallace and Mass-Boston upset No. 12 Messiah.
Niemuth reaches 600 winsSimpson head coach Brian Niemuth got a big win when the Storm rallied to beat the Big Blue of Millikin, giving him 600 career victories.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville: MilestoneA number of DIII coaches will hit milestone numbers this season. On Sunday's Hoopsville, we chat with several coaches who have either reached 500 or 600 win plateaus. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the Podcast here.
Hoopsville: Holiday RushWhile the basketball season tends to slow down between finals and the holidays, that hasn't slowed down the action and news in Division III. Watch Hoopsville On Demand (or listen to the podcast) as Dave and guests help everyone keep pace to the apparent Holiday Rush this year.
Wednesday: Niland hits milestoneDave Niland became the second Division III coach in five days to win his 500th game as Penn State-Behrend defeated Fredonia. Elsewhere Bethel shut down No. 18 UW-Stevens Point and Augsburg sent the St. Thomas women to another defeat.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Tufts tops rankings againAmherst's loss is Tufts gain -- the Jumbos are once again the No. 1 team in the country, marking the third time they have reached that position. Plus the Warhawks and Gusties enter the rankings. Get the full list here.
Saturday men: Area 51 for EllisJason Ellis scored 51 points to lead No. 8 Marietta to victory over John Carroll while Division III's active career scoring leader added another milestone to his resume. Meanwhile No. 8 Randolph-Macon stayed hot and New England produced a baffling upset. Read about it here.
Saturday women: Gone with the GustieGustavus Adolphus snapped St. Thomas' 77-game conference winning streak on Saturday afternoon with a 62-57 win in St. Paul while No. 7 Mary Hardin-Baylor cruised past No. 12 Whitman. Also Mary Washington outlasted former CAC foe Marymount. Get the recap here.
Wednesday: Still unbeaten, bearlyTop-ranked Swarthmore survived a scare on the road at Ursinus to stay undefeated while No. 21 Carthage edged No. 19 North Central in the teams' conference opener. On the women's side, Luther picked up its first W by hanging an L on No. 17 Loras.
Saints topple MammothsEmmanuel's 11-0 fourth quarter run coupled with another big game from All-American Yuleska Ramirez-Tejeda lifted the Saints over No. 1 Amherst, 60-55. Game story courtesy of Emmanuel College.
Spirk wins No. 600 as Hounds rallyMoravian head coach Mary Beth Spirk won her 600th game when the Greyhounds ran past regional rival Muhlenberg, 58-54. Game story courtesy of Moravian College.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Tuesday: Birds of a different featherThis week is usually about turkeys but on Tuesday night Owls and Eagles made the headlines in Division III basketball. Plus DeSales is still top dog in the Lehigh Valley in women's hoops.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday men: Deja vu all over againEight months after beating Nebraska Wesleyan in the NCAA Tournament, St. Thomas did it again on Saturday afternoon. Elsewhere Randolph-Macon continued its mastery of rival Hampden-Sydney and No. 2 UW-Oshkosh stumbled against another CCIW foe.
Saturday women: Slow your rollMarymount and Wisconsin Lutheran snapped the season-opening win streaks for their ranked foes while No. 2 Tufts and No. 16 Transylvania kept their streaks going with narrow victories on Saturday.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 23rd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday: A toast to the North CoastIt was a good afternoon for the North Coast Athletic Conference women as No. 10 DePauw edged UW-Whitewater and Ohio Wesleyan topped No. 11 Trine. On the men's side, UW-Platteville dumped No. 7 Wash U. and No. 17 Augustana held off Calvin.
Tuesday: Take two for TitansNo. 2 UW-Oshkosh topped No. 3 North Central (Ill.) for its second straight road win over a ranked foe and Union's Mike Concannon blasted No. 25 St. John Fisher. On the women's side Illinois Wesleyan tripped No. 18 Chicago and Southern Virginia got a big game from a different name in its opener.
Our preseason women's All-America teamWho are the players to watch when the Division III women's basketball season tips off this weekend? You can start with the 25 players on our preseason All-America team.
Division III's master teacher gets Hall callBo Ryan, who won four titles and 353 games at UW-Platteville, will be inducted into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame at the end of this month. We spoke with him about his journey from the Philly suburbs to the coaching record books.
Lisella leaving bench at RowanGabby Lisella retired from her position as head women’s basketball coach at Rowan University where she set the program record for career victories with 245.
Squirrel! MBU to add men's hoopsMary Baldwin University announced it will add men's basketball with the hopes of launching a varsity program and playing in the USA South Athletic Conference in 2021-22.
From Moravian to MontclairJustin Potts, who has the only two 20-win seasons in 84 seasons of Moravian College men's basketball, left his alma mater to take the head coaching job at Montclair State.
Pioneers pick UWO assistantUW-Platteville will try to kick start the rebuild of its women's basketball program by hiring Kelly McNiff who won WIAC titles as a player and coach at UW-Oshkosh.
Signor-Brown goes to GarnetCandice Signor-Brown, who led Vassar to the NCAA Tournament four times, will be the next head women's basketball coach at Swarthmore.
North Park centerpiece enters Hall of FameComing out of a high school for future Catholic priests, Michael Harper became the unlikely centerpiece of a college basketball dynasty. The three-time national champion at North Park will enter the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame this fall.
Cal Lutheran turns over both coachesCal Lutheran lost its head men's and women's basketball coaches to other colleges and quickly filled the vacancies with alums coaching at the high school level.
Smith goes back to Big BlueKalamazoo head men's basketball coach Jay Smith is returning to Division I Michigan to join Juwan Howard's staff as the Wolverines' director of player personnel and development.
Metcalf-Filzen returns to CarletonTammy Metcalf-Filzen, who is the only coach with a winning record in Carleton women's basketball history is returning to lead the Knights' program after a nine-year hiatus.
Arcadia chooses Albright alum to lead programArcadia hired former Albright player and assistant coach Adam Van Zelst to lead its men's program after Justin Scott took an assistant job at Division I St. Joseph's (Pa.).
Susquehanna replaces ReedSusquehanna hired Marywood head coach Gabby Holko as its new head women's basketball coach after Jim Reed stepped down to join Trevor Woodruff's staff at Division I Bucknell.
Dowling rides the Wave to D1Claremont-Mudd-Scripps' Kristen Dowling is the fifth Division III head coach to make the jump to a D1 job this offseason. She was named the head coach at Pepperdine.
Clarkson interim coach finds permanent homeColleen Ames, who was Clarkson's interim head coach last season, will be the new head coach at Mount St. Mary.
Cardinals' Curle migrates southPlattsburgh State head coach Tom Curle, who led the Cardinals to the NCAA Tournament nine times, is leaving Upstate New York to become William Peace University's Athletic Director.
Tufts will play with Pace next seasonTufts is bringing former assistant coach Jill Pace back from the west coast to lead its women's basketball program.
Wheaton hires Bowdoin All-American as coachWheaton (Mass.) brought Sara Binkhorst back to Division III where she was an All-American guard at Bowdoin. She will be the Lyons' new head women's basketball coach, replacing Melissa Hodgdon.
Nichols names Army assistant to be new coachFor the second off season in a row, Nichols men's basketball followed a successful season with a coaching change. The Bison hired Army West Point assistant Brandon Linton to replace Scott Faucher who moved to Division II Assumption College.
Rhodes names Rogan as its new head coachRodney Rogan led the Millsaps men on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament more than a decade ago. Now he'll try to do the same with the Rhodes women as their head coach.
Lady Royals dub Seton Hall assistant next head coachNick DiPillo, who spent the last five seasons at Division I Seton Hall, will move a little farther west to take the reins of the University of Scranton's women's program.
Cobbers choose UWEC assistantConcordia-Moorhead named UW-Eau Claire lead assistant Kim Wagers as its new head women's basketball coach. She replaces Jessica Rahman who retired in April.
Hoopsville Podcast: May EditionIt may be the offseason, but we are still hard at work keeping track of what is going on in Division III basketball. This month, hear from two coaches who made unexpected job changes plus we dive into what is going on in the MIAC. It is the May Edition (in early June) of the Hoopsville Podcast!
Averett hires Diop as next coachAverett selected one former Mary Washington player to replace another as its head women's basketball coach.
Hobart names Thompson head coachStefan Thompson, who was an All-American guard and assistant coach at Hobart, will be the Statesmen's next head men's basketball coach.
Kuykendall switches to SouthwesternConner Kuykendall is leaving Schreiner but staying in the SCAC to become the next head coach at Southwestern. The Mountaineers and Pirates finished within a game of each other last season.
From JHU to BVU: Beavers name new coachBuena Vista named Johns Hopkins assistant head coach Trevor Johnson as its new head coach. He replaces Todd Lorenson who left the University after one season to become the head coach at NAIA Mount Marty.
Greensboro promotes from withinAfter Bryan Galuski left his positions as Greensboro's Athletic Director and head men's basketball coach, the College promoted associate head coach Jim Cantamessa to lead the basketball program.
Southern Virginia swaps coachesAdam Wardenburg moved from the Southern Virginia women's program to the men's, where he'll be the new head coach. Alumna Lynette Schroeder fills the vacancy on the women's side.
Marlins reel in Hudy as next coachVirginia Wesleyan lured Liz Hudy from Averett, where she built the Cougars into conference title contenders, to be its next head women's basketball coach.
Reber takes reins in program rebuildAlvernia hired last season's CSAC Coach of the Year to rebuild the Golden Wolves' women's basketball program.
Calvin leads alum back to lead the KnightsBill Sall, who was a two-time All-American at Calvin, is leaving his job as head coach at Division II Northwood to take over the Knight's men's program.
Conn College turns to SweeneyConnecticut College hired Hobart head coach Tim Sweeney to lead its men's basketball program back to relevance in the NESCAC. The Camels are winless in the conference since 2017.
Va Wes coach decides to go YeoVirginia Wesleyan head coach Stephany Dunmyer is returning to the conference where she thrived as a player to lead the Oberlin Yeowomen's program.
UW-River Falls hires former D1 assistantBlake DuDonis' resume includes several positions in and around women's basketball -- D1 assistant, SEC broadcaster, WNBA scout. Now he can add head coach to that list.
Rahman retires from Concordia-MoorheadJessica Rahman, who was the most successful player and coach in Concordia-Moorhead women's basketball history, announced her retirement.
Sewanee's Hedgepeth heads to alma materAfter leading Sewanee to the NCAA Tournament, Mick Hedgepeth stepped down to take a position at Division I Belmont. His assistant Brian Emerson will take over as the Tigers' head coach.
Thompson heads to Wasps' hiveAfter spending three seasons in way Upstate New York, Ben Thompson is headed back home to Southwest Virginia to become the next head men's basketball coach at Emory and Henry.
Bruins look to the Sky(line) for next coachMichael Coppolino will move from Newburgh (N.Y.) where he led Mount St. Mary back to prominence in the Skyline to Newburg (Ore.) where he'll be charged with keeping George Fox as national title contenders.
Logie leaves WhitworthMatt Logie, who won 194 games in eight seasons at Whitworth, is leaving Division III, with his longtime assistant taking over.
Woodruff leaving Lady RoyalsTrevor Woodruff, who led Scranton to the 2019 national semifinals, is leaving Division III to become the next head coach at Division I Bucknell. He is the third D-III women's head coach to take a Division I job this offseason.
Christner comes home to CalvinAfter coaching the Waynesburg men for seven seasons, Mark Christner is returning to his alma mater to become the Knights' new head women's basketball coach.
Joint championship dates announcedThe NCAA announced that all three levels of men's basketball will play their championships in Atlanta next May and then the women will do the same in Dallas in 2023.
Hinz takes over at alma materJosh Hinz, a two-time D3hoops.com All-America selection at Beloit and the program's all-time leading scorer, will be the next head coach of the Buccaneers men's basketball program he used to play for.
Clark returns to Alma menLess than 13 months after Alma named Ryan Clark as its head women's basketball coach, the College picked him to fill the men's head coaching vacancy. He replaces Sam Hargraves who moved to Olivet.
Off Rhodes: Sumski goes D1Lauren Sumski, who is the only person to win an SAA championship as a player and coach, is leaving Rhodes to become the head coach at Division I Lipscomb.
Richardson retires at OtterbeinA series of moves in the Otterbein athletics department included Connie Richardson stepping down from her head coaching position after 28 seasons.Her assistant Diana Noles will take over the program.
St. Norbert selects D1 assistantMaking its first women's basketball coaching hire in more than four decades, St. Norbert College selected UW-Green Bay assistant coach Amanda Leonhard-Perry to lead its program.
Clark picks Ivy League assistantClark selected Brown University assistant coach Tyler Simms to lead the Cougars' men's program back into contention in the NEWMAC. He replaces Paul Phillips who retired at the end of last season.
Catholic chooses Kelly to lead programAaron Kelly, who coached at nearby Division I George Mason under former Williams coach Dave Paulsen, will be the next head coach at his alma mater, replacing Steve Howes who resigned.
Blackburn promotes young alumAustin Kirby, a 2017 graduate of Blackburn, will be coaching his former teammates in October of 2019 after Steve Kollar left for Concordia-Chicago.
Vraney resigns Beloit men's basketball postBrian Vraney has resigned from his post after 12 seasons as the head coach of the Buccaneer men's basketball program. Beloit was 8-17 this past season.
North Central gets coach from UMAC foeThe Rams found a Minnesota native and former 26-year-old college basketball head coach to take over their program.
Alvernia coach out after four seasonsSheila Mahony came to Alvernia as a head coach four years ago and left 17 wins later.
Sharks shut down programSimmons University announced that it is discontinuing its basketball program because of inadequate participation. The Sharks went 7-18, 4-8 in the GNAC last season.
St. Vincent hires new men's coachSt. Vincent promoted assistant coach and business professor Dr. Terrance Smith to head men's basketball coach, replacing D.P. Harris who took a head coaching job in Florida.
Promotions lead to changes at E&HEmory & Henry women's basketball coach Anne Crutchfield was named the school's permanent Athletic Director, so Jaclyn Dickens will be the Wasps' new head coach.
Hargraves changes MIAA addressAfter eight seasons as Alma's head coach, Sam Hargraves will take over another MIAA program. He was named the new head coach at Olivet College.
Olivet drops interim tag from women's head coachBrittany Berry took over the head women's basketball coaching role at Olivet in early January on an interim basis, and will stay on for 2019-20.
Kollar named CUC men's basketball coachSteve Kollar has been appointed the 21st head coach in Concordia University Chicago men's basketball history. Kollar comes to Concordia Chicago following a four year stint as head coach at Blackburn University.
George Fox coach jumps to D-IMichael Meek has become the fifth Division III women's basketball head coach to jump directly to a Division I head coaching job in a little more than 24 months, as the George Fox coach will make a short trip to the University of Portland.
One Moore season at WoosterSteve Moore announced that the 2019-20 season will be his last as the head of the Fighting Scots men's basketball program before he turns over the reins to associate head coach Doug Cline. Press release courtesy of Wooster athletics.
Winters is coming to OtterbeinAndy Winters is staying in the Columbus area and the OAC for his next job. Otterbein named the Capital University men's assistant as its next head coach.
Howes resigns at CatholicCatholic University announced Steve Howes' resignation as the head coach of the Cardinals' men's basketball program. Howes went 278-138 over 15 seasons with four conference titles.
2019 D3hoops.com men's All-America teamThe 2019 D3hoops.com All-America team was announced in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Saturday evening. Here's the full list, with Player of the Year and the national Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year.
2019 D3hoops.com women's All-AmericansOf the thousands of players in Division III women's basketball, these are the 25 we picked as the best in the country. Thomas More's Madison Temple was selected Player of the Year and Gabby Timmer of Calvin Rookie of the Year.
Bruns, Ebel score 19 apiece in All-Star GameHere's the full box score from the All-Star Game, with an unlikely 4-for-8 performance from beyond the arc for Ryan Bruns, and 14 rebounds for Nolan Ebel.
WBCA All-Star game box scoreFormer Scranton head coach Mike Strong had his team start and finish strong in the inaugural WBCA Division III All-Star game. William Smith's Mia Morrison led all scorers with 20 points. Hope's Francesca Buchanan and Emory's Ashley Oldshue posted double-doubles.
In like Flynn: UW-Oshkosh wins titleJack Flynn shot 13-for-18 from the floor en route to a career-high 33 points as the Titans won a national title for the first time. UW-Oshkosh defeated Swarthmore 96-82.
Jenkins steps down at OberlinKerry Jenkins, who led the Oberlin women's basketball program to new heights, has decided to step down from his postion with the Yeowomen.
Disciples of disciplined defenseWhen Scranton was on the ropes on Saturday night, the defense came through, holding Tufts scoreless for the final eight-plus minutes in the Elite Eight. And that's not a fluke. Nathan Ford has more in a Road to Salem feature.
For Swarthmore, this is only the beginningIt may seem as if Swarthmore's men's basketball program has come out of nowhere to national prominence. But going from 11 wins to 22, to 25, to 28 has taken a lot of players and a lot of work, even if it is in a short time. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Bowdoin seniors in new roles, on same rollThis year's Polar Bears graduating class had the unenviable task of replacing the 2018 D3hoops.com Player of the Year, stepping into the starting lineup, and turning from defensive stopper to 38-point scorer. One thing that didn't change, was seeing Bowdoin in the Final Four. Brian Lester has more.
Francis, Temple win Jostens TrophyIt's going to be a busy week for Wheaton's Aston Francis and Thomas More's Madison Temple, and it kicks off with each of them winning the honor which goes to Division III's most well-rounded student-athlete.
A captain's captainMarcus Carter turned down an invitation to the Division III All-Star Game because he was planning on being in Fort Wayne with his team. Turns out, Carter is indeed bringing the entire Christopher Newport team with him to the Final Four. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Wheaton, Oshkosh set for semifinal rematchAston Francis scored 45 points back in November when Wheaton beat UW-Oshkosh. That game seems light-years away as the teams prepare to meet again Friday in the Final Four. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Tommies' defense gets turned to 11Defense never has an off night. St. Thomas knows this, and that's why the Tommies made an even greater commitment to the defensive side of the ball after last year's early playoff exit. Brian Lester has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Saints on a mission to finish what they startedAs freshmen, they won it all. They didn't expect that it would take them this long to get back to the top. Two more wins, and Thomas More's seniors can end their final season the way they ended their first. Adam Turer has more in a Road to Salem feature.
All-Region teams announcedThe D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on 716 nominations. It's the 18th season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball.
NABC All-Star Game rosters announcedHere are the 20 Division III men's basketball seniors who will be going to Fort Wayne to participate in the 2019 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star game.
Hoopsville: Final FoursA record(s) shattering performance on the men's side highlights the weekend. Home teams, barely, holding their own highlights the women's weekend. Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave and guests recap the weekend and look ahead at the Championship Weekends. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast here.
Francis punches Thunder's ticket with 62Aston Francis scored a Division III NCAA Tournament record 62 points, including a fallaway 3-pointer in the corner with 11.7 seconds left to give Wheaton the lead for the final time. Swarthmore punched its first ticket to the semis as well, while CNU and UW-Oshkosh will make return trips.
Elite 8: Go fourth and conquerStrong fourth quarters sent Scranton and Thomas More to the Final Four on Saturday night, while Bowdoin and St. Thomas punched their tickets to Salem with ease.
Three hosts knocked off; Whitman eliminatedWilliams sent Whitman packing, Nichols knocked off Amherst, Guilford knocked out St. Thomas and Swarthmore survived in the final minutes against Randolph-Macon in Friday's Division III basketball Sweet 16. Here's the update.
Sweet 16: Scranton, St. Thomas win thrillersScranton rallied past Christopher Newport and into the sectional finals in dramatic fashion while St. Thomas eliminated defending champions Amherst in overtime. Elsewhere Wartburg, Tufts and Wash U. won with defense and Ithaca edged DeSales.
Hoopsville: Who Survives?By the end of the weekend, there will be eight teams remaining who have a chance at two national titles. But who? Watch Hoopsville On Demand (or listen to the podcast) to hear how some of the teams are preparing for the Sectional Round of the NCAA Tournaments.
Rosenbaum, Coene win All-Star Game final voteIn the end, it was a three-man race for two spots in the NABC's All-Star event, and final spot in the final vote went down to the wire. Here's who the fans chose for the 2019 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star Game.
Here's the point: Aston Francis is amazingYou've seen the headlines: 54 points against UW-Platteville, back-to-back 40-point nights in the NCAA Tournament, 33 points per game. But the most important point on that list of all those points is that Wheaton's Aston Francis is amazing. Here's how he got that way, in a Road to Fort Wayne feature by Nathan Ford.
Same trip, new friendsMadison McCoy was concerned that her new UMHB teammates wouldn't accept her, after her old team beat them and made a deep NCAA Tournament run. But "the redhead from East Texas" Baptist has fit in just fine and has helped the Crusaders to the Sweet 16. Brian Lester has more in a Road to Salem feature.
WBCA all-stars announcedThe WBCA is hosting its inaugural Division III women's basketball all-star game this weekend in Salem as part of championship weekend. Here are the 20 players chosen to participate and four more who will play another game in Salem this weekend.
Robinson resigns as Aurora men's coachAfter three seasons as head coach of Aurora and two NCAA Tournament bids, Lance Robinson has resigned to pursue other opportunities.
The Tommies' 12-year challengeWill DeBerg, right, and Anders Nelson first met 12 years ago, when DeBerg was invited to the 6-year-old's birthday party. It's hard to imagine that the other end of this 12-year-challenge has resulted in Nelson as starting point guard for the Tommies. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
CNU's seniors get another shotAs wide-eyed freshmen, Zhara Tannor, Jessica Daguilh and Madison Howdyshell's postseason came to an end with an 82-46 setback at Scranton in the 2016 sectionals. Now, three years later, they face Scranton once again. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Salem feature.
All-Star voting open until noon!Eight players are on the ballot for the fan vote for the 2019 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star Game, and you can only vote on D3hoops.com! Voting closes at noon ET on Thursday.
Hoopsville: Shockingly SweetUpsets, close games, tough matchups. It was a thrilling opening weekend of the NCAA Tournaments. We recap the weekend and start looking to next weekend on Hoopsville. Guests from around the country join us. Catch up On Demand or listen to the podcast.
Tommies topple champsFor the 10th consecutive year, Division III men's basketball will not have a repeat champion, as Ryan Lindberg scored 15 points and led a 3-point shooting blitz that lifted No. 13-ranked St. Thomas to Saturday night's stunning 70-58 road upset of No. 1-ranked Nebraska Wesleyan.
NESCAC advances three to Sweet 16The NESCAC will have a trio moving on, while the CCIW and ODAC have two teams apiece advancing to the Division III men's basketball Sweet 16. More in the second-round tournament recap.
The D3hoops.com WhiparoundPhew -- what a rush. Over Friday and Saturday night, Dave McHugh and our D3 crew did all the highlights they could do. Check out the D3hoops.com Whiparound Show archive.
Titans tip Tigers with one tick leftFrom elation to anxiety and finally celebration, No. 13 UW-Oshkosh rode an emotional roller coaster in the final minute of its second round victory over No. 19 DePauw. It's our Game of the Night, with the recap courtesy of Oshkosh athletics.
Second round: It's not how you startFourth quarter rallies saved the day for Bowdoin and Tufts while Thomas More tore past Trine in the second half. Elsewhere Mary Hardin-Baylor won its Texas three-match and Wartburg dominated Hope.
Jostens Trophy finalists announcedThe Salem Rotary Club announced the 20 finalists for Division III's premier award recognizing excellence on and off the court. The men's and women's award winner will be introduced on Thursday, March 14.
Northwestern hands SJU another first-round LThe Johnnies came in ranked No. 8, as the D-III leader in rebounding margin and shooting percentage. The Eagles outrebounded and outshot the Johnnies in a 93-78 first-round upset, marking the second year in a row that the UMAC champ has eliminated St. John's.
Pomona-Pitzer back in the danceCharles Katsiaficas has won nearly 500 games as head coach at Pomona-Pitzer, and has been chair of the Division III men's basketball committee, but hasn't gotten his Sagehens to the NCAA Tournament since 2008. That drought ends tonight. Brian Lester has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
First round means big performancesGwynedd Mercy advanced to the second round for the fourth time, Nichols won a nail-biter and Aston Francis scored 42 points, while Dom LeMorta outdid him by three to lead Alfred to a first-round win in its first NCAA Tournament game in a generation. More in the men's first-round wrapup.
Captains battle past Bullets in GettysburgFifteen of the 16 first round hosts advanced on Friday night and the one that didn't lost a thriller in our Game of the Night where Christopher Newport battled past Gettysburg.
First round turns into Upset CentralThree nationally ranked teams from the Central Region fell in the first round with Wisconsin Lutheran slogging past No. 17 Illinois Wesleyan, Oglethorpe ousting No. 23 Chicago and No. 10 Hope topping No. 21 Wheaton. Plus Baldwin Wallace won in dramatic fashion and No. 5 Trine held off Emory.
Hoopsville: Tourney PreviewsThe teams are ready for games that will tip off on Friday, but the DIII basketball tournaments cannot begin without a proper preview. Dave is joined by coaches around the country whose teams are ready for a chance at a national title. Plus, hear who experts and friends think will be playing in the final four. Catch up On Demand or via the Podcast!
Vande Streek announces his retirementKevin Vande Streek, head coach of the Calvin mwne's basketball team for the past 23 years, has retired. He won 435 games and two Division III national championships at the helm of the Knights.
2019 men's tournament previewRyan Scott has taken you Around the Nation throughout the season and now he's ready to take you on to the Road to Fort Wayne. Our annual preview gets you ready for the 2019 NCAA Tournament with predictions on who will advance through each pod this weekend.
2019 women's tournament previewWhen Thomas More ripped through a front-loaded schedule, there was a feeling of inevitability to them winning the title, despite the poll positioning. Then Bowdoin, St. Thomas and others showed what they can do while TMU was idle. So will TMU leave Division III on the highest note possible?
No looking aheadYes, fifth-ranked Trine is paired up to potentially top-ranked Thomas More in the second round on Saturday, but the Thunder are doing their best not to get ahead of themselves. More in a Road to Salem feature by Nathan Ford.
New coach inspires Chatham’s breakoutTurnaround? Resurgence? No, instead let's call it a breakout season for Chatham. In just their fourth season of men's basketball, the Cougars punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Joe Sager has more in a Road to Fort Wayne feature.
Hornets' spirits refuse to be squashedShenandoah, the eighth seed in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament, didn't pack for a one-and-done. And they're not done yet. Brian Lester has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Willson stepping down from E&H jobDavid Willson, who helped lead the Emory & Henry men's basketball program to their first Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship in 2018, is leaving his position to assume the same role at Memphis University school.
Division III's biggest first-round upsetsDo you think your team has what it takes to pull off an epic first-round upset? Plenty of teams have felt the same way in the past decade, and some of them have pulled it off. Here's a look at the top first-round upsets of the past 10 years, ranked from 1-10.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville Special: Brackets BreakdownThe brackets are out, the teams selected, it is time to play for national championships. But first, we break down what was revealed today on Hoopsville. Watch a special edition of the show On Demand as we take a look at the 2019 national tournaments.
Latest D3hoops.com women's Top 25Amidst all the excitement of the last 72 hours, we have a new No. 1 team entering the NCAA Tournament and SUNY New Paltz makes its Top 25 debut. How high did Tufts rise? How far did St. Joseph's (Maine) fall? Who returned to the Top 25 just in time for the Tournament? Find out here.
Rockford moves men's assistant overTaylor Stinson, a former Rockford men's basketball player and a four-year assistant men's basketball coach, has been tabbed to take over a women's basketball program which has won 27% of its games over the past 11 seasons.
Men's NCAA Tournament bracket is out!Here is the bracket for the 2019 Division III men's basketball tournament with a couple of surprise at-large picks and some great matchups to look forward to.
Women's bracket released!The bracket for the 2019 Division III women's basketball NCAA Tournament is out, with the committee choosing two Skyline teams to make the field and three NESCAC teams to host in the first weekend.
Hoopsville: Selection Sunday SpecialWho will be selected to play for a national title? Dave and his team of selectors will take on the challenge of making mock selections for both the men's and women's tournaments. Plus, hear from the national committee chairs and those who's programs are "dancing" for the first time ever. The Hoopsville Special is On Demand!
Sunday: 'Bos depose conference foesTufts defeated top-ranked Bowdoin 75-69 to win the NESCAC championship title while Shenandoah proved that eight was enough in the ODAC. In men's action Guilford toppled Randolph-Macon, Hanover held off Transy and Amherst won the NESCAC.
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketWe picked our projected teams live on Hoopsville tonight. Who do we think gets in? How will the NCAA pair them up? We've got a suggestion here in our projected 2019 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament bracket.
Men's championship SaturdayJim Calhoun's run at his first-ever trip to the D-III NCAA Tournament fell a few points short, North Central came up with a win at Augustana, Emerson clinched its first-ever trip to Division III's big dance and Emory won the automatic bid for the only conference without a conference tournament. In all, 30 bids were on the line on Saturday.
Women's championship SaturdayThe Great Lakes Region hosted three thrilling title games with each one finishing more dramatically than the last. Upsets on each coast burst someone's bubble somewhere and six programs punched their first ever ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Get the full recap from our fullest day of the year.
Who's in the men's tournament?With two men's automatic bids in the books through Friday night, there are lots and lots of them to be handed out over the weekend. That includes Saturday evening, where Chatham is hoping for its first-ever trip to the dance in just its fourth season of men's basketball. Follow them all on the tracker.
Thursday men: All smiles for PointersThere will definitely be more than one WIAC team in the NCAA Tournament, while Capital lost for the third time in four games, MIT fell into the world of the at-large bids and Augsburg kept its tournament hopes alive on a busy Thursday of Division III men's basketball.
Friday: Baruch wins CUNY at buzzerThey don't play football in the CUNYAC, but Baruch pulled out a four-receiver set on its final play of the game and scored with 0.2 seconds left to win the conference title. Rowan clinched an automatic bid as well, while the while the Centennial, CCIW and more got set for tomorrow's finals.
Friday women: Hawk-a-maniaIt was a great day to be a Hawk in New York, but a bad one to be a higher seed in the ODAC tournament. Plus Mary Hardin-Baylor broke East Texas Baptist's hearts at the buzzer as championship weekend tipped off.
Thursday women: Finding hidden gemsOn a night when most ranked teams won playoff games by comfortable margins, there were still a few surprises. The lower seeds won in the NEWMAC and NJAC tournaments and Ohio Northern won again in the OAC.
Tuesday: Oh-highs and lowsWooster won a nail biter in the first round of the NCAC tournament while Marietta fell at home to John Carroll in the OAC playoffs. Elsewhere Aston Francis extended his career and the Ohio Northern women upset Baldwin Wallace.
Eastern coach to focus on AD roleEastern athletic director Eric McNelley will be stepping away from his role as Head men's basketball coach to focus on the overall needs of athletics. Associate head coach Dan Pruessner will assume leadership of the men's basketball program.
Walden resigns as coach at alma materKevin Walden, a Knox alumnus, led the Prairie Fire out of the Midwest Conference basement, if only temporarily. The team was 1-24 this past season.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
The battle is realIf there's one thing coaches Grey Giovanine, Mike McGrath and Becky Martin know, it's that you need to get screened for cancer early and often. And when Giovanine, the head men's coach at Augustana, announced his diagnosis recently, a lot of people came to realize the same thing. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Latest D3hoops.com men's Top 25Swarthmore will be throwing it down as the No. 1 seed in the Centennial Conference tournament and will be doing so from a high-water mark of No. 6 in the country. Here's the latest D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
Latest D3hoops.com women's Top 25Augsburg breaks into the Top 25 for the first time in our poll's history while Emory and Henry returns to the rankings for the third time this season. Get the full list here.
Vick out at Hampden-SydneyDee Vick, an alumnus and former assistant coach at Hampden-Sydney, is done after 11 seasons as the school's head basketball coach. The Tigers finished the season 4-19.
Hoopsville: Now or NeverThe time is now. If teams want to be sure to playing in March, the opportunity is before them. The season comes down to this week. Watch a special, extended, edition of Hoopsville On Demand, or listen to the podcast. Bubble talk, surging teams, must-win games. We have it all!
Wash U. goes 30 for 30Washington U. clinched the UAA title and the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, extending the Bears' run of NCAA Tournament appearances to 30 in a row. Recap courtesy of Wash U.
Graves closes regular season with milestoneNaomi Graves picked up her 500th victory in Springfield's 68-58 win over Clark in the Pride's final game before the NEWMAC tournament. She became the 36th Division III coach to reach that milestone and the fourth this season.
Oxy snaps P-P's win streakOccidental snapped Pomona-Pitzer's 18-game winning streak, the Ohio Athletic Conference finished in a three-way tie and conference tournament play began in the NESCAC, NJAC and CUNYAC. Plus, Jack Davidson's free throw streak came to an end, but not before ...
Saturday women: Postseason comes into focusSaturday brought the end of the regular season for much of Division III and the start of the postseason for a few conferences. Kean ensured the NJAC will have a new champion and Texas-Dallas ended the regular season on a very high note.
Amherst piling up winsAmherst has played so many games in the past week and a half that Dave Hixon hasn't had time to run the snowblower. With five games in nine days, though, the wins piled up just as high as the snow. Brian Lester has more.
Who's in the women's tournament?The conference playoffs are over and all 43 automatic qualifying bids to the 2019 NCAA Tournament have been awarded. Click here to get the full list of who is definitely dancing and who will have a nervous wait for Selection Monday.
Second men's regional rankingsThe second public NCAA Division III regional rankings are out, the rankings created by the NCAA which determine the pecking order for at-large selections to the NCAA Tournament as well as tournament seedings.
Second women's regional rankingsThe second public NCAA Division III regional rankings have been released. They are one of three sets which we will see before the selections are made and announced on Monday, Feb. 25.
Wednesday: Down the stretch they comeThe NESCAC race ended with its top six teams separated by one game. The OAC could finish in a four-way tie for first. Plus St. John's blasted its rivals and the DePauw women wrapped up the NCAC title on the last Wednesday night of the regular season.
Winning by playing at pacePlaying old-school basketball, being conservative on both ends of the floor, may have served teams well in the recent past, but the margin of error is getting slimmer, with the new school of thought being to play quick on offense, but slow on defense. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
New men's poll: Look who's in the Top 10!Week 10 finds Pomona-Pitzer in the top 10, the highest the Sagehens have ever been in our poll. Who else moved into the top 10 this week? Check out the full D3hoops.com Top 25.
Latest Top 25 women's pollWhen there are only two losses across the entire Top 25, there's not much room to move up. George Fox makes a small jump from No. 13 to No. 11 after beating Whitman last Friday night. Get the full list here.
Hoopsville: Final WeeksThe regular season is nearly over! Teams are either playing their final games, hoping to play a little while longer, or have plans to play into March. What teams may or may not accomplish their goals. Watch Sunday's Hoopsville as Dave and guests give unique insight into the final weeks.
Saturday men: NWU holds on; Augsburg ralliesSt. Thomas saw its long win streak snapped, Springfield revived some memories of its 2018 Final Four run, Nebraska Wesleyan survived its first week back in the No. 1 spot and Wabash's Jack Davidson set the Division III all-time record for consecutive made free throws in Saturday's men's basketball action.
Saturday women: Locking up top seedsSt. Thomas, DeSales and Wheaton (Ill.) ensured that they will stay home for their conference playoffs while Mary Hardin-Baylor guaranteed that everyone in the ASC will come to their place for that tournament. Get Saturday's full recap here.
Friday night: Emory halts Wash U run; Thomas hits big shotThe Washington U. women came into Atlanta on a long winning streak but left it no closer to the UAA title, while Thomas beat Husson on an 80-footer at the buzzer and the Amherst men finished a sweep of Williams.
Hoopsville: Rankings PressureUWSP men's basketball case is closed, the first regional rankings are out, we are into the final weeks of the season. There is a lot that is providing pressure for teams around the country. You don't want to miss Thursday's extended edition of Hoopsville. Watch it On Demand or listen to the podcast episode.
Alumni living up to D-III ideals overseasAlumni from Wooster, Swarthmore and Salve Regina are among a dozen D-III alumni developing, discovering and dedicating themselves to learning and serving at-risk youth in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
First men's regional rankingsThe first public NCAA Division III regional rankings are out. They are the first of three sets which we will see before the selections are made and announced on Monday, Feb. 25.
First women's regional rankingsThe first public NCAA Division III regional rankings have been released. They are the first of three sets which we will see before the selections are made and announced on Monday, Feb. 25.
Recap: Oshkosh survives; Tommies end on a runNo. 3 UW-Oshkosh survived in overtime, while fifth-ranked St. Thomas ended the game on a 13-0 run in men's basketball, and the women's games went according to ranking in Wednesday's Division III basketball action.
NCAA finally closes the Stevens Point caseTwenty-five months ago, UW-Stevens Point suspended head men's basketball coach Bob Semling for the remainder of the 2016-17 season, and even that was the second self-imposed punishment the school handed down for violations which occurred in 2015. Now, nearly three and a half years later, the long process has finally come to a conclusion.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Emmanuel Saints making it fun againThere's been a men's basketball team at Emmanuel for 17 years, and most of them have been pretty uninspiring. That includes last year's 3-22 campaign. But under a new coach, Emmanuel is on track for its best season ever, and a turnaround that is plus-12 wins and counting. Brian Lester has more.
Hoopsville: What A WeekendFrom "The Rivalry," to a 346-point game, and upsets a-plenty, it was another crazy weekend in Division III basketball. Tune in to a special edition of Hoopsville on Monday evening as Dave tries to cover everything plus look ahead to the first regional rankings. Show begins at 7:00 p.m. ET.
200 points: Why we went for itGeorge Barber, the head men's basketball coach at Greenville, made the controversial decision to let his team go for 200 points on Saturday against Fontbonne. Here he tells D3hoops.com why he made the call.
New men's Top 25: Top spot changes handsAugustana's stay in the top spot was brief, and the defending champs are back on top, but how far did the Vikings slide? Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
Latest women's Top 25 releasedLast week Wheaton (Ill.) took control of the CCIW race by sweeping Illinois Wesleyan. This week the Thunder entered the Top 25. Check out the latest rankings here.
What makes Calvin and Hope The RivalryPat Coleman reflects on why Calvin and Hope, which met for the 200th time on Saturday, are The Rivalry, the undisputed top combo in all of Division III men's basketball.
Hoopsville Courtside: The RivalryDave McHugh and Pat Coleman are live, courtside, with a special one-hour pregame show ahead of the 200th meeting of the Calvin-Hope rivalry. Get the history of Division III's biggest rivalry, hear from some of the top players in the rivalry's history and more as we count you down to tipoff.
Saturday men: 200 rules the dayCalvin and Hope went down to the wire in the 200th meeting of The Rivalry, and Greenville scored 200 points. In addition, three players reached the 2,000-point plateau in Saturday's Division III men's basketball action.
Saturday women: How 'bout them Cowgirls?Hardin-Simmons upped its winning streak to six games by upsetting No. 6 Mary Hardin-Baylor 61-59. Elsewhere Catholic dropped Scranton, New Paltz swept Geneseo and UW-Whitewater continued its resurgence.
Manning hits milestone at WilliamsPat Manning won her 500th game on Friday night in Williamstown where the Ephs dominated Colby. She became the 21st active coach in Division III to reach that milestone.
6th Annual Hoopsville MarathonTime for the annual Hoopsville Marathon! Watch Thursday's show On Demand (or listen to the podcast episodes) and hear from coaches, administrators, alums, and fans of Division III basketball around the country. Also hear from both national committee chairs, the head of officials, and many others.
North Central takes down top-ranked VikingsThose who braved the elements and made the trek to Gregory Arena were treated to a bit of history Thursday evening, as North Central closed with a strong stretch run and defeated No. 1-ranked Augustana.
Growing up around the gameThe clichés about kids of coaches tend to be true, and while Griffin Kornaker, Jamie Boeheim and Mark Turgeon won't get to play for their dads, they are bringing that experience to their Division III basketball teams. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Muniz drops 56 as UNE rolls, 139-104Jared Thorpe-Johnson broke Curry's single-game record with 59 points, the second-most in D-III this season, but it was University of New England, behind 56 from Drew Muniz, which came away from the 139-104 win on Wednesday night.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Wartburg's new lineup comes into its ownThe Wartburg women's basketball team finished its 2017-18 season in the national semifinals, but lost a ton of production to graduation. Now it's looking as if the new faces are getting the job done in 2018-19. More in a feature from Nathan Ford.
After the upset, who's No. 1?Four teams received No. 1 votes in this week's poll, with the leader being ... check out the full Top 25 for more.
Women's latest Top 25 releasedBowdoin's victory over Amherst convinced at least a couple voters to switch their No. 1 votes so the Polar Bears sit atop the poll alone. How far did Amherst fall? What about Scranton? And where did the voters slot Trine and Hope after the Thunder's sweep?
Hoopsville: Did You See...If you relaxed, again, and didn't watch games, you missed another set of significant outcomes. From upsets to statement games, there was plenty to pick from in just the last few days. Dave and guests try and break it all down on Hoopsville. Watch it On Demand or listen to the podcast!
Saturday men: Loras ends NWU's streak at 31The defending champ and No. 1 team in the country fell on Saturday afternoon, while Wooster handed Wabash just its second loss of the season and Colby delivered the same to Hamilton in Division III men's basketball action on Saturday.
Saturday women: Bowdoin stays unbeatenAfter falling behind by 16, the Polar Bears roared past Amherst to stay unbeaten in conference and overall. Meanwhile Elizabethtown stunned Scranton, Trine swept Hope, and Thomas More returned to the court with a predictable result.
The Prairie Wolves' super subNebraska Wesleyan has been an a roll fore the past season and a half, but the Prairie Wolves have had their share of challenges this season. The good thing is, whenever the defending champs need someone to step into the starting lineup, Nate Bahe is there. Brian Lester has more.
Hoopsville: They Got GoodTeams who have had unbelievable starts, but have not faltered, are now in the spotlight. The question is no longer "can they keep this up?" But rather, the question is, "how did they get this good?" We ask versions of that question to our guests on Hoopsville. Watch the show On Demand now.
The old men in D3When you're 30-plus years old, and have four kids, the last thing you're thinking of is lacing them up and hustling up and down the floor in practice, let alone for 40 minutes in a game. But that's what at least two Division III basketball players are doing this season, and Ryan Scott tells their story in Around the Nation.
Wednesday men: Scoring all the pointsAaron Jones poured in 28 points to lift North Central (Ill.) to 15-3, someone not named Aston Francis poured in 47 points, and someone who is named Aston Francis scored 45 in Division III men's basketball action on Wednesday night.
Wednesday women: Witt wins Tiger tangleWittenberg dealt No. 16 DePauw its first conference loss of the year and just its second in two-plus seasons while Wednesday's results jumbled the WIAC and Freedom conference races. Plus Wartburg shut down Loras, Rowan edged TCNJ and Transylvania topped Hanover.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Latest D3hoops.com men's Top 25Who benefits from all the shuffling after Saturday's losses in the top 10? Plus, where do the Johnnies and Tommies end up entering their Monday night rivalry showdown? See it all in the new D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
Latest D3hoops.com women's Top 25Misericordia had its showdown with DeSales postponed until next week, but the Cougars still made the Monday headlines by achieving their first ranking in our poll. Transylvania is also ranked for the first time since 2015.
Tommies outlast Johnnies in OT thrillerJunior Elijah Hannah scored 11 of his team-high 13 points after halftime and No. 7-ranked St. Thomas rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to edge No. 13-ranked St. John's in overtime, 74-72, on Monday night.
Hoopsville: Underdogs & UpsetsMilestones, upsets, underdogs, under the radar, and giving back ... that's what's on tap. Join Dave and guests as they recap another terrific week in D-III basketball. Hear from some of the teams many didn't expect to be talking about. Also, hear about how some teams are giving back on this national holiday. Watch the show On Demand.
Saturday men: Upsets in the snowThe snowstorm which made travel difficult across much of the midwest and led to official travel bans in Pennsylvania led to many rescheduled games on Saturday, but Carleton and Middlebury would be among the teams glad they got their games in, as they each defeated top 10 teams in Division III men's basketball action.
Saturday women: Sounds goodPuget Sound showed that the NWC has a three-team race by winning at No. 24 Whitman and Gettysburg showed that the Centennial race is basically over. Elsewhere UW-Oshkosh and Babson won their battles for conference supremacy.
Husson's Walker wins No. 500Kissy Walker collected her 500th career victory as Husson took the first game of a weekend series against SUNY-Canton. She becomes the 200th active Division III women's coach to reach that milestone.
Monks hardly silent after narrow lossSt. Joseph's (Maine) lost a close second round game last year to Amherst, which went on to win the national title. And in 2018-19, a year in which the Monks haven't been tested, the memory of that game continues to fuel their run. Brian Lester has more.
Hoopsville: Schedule AlgebraIt is the time of the year when the schedule math makes things challenging. Second-half of conference games, familiar foes or rivals, travel grinds, campus boredom or changes, and much more. How are teams staying focused and why some upsets should be expected. Hear about the math on Hoopsville. You can watch it On Demand anytime.
Bacon sizzles against former teamNew Jersey City guard Marajiah Bacon scored 27 points against her former team, including the 2000th of her career, in the Gothic Knights' 69-64 loss to Kean. Bacon is 28 points shy of becoming the all-time leading scorer in NJAC women's basketball history.
Wednesday men: Amherst wins one for HixonWith assistant coach and former star point guard Aaron Toomey running the show, Amherst got a huge win over its archrival. No. 20 Capital saw its winning streak brought to an end while Wittenberg survived in overtime vs. Ohio Wesleyan.
Wednesday women: Staying out in frontSt. Thomas, Trine and Gettysburg won big games in various ways to stay in front of their conference races. Meanwhile the WIAC race got messy and it was another good Knight in Southern Virginia.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Latest men's basketball Top 25Capital plays its way into the poll, while St. John's plays its way even higher. And where does Wabash end up as its great run of basketball continues? That and more in the new men's basketball D3hoops.com Top 25.
Virtual tie atop women's Top 25Can you have a No. 1 and No. 1A? This is as close to that situation as you can get, with Thomas More and Bowdoin tied based on points but the Polar Bears retaining the edge based on No. 1 votes.
Winkelman out; Calvin cites lack of fitChuck Winkelman, who has coached the Calvin women's basketball team since the fall of 2016, is out with nine games to on the conference slate as the school mentions the lack of fit with the program.
Hoopsville: Stormy WeatherWhether it is Mother Nature or the schedule, there always seems to be a stormy patch or two for teams this time of the season. How they deal with travel or schedule changes and how to handle the sudden surprise of a tougher-than-expected opponent. Find out more about it all on Hoopsville - watch On Demand or listen to the podcast.
Saturday men: Tommies win in 3 OTNo. 16 St. Thomas survived a triple overtime shootout at Augsburg, while Capital ran its win streak to 12 and Gordon improved to 14 wins in a row. Wooster sent Wittenberg to its third loss in four games, while Grinnell set a record you might not expect in Saturday's action.
Saturday women: Blues roll, Knights fallWhitman dominated its NWC battle with No. 12 George Fox while SUNY New Paltz tripped No. 14 SUNY Geneseo. Elsewhere Guilford continued its romp through the ODAC and No. 6 Tufts tamed No. 25 Middlebury.
Living on the runDon’t look now, but they’re scoring a lot of points in Oregon and Washington. While Division III and basketball in general is moving towards a faster pace, the NWC seems to be leading the way. Ryan Scott takes a deep dive in what's going on in Around the Nation.
Returning homeFor Monmouth guard Will Carius, playing basketball has always been a way to escape. Having transferred to Monmouth from a Division II school before the season started, now Carius is playing in front of his friends and family, at the school where his father and grandfather played. Brian Lester has more in a D3hoops.com feature.
Hoopsville: Conference GrindThe holiday break is long gone. The real grind of the basketball season has begun: conference play. What teams are impressing, who are faltering, and who will survive. Plus, the season debut of the "WBCA Center Court." Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast.
Battle of the Whits goes to the BluesIt was a thriller between two top 10 teams as Darne Duckett scored 19 points off the bench and Andrew Vickers added 18 points in a reserve role as No. 4 Whitman edged No. 7 Whitworth 100-98 in Spokane, Washington.
Wednesday wrapup: Crusaders cap it offCapital and Wabash find themselves at the top of their conferences after wins against higher ranked teams, Emerson took down No. 7 MIT, Oshkosh won a key WIAC battle and the Luther women pulled off a significant upset in Wednesday's D-III basketball action.
Back after a long layoffFor Chapman's Cam Haslam, the 2016 D3hoops.com Rookie of the Year, and St. Thomas' Bobbi Brendefur, the road back to the floor has been long -- more than a year, in fact. Ryan Scott finds out about the perseverance it takes to make it back after debilitating injuries in the new Around the Nation.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
P-P, UST among new teams in pollThe men's poll is back after its holiday hiatus, with some new faces in the poll and some old faces returning to the ranking as well. Check out the full D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25.
New-look poll for New YearThe New Year brings a new-look Top 25 with lots of movement after the holiday tournaments. DeSales enters the poll for the first time in nearly a decade and Middlebury enters for the first time ever. Plus Scranton moves up to No. 3 and Mary-Hardin Baylor rises into the Top 10.
Hoopsville: Welcome Back!Upsets, great games, close finishes, record breaking accomplishments ... oh and conference play has resumed. Two hours may not be enough, but that doesn't mean we won't cram it all in to tonight's Hoopsville. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast to catch up with the New Year!
Tilley to retire from St. NorbertConnie Tilley has announced that her 42nd season at the helm of the St. Norbert women's basketball team will be her last. She has won more than 1,000 games as a Green Knights coach in basketball, softball and volleyball.
Phillips announces retirement from ClarkPaul Phillips' second stint as Clark men's basketball coach lasted more than a decade, but this time around, it's a retirement rather than a resignation.
Saturday men: Good with a capital GGuilford and Gordon pulled off upset wins, while Scranton lost for the first time all season and the partial shutdown of the federal government claimed a game on Saturday.
Saturday women: Polar Bears pull awayAfter a close first half, No. 1 Bowdoin pulled away from No. 4 Tufts for a convincing road victory on Saturday afternoon, while No. 2 Thomas More rallied to win at No. 23 UT-Dallas. Plus Gettysburg tightened its grip on the Centennial and Mass-Boston snapped a small losing skid in style.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Wednesday men's wrapup: January beginsConference play got underway in many locations across Division III men's basketball on Wednesday night, including Wisconsin, Virginia and Massachusetts, with Stevens Point, MIT and Christopher Newport posting key wins.
Wednesday women: Thunder road warriorsThe No. 11 Trine Thunder and the Wheaton Thunder each posted road wins against higher ranked conference opponents on Wednesday night, while Marietta joined the party as Division III basketball action got back into full swing.
Gromacki rings out 2018 in styleA few hours before the calendar flipped to 2019, Amherst head coach G.P. Gromacki won his 500th career game as the Mammoths defeated Redlands in California.
Recapping the 2018-19 D3hoops.com ClassicWe had 18 Division III basketball teams in Las Vegas this week for the ninth-annual D3hoops.com Classic! Here's a one-stop shop for video broadcasts, game recaps, box scores and conversations with coaches and players from all 18 teams participating in the event.
Yosinoff sets all-time recordEmmanuel head coach Andy Yosinoff became Division III women basketball's all-time leader for coaching victories on Sunday afternoon when his Saints defeated Ramapo in Florida. Game recap courtesy of Emmanuel College.
Whitworth wins a thriller; Carthage ralliesThe No. 9 Pirates defeated Johns Hopkins on a layup with 1.2 seconds left, while Carthage rallied for a fourth-quarter win and Linfield and Amherst wrapped up their trip to the D3hoops.com Classic in Las Vegas at 2-0.
Saturday women: Going coast to coastSt. Joseph's (Maine) got some sun and a victory over Pomona-Pitzer on Saturday afternoon as All-American Kelsi McNamara put on a show. Elsewhere Thomas More continued its road rampage and St. Thomas stifled Wash U.
Saturday men: Present 10sScranton improved to 10-0 by defeating a local rival. No. 16 Nichols did the same with a win on the road. A few other teams turned their perfect record up to 11. But not all undefeated teams survived Saturday. Get the recap here.
Fox throws in 43; Willamette, ONU surviveHannah Fox scored a tournament-record 43 points, while Willamette scored just two points in the fourth quarter and won with 43 points. UW-Platteville came out 2-0 after a thrilling overtime win and Ohio Northern held off North Central (Ill.) in Day 2 action at the ninth annual D3hoops.com Classic.
Friday: Picking up where we left offAs teams started to return from holiday break, upsets started to return to the scoreboard. Wilmington and Elmhurst knocked off unbeaten ranked foes, Whitman won a thriller and the Hope women gutted out a win over Oshkosh.
Hoopsville: Semester FinaleThe first semester has come to a close and it's time for a holiday break. Who has caught Dave's eye? How has one conference commissioner impacted D3 hoops? What does Gordon Mann think of the first six weeks of women's basketball? Those questions, and more, answered on Thursday's Hoopsville. Watch On Demand or listen to the podcast.
Baines explodes for 50 as Oxy goes to 10-0Zach Baines hit on 22 of his 26 field goal attempts as the Tigers go into break unbeaten, and 6-0 against Division III members.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Latest women's basketball Top 25You know a team had a good week when it almost takes over the top spot in the poll without the previous week's top-ranked team losing. Thomas More is now ranked second behind Bowdoin after two impressive wins.
Hoopsville: Under the RadarNearly six weeks into the season and it's time to evaluate things. Some teams are off to great starts and others are struggling. We "Buy or Sell" and chat with squads who seem to be under the radar. Watch Hoopsville On Demand, or listen to the podcast, here.
Saturday: TMU, Tommies too muchThe Thomas More women handled Hope at DeVos Fieldhouse and the St. Thomas men pulled away from UW-Stevens Point in St. Paul. Elsewhere IWU's skid reached three games and Ferrum won its first game as an ODAC member.
Hoopsville: Holiday Hype!Time off or still playing? For many DIII programs it is an interesting period of the season. Some are still playing games around finals and leading up to the Christmas break. Others won't play for nearly a month. On Thursday's Hoopsville, hear from four programs still playing and traveling before the holidays. You can watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcast.
Francis pours in 54 as Wheaton rolls at PlattevilleAston Francis scored 34 of his 54 points in the decisive first half as Wheaton (Ill.) rolled to a 99-77 road victory at UW-Platteville on Wednesday night.
D3's international flavor continues to growWhile it's a dream of many Division III basketball student-athletes to play basketball overseas after graduation, there are also many current D-III players who are doing the same. They've come here from Europe, Latin America, Australia and more to go to school and play ball. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Latest women's basketball Top 25Meaningful results for Bowdoin and Thomas More created some shuffling of No. 1 votes at the top of the ranking, while Randolph-Macon returns at the bottom of it.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Latest men's basketball Top 25Rochester is on the rise, as are Nichols, Marietta and many other teams in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25. Check out the full poll.
Bacons' 46 snaps NJCU skid at 42Senior twin transfers Marajiah Bacon and Miesha Bacon combined for 46 points, 24 rebounds and multiple memorable moments as the New Jersey City University women team finally ended a 42-game losing streak spanning three seasons.
Hoopsville: Staying FocusedStaying focused maybe cliche in sports, but this time of the season is one of the more difficult. Final exams, holiday celebrations, travel plans back home. It can make any given practice or game a challenge. You can watch Sunday's episode of Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the audio-only podcast.
Men: Little Giants score big winWabash stayed perfect with a thrilling win over No. 15 Wooster while both groups of Vikings beat ranked foes in CCIW action. Meanwhile Williams and UW-Whitewater hung on for Ws and TCNJ tripped Montclair.
Women: RMC wins battle of the buzzThe Yellow Jackets beat the Wasps in a battle of ODAC title contenders while two WIAC-ARC games produced two upsets. Elsewhere UW-Oshkosh defended its new ranking and the Thomas More road show rolled through Washington.
Nichols: Knocked down but not outA little adversity out of the gate, in the form of a forearm to a teammate's jaw, has helped galvanize Nichols en route to a 7-0 start. Brian Lester has more in a D3hoops.com feature.
Hoopsville: Dealing with ChangeFor three programs, the first month of the season was maybe a bit smoother than the month of preseason. How three programs have dealt with last minute, high-profile, coaching changes. Plus, there will be a women's All-Star Game this year! We talk about it all on Thursday's Hoopsville.
Bowdoin bears down at Mass-DartmouthNo. 1 Bowdoin held Mass-Dartmouth to one field goal in the fourth quarter and rallied past the Corsairs 75-67. Game recap and photo courtesy of Mass-Dartmouth
All-Star game coming to women's title weekendThe WBCA announced the inaugural Division III women's basketball all-star game will be played at the Cregger Center in Roanoke on March 16 as part of championship weekend.
Hanson hits golden milestoneMark Hanson picked up his 500th win when his Gusties rolled over Macalester. Read more about his milestone here.
Wednesday's men's scoreboardThere are key early-season conference battles in the NCAC, CCIW, NJAC and interesting non-conference matchups in the Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic. Follow it all on the D3hoops.com scoreboard.
Wednesday's women's scoresThe Thomas More traveling road show rolls into Marietta, Ohio, tonight, with other key games all across the spectrum. Follow tonight's action on the D3hoops.com scoreboard.
Francis hits big shot; Saints hold off upset bidAston Francis hit the biggest men's basketball shot of the night, burying a 3 at the buzzer to lift Wheaton at No. 8 Illinois Wesleyan, while the Thomas More women, playing their third road game in five days, held off Marietta's charge. More in Wednesday's recap.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Huffman reaches 600 winsDePauw rallied from a fourth quarter deficit to beat Kenyon and give Kris Huffman her 600th career win. She is the fifth fastest coach to reach that milestone in NCAA women's basketball history. Recap courtesy of DePauw.
Saturday women: Temple dooms UWWAll-American Madison Temple put her full range of skills on display as No. 4 Thomas More shut down No. 17 UW-Whitewater. Elsewhere No. 14 Messiah won at No. 11 CNU and W&L hung an L on E&H.
St. Thomas, River Falls open Bank on Friday nightThe Division I men's basketball Final Four will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis this spring, but it was two Division III teams which got the honor of playing the venue's first basketball game, and Connor Bair who made sure his team got the win. More in Friday's wrapup.
Surviving the last-minute changeThe Salisbury men's basketball team and the women's basketball team at Trine each have had success in recent years. And they each had an unexpected coaching change in October. Ryan Scott checks in to see how they're handling the sudden shift at the top spot in the new Around the Nation.
Wednesday men: Ebel does it for AugustanaNolan Ebel's big plays lifted No. 5 Augustana to an overtime win over No. 4 UW-Stevens Point. Elsewhere two sets of Tigers were on different ends of upsets and conference play got underway in the MIAC and ARC.
Wednesday women: Scheve hits milestoneWilmington won the battle of the Quakers and head coach Jerry Scheve picked up his 500th win. Elsewhere Chicago withstood Wheaton's rally, Messiah beat Widener in OT and Little East Conference play tipped off.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Men's poll sees wholesale changesAfter two and a half weeks of play, with some teams playing as many as seven games, it's time for a new look at the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25. And that's what the voters are giving us. Here's the full poll.
Polar Bears top the new pollFor the first time in more than a decade, Bowdoin College is ranked No. 1 in the D3hoops.com Top 25. Hope, St. Thomas and Chicago also garnered top votes while two Texas teams make their first appearances ever in the Top 25.
Hoopsville: Season of UpsetsNo team is safe on any night. That's what we have learned in the opening few weeks. Even top ranked teams can lose in improbable ways. Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave recaps another spat of upsets and talks to one of the teams responsible. Plus, this season's chair of the Men's national committee joins the show in studio. Hoopsville is available to watch or listen to here.
Saturday: South teams go four itEmory improved to 4-0 on Romin Williams' buzzer beater while the Austin women did the same at home against Texas-Dallas. Plus Pomona-Pitzer downed Whitman in a double-overtime thriller. Check out Saturday's recap.
Two FTs lift Loras past No. 3 AugustanaLoras' Ryan DiCanio hit two free throws with one-tenth of a second to play Wednesday to lift his team to a 74-73 upset of third-ranked Augustana on the final night before Thanksgiving.
Hoopsville: Thanksgiving SpecialBefore you stuff yourself full of turkey and food this week, stuff yourself full of DIII basketball chat. The Hoopsville special on Tuesday is available On Demand. Dave and guests recap a pretty interesting opening two weeks of the season. Upsets, close finishes, and plenty of other intriguing things were discussed including a terrific slate of games ahead of Thanksgiving.
Eastern Conn. pulls off mammoth upsetEastern Connecticut went just 12-15 last year and lost to Trinity (Conn.) by 20 earlier this season, but finished the game on a 26-6 run and shock two-time defending champ Amherst, snapping the Mammoths' 68-game win streak.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 22nd season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Sunday: Tigers tame TrineNo. 13 DePauw moved to 3-0 with a road win at No. 9 Trine while DeSales dominated Stevens in a meeting of new rivals. On the men's side Springfield continued to scuffle without its All-American and Emory and Henry stayed perfect.
Finalists rally for Friday night winsMen's No. 1 Nebraska Wesleyan and No. 2 UW-Oshkosh each rallied from second-half deficits to pull away to victory, while No. 4 St. Thomas got a top 10 win on the road in Division III women's basketball action on Friday night, which opened the first full weekend of the 2018-19 Division III basketball season.
Hoopsville: Season Ratchets UpThe season ratchets up to another level this upcoming weekend which means plenty of basketball for DIII fans. However, the news isn't all rosy. On Thursday's Hoopsville, Dave talks about the Fitchburg State incident and chats with two programs who will be in the national spotlight. Plus, our first interview with a national committee member. Watch the show On Demand or listen to the Podcast.
Long road ahead for Thomas MoreWith Thomas More the only national contender without a conference where it can compete for an automatic bid, the Saints had to build a schedule to match. So they'll be playing 22 games by Jan. 7, and somehow only missing two days of class. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
Fitchburg player decks opponent; ejected; suspendedFitchburg State's Kewan Platt decked a Nichols men's basketball player during last night's loss to the Bison. He was subsequently ejected, and now the school has barred him from campus. See the video here.
Tuesday: Flying in V formationTuesday night was a good night for the Ducks (Stevens), Cardinals (Plattsburgh State), Eagles (Eastern) and Falcons (Messiah). Meanwhile UW-Stevens Point beat St. Olaf in a defensive struggle.
Hoopsville: Not Quite StartedFor many Division III programs, the season is underway. For others, not quite. Find out what it's like to still be on the sidelines after the season has started. How teams deal with high expectations. And the experience of taking over a program for the first time. Those topics and more on Sunday's show. Watch On Demand now!
Robinson taking leave of absence from F&MFranklin & Marshall men's basketball coach Glenn Robinson, who has the most coaching wins in D-III history, will take an indefinite medical leave of absence to recuperate from a chronic respiratory illness.
Calhoun's D3 debut a comeback winHall of Famer Jim Calhoun's first night on the sidelines in NCAA Division III came with a technical foul, but also came with a victory as St. Joseph (Conn.) rallied for a win in its first-ever men's basketball game on Friday night against William Paterson.
Off and runningThe 2018-19 season tipped off on Thursday with the defending national champions running wild against Grinnell, UW-Eau Claire stopping St. Olaf and the York women knocking off Messiah. Get the wrap here.
Hoopsville: Season Tip-OffThe season is officially underway. What teams will be competing for national attention? What players should you be watching? Who will surprise? Who may disappoint? And we chat with a coaching legend. Dave and guests preview the season.
Around the Nation: Facing a new challengeThe 2018-19 season brings new challenges for coaches across Division III. For Pat Juckem, it's leaving a national finalist to follow a legendary coach at Wash U. For his replacement, it's keeping the Oshkosh momentum going. And for Bob Amsberry, it's replacing the best class in Wartburg women's basketball history. Ryan Scott has more.
Hoopsville: Season PremiereWelcome to the 2018-19 Division III basketball season! Join Dave right now for the season debut of Hoopsville. Interviews include the preseason top pics, plus hot topics, coaching changes, and more. Watch the show On Demand, or listen to the Podcast, here.
Gould gone from TrineTen days before the new season tips off, the ninth ranked team in the country changed its head coach. Trine University terminated Ryan Gould and elevated one of his assistants to head coach on an interim basis.
New faces in Division III men's basketballA little more than 10 percent of all Division III men's basketball programs will have new faces as head coach this season. Who are they, who did they replace and where did they come from? We break it all down as the season's tipoff approaches.
D-III women's basketball: 67 new coachesThe coaching carousel was busy this offseason in Division III women's basketball. Here's a look at all the new faces, where they came from and who they replaced as we get ready to start the 2018-19 Division III basketball season.
Westfield-UMass exhibition stirs memories of Dr. JThe Owls junior varsity team played a two-game series with the UMass freshman team in 1968-69. What the Owls didn't know at the time was that they were squaring off with a future NBA All-Star Julius Erving, more popularly known as "Dr. J."
2018-19 preseason women's All-America teamHere are the top players to watch in Division III women's basketball this season. The preseason D3hoops.com All-America team represents the top returners entering the season and is compiled from previous years' All-Region nominations.
Salisbury statement: Sachs says sayonaraSalisbury University says that it and men's basketball coach Andy Sachs made their parting of the ways official, with the university release saying that "Sachs has stated he will not return."
2018-19 preseason men's All-America teamThe preseason D3hoops.com All-America team represents the anticipated top players in Division III basketball entering the season and is compiled from previous years' All-Region nominations.
Bay Path brings in new coachAfter two seasons under a brand-new college graduate, Bay Path is bringing in a coach with a lot more experience, primarily overseas.
Poll goes A, B, then we'll seeNESCAC rivals Amherst and Bowdoin are the top two picks in our preseason poll, but they aren't the only teams to garner No. 1 votes. Find out who else was picked as a preseason favorite in our Top 25.
Hutchinson back in head coach's seatAdam Hutchinson, former head coach at Stevens, Case and W&L, spent a year as an assistant under Dave Hixon at Amherst, his alma mater, and is returning to the head coaching ranks.
D3hoops.com Classic: Who's coming to Vegas?The ninth annual D3hoops.com Classic will light up Las Vegas once again between Christmas and New Year's with 18 games on the slate for the South Point Arena. Who is making the trip and who's playing whom? Here's the list.
Ex-Holy Cross coach hired at Lesley, then FraminghamBill Raynor retired after a long career as a junior college coach in Massachusetts. Then, this offseason, he came out of retirement -- first with one Division III school, then another.
Schmitz brought in at Centenary (La.)Michigan Tech assistant coach Jason Schmitz will step in as the new head women's basketball coach of the Centenary (La.) Ladies.
NWU near-unanimous No. 1When the defending national champs lose just one player, and bring in two all-conference transfers, they're the team to beat. But in a season where it seems everyone is loaded, here's our preseason look at who will challenge Nebraska Wesleyan. The D3hoops.com men's basketball preseason Top 25:
Bain in as Brandeis coachFollowing a tumultuous offseason in which accusations of racial mistreatment led to the firing of men's basketball coach Brian Meehan and a change in athletic director, the Judges have their new chief justice.
Salisbury men's basketball coach on leaveAndrew Sachs has been placed on leave as head coach of his alma mater, Salisbury, and its men's basketball team, just weeks before the beginning of preseason practice.
Benedictine pulls 180, will return to D-IIIWhen the fall season started, there were three Division III schools in various stages of moving to Division II. But one is already returning, as Benedictine University, in Lisle, Illinois, has decided to not leave Division III after all, sources tell D3sports.com and Hoopsville.
It's official: Calhoun will coachSt. Joseph (Conn.) has had two former Division I men's basketball head coaches on staff as it builds for its first season: Jim Calhoun, as an adviser, and Glen Miller. Less than two months from tipoff, they made it official who the head coach was.
Not your average summerThe ordinary summer day of a college athlete would probably consist of a little extra sleep, some open gym, working a part-time job or an internship. At the Coast Guard Academy however, summer is a busy time for cadets and this summer was anything but ordinary for senior men's basketball player Bryce Schroeder.
Catch up with the Coaching CarouselLate hires at St. Mary's (Minn.) and Eastern Mennonite create even later vacancies at two other Division III schools. Plus a veteran coach in the NJAC steps down and there are new hires at Elmira, Keystone and Rhodes.
Stevens making a move for FreedomOriginally a founding member of the Landmark Conference, Stevens left that conference before play began to join the Empire 8. Now the Ducks are returning to a conference a little closer to home and are joining the MAC Freedom, sources tell Hoopsville and D3sports.com.
ATN: Step inside the conference shuffleNext season we will have 45 conferences when the Atlantic East begins play. Starting a conference creates new opportunities for the teams joining it and new challenges for the conferences left behind. We spoke with leaders on both sides of the Atlantic East's process to take you inside the conference shuffle.
Bank will open with D-III teamsU.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, which will host the D-I men's basketball Final Four in 2019, will get its first hoops run-through with two D-III teams as St. Thomas and UW-River Falls open the building for basketball this November.
We are D3 falls in TBT openerThe Sons of Westwood, composed primarily of UCLA alumni, proved too much to handle down the stretch and the fourth seed advanced past No. 13 seeded We are D3 in The Basketball Tournament.
Two schools set to leave CACThe Capital Athletic Conference lost two of its 10 members to the newly formed Atlantic East conference. Now it appears the CAC will also lose Frostburg State to Division II and Penn State-Harrisburg to the North East Athletic Conference.
Penn State-Berks brings in former D-II coachRich Miller, who coached Mansfield for nine seasons, will be the third head coach for Penn State-Berks as a Division III member.
Mount Aloysius moves men's assistant overBrian Giesler, a 2015 grad of Grove City and a men's basketball assistant at Mount Aloysius, was hired to be head coach of the Mount Aloysius women's basketball team.
McGarvey returns to Division IIIMike McGarvey, a long-time assistant coach at Colgate and a two-time D3hoops.com All-America selection, is taking over the head men's coaching position at Lycoming.
Staten Island women's coach steps downAfter six seasons as head coach, including three of them with more than 20 victories, Tim Shanahan is leaving his position as head women's basketball coach at Staten Island.
Brooks is Cortland's women's basketball pickJacey Brooks, a former SUNYAC all-conference pick and an 11-year Division I assistant coach, is returning to New York as the head women's basketball coach at Cortland.
Meredith eventually makes Quick decisionMore than four months after the position became open, Meredith hired former UNC Tar Heel, pro basketball player and D-II assistant coach Laquanda Barksdale Quick as its new head coach.
Lambert announces 2018-19 will be final year coaching MaryvilleRandy Lambert, who has been coaching Maryville for 38 seasons, has announced that No. 39 will be his last. The school announced that a succession plan is in place as well.
NJCU introduces Devaney as head women's coachFormer NJCU men's basketball player and women's assistant coach Patrick Devaney will be the Gothic Knights' new women's head coach.
Glynn goes to RICTom Glynn helped Nichols become a perennial conference title contender in the CCC. Now he'll try to do the same in the Little East with Rhode Island College.
Jean-Baptiste promoted to interim men's coachJeff Jean-Baptiste was promoted to interim head men's basketball coach at Brooklyn College following one season as associate head coach. He replaces fellow Brooklyn alum, Rich Micallef, after four seasons at the helm of the program.
Curry names Miseri alum as new head coachJoe Busacca, who played at Misericordia and coached at Manhattanville, will take over a Curry program that finished last season on a 23-game losing streak.
St. Mary's Pollari heads to D-IIAfter three seasons atop the women's program at St. Mary's (Minn.), Brent Pollari stepped down to take the head coaching job at Wayne State.
McNeese assistant comes to Division IIIMatt LeBato will be getting his first experience within NCAA Division III as he takes over the women's basketball program at Louisiana College.
Western Connecticut finally fills positionAfter two seasons with an interim head coach, Western Connecticut is finally moving forward in men's basketball, and hired Guy Rancourt away from Lycoming to do so.
Lawson named men's basketball coach at EmmanuelFollowing a national search, Emmanuel has appointed Danny Lawson as head men's basketball coach. Most recently an assistant coach at Endicott, Lawson becomes just the third head coach in the program's 17-year history.
Lewis & Clark coach heads to MacalesterAfter two seasons as head women's basketball coach at Lewis & Clark, Pamela Findlay is taking over at Macalester, meaning both Lewis & Clark head basketball coaching positions are turning over this offseason.
Alum returns to coach NYUMeg Barber, who was named to D3hoops.com's first All-Region team as a senior in 2002, has spent the past decade-plus as a Division I assistant and will return to New York University to coach her alma mater.
New blood comes in at Worcester StateA former Division III player and assistant coach, Tyler Hundley will take over for Dave Lindberg, whose 24-year career ended with a 3-22 season.
Baruch names head women's coachMichael Kotrozos becomes the sixth head coach in the history of the Baruch women's basketball program. Kotrozos spent the 2016-17 season as an assistant coach. He was also previously on the staff during the exciting CUNYAC championship and NCAA Tournament 2014-15 season.
Lancaster Bible makes its hireAndrew Wingreen, who spent a year as an assistant at Rockford and several as an assistant at Bob Jones, will be Lancaster Bible's new men's basketball coach after its second coaching change in three years.
Vassar's decision? Pick MeeFormer Division III basketball player and recent Davidson men's basketball assistant coach Ryan Mee will see if he can make Vassar competitive on a long-term basis.
Gissendanner returns to RedhawksAfter spending a season as a Division I assistant coach, Kamela Gissendanner has returned to La Roche where she led the Redhawks to five consecutive AMCC titles.
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Wilmington assistant moves to DefianceAllan King, who has spent the past six seasons as an assistant coach at Wilmington, is returning to the Division III head coaching ranks at Defiance.
Former assistant returns as Clarks Summit head coachBrian Deschaine, who was an assistant coach at then-Baptist Bible from 2006-07, has returned to Clarks Summit as the men's basketball head coach.
Howard Payne names new women's coachHoward Payne tabbed UT-Rio Grande Valley assistant Yannick Denson as its new head women's basketball coach. He replaces former D3hoops.com Player of the Year Meia Daniels-Netter, who stepped down in April.
Whitworth picks Williams assistant as new head coachJoial Griffith, who spent last season as an assistant to Pat Manning at Williams, will be Whitworth's new head women's basketball coach.
ATN: Homecoming coachesThis is the month that a lot of college students return home for the summer, and some coaches are also coming back home. Dagan Nelson has returned to NYU where he was once an assistant and Kendra Hassell has moved back to Hardin-Simmons where she was an All-American player. We spoke to both on this month's podcast.
Cortland coach moves to UT-TylerJeannette Mosher, who has been head women's basketball at Cortland for the past 20 seasons, will head to UT-Tyler to take over the Patriots program.
DeGeorge leaves for D-II jobAfter eight seasons as head coach at Rhodes, Mike DeGeorge is moving on to a Division II head coaching position.
Hall-Gregory departs NYULauren Hall-Gregory, who took over as head coach of the New York University women's basketball team prior to the 2012-13 season, has resigned after her wife took the head coaching job at Albany.
Chatham's first men's coach moves onAndrew Garcia, the first-ever head men's basketball coach at Chatham, has accepted a position as an assistant coach at Division I University of South Carolina Upstate.
Dominican announces Johnson's resignationDominican announced that Gabby Johnson has resigned from her position as the head women's basketball coach and assistant sports information director at the university. In leaving Dominican, Johnson has accepted a role with the women's basketball program at Division I Valparaiso.
Marian women's coach bids farewellAfter two seasons and seven victories, Lyndsey Seewald is out as Marian's women's coach, with the program promoting from within.
Southern Vermont coach gets D-I jobDan Engelstad, who led Southern Vermont to contention in one of the lowest-rated conferences in NCAA Division III men's basketball, has become the first Division III head men's basketball coach to go directly to a D-I job in the past three years.
Thomas men's coach hired at Penn CollegeGeoff Hensley has resigned as head men's basketball coach at Thomas in order to take another Division III men's basketball head coaching job.
Moskowitz hired as Alfred women's coachSUNY New Paltz assistant coach Mike Moskowitz has been hired as head coach at Alfred, where he inherits a women's basketball program which has won just eight games in the past three seasons.
Assistant promoted at Southern VirginiaGreg Winslow, who has been an assistant coach at Southern Virginia for the past two years and whose son, Kellen, plays for the Knights, has been promoted to head coach.
Juckem hired at Washington U.Pat Juckem, who coached UW-Oshkosh to the Division III Final Four this past season, is moving to a program that has been to the final weekend more than a couple of times.
Marian gives former pro first coaching jobDrake Diener, a former DePaul player who spent 12 years playing overseas, will begin his coaching career as a head coach as he takes over at his hometown's D-III school.
Woldeslassie returns to Macalester to coach men's basketballAbe Woldeslassie comes to Macalester following a two-year stint as an assistant coach at Siena, where he helped the Saints advance to the finals of the 2017 MAAC tournament.
Cole returns to D-III, SAAMitch Cole, who has spent the past seven years as a Division I assistant and used to be the head coach at Birmingham-Southern, is back in D-III as the new head coach at Berry.
Lesley men's coach resignsChris Giordano decided to step down after four seasons, the past two years being the most successful in the young Lesley men's basketball program's history.
Louisiana College coach takes job at McNeese StatePatrece Carter, a Louisiana College alumna and head women's basketball coach for the past four seasons, is taking an assistant coaching job in Division I.
Macciocco moves down the roadWilkes found its new women's basketball coach just a half-hour away, as Tara Macciocco moves from Marywood, where she has coached for the past 14 seasons.
Rhode Island College men's coach outHead men’s basketball coach Michael Byrnes will not continue his contract with Rhode Island College for the 2018-19 season. The Anchormen sank to an 8-18 finish this past season.
Brown returns to Frostburg StateSean Brown, who spent last year as the Pitt-Bradford men's head coach and the two previous years as the women's coach, will return to western Maryland to take over for his old boss, Webb Hatch.
Oberlin assistant moves westTim McCrory, an assistant coach at Oberlin since 2011, has been hired as head men's basketball coach at Lewis & Clark.
UW-Stout hires assistant from D-II champJim Lake, who has spent 10 years with Ferris State, including this season's national title team, will move west and take a crack at revitalizing the UW-Stout men's basketball program.
Ward returns to NEWMAC, as head coachJackie Ward was a graduate assistant at Smith two short seasons ago. Now, after two years as an assistant at Hartwick, she's coming back to the NEWMAC as the head coach at Mount Holyoke.
Schweer named head coach at Illinois CollegeSteve Schweer, a former player at Illinois Wesleyan and experienced Division III assistant coach, succeeds two long-time coaches as head men's basketball coach at Illinois College.
Geneseo coach gets call to move upScott Hemer, women's basketball coach at SUNY Geneseo, became the second Division III coach to get a Division I head coaching job this offseason. Hemer will head to Canisius.
Macalester coach returns to U. of MinnesotaKelly Roysland, a former assistant coach at the University of Minnesota, will be headed back there to serve as an assistant to new coach Lindsay Whalen.
Thomas More goes across river for coachThomas More went across the Ohio River to grab its next head men's basketball coach as the Saints tabbed Mount St. Joseph assistant Justin Ray to lead their program.
Thomas More admitted to NAIAUnable to find any Division III conference willing to take the one-time* women's basketball national champion as a member, Thomas More will be in position to leave the NCAA altogether in the fall of 2019.
Woldt chosen to lead Lawrence women's basketball programRiley Woldt has been selected as Lawrence's new head women's basketball coach
Filzen tabbed as Lawrence men's basketball coachZach Filzen, head coach at Lancaster Bible for the past three seasons, is moving to the midwest, taking over the Lawrence men's basketball program.
Netter submits resignation at Howard PayneMeia Netter, who led Howard Payne to the national title and was the 2008 D3hoops.com Player of the Year as a senior, spent five years as head coach at her alma mater.
Pacific women hire NWC assistant, tooPacific had interim head coaches in both men's and women's basketball this season, and today they replaced them both with assistants from other NWC schools.
Pine Manor coach moves to DeanAlycia Gervais, a two-time D3hoops.com All-Region pick and head coach at Pine Manor, is making the 36-mile shift to Dean, a Division III provisional member school.
Puget Sound coach moves to PacificAfter 12 seasons as head coach of the Puget Sound men's basketball program, Justin Lunt announced that he is resigning from his post with the Loggers. Lunt has accepted the head coaching position at Pacific.
D-I staffer hired at UW-StoutHannah Quilling-Iverson, who has been director of player development and director of basketball operations at two stops over the past three seasons, is the new head women's basketball coach at UW-Stout.
Gettysburg to hire DunneB.J. Dunne, who was the youngest head men's basketball coach in the NCAA when he was hired as head coach at Vassar five seasons ago, will be named head coach at Gettysburg.
Buena Vista names Lorensen as new men's coachBVU has announced that Todd Lorensen has been hired as its next head men's basketball coach, pending successful completion of a standard background check. Lorensen coached at Southwestern Community College in Iowa, leading the program to a NJCAA national title and a third-place finish the past two years.
LeVangie out at CurryEnding the season on a 23-game losing streak, Matt LeVangie is no longer head men's basketball coach at Curry.
Higgs steps down at WhitworthHelen Higgs, the winningest and longest serving women’s basketball coach in Whitworth history, has elected to step down from that position following her 24th season with the Pirates.
Mount Ida closing up shopMount Ida announced it is ceasing operations this spring, leaving student-athletes scrambling to transfer weeks before the end of the school year, and leaving a hole in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. More on D3sports.com.
New Chatham coach comes from D-IDavid Saur started his career as an undergrad at Thiel, but has coached at multiple Division I schools before getting his first head coaching job, at Chatham.
Meehan out amid allegations at BrandeisBrian Meehan's run as men's basketball coach at Brandeis is over after explosive allegations and an internal investigation regarding racially based harassment.
Longtime Emmanuel men's coach steps downJamahl Jackson wasn't the first head men's basketball coach at Emmanuel, but he has been the head coach for 14 of the program's 17 seasons, leading the Saints to a 148-222 record, including nine consecutive losing campaigns.
Alma men's assistant takes over women's coaching spotRyan Clark, who has served as the assistant men's basketball coach at Alma since 2012, has been promoted to the position of head coach of the Scots' women's basketball program.
Covenant names Bareford head women's coachAfter a national search, the Covenant women's basketball program has a new head coach as director of athletics Tim Sceggel has named Skylar Bareford the eighth head coach in program history.
MacMurray brings on new women's coachChad Harmon, who has experience in Division III and elsewhere, will be taking over the Highlanders women's basketball program.
Rebsom to lead Aurora women’s basketball programAurora announced that Ryan Rebsom will be the 18th head coach of the Spartan women's basketball program. He assumes the duties from Brittany Carper, who stepped away from coaching earlier this month.
Medgar Evers shuffles againDelroy Ennis is out after three years as Medgar Evers head women's coach as the program continues to search for someone who can get it out of the CUNYAC basement.
McLean out as coach at AlfredAfter eight wins in three seasons, Monique McLean, a former player at St. John's (N.Y.), is out as women's basketball coach at Alfred.
Hassell returns to alma materKendra Hassell, a member of the Hardin-Simmons athletics Hall of Fame and a two-time D3hoops.com first team All-America selection, is returning to HSU as women's basketball head coach.
Mitchell moves to Division IFDU-Florham coach Marc Mitchell, who coached the Devils to the 2014 Division III women's basketball national title, is staying in-state but moving up to Division I, taking over at St. Peter's.
Thomas More to head into unknown with new coachDrew Cooper led the Thomas More men's basketball coach to the PAC title and the NCAA Tournament. But the Saints will be without a conference next season, and now they're without a coach.
Lewis & Clark alum, head coach outDinari Foreman will not return after seven seasons as head coach. The 1995 grad of Lewis & Clark had been on staff for the Pioneers since 2001.
Mark Edwards announces his retirementWinner of 685 games over 37 seasons, Mark Edwards led his alma mater's men's basketball program from obscurity to two Division III national championships. He's announcing his retirement.
Meet the new boss, same as the old bossAmherst used its defense to suffocate its opponents on its way to a second straight national championship. With a team commitment to defense and a handful of sophomore stars, the Mammoths aren't budging from atop Division III women's hoops any time soon.
2018 D3hoops.com men's All-America teamThe 2018 D3hoops.com All-America team was announced in Salem, Virginia, on Saturday afternoon. Here's the full list, with Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and the national Rookie of the Year as well.
2018 D3hoops.com women's All-AmericansOf the thousands of players in Division III women's basketball, these are the 25 we picked as the best in the country. Bowdoin's Kate Kerrigan was selected Player of the Year and Savannah LeGate of Oglethorpe Rookie of the Year.
Old friend comes back for Salem finaleNebraska Wesleyan finished as national runner-up here in Salem back in 1997, finishing a run of four trips to the Division III Final Four. And on the fifth trip, the Prairie Wolves picked up the ultimate trophy: Walnut and Bronze. Ryan Scott with more from Salem.
Amherst goes back-to-backAmherst held Bowdoin without a field goal for a 10-minute span and pulled away from the Polar Bears, 65-45, securing the Mammoths' second straight NCAA Division III women's basketball national championship.
Oshkosh, NWU book trip to title gameUW-Oshkosh became the fifth Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference team to play in the Division III national championship game, while Nebraska Wesleyan knocked off Springfield in overtime to return to the title game for the first time in 21 years.
Mammoths march into title gameAmherst's stingy defense held Thomas More nearly 40 points below its season scoring average and the Mammoths defeated the Saints, 66-48. The Mammoths extended their winning streak to 65 games with a victory over the last team to beat them.
Polar Bears plow through WartburgBowdoin shot 50 percent from the floor, drilled 10 three pointers and didn't miss a free throw in a 90-62 dominating performance against previously unbeaten Wartburg. Abby Kelly led the way with 23 points for the Polar Bears.
Making Nebraska Wesleyan clickNate Schimonitz was nearly lost for the season in Nebraska Wesleyan's preseason exhibition, and with him, the Prairie Wolves' hopes. They lost two of four games after his return, but they've won 16 of 17 since. More in a Road to Salem feature.
A shift in focus leads Oshkosh to semifinalsUW-Oshkosh got past some of its regular-season issues and used that to get past four playoff opponents as well to qualify for the Division III men's basketball Final Four for the first time. More in a Road to Salem feature.
Talking about defense, not a title defenseAmherst's roster is noticeably different from last year's title-winning team. The Mammoths don't think about their past, but the program's hallmark is evergreen. Defense wins championships. More in a Road to Rochester feature.
Getting a second chanceThe young girl in the ballcap was a huge Bowdoin women's basketball fan as an 8-year-old as the Polar Bears went to the 2004 Final Four. But she wasn't able to make the trip. This year she will, however, since she'll be playing. More in a Road to Rochester feature.
NABC All-Star Game rosters announcedHere are the 20 Division III men's basketball seniors who will be going to Salem to participate in the 2018 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star game.
Roadrunners have unfinished businessLast season Ramapo was supposed to make a deep NCAA Tournament run, but lost in the second round. This year the Roadrunners are on the road to Salem, despite playing higher ranked foes the last three games. What keyed the turnaround? Ryan Scott explores in our next Road to Salem feature.
Emory removes Jackson's interim tagEmory University Athletics Director Dr. Michael Vienna has announced Misha Jackson’s appointment as head women's basketball coach.
All-Region teams announcedThe D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on more than 680 nominations. It's the 17th season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball.
Coaching CarouselA former D3hoops.com Player of the Year is getting a head coaching job for the first time, and returning to her old conference. The carousel keeps turning as the Final Four approaches.
Former D3hoops.com player of the year gets head coach jobOlivia Lett, the 2012 D3hoops.com Player of the Year at Illinois Wesleyan, will be returning to the CCIW as a head coach.
Never giving upWhether it’s an individual NCAA Tournament game or the season itself, Springfield has proven that it simply cannot be counted out. Even when they are down three and the opponent is at the foul line with three seconds left. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Saints found their roles, then started rollingThis is a different Thomas More team than last year's and different from the 2016 title team. Once this group started to fit together, the wins started piling up. There are some common threads bonding the past with the present. More in a Road to Rochester feature.
Culture change has Wartburg two wins from title"These girls aren’t only my teammates, but they are all my friends. I deeply care about each and every one of them." That's how Morgan Neuendorf described her team after Saturday's win, but it's how they got there that's the story. More in a Road to Rochester feature.
Crazy season results in unexpected Final FourOne of the last teams in the field was the first team to punch a ticket to Salem, while Ramapo ended the NJAC's Final Four drought, Nebraska Wesleyan steamrolled the No. 1 team out and UW-Oshkosh won in overtime.
Chalk one up for chalkThe final four teams in the NCAA Tournament are the teams ranked Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 5 after Amherst, Bowdoin and Thomas More rolled into the national semifinals and Wartburg battled past East Texas Baptist in the sectional finals.
NWU moves on in final seconds; Springfield in OTNate Schimonitz scored with 3.1 seconds left in the game to win at UW-Platteville, while Springfield defeated Hamilton in overtime to advance to the Elite Eight in thrilling games.
NESCAC sweeps through Sweet 16The NESCAC put its stamp on the round of 16 with three dominant performances by Amherst, Bowdoin and Tufts. Elsewhere ETBU continued its run, UR won the battle of Rochester and Thomas More earned a rematch with Hope.
Alverno promotes from withinNancy Osborne, a 2015 grad of Mount Union and a two-year assistant under Jessica Ott at Alverno, will be taking over the program going forward.
Aurora's Carper to step downAurora head women's basketball coach Brittany Carper announced she will step down from her position at the helm of the Spartan program after five years.
Nance, Myers win All-Star Game final voteIn the end, it was a three-man race for two spots in the NABC's All-Star event, and the two who ran away with the voting received more than 100,000 votes combined. Here's who the fans chose for the 2018 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star Game.
Rogers resigns as Berry men’s coachBerry entered the SAA conference tournament 8-17, won three games to advance to the NCAA Tournament and finished 11-18. And after that surprise finish, Jeff Rogers is out as the Vikings' head coach.
Bonacum following his shotLast season Thomas Bonacum hit a half-court heave to give Ramapo a dramatic win over New Jersey City in the NJAC tournament. What followed that shot was elation, pain, disappointment and now resolve. Sarah Sommer explains in a Road to Salem feature.
Saints hit the road for revengeThe Get Back fueled Thomas More to another sectional appearance. After last year's stunning loss to Hope at home, the Saints now have a chance to get back in more ways than one. Adam Turer has more on the Road to Rochester.
North Park assistant hired at Concordia-ChicagoConcordia-Chicago has appointed Lauren Rosengarden as head coach for its women's basketball program. Rosengarden succeeds Rusty Rogers, who has announced his retirement after coaching the team for the past four seasons.
Prairie Wolves learning as they goIf you're going to play basketball at Nebraska Wesleyan, you're going to run. And you're going to learn about conditioning. And this year you're going to win, at least so far. Nathan Ford schools us on the Prairie Wolves.
Nesci retires as NYU men's basketball coachNew York University men's basketball coach Joe Nesci announced his retirement, effective immediately. On the job since the middle of the 1988-89 season, Nesci has coached more games (782) and recorded more victories (512) than anyone else in program history.
All-Star voting returns to D3hoops.comStarting at noon ET on Tuesday, fans can cast an online ballot to choose two players to participate in the 2018 Reese’s Division III College All-Star Game, taking place at the Final Four.
Back on trackAt the beginning of the season, MIT served notice that it would be a force to contend with, as it battled Harvard to the wire. The Engineers haven't looked like that team the entire season, but they have made the Sweet 16, and they might be getting a key piece back. More in a Road to Salem feature by Ryan Scott.
Whitman holds off Claremont in OTClaremont-Mudd-Scripps narrowly missed eliminating the top two teams in the country from the NCAA Tournament on consecutive nights as top-ranked Whitman held off the Stags in overtime, 89-84. The last game of the night is our feature Game of the Night.
Saturday men: Home is where the hurt isSo much for home court advantage. Road teams won by small margins (Ramapo and Hamilton) and large (Swarthmore and Middlebury). Here's the recap of the second round of NCAA Tournament action.
RIT punches its first ticket to Sweet 16RIT scored late and held on against a final shot to defeat host TCNJ and advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time in the 31-year history of the program.
Five hosts knocked out in second roundIn addition to TCNJ, UW-Whitewater, Texas-Dallas, Illinois Wesleyan and Randolph-Macon bit the dust, while St. Thomas survived a tough battle and Amherst found the second round a little bit tougher than the first.
RIT advances to Sweet 16 with win at TCNJRIT scored late and held on against a final shot to defeat host TCNJ and advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time in the 31-year history of the program.
Jensen has interim tag removedWhen longtime Whittier coach Rock Carter left his position back in April, Mark Jensen was promoted on an interim basis. He'll continue.
Alluf not suited up for YeshivaAfter allegations were raised regarding the eligibility of Bar Alluf, Yeshiva elected to hold him out of Friday's NCAA Tournament game vs. York (Pa.).
Aurora upsets Wash U. with buzzer beaterAfter Wash U. tied the game with 1.6 seconds left, Aurora's Max Vickers unleashed a 75-foot pass from out of bounds that Marcus Myers corralled and launched a jumper from the wing for the game-winner as time expired.
Whitworth, St. John's knocked outClaremont-Mudd-Scripps made the No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup disappear into thin air, Bethany Lutheran knocked St. John's out of the tournament, Cabrini won in the closing seconds and Augustana rallied past the System in a wild opening round to the 2018 Division III NCAA Tournament.
ETBU has tourney debut to rememberYou can't spell debut without ETBU, and in its first-ever NCAA Tournament game, East Texas Baptist overcame a six-point halftime deficit and knocked off No. 19 Whitman 65-59.
First round: Saints rally, Thunder rollMarymount rallied from a four-point deficit to beat MIT while Trine and George Fox won their first round showdowns with ranked foes. Elsewhere Amherst's defense set a new record and Ithaca ousted SUNY Geneseo.
No. 17 Saints gear up for NCAA first-round tilt against MITThe No. 17 Marymount women's basketball team enters its 20th NCAA Tournament on Friday evening, taking on MIT in the opening round at the University of Rochester at 5 p.m. It's the first time in program history the two teams have squared off.
Chonko resigns as Cowgirls' coachHardin-Simmons' head women's basketball coach Melanie Chonko has resigned her position effective immediately. Chonko recently completed her fifth season at the helm of her alma mater.
Stockton coach retires after 410 winsJoe Fussner has spent 26 seasons in three separate stints as the head women's basketball coach at Stockton State, Richard Stockton and Stockton. It appears this stint is the last.
Heery steps down at WilkesAfter seven years as head coach at Wilkes, Chris Heery steps down. The Colonels have won more than six games just twice in those seven seasons.
Women's tournament previewThe last four Division III women's basketball champions have been undefeated, and Amherst and Wartburg have a chance to extend that streak. Which teams have the best chance to stop them and capture the title for themselves? Our annual tournament preview takes a look.
Two-sport stars light Wartburg universeSearch for the accolades of a player in the Wartburg women’s basketball team’s formidable starting lineup and you might have to clarify the sport. Because it could be soccer, or volleyball, or softball. More in a Road to Rochester feature.
Westfield State draws tall task in Tufts in opening round“We have a great team, and a lot of our players have been in the NCAA Tournament before,” says Westfield State head coach Andrea Bertini. “We are well prepared physically, and we have a mentally tough group."
Ozarks coach Ramsey announces retirementUniversity of the Ozarks head women's basketball coach Carl Ramsey has announced his retirement after coaching nearly 40 years in the Clarksville, Arkansas, area.
Whittle resigns at MacalesterTim Whittle, who was an assistant under Mark Edwards during Washington U.'s back-to-back national title season, resigned his position as head men's coach at Macalester.
2018 men's tournament previewRyan Scott has taken you Around the Nation throughout the season and now he's ready to take you on to the Road to Salem, one last time. Our annual preview gets you ready for the 2018 NCAA Tournament with predictions on who will advance through each pod this weekend.
Yeshiva embracing the spotlightThe Maccabees made history by earning the program's first NCAA Tournament berth. The team has silenced its doubters and is enjoying the support of the world's Jewish community. Adam Turer has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Record season continues for Bullets in NCAAsGETTYSBURG, Pa. – A record-breaking season continues for the Gettysburg College women's basketball team as it marches on to the first round of the NCAA Division III Championship to face Albright College this Friday at 5 p.m. inside the Panzer Athletic Center on the campus of Montclair State University.
Caputo retires from Southern VirginiaAfter coaching over 700 contests across multiple sports in two decades and wrapping up an 11-14 men's basketball season, Southern Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Caputo has announced his retirement from coaching.
Take the bracket challenge!Our friends at d3photography.com are doing their annual bracket challenge once again this year. Make sure to enter by Friday to test your D-III knowledge against the nation!
Jostens Trophy finalists announcedThe Salem Rotary Club announced the 20 finalists for Division III's premier award recognizing excellence on and off the court. The men's and women's award winner will be introduced on Thursday, March 15.
No. 6 Emory hosts Berry in NCAA D-III tourney openerThe Emory men's basketball program will be one of 64 teams vying for the 2018 NCAA Division III national title, and will host the opening two rounds of the postseason this weekend at the Woodruff PE Center on the Emory campus.
Men's top 25 poll releasedIt's no longer unanimous but Whitman is still No. 1 in the country, even after Saturday night's loss to Whitworth in the NWC finals. The Pirates move up to second followed by three more Ws. Here are your rankings entering the NCAA Tournament.
Women's top 25 poll releasedThe last Top 25 poll before the NCAA Tournament begins on Friday has the first appearance of the season for Centennial champions Gettysburg, the return of Montclair State and Trinity (Texas) and the rise of Scranton into the Top 10.
Who's in? Our projected women's bracketIt's an anxious time for the teams hoping for one of the 21 at-large bids to the NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament. Here are the 21 teams that we would pick and how we'd bracket them in our annual bracket projection.
Who's in? Our projected women's bracketIf you were tasked with handing out the 21 at-large bids to the 2019 NCAA Tournament, would you give more weight to teams with a higher winning percentage or those with a higher strength of schedule? We puzzled through that question and others in our annual bracket projection process.
Nobody's perfectAt least not this year in Division III men's basketball. Whitworth made certain of that when Kyle Roach hit a three at the buzzer to beat Whitman in the NWC title game. More coverage of that game courtesy of Whitworth University
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketWe picked our projected teams live on Hoopsville tonight. Who do we think gets in? How will the NCAA pair them up? We've got a suggestion here in our projected 2018 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament bracket.
Great Scot: Lambert reaches 700 winsRandy Lambert got his 700th win in style as Maryville rallied past Methodist 70-66 in the USA South Conference tournament semifinals. Recap and art work courtesy of Maryville College.
Men: Bubbles mostly preserved...so farBubble teams could breathe a little easier after Ramapo, Wittenberg and Plattsburgh State took care of business on Saturday afternoon. Plus it was a banner day for Bethany Lutheran, Greenville and New England College which are headed to the Tournament for the first time ever.
Saturday women: Worth the waitThe third time was the charm for Marietta against Ohio Northern in the OAC title game, while Chapman, Scranton and Hope won their tourneys in overtime. Plus East Texas Baptist, Mass-Boston and Oberlin are going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever.
Who's in the men's tournament?All the hardware from the conference tournaments has been handed out and so have the at-large bids. If you missed anything from the 2018 conference playoffs, here's your one-stop shop on everything that happened.
Friday: Bulldogs in, at-large pool fillsBrooklyn captured the first of 84 automatic bids to be handed out this weekend, then the Montclair State women and Staten Island men followed shortly after that. Elsewhere twin upsets in the MIAC will pop someone else's bubble elsewhere and Eastern Mennonite kept going for Kirby.
Wednesday: Holding on at homeMoravian, Ramapo and Lebanon Valley held on for overtime wins at home in their conference tournaments while UW-Oshkosh held off UW-La Crosse to advance in the WIAC tournament. Get the recap from the second full day of conference playoff action.
Thursday: Blues, Blazers bouncedWillamette beat Whitman for the second time in a week, this time knocking the Blues out of the NWC tournament while Gustavus Adolphus ousted St. Benedict in the MIAC. On the men's side Ohio Northern sent Marietta to the pool of at-large hopefuls.
Campbell stepping away from Meredith coaching roleMelinda Campbell has been a coach since 1992 and has coached basketball at Meredith since 2009. She will return to a full-time academic role.
Rectenwald resigns from head coaching positionChatham head women's basketball coach Sandy Rectenwald has announced her resignation after seven seasons due to family reasons.
Harris steps down as head coach at CovenantCovenant head women's basketball coach Sarah Harris has announced that she is stepping down from her position after five seasons at the helm of the program. She completed her fifth year as head coach in 2017-18 and the Scots put together their most successful season.
UW-Stout changing both men's and women's coachesEddie Andrist and Mark Thomas will each not return as head coaches after long careers at UW-Stout.
Tuesday: Last chance to danceEarlier this season Wartburg, Skidmore and Ohio Wesleyan were ranked in the Top 25. Tonight they started their conference tournaments with wins, keeping alive their last chance to make the NCAA Tournament. It's our first recap of the playoff season.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Worrell announces retirement from Illinois CollegeIllinois College head men's basketball coach Mike Worrell has announced his retirement after 22 seasons and more than 500 games in charge of the Blueboys.
Penn College coach out in season's final weekRyan Callahan spent just short of three seasons as Penn College's head coach, resigning with one game left in the Wildcats' season.
Saturday women: Winner take someThe automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament are the real prize, and they'll be up for grabs next week. But Ohio Northern, St. Thomas and FDU-Florham clinched the top spots for the upcoming playoffs with wins on Saturday.
Assistant to replace Dean at Eastern MennoniteIn January, EMU coach Kirby Dean announced his 15th season as the head coach of the Royals would be his last. Late in the regular season, the athletic department announced its succession plan.
Kerans announces she's stepping down from coachingLori Kerans, who has coached Millikin women's basketball for 32 seasons, including the 2005 national championship, will step away from her coaching role at the end of the season.
Petrie to retire from GettysburgAfter 45 years, 29 as head coach of men's basketball, George Petrie is heading for retirement at the end of Gettysburg's season.
Whitworth not asking what ifWhat if the refs had made a different call at the end of Whitworth's last-second loss to Whitman? What if the Pirates hadn't lost one of their best players to a season-ending injury? Don't bother asking Whitworth these questions because the Pirates are charting their course toward another NCAA Tournament.
Turnaround has TCNJ poised for postseason playLast season TCNJ needed to beat Rutgers-Newark in the regular season finale to make the NJAC playoffs, and didn't. The Lions close the regular season against Rutgers-Newark tonight, but they are a better team in a better position with postseason play guaranteed.
Springer providing bounce off the benchWhen Messiah lost starting forward Alecia Rohrer to injury early in the season, Leah Springer stepped in and led the team to a 9-0 start. Now Rohrer is back and Springer comes off the bench to give the Falcons a potent low-post scoring punch.
AMCAT sophomore ties recordMike Rapoza went 18-for-18 in Anna Maria's 102-84 win over Mount Idea on Tuesday night, tying the Division III men's basketball record held by two others for single-game field goal percentage. Game recap courtesy of Mount Ida.
Turnaround has TCNJ poised for postseason playLast season TCNJ needed to beat Rutgers-Newark in the regular season finale to make the NJAC playoffs, and didn't. The Lions close the regular season against Rutgers-Newark tonight, but they are a better team in a better position with postseason play guaranteed. Sarah Sommer has more in Around the Atlantic.
Second men's regional rankings releasedThe NCAA men's basketball regional advisory committees released their second set of rankings. Here's the full list.
Second women's regional rankings releasedDePauw is one of nine teams with zero or one losses in Division III ranked in this week's regional rankings. Check out the full list.
Men's wrapup: Witt falls again, and Witt's not aloneWittenberg lost for the second time after a 22-0 start, the top-ranked team in the Atlantic lost by 21, a newly minted regionally ranked team lost at home by 18 and a ranking hopeful lost at home after coughing up a 23-point lead in Wednesday's Division III men's basketball action.
Women's wrapup: Ali 2k; Wartburg survivesCoe's shot at the buzzer did not fall, allowing Wartburg to escape unbeaten, while Ali Rinfrette reached the 2,000-point plateau, a conference tournament got underway and more in Wednesday's women's wrapup.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Who's in the women's tournament?The 2018 NCAA Tournament had Yeowomen, Stormy Petrels, Gorloks, Monks, Maroons, Beacons, Thoroughbreds and two undefeated teams. Here's the full list of 64 participants, including at-large bid recipients.
Mammoth weekend includes Hixon milestoneAmherst started the weekend two games out of first in the NESCAC and finished it with hosting rights for the upcoming playoffs. The Mammoths followed Friday's win over Williams by beating No. 5 Middlebury, and David Hixon picked up his 800th win in the process.
Men: Seven ranked teams upset Saturday afternoonWittenberg? No longer unbeaten. Middlebury? Fell again. MIT? Still reeling. Plus Swarthmore went down in double overtime, Lyco lost its third in four games, York fell at home and the top 10 didn't agree with Eastern Connecticut so much. More in the wrapup.
Saturday women: Let's wrap this upNo. 8 DePauw rallied past Kenyon to win its sixth NCAC title in seven years, No. 13 Scranton secured the top spot in the Landmark and No. 1 Amherst completed another perfect regular season. Meanwhile a win for George Fox and a loss for Ohio Northern kept the NWC and OAC races interesting entering the final week of the season.
Committee finds strength in numbersThe job of building the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament brackets falls on the shoulders of 16 coaches and administrators who volunteer their time, despite often having their own teams to lead. Ryan Scott takes you inside their process in this week's Around the Nation.
Fifty isn't nifty enough for SuperiorAsk the UW-Superior women's basketball team how many conference games they've won in a row, and the answer might surprise you. They don't know. That's because the Yellowjackets are more focused on the winning at least one game in the NCAA Tournament. Nathan Ford has more in Around the West.
Thursday: Number one with a BulletGettysburg erased an 11-point fourth quarter deficit and knocked off Muhlenberg 71-70 to sweep the regular season series from the Mules. The Bullets' win effectively wraps up the top spot in the Centennial Conference tournament. Game recap courtesy of Gettysburg College.
Sam's storySam Toney has followed up his stellar freshman season at New Jersey City with an even better sophomore campaign, but that's a only a small part of what makes his story special. Let Sam tell you what he's been through and where he wants to go in his own words. Video courtesy of New Jersey City University.
Improvement you can measure at LycoLycoming seniors Alex Newbold and Chris Wallace have taken a rigorous, measurable approach to improving their free throw shooting and their game overall. As a result of their leadership the Warriors are a markedly better team this year. Phil Soto-Ortiz has more in Around the Mid Atlantic.
Wednesday women: Titan fallA few hours after the NCAA released its first set of regional rankings, Wheaton (Ill.) and UW-Whitewater picked up big wins over Titan teams, guaranteeing the next set will look different. Plus Hope beat arch rival Calvin at the buzzer and Wartburg secured another IIAC title.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday men: Closing the gapRandolph-Macon moved into a tie for first in the ODAC with some help from Lynchburg while Albright and North Central (Ill.) gained ground on their conferences' leaders. Elsewhere Hope beat Calvin and the CSAC won bragging rights over the CUNYAC.
Saturday women: Slow your rollStockton snapped Montclair State's 17-game winning streak while Christopher Newport prevented Marymount from taking a two-game lead in the CAC. Elsewhere Scranton and Rose-Hulman kept their winning streaks going. That and more in today's recap.
Working for the weekendThe Maroons raced through the first leg of UAA play unbeaten and are 8-0 on the road. The weekends pale in comparison to the intensity Chicago's women bring to practice each week. More in Around the Central.
ATN: Public service powers Atlantic starsSUNY-Maritime center Patrick MacDonald is ready to embark on an exciting career after graduating. Staten Island's Tim Shanahan had a remarkable career before becoming a head coach. Their public service gives them a special kind of leadership and perspective on basketball.
Fourth time's the charm for TrinityPlaying its fourth consecutive ranked opponent, Trinity (Conn.) broke through for a victory when the Bantams handled No. 17 Wesleyan 73-60 on Friday night. Game recap courtesy of Trinity.
Versatile Olmscheid pushes Augsburg forwardGood news, MIAC fans. Your Olmscheid induced terror is almost at an end. After four years of Darrin at Concordia-Moorhead, younger brother Collin is nearing the end of his time at Augsburg. But he's making one last push for a MIAC tournament title.
Olmscheid doing it all for AugsburgGood news, MIAC fans. Your Olmscheid induced terror is almost at an end. After four years of Darrin at Concordia-Moorhead, younger brother Collin is nearing the end of his time at Augsburg. But he's making one last push for a MIAC tournament title.
Royals on the reboundThe Scranton men entered the season with lofty expectations and then crashed back to earth with a 2-8 start. After a seemingly innocuous non-conference game in December, the Royals have rebounded and find themselves right in the Landmark Conference race. Phil Soto-Ortiz has the story in Around the Mid-Altantic..
Wednesday wrap: Extra extrasBabson closed ground in the NEWMAC by beating No. 8 MIT in overtime while Muhlenberg upset Swarthmore and UW-River Falls edged UW-La Crosse in overtime. Elsewhere it was a record setting night at F&M and a rival-sweeping night for Stevens Point.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday women: Mammoths fend off Polar BearsNo. 1 Amherst beat No. 4 Bowdoin in an extremely tight, low-scoring game atop the national rankings and NESCAC standings. Elsewhere Trine dealt Hope its first loss of the season, Capital upset Ohio Northern and St. Benedict topped Bethel.
Yosinoff reaches another milestoneAndy Yosinoff, who is Division III women's basketball's active leader for coaching victories, became just the second coach ever at this level to win 800 games. His Saints rallied past Albertus Magnus on the road for the milestone win on Saturday.
Baines goes coast to coast for OxyEntering his sophomore season at Middlebury, something besides warmer weather was pulling Zach Baines to the west coast. He transferred to Occidental where he's led the surprising Tigers to first place in the SCIAC. Nathan Ford has more in Around the West.
All hail the Spartan goofballsA perfect record through 16 games. A Top 10 ranking. A season that has the makings of something historic at York College has been the product of a tight-knit culture and the leadership of three “goofballs.” Phil Soto-Ortiz explains in this week's Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Two sets of Tigers turning it upSomething fun is unfolding at East Texas Baptist, where the men's team is on the verge of matching last year's win total and the women's team has blown last year's mark away.
Wednesday wrap: On second thoughtAugustana, Montclair State and Hanover earned regular season splits in very different ways while Frostburg State shocked York (Pa.). In women's action Otterbein upset Marietta in overtime and Trine swept Calvin.
Pasaturo passes major milestoneStaten Island senior guard Christina Pasaturo scored the 2000th point of her career in the Dolphins' 84-57 win on Monday night. The All-American guard is the active career scoring leader for Division III women's basketball.
RIT takes down No. 25 SUNY GeneseoThe Tigers ended the Knights' 14-game win streak and snapped their own 14-game losing streak against SUNY Geneseo by beating them 79-76 at home. Game recap courtesy of Rochester Tech.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Scheible gets 500 in styleRochester made Jim Scheible's 500th win a memorable one as Lauren Deming scored 35 points for the Yellowjackets in a come-from-behind win at NYU on Sunday afternoon. Game recap courtesy of the University of Rochester.
LaHaye wins No. 600 at Randolph-MaconCarroll LaHaye won her 600th game in style when the Yellow Jackets knocked off Lynchburg and moved into a three-way tie for first in the ODAC.
Saturday men: Panthers pounce, York bouncedNo. 16 Middlebury held off No. 11 Williams 70-66 and took over first in the NESCAC with help from Amherst. Mary Washington knocked York (Pa.) off the list of unbeatens and John Carroll rolled over Marietta. Stevens Point widened its lead in the WIAC race. Get the men's recap here.
Saturday women: Ranked and rollingNo. 13 St. Thomas asserted its dominance in the MIAC by trouncing St. Benedict while No. 17 Scranton and No. 20 Juniata took care of their Landmark Conference foes. Pending Sunday's results the Top 25 teams will finish the week with an almost flawless performance. Find out which ranked team stumbled in the day's recap.
ATN: Nothing lost in translation for GibbsJeff Gibbs was an undersized, overpowering forward who pushed Otterbein to the 2002 Division III national championship. Years later he's still grabbing boards and blocking shots in Japan. We check in with Division III basketball's version of Charles Barkley in Around the Nation.
Who is Claire Marburger?If you follow the IIAC, you might know her as Luther's All-American who transferred from Central. There is a lot more to her story that you probably don't know, including her battle with clinical depression. Claire has decided to tell that story to help others going through the same struggle.
Regis' record win streak snappedThe winning streak started in the CCC, lasted the entirety of Regis' membership in the NECC, and finally, Johnson & Wales humbled the Pride, beating Regis 77-68 in a GNAC game and ending the run at an NCAA-record 118 games.
Discipline and defense drive MarymountYou might say Marymount is old school, favoring repetition and drills in practice to build discipline and defense. The Saints have bought into Ashlee Rogers approach and are racking up wins. Phil Soto-Ortiz has more in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Youth movement fills Beacons with hopeThirteen of the 18 players on Mass-Boston's roster are in their first year of college. Despite that youth -- or maybe because of it-- the Beacons are sitting atop the Little East Conference. Matt Noonan has their story in Around the Northeast.
Wednesday: Pointed in the right directionUW-Stevens Point beat rival UW-Whitewater on the road to tighten its grip on first place in the WIAC while Williams and Swarthmore survived scares from their archrivals. Elsewhere the OAC remains chaotic, Wittenberg kept rolling and MIT started a big week on the wrong foot.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday women: Hope rises, Drew surprisesNo. 3 Hope defeated archrival Calvin to stay undefeated and Drew picked off previously beaten Juniata. Elsewhere Christopher Newport withstood a big rally by York (Pa.) and Rose-Hulman and Chapman extended their conference leads.
Friday: Mullins sets record at IthacaIthaca improved to 5-1 in the Liberty League and Jim Mullins set a new school record for career victories as the Bombers took down St. Lawrence. Plus Hamilton stayed unbeaten and the Whitman women won their showdown with George Fox.
ATN: On the move to find their grooveChoosing a college is one of the most important decisions in a college athlete's life. What happens when that first choice ends up not being the best fit for academic, athletic or other reasons? Ryan Scott shares the stories of some Division III transfer athletes who have found a home in new places.
Bullets end Muhlenberg's perfect runEmily Gibbons recorded 23 points and 10 rebounds as Gettysburg knocked off unbeaten and 12th-ranked Muhlenberg 67-62 on Thursday night. Get Thursday's night's scores and highlights.
Kahn has UMW trusting the processAfter some growing pains following a coaching transition, Mary Washington is ready to compete with the CAC heavyweights. Marcus Kahn has his team trusting his process and each other, even if it involves elements like weekly yoga sessions. Phil Soto-Ortiz has more in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Balanced Bruins ready for battleIf you’re a believer in recent history, the winner of Friday’s Whitman-George Fox game will win rest of its regular-season games. And if you're a George Fox fan, you're hoping the Bruins' balance carries the day. Nathan Ford has more in Around the West.
Wednesday men: Thunder roadWheaton scoring machine Aston Francis poured in 40 points and the Thunder topped No. 2 Augustana in Rock Island. Elsewhere Ohio Northern and Hiram showed they are conference title contenders and Hope made its only lead over arch rival Calvin count.
Wednesday women: Jeffers joins 700 clubCapital head coach Dixie Jeffers became the second active Division III women's basketball coach and fifth all time to win 700 games as her Crusaders downed Heidelberg. Elsewhere Wartburg dominated Luther and the two ranked OAC teams narrowly avoided upsets.
MIT engineering a consistent runConsistency, as any coach or player would tell you, is not easy to maintain, but somehow Larry Anderson’s MIT men's basketball program has found a way to remain consistent for quite some time, especially in a competitive conference.
Emory embraces the pressureThe senior class at Emory came to the school the year after the Eagles reached the Elite 8, and played on the program's Sweet 16 team as freshmen. So it's safe to say that they know the expectations that come with being 10-2. More in Around the Region.
Lawrence men's coach steps downJoel DePagter has stepped down from his position as Lawrence's head men's basketball coach midway through his 11th season. DePagter is the only man to win the Player and Coach of the Year awards in the Midwest Conference.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Wednesday: UWW, Hope take Round 1UW-Whitewater beat UW-Oshkosh in dramatic fashion to take the first of two regular season games between the WIAC favorites while Hope won on the road at Trine. Elsewhere Babson beat MIT in overtime and Juniata survived a scare at Lancaster Bible.
Mules' seniors carry the torchWhen Brandi Vallely, Rachel Plotke, Christina Manning and Chelsea Gary arrived at Muhlenberg four years ago, there wasn't much to do but watch, wait and learn. So they did, and now they're are on their way to potentially being the best senior class in program history. Phil Soto-Ortiz has more in Around the Mid Atlantic.
Hoping 2018 starts where 2017 endedMany of us focus on what we can do differently when the calendar changes from one year to another. Some teams, like Central, Hamline and Augsburg, hope that 2018 picks up where 2017 left off. Nathan Ford explains in Around the West.
ATR: Mules' seniors carrying the torchWhen Brandi Vallely, Rachel Plotke, Christina Manning and Chelsea Gary arrived at Muhlenberg four years ago, there wasn't much to do but watch, wait and learn. So they did, and now they're are on their way to potentially being the best senior class in program history. Phil Soto-Ortiz has more in Around the Mid Atlantic.
Wednesday: The bigger they comeThe night started with No. 6 Lycoming losing by 10 to Leb Val and then things got worse for highly ranked teams. Illinois Wesleyan beat No. 2 Augustana by 19, Stevens Point rolled No. 3 River Falls by 25 and Whitewater blasted Oshkosh by 26. Get the recap from a wild night of conference play.
Quick action from Dubuque assistant averts tragedyDubuque women's basketball assistant coach Justin Smith jumped into action to steer the team's bus to safety when the driver lost consciousness during the team's drive home from the Music City Classic.
Saturday: Titans trip on RiponRipon surprised No. 4 UW-Oshkosh 83-80 in Wisconsin Dells to send the Titans into WIAC play with a loss. Elsewhere the Whitewater men defeated St. Norbert, Wittenberg stayed perfect and the Wartburg women made their case to be No. 1.
Friday: Feeling better than just AlbrightAlbright scored the biggest upset of the Division III women's basketball season to date as the Lions knocked off top-ranked and undefeated Tufts, 62-59. On the men's side, Augustana impressed, York (Pa.) thrilled and Marietta ground out a win in Top 25 battles.
NJCU women's coach suspendedNew Jersey City women's head coach Robyn Burton has been suspended by the university for the rest of the season pending an investigation of two brawls between her team and the women's team at York (N.Y.) on Dec. 13.
Muskingum player killed in accidentLess than 24 hours after scoring his 1,000th career point, Jerrell Marsh died in a single-vehicle crash on I-70 in Ohio.
Thomas More rolls in Top 10 showdownNo. 10 Thomas More routed No. 2 Christopher Newport 86-53 at the Hoop N' Surf Christmas Classic in Hawaii. The Saints outscored the Captains 67-36 in the game's final three quarters. Recap courtesy of Christopher Newport.
Tuesday: Passing first term finalsThe Marietta women and York (Pa.) men closed the first semester with hard-fought wins while Todd Raridon reached a milestone at North Central (Ill.) and Wheaton (Ill.) halted Whitworth's long-running win streak. Get the recap from an unusually full Tuesday night.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday: Scranton grounds FalconsNo. 22 Scranton defeated No. 17 Messiah in overtime and the fourth time was the charm for Luther in its win over No. 11 St. Thomas. Plus FDU-Florham's sensational sophomore erupts and Marietta moves a step closer to program history. Get the recap of Saturday's women's action here.
Oliver inspiring at SJUWatch St. John's senior John Oliver closely and you may notice something about his play-- his tenacious defense, his energy, his vertical leaping ability. Then you may notice that he's doing it all with one hand and wonder how. Oliver explains to Nathan Ford in this week's Around the West column.
Wednesday: 38 special for TommiesNo. 11 St. Thomas showed its still the team to beat in the MIAC by beating No. 12 Gustavus Adolphus for the Tommies' 38th straight conference victory. Elsewhere York (Pa.) split its big double-header and the Ferrum men beat Averett in a thriller.
ATR: Cabrini's renaissance big manCabrini center Tyheim Monroe is the best rebounder in Division III men's basketball. When the Cavaliers lost a key player for the season, Monroe had to return to his roots as a guard. Plus Sarah Sommer checks in with CSAC leaders Gwynedd Mercy in Around the Atlantic.
ATR: Dani, Danny and the new look EaglesAlways a good defender for Juniata, senior Dani Atkinson is now a scoring threat, and she has help in the post from Morgan Instone and Gracie Stauffer. Put it all together and Coach Danny Young-Uhrich has an Eagles team on the rise. Phil Soto-Ortiz tracks their ascent in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Men's Top 25 poll releasedA new poll brings two new New England teams as MIT and Top 25 newbie Nichols enter the rankings. The WIAC puts three teams in the Top 10 and Lycoming reaches a new high point. Get the full list here.
Saturday men: Great at 8Wittenberg and Juniata upped their record to 8-0 with impressive wins while No. 8 UW-Oshkosh won a close game at Calvin. Elsewhere the OAC race is turning into a dog fight, Augustana stayed above the fray in the CCIW and Salem State stayed hot.
Saturday women: Thunder, Saints strike firstTrine edged Calvin in the first battle of the season between MIAA title contenders and Marymount beat York (Pa.) in the first matchup between CAC title contenders. Elsewhere UW-Whitewater held off Coe and UW-Superior continued its dominance in the UMAC.
Yo, Adrian! Bulldogs upset WhitewaterAdrian beat UW-Whitewater 66-53 at Trine's weekend event, knocking the Warhawks from the ranks of the unbeaten and giving the Bulldogs their first win over a top-three program ever. Recap courtesy of Adrian College athletics.
Raheem Anderson reaches 2,000 pointsHusson senior guard Raheem Anderson needed six points on Friday night to reach 2,000 for his career and scored them less than four minutes into the game. Then he scored 12 more in the Eagles' 69-52 win over Green Mountain.
ATR: Coaching change in the CardsOne conversation with St. John Fisher coach Rob Kornaker brought Mike Grosodonia from a nearby high school to the Cardinals' sideline. Another opened up the door for Grosodonia to become the program's new head coach. Andrew Lovell talks with Cards' coach in Around the East.
ATR: Big 4 event has surprise big winnerEach year Babson, Brandeis, Salem State and Tufts gather for a weekend tournament called the New England Big 4 Challenge. This year's tournament produced a surprise winner as Salem State scored two big wins. Matt Noonan reports from Medford for Around the Northeast.
St. Norbert suspends program for 10 gamesThe St. Norbert women's basketball team will be unable to compete in its next 10 women's basketball games due to a violation of institutional policy stemming from an on-campus alcohol-related incident involving a number of players.
Wednesday: Bringing their A gameAverett continued its impressive start by knocking off another ODAC foe and Augustana opened conference play with a win over North Central. Elsewhere Transylvania trounced No. 5 Hanover and the St. Thomas women held off Bethel.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday: Titans rise, Pios stung at buzzerNo. 1 Whitman narrowly escaped defeat but the second and third ranked teams weren't as lucky. UW-Oshkosh outlasted Augustana in double-overtime and Wesleyan dumped Williams in a Little Three battle. Plus Baldwin Wallace stung Marietta at the buzzer. That and more in the men's recap.
Saturday: Big night for 'Roos and BluesNo. 8 Whitman handled No. 19 Puget Sound and Austin surprised No. 13 Washington U. on Saturday night. Meanwhile Hope joined the 800-win club and Juniata soared over No. 16 Scranton at home. Get our women's recap here.
Tufts tops UR in Top 10 tussleNo. 1 Tufts held No. 9 Rochester to nine points in the first quarter, built a double-digit lead and never looked back in a 63-51 victory at the Williams College Invitational. Game recap courtesy of the University of Rochester.
Previewing the best of the WestThe West Region currently has four of the top 12 teams in Division III women's basketball and the top-ranked team in Division III men's basketball. How far will those teams go this season and who else will make waves in their conference races? Nathan Ford has the answers in Around the West.
Wednesday: Holding on at homeNo. 7 Hanover held off a late rally by No. 16 Ohio Wesleyan to win its home opener and No. 17 Christopher Newport did the same to beat Salisbury in the CAC opener. Elsewhere Lycoming and Nichols started conference play with more convincing wins.
Scoring records made to be broken at F&MFranklin and Marshall has had a lot of great players during Glenn Robinson's 47-year career in Lancaster. But soon none will have more points than senior Brandon Federici, a volume shooter who does more than score. Phil Soto-Ortiz has more in Around the Mid Atlantic.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
NAC gets northern exposureWith four schools ready to depart the North Atlantic Conference next year, the NAC needed to add members to keep its automatic qualifying bid. On Monday it announced that Maine-Presque Isle and SUNY-Canton will join starting in 2018-19.
Saturday: Wash U, Wooster bounce backThe Washington U. women and Wooster men rebounded from recent losses to beat ranked opponents on Saturday afternoon, while Keene State cooled off MIT and the Claremont women held off Ithaca. That and more in today's recap.
Miller hits milestone at MessiahMessiah College head women's basketball coach Mike Miller picked up his 600th career victory when his Falcons defeated Eastern 76-62 on Tuesday night. Read more about his accomplishment here.
Scott: GLI off to a great startMarietta knows how to throw a party. The inaugural Great Lakes Invitational featured eight teams, a memorable overtime finale and an eye-catching performance from a St. Thomas senior. Ryan Scott was on the guest list and takes you inside the Great Lakes Invitational.
Tuesday: MIT have something specialMIT continued its promising season with a win at No. 6 Tufts and Hobart toppled another ranked foe. On the women's side UW-Whitewater edged Illinois Wesleyan and Roger Williams topped Mass-Dartmouth.
Saturday women: UR snaps Saints' streakRochester ended Thomas More's regular-season winning streak that lasted almost five years while Bowdoin handed St. Thomas its first regular-season loss in two years. Elsewhere Wisconsin Lutheran's most prominent basketball family had a big day and George Fox knocked off Trinity (Texas).
Saturday men: Great finish in Great LakesThe Great Lakes Invitational lived up to its name with a fantastic finish between host Marietta and St. Thomas. Meanwhile Wash U. won a Top 10 showdown, Randolph-Macon took down Ramapo and St. John's struck a blow for D3 pride.
Getting off on the right footOpening night for the new season featured big wins for Hobart and St. Norbert and a successful start to Babson's title defense. On the women's side the ODAC scored two upsets over ranked CAC opponents and Muhlenberg won the battle of Lehigh Valley.
Preseason men's All-AmericansThe preseason D3hoops.com All-America team represents the anticipated top players in Division III basketball entering the season and is compiled from previous years' All-Region nominations.
Preseason women's All-AmericansWho are the top Division III women's basketball players entering the 2017-18 season? Here's our list: the D3hoops.com women's basketball preseason All-America team.
Top 25 voters singing the BluesWith nearly everyone back from last season's national semifinalist team, Whitman is the clear choice as the No. 1 team in our preseason poll. Where did defending champions Babson and the other two national semifinalists land? Find out here.
Tufts takes tight fight for top spotThere is a familiar four atop our preseason poll as last season's national semifinalists take the top spots. Tufts is the preseason favorite, followed by Christopher Newport, defending champions Amherst and St. Thomas. Get the rest of the preseason poll here.
It's official: NCAA names ref coordinatorsHave you ever complained that games are officiated differently in Division III depending on where they are played and which refs are assigned? The NCAA has heard those complaints and named national coordinators to help improve the system.
One more season for Frostburg's HatchWebb Hatch, who is the winningest coach in Frostburg State men's basketball history, announced that the upcoming season with the Bobcats will be his last.
Pioneers will forge ahead under younger ArsenaultDavid Arsenault, Jr., who was the Pioneers' interim coach last season, will carry the interim tag one more season and then officially take over the program from his father in 2018.
Happy new season!Practice is underway for most Division III basketball programs, so we're celebrating with the release of hundreds of team schedules. Plus here's a quick summary of new teams and new conference alignments for the new season.
Thomaskutty steps down at EmoryEmory announced that women's basketball coach Christy Thomaskutty is stepping down from her position for health reasons. Misha Jackson, who played and coached under Thomaskutty, will serve as interim head coach.
Kornaker steps down at St. John FisherThe winningest active men's coach in the East Region has stepped down as Rob Kornaker announced he is leaving St. John Fisher to spend more time with his family. The College named Mike Grosodonia II as his replacement.
La Crosse names Dernbach interim coachUW-La Crosse selected Stevens Point assistant Kent Dernbach as its interim head coach. He was the Pointers' interim head coach during Bob Semling's suspension related to the NCAA's investigation of program violations related to out-of-season practices.
Calhoun to consult at St. Joseph (Conn.)Earlier this summer St. Joseph announced that it will add men's athletics when it goes co-ed in 2018-19. This week the University made an even splashier announcement. Former UConn head coach Jim Calhoun will help build the school's new men's program.
St. John Fisher reels in Hilbert coachSt. John Fisher named Melissa Kuberka as its new head women's basketball coach and only the third in program history. She replaces Marianne O'Connor-Ermi who led the Cardinals to two NCAA Tournaments.
Koelbl leaving LaxKen Koelbl has decided to step down as head men's basketball coach at UW-La Crosse effective immediately. He will remain with the university in its admissions office and the Eagles will name an interim head coach.
CSAC adds Bryn Athyn and WilsonThe CSAC is restocking its membership after losing five of its best programs to a new conference starting in 2018-19. Its first step is adding Bryn Athyn and Wilson that same season. D3sports.com has the story.
Mulhern moves from Superior to St. Kate'sDon Mulhern, who won titles in two different conferences with UW-Superior, will be the next head coach at St. Catherine. He replaces Sean Pinkerton who took over Oswego State's program.
Successful plan sends Sikma to Hall‘I don’t know where your career will go, but we’ll make sure we find how far it can go.’” That's what Illinois Wesleyan coach Dennie Bridges told a high school recruit named Jack Sikma 40-plus years ago. Sikma's career took him to seven NBA all-star games, a world title and now the SCB Hall of Fall. We spoke with Sikma and Bridges about the journey.
Pinkerton heads back UpstateAfter leading the turnaround at St. Catherine in Minnesota, Sean Pinkerton is headed back to Upstate New York to become the next head coach at Oswego State.
Generals recruit alum after coach departsWashington and Lee selected Chris McHugh as its next head men's basketball coach, replacing Adam Hutchinson who accepted an assistant coaching position at his alma mater Amherst.
ATN: From Serbia to Harvard and backJohns Hopkins alum George Bugarinovic has had a unique journey from Serbia to Canada, Kansas, Baltimore and Harvard Medical School. Now he's helping bring other aspiring doctors back to Belgrade. He's our guest in this month's Around the Nation podcast.
ODAC All-American to lead Ferrum menShortly after announcing its upcoming move to the ODAC, Ferrum announced that one of the ODAC's best players in recent history will be its new head men's basketball coach. Tyler Sanborn, who was a two-time All-American for Guilford, was announced as the choice this week.
Petosa steps down at Staten IslandMaking a decision he described as "fifty percent personal and fifty percent basketball," Staten Island's Tony Petosa has resigned from his position as men's basketball coach. Petosa was the College's winningest coach in any sport with 459 wins.
St. Joseph (Conn.) to add men's sportsEarlier this month the University of St. Joseph announced it would begin accepting male undergraduate schools in 2018-19. The West Hartford-based school will also add men's athletics, starting with basketball and soccer.
ODAC adds FerrumThe Old Dominion Athletic Conference needed a new member to keep its AQ in football and found one that will join the Conference in all sports. Ferrum will move from the USA South Athletic Conference in 2018-19.
D3 Player of the Year still thriving abroad2013 D3hoops.com Player of the Year John DiBartolomeo is still turning heads on the basketball court. The University of Rochester checks in with a report on his past season and his new team in the Israel Super League.
Dickinson coach moves to Johns HopkinsAfter three seasons at Dickinson, Katherine Bixby is leaving the Red Devils but staying in the Centennial Conference. She will fill the vacancy created at Johns Hopkins when Nancy Funk retired.
2017 D3hoops.com Classic pairings announcedThe ninth edition of our annual tournament in Las Vegas features the defending women's national champs, a men's Final Four team, a multiple-time national champion and 12 more teams. Here's the full set of pairings.
TCNJ name replacement for long-time coachTCNJ needed a new women's coach after Dawn Henderson decided her 28th season would be her last. On Monday the Lions announced Francesca Jackson as their selection.
Thinking forward to Fort WayneIn April the NCAA announced Fort Wayne, Ind. will host the Division III men's championship for four years starting in 2019. We spoke with a senior member of the team that submitted the winning bid to get an inside look at the process and the strategy that goes into hosting a national championship event.
York (NY) vacates 2014 CUNYAC title due to violationsThe NCAA announced that York (N.Y.) will vacate several games over the span of four seasons, including its 2014 conference title and NCAA tournament games, because the College used ineligible athletes.
New Loggers coach has deep NWC rootsCasey Kushiyama, who was a part of the final four teams at Whitman and George Fox, was named the new women's basketball coach at Puget Sound.
Little East gets a little biggerCastleton will join the Little East in 18 sports, including men's and women's basketball in 2018-19. The Spartans currently compete in the NAC, which will also lose Colby-Sawyer to the GNAC that same season.
Scarlet Hawks to nest in the NACCIllinois Tech should be full members of Division III in two years and it has already found a conference home. The Scarlet Hawks will be members of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference beginning in the 2018-19 academic year.
Salem ain't so: Men's title game on the moveAfter calling the Salem Civic Center home for two decades, the Division III men's basketball national semifinals will move to a different site in 2019. The NCAA announced that the final four teams will move to the midwest for four years, starting in 2018-2019.
Women's championship still a moving targetThe NCAA announced that three different sites will host the Division III women's basketball championship weekend for four seasons starting in 2018-19. Roanoke College will be the fourth site for championship weekend in the last five seasons.
Braden moves to SewaneeTracey Braden, head women's basketball coach of Westminster (Mo.) for the past 10 years, is moving to Sewanee.
Mucci announces retirementMichael Mucci, the winningest coach in the 99 year history of the Haverford men's basketball program, has announced his retirement after 22 years.
Flannery's block party cause for celebrationFor NBA fans, "The Block" is LeBron James' title-saving stop in the 2016 NBA finals. For Division III fans, "The Block" will now be Joey Flannery's title-saving swat that sealed Babson's national title and the legacy for his senior class. Ryan Scott has the story in the season's final feature.
2017 D3hoops.com women's All-AmericansOf the thousands of players in Division III women's basketball, these are the 25 we picked as the best in the country, plus a Coach and Rookie of the Year. These are our 2017 D3hoops.com women's All-American selections.
Babson finishes title runBabson defeated Augustana 79-78 in the 2017 NCAA Division III men's basketball championship game to complete its victorious return to Salem. Joey Flannery sealed the title by blocking a potential game-winning shot with three seconds left. Get the recap from Saturday's championship action in Salem, Va.
Amherst-Tufts: The threematchAs you may have read previously, Amherst and Tufts are both in the NESCAC and have faced off two times before in 2017. Here's how those games went down, and links to follow tonight's title game.
Babson rallies, Augie advancesThe last time Augustana and Babson came to Salem the Vikings beat the Beavers by 20 in the national semifinal. Tomorrow they'll meet again for the national title after Augustana advanced past Williams and Babson rallied by Whitman.
Lynx star takes the Rhodes homeThe winningest coach in Rhodes women's basketball will be replaced by one of his best players. Lauren Avant Sumski returned to Rhodes to become the Lynx's next head coach following Matt Dean's retirement.
All smiles for North as Tufts heads westTufts has ended its season in the Final Four every year that Michela North has been on the roster. Now, in her final go-round, the senior center is taking everything with a smile and a laugh.
The Tommies are all the way backKaitlin Langer transferred from Division II, then worked patiently for two years behind an All-American. Since taking over the spotlight, she has shined. Now, she has St. Thomas back in the Final Four for the first time since 2012. Nathan Ford has more in a Road to Grand Rapids feature.
Johnson wins fight for her life, returns to EarlhamMelissa Johnson, who spent more than 600 days in the hospital and missed three years of coaching after what was supposed to be routine surgery, is returning to her old job.
The Viking who can go out on topJacob Johnston is the lone senior in the rotation for an Augustana squad that replaced all five starters from last year. The Vikings' surprising run has continued all the way to Salem, two wins away from a title. Erik Buchinger has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Babson brings more balance in Salem returnAfter losing in the sectional round of last year's tournament, Babson is headed back to the national semifinals, led by multi-time All-American Joey Flannery. The Beavers bring more than Flannery in his final push for a national title. Matt Noonan has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Murphy, Blackledge win Jostens TrophyA day after being named Great Lakes Region Players of the Year, Lisa Murphy of Carnegie Mellon and Harrison Blackledge of Hope were named the 2017 Jostens Trophy winners. The Jostens Trophy recognizes excellence in athletics, academics and community service.
NABC All-Star Game rosters announcedThe rosters have been expanded to 10 players apiece, and here are the 20 Division III men's basketball seniors who will be going to Salem to participate in the 2017 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star game.
Ozarks' men's coach steps downUniversity of the Ozarks coach David Ferrell has resigned from his position after four years to pursue other professional opportunities, specifically in Northwest Arkansas.
Valley Forge coach steps downJon Mack ushered Valley Forge into the NCAA as athletic director and was head coach for 17 seasons before he stepped down following this season.
Valley Forge coach steps downJon Mack ushered Valley Forge into the NCAA as athletic director and was head coach for 17 seasons before he stepped down following this season.
Nothing blue about Whitman's fun runWhitman is undefeated and top-ranked entering the first Final Four in program and Northwest Conference history. The key to the Blues' success? Having fun. Andrew Lovell has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Captains roommates take the next step togetherSam Porter and Devon Byrd bonded the first time they met on Christopher Newport's campus. Three years later, the roommates have the Captains two wins away from a national championship. Brian Lester has more in a Road to Grand Rapids feature.
Nelson retires from JHU after 606 career winsAfter 31 years, more than 500 wins and 10 trips to the NCAA Tournament, Blue Jay basketball coach Bill Nelson is hanging it up.
2017 D3hoops.com All-Region teams announcedThe D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on 723 nominations. It's the 16th season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball.
Rusty Rainbolt returns to ASCFormer American Southwest Conference Coach of the Year Rusty Rainbolt has been named head coach for the East Texas Baptist women's basketball program.
Wise to leave Millsaps coaching roleLong-time Millsaps head men's basketball coach Tim Wise, will be relinquishing his coaching duties and moving into a full-time administrative role within the athletics department.
Orange you glad Augie's resilient?Augustana has overcome graduating six players off last year's team and losing a key player in late January. So there was no need for Chrishawn Orange and company to panic when they trailed St. Thomas late in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Erik Buchinger tells the Vikings' tale in a Road to Salem feature.
Playoffs came early for WartburgFriday night will be Wartburg's third game in the NCAA Tournament, but the Knights have been in playoff mode for weeks now. They had to win their final two regular season games just to make the IIAC tournament, and then win three there to reach the Big Dance. Ryan Scott catches up with the Knights on their Road to Salem.
Hart, Belton win All-Star Game final voteFan balloting came in early and strong for Derek Hart of Clarkson. But for Medaille's Johnathan Belton, it was a close finish to pull out the second spot. The full results of fan voting, plus more All-Star Game details.
Senior-powered Gulls enjoying the rideEndicott's run to the round of 16 has been powered by a senior-laden starting lineup and a day-by-day approach preached by coach Kevin Bettencourt. The Gulls are enjoying the moment and hope to extend it with another win at Middlebury on Friday night. Matt Noonan has their story in a Road to Salem feature.
Keene State finds focus for playoffsKeene State admits that it had some difficulty looking ahead to the postseason during the regular season, and that led to four losses in five games in December. Now that the Owls have landed in the NCAA Tournament, they are focused and flying high. Sarah Sommer has their story in a Road to Salem feature.
A fitting finale for CarseCraig Carse has spent 40 years coaching, 26 as a head coach. His career at Hardin-Simmons will conclude near his hometown in Marietta, or at the Final Four. Either way, it's a fitting farewell for a man who has given so much to so many.
Close calls give Hanover confidenceCrunch time has been clutch time for the Panthers all season. The high-wire act continues into the Sweet 16. The young squad believes that it hasn't yet reached its full potential, and hopes to turn the narrow regular season escapes into more convincing postseason triumphs.
Marymount continues journey to second weekendMarymount head coach Ashlee Rogers understands what the NCAA Tournament journey is all about. She took four of them as a player. This year's version of the Saints hope to follow in those footsteps. Ryan Scott brings you along on a Road to Grand Rapids feature.
Wheel of Fortune at New PaltzAfter hitting rock bottom in 2014, the Hawks have steadily improved each season. The competition begins with game shows and board games in the locker room. Those friendly but intense competitions foster the trust that has led to the program's resurgence.
All-Star voting returns to D3hoops.comStarting at noon ET on Monday, fans can cast an online ballot to choose two players to participate in the 2017 Reese’s Division III College All-Star Game, taking place at the Final Four.
All-Star voting closed for 2017Eight players are on the ballot for the fan vote for the 2017 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star Game, and you can only vote on D3hoops.com! The race for the second spot is neck and neck on Wednesday morning!
Trying to take the next stepLast year Oswego State had the ball bounce right and made it to the Sweet 16. But even though this is the Lakers' fifth trip to the NCAA Tournament in seven years, they haven't had much success in March. They'll try to change that in Brian Sortino's senior season. More in a Road to Salem feature.
No drama for Wartburg this time aroundLast year, Wartburg had to quickly reassemble its women's basketball team, recall its two-sport athletes from Florida, and find a way forward after getting a surprise at-large bid. Now all those sophomores are juniors who went 25-2 and got in much more automatically. A Road to Grand Rapids feature.
Jostens Trophy finalists announcedThe Salem Rotary Club announced the 20 finalists for Division III's premier award recognizing excellence on and off the court. The men's and women's award winner will be introduced on Thursday, March 16.
Rhodes women's coach retiresLynx head women's basketball coach Matt Dean, will step down from his duties, after 15 seasons as head coach and 12 more as an assistant men's coach.
UW-Oshkosh's selection was off the chartsIt didn't seem like UW-Oshkosh had a chance at being selected as an at-large team to the Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament, considering they went just 17-10. Here's a look at how unusual it was.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville Special: Bracket BreakdownThe brackets are out! Now time to answer questions and give our first-look reactions. On this Hoopsville Special, Dave McHugh reacted and answered your questions to the NCAA tournament brackets. We also heared from both committee chairs.
New men's Top 25 releasedAs we get ready for the NCAA tournament starting Friday, Whitman is the unanimous No. 1 team in the country. How many teams that missed the NCAA tournament remained ranked? Click here to find out.
McClary resigns as Muhlenberg men's coachScott McClary has announced his resignation after eight years as head men's basketball coach at Muhlenberg after the Mules completed a 12-12 season.
New women's Top 25 releasedWheaton (Ill.) returns to the rankings and FDU-Florham enters for the first time this season in our last women's Top 25 poll before the NCAA tournament begins. Get the full list here.
Men's bracket released!Here is the bracket for the 2017 Division III men's basketball tournament with a couple of surprise at-large picks ... including the defending national champions.
Men's bracket released!Here is the bracket for the 2018 Division III men's basketball tournament with a couple of surprise at-large picks.
Who's in? Our projected women's bracketIt's an anxious time for the teams hoping for one of the 21 at-large bids to the NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament. Here are the 21 teams that we would pick and how we'd bracket them in our annual bracket projection.
Women's bracket released!Here is the bracket for the 2017 Division III women's basketball tournament which brings good news to Grand Rapids, Mich., and Newberg, Ore.
Women's bracket released!Here is the bracket for the 2018 Division III women's basketball tournament which brings good news to Walla Walla and suburban Philadelphia.
Sunday: One final surpriseIn a season full of surprises, MIT provided one more as the Engineers upset No. 1 Babson in the NEWMAC title game, popping someone's bubble and creating the chance for a new top team entering the NCAA tournament. Meanwhile we'll have four perfect teams in the women's NCAA tourney.
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketWe picked our projected teams live on Hoopsville tonight. Who do we think gets in? How will the NCAA pair them up? We've got a suggestion here in our projected 2017 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament bracket.
Saturday men: Feels like the first timeSwarthmore and Nichols are going to the NCAA tournament for the first time ever. Wooster is going there for the 26th time. Either way all the teams who clinched bids today are feeling great while some of Division III's heavyweights will have nervous waits for Monday. All that in today's recap.
Saturday women: Tourney mainstays returnThe 2017 Division III women's basketball tournament will have lots of familiar names. Wash U? Check. Scranton? Check. DePauw? Check. Messiah? Check. Thomas More? Check. That still leaves some room for surprises, like the SUNYAC champ. Get the recap here.
ETBU women's coach out after two yearsEdsel Hamilton is no longer women's basketball coach at East Texas Baptist after the Tigers won 14 fewer games than a year ago.
Nadelhoffer out at MillikinAfter six seasons of trying to turn the Big Blue around, Matt Nadelhoffer is no longer head men's basketball coach at Millikin.
Friday: Half-court heave wins NJACChampionship weekend got off to a stellar start as Ramapo beat New Jersey City University in the NJAC title game with a half-court buzzer beater. In other early finals the Staten Island women won the CUNYAC and Calvin bounced Hope from the MIAA tournament.
Who's in the men's tournament?The men's 64-team tournament is now set. Here are the teams that secured automatic qualifying bids, those that received one of the 21 at-large bids and links to all the championship week coverage.
Hoopsville: Championship WeekWe are in the midst of the final push. In a few days, 86 teams will have punched their tickets to the NCAA tournament and plenty more will be holding their breathe hoping to be selected. We recap the latest rankings and try and figure out who is in trouble and who is safe on Hoopsville.
Thursday: Champs in bubble troubleSt. John's edged St. Thomas out of the MIAC tournament and perhaps out of the post season entirely. The bottom two teams in the IIAC tournament are the last two standing while the NWC women's tournament got off to a thrilling start.
Mullen steps down as women's basketball coachNichols women’s basketball head coach Alice Mullen has announced her resignation to assume a full-time role in the Sport Management department at the college.
DeSales Baird regains shooting touchWhen DeSales' Megan Baird started a new student teaching gig, it messed with her schedule, her energy levels and her shot. Now she's comfortable in that schedule and regaining her scoring touch. Sarah Sommer has more in Around the Atlantic.
Better late than never for SUNY PolySUNY Poly's top players only have an abbreviated stint playing for the Wildcats. They are making the most out of their time after transferring late in their college careers, learning to play with and lead eight freshmen. More in Around the East.
Updated men's regional rankings releasedHere's the most recent look at how the NCAA regional ranking committees are thinking about how teams line up for possible at-large bids and hosting opportunities, heading into conference championship games and Selection Sunday this weekend.
Wednesday: Upstate upstartsUnion outlasted St. Lawrence in double overtime and Hobart upset Skidmore to oust the top two seeds in the Liberty League tournament. Elsewhere Moravian knocked Susquehanna into the at-large pool and two sixth seeds advanced on the women's side.
WIAC champions, b'gosh!UW-Oshkosh had been on the verge of winning the WIAC title since shortly after coach Brad Fischer arrived. Last week the Titans broke through with senior point guard Taylor Schmidt leading the charge. Erik Buchinger has their story in Around the Central.
Schlosser decides its time to step downMost coaches don't get the storybook ending where they're victoriously carried off the floor on their players' shoulders. But hopefully they have a lifetime of memories and relationships when they do coach their final game. That's the case for E'town's Bob Schlosser.
Brandeis' sister act comes to a closeThe final week of the regular season will have lots of great stories, but not all of them will involve conference playoffs. Brandeis will play its final game this weekend, bringing a special journey for sisters Noel and Paris Hodges to a close. Matt Noonan has more.
Tuesday: Terrible two's dayIt was a rough night for second seeds in the conference playoffs. Muskingum upset John Carroll, NJCU topped TCNJ and the Staten Island women stopped Lehman. Plus the CCIW's zany regular season came to a fitting end.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Daniel Webster goes down with a fightThe last men's basketball game in Daniel Webster College history ended with a punch, a stomp, a brawl, three arrests and a forfeit.
Neumann shows grit in Cabrini winNeumann has blown out most of its opponents this year, raising questions how ready it will be for the NCAA tournament. The Knights' win over Cabrini in a playoff like environment on Wednesday night is an important step toward showing they're ready for March.
MIT women take a standPresident Donald Trump's executive order on immigration had an immediate impact on five members of the MIT community who were denied re-entry into the country in late January. The MIT women's basketball team decided to take a stand in support of those affected. Matt Noonan has their story in Around the Northeast.
Hoopsville: Crunch TimeRegional rankings show teams moving around. Regular season games are wrapping up; conference tournaments are beginning. It is crunch time in Division III. On Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to teams that are either leading their conference or trying to shake things up as the season concludes. Almost all of them do not know if they will be playing in March. Watch the show On Demand.
ATR: MIT women take a standPresident Donald Trump's executive order on immigration had an immediate impact on five members of the MIT community who were denied re-entry into the country in late January. The MIT women's basketball team decided to take a stand in support of those affected. Matt Noonan has their story in Around the Northeast.
Standing tall on his own two feetTyler Stenglein overcame a gruesome leg injury in high school. Upon arriving at Nazareth, he endured a frustrating medical redshirt season. Now back to full strength, he is one of the top players in the Empire 8. Andrew Lovell has more in Around the East.
ATR: New-look SVC back on top of the PACSt. Vincent graduated eight players from last year's roster. Despite winning four straight PAC tournaments, the Bearcats were picked to finish second this year. Once the newcomers jelled with the handful of returning players, the Bearcats played their way back to a familiar position.
Second men's regional rankings releasedHere's an updated look at how the NCAA regional ranking committees are thinking about how teams line up for possible at-large bids and hosting opportunities, with Babson holding onto the No. 1 spot in the Northeast.
Second women's regional rankings releasedThe NCAA tournament selection committee released its second set of regional rankings today. Get the full list here.
Wednesday men: Let's wrap it upThat's just what Babson, Christopher Newport, Hanover and Neumann did with victories that secured home court advantage throughout their conference playoffs. Meanwhile Scranton got the inside track in the Landmark race and Ohio Wesleyan moved a step away from a third straight NCAC title.
Wednesday: Pitt's stop leads to victoryUW-Oshkosh edged Whitewater thanks to Jaimee Pitt's game-saving steal and won its 12th WIAC women's basketball title. Elsewhere Scranton extended its road winning streak and WPI created havoc in the NEWMAC race.
A week full of possibilitiesFollowing our review of all 42 conference playoff pictures in Around the Nation last week, Phil Soto-Ortiz gets you caught up on the playoff possibilities in the Mid Atlantic Region. With five days and two games left in the regular season for most teams, there's a lot to play for.
The Sound and the historyPuget Sound knocked off all of the top contenders in the NWC. By doing so, the Loggers clinched the program's first outright NWC title. Nathan Ford explains how they did it, plus guides us through all of the other conference races out West.
The Sound and the historyPuget Sound knocked off all of the top contenders in the NWC. By doing so, the Loggers clinched the program's first outright NWC title. Nathan Ford explains how they did it, plus guides us through all of the other conference races out West.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
New-look Bearcats back on top of the PACSt. Vincent graduated eight players from last year's roster. Despite winning four straight PAC tournaments, the Bearcats were picked to finish second this year. Once the newcomers jelled with the handful of returning players, the Bearcats played their way back to a familiar position.
Saturday men: Take-charge kind of guysSwarthmore took charge in the Centennial Conference by rolling over Johns Hopkins, while Ramapo took the top seed in the NJAC and River Falls took home the WIAC title by beating Whitewater. Meanwhile no one wants to take charge in the CCIW. Read on in today's recap.
Saturday women: Headed for higher groundThe HCAC will go through Terre Haute since Rose-Hulman secured the top seed with its win over Manchester. Scranton edged Catholic to split their season series while Kenyon tripped DePauw and Penn St-Harrisburg stunned Mary Washington. That and more in today's recap.
Good work by youFour players were honored this week by the national basketball coaches associations and Allstate Insurance for their community service. The honorees are Holly Denfeld from MSOE, Grace Smith from Kalamazoo, Steven Weidlich from Susquehanna and Evan Greening from Pitt-Bradford.
Falcons focused on great opportunitiesUW-River Falls heads into its big game against Whitewater knowing that it's on the verge of something special. A win there gives the Falcons the WIAC title and one or two more would lock up an NCAA tournament bid. Coach Jeff Berkof and his team are focused on taking advantage of these opportunities, as Erik Buchinger explains in Around the Central.
Farmingdale's Graham ready for the momentMidway through the season Farmingdale State moved Matthew Graham from starter to sixth man, and that move has paid off in a big way. Graham has developed a knack for hitting clutch shots in close games and the Rams have won 12 straight. More in Around the Atlantic.
Seeing is believing for Gallaudet menHistory is in reach for the Bison, who are on the verge of earning the program's first NCAA tournament berth. At Gallaudet, the coaches and players recognize that they're playing for something greater than themselves. More in Around the East.
Count out Tommies at your own riskSt. Thomas stumbled early this season, but the defending men's champs are gaining momentum when it matters most. Meanwhile, the women's team is dominating, eager to avenge last season's disappointing finish. More in Around the West.
First men's regional rankings releasedToday we get our first look at how the NCAA regional ranking committees are thinking about how teams line up for possible at-large bids and hosting opportunities. The men's committees released their first set of regional rankings with the women to follow later.
First women's regional rankings releasedThe NCAA tournament selection committee released its first set of regional rankings today with four undefeated teams at the top, two one-loss teams and two two-loss teams. Get the full list here.
Wednesday men: Time after timeNorth Park and Carthage needed two overtimes to decide their CCIW clash while Mount Union and Muskingum needed three for their OAC battle. Rosemont only needed one OT to beat Neumann and Hope needed overtime and some help to clinch the MIAA title.
Stellar Mustang hoping for one more runEntering this week, Sarah Tarbert has played 22 games and tallied 22 double-doubles. She's been a powerhouse since she transferred to Stevenson from Division I UMBC as a sophomore, and she's hoping for one more postseason run with the Mustangs.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Geneva, PAC helping to “Wynn the battle”Geneva coach Lori Wynn made an uplifting return to the sidelines on January 28. The coach's spirits have been lifted by the outpouring of support from throughout the PAC. Everyone wants Lori to #WynnTheBattle. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Saturday men: Eyes on the prizeBenedictine has more than its eyes on the NACC's prize while Wooster moved in front of Denison in the NCAC, TCNJ got loser to Ramapo in the NJAC and River Falls slipped a bit in the WIAC. Get the standing-shaping results and more from Saturday.
Saturday women: Wait, is that a final?One of the most anticipated games of the season will also be one of the lowest scoring games. No. 2 Amherst beat No. 1 Tufts 36-35 to make its claim to move atop the national rankings. Meanwhile Trinity (Texas) earned a split with Texas Lutheran and Stout stunned Whitewater.
St. Norbert moves beyond the streakSt. Norbert's 72-game MWC winning streak ended when the Green Knights lost to Ripon last month. Coach Grzesk and his team have used that loss to look back on what they accomplished and look forward to what they still can. Erik Buchinger has the story in Around the Central.
TCNJ "on the brink" of greatnessThe TCNJ men aren't a great team yet, but they are on the brink of something special, and this week's games against Rowan and No. 7 Ramapo will determine how close they are. Sarah Sommer talks with the Lions in this week's Around the Atlantic.
Wednesday men: OWU battling backOhio Wesleyan got 52 points from its two Preseason All-Americans and knocked off No. 12 Denison to create a three-way tie for first in the NCAC while Methodist won a thriller to take first place in the USA South. Plus the HCAC remains tight as ever, as explained in tonight's recap.
Wednesday women: Tommies on top, Eagles get evenSt. Thomas defeated Gustavus Adolphus in what may have been the MIAC title game and Mary Washington evened its season series with Christopher Newport. Elsewhere Hope and Calvin played a game worthy of their rivalry. Get the night's recap here.
Still unbroken, still unbeatenOnce again, tragedy struck Geneseo's women's basketball program. Somehow, the Knights have channeled their grief into a 20-0 start while honoring their teammates who were lost far too soon. More in Around the East.
Randolph-Macon flipping the scriptLast season was a setback for Randolph-Macon. This season opened with more frustration. Then, a switch was flipped once conference play began. A former high school soccer star is leading the Yellow Jackets' turnaround. More in Around the South.
Schlosser stepping down at E-townElizabethtown announced that long-time head coach Bob Schlosser will retire at the end of this season, wrapping up a career that spanned 27 years, more than 350 victories and a national runner-up appearance in 2002.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
FDU suspends MitchellFDU-Florham women’s coach Marc Mitchell, who led the Devils to a national championship and undefeated season in 2014, has been suspended by the University pending completion of an investigation into allegations of misconduct. More details inside.
Saturday men: Hoping for a sparkIf the playoffs started today, Bates and Moravian would've been on the road and Carthage would've been on the verge of missing them completely. But the playoffs didn't start today, and those teams gained wins that could spark a strong finish.
Friday: Lakers stay greatOswego State built a double-digit lead on Brockport and then held off the Golden Eagles to take over first place in the SUNYAC. Elsewhere the Wash U women won at Carnegie Mellon and Puget Sound swept George Fox.
Schettino dishing and swishing for Staten IslandFrank Schettino leads Staten Island in scoring and is second in the nation in assists and he has led the Dolphins to a perfect record in the CUNYAC. Coach Tony Petosa needs him on the court, but sometimes he needs to bench him, too. Sarah Sommer explains in Around the Atlantic.
From Georgia teammates to New York rivalsDeshon Burgess and Willie Zachery are Liberty League foes now. The paths that led them here differ, but they share humble southern beginnings and limitless futures. More in Around the East.
Both coaches, AD, out at Mount St. VincentThe women's basketball team, riding a seven-game winning streak and a half-game out of first, will have a different coach the rest of the way, while the men's basketball head coach and two assistants are out as well in an unusual midseason firing.
Holmes sets D3 career rebound recordDenison's Jordan Holmes grabbed 17 rebounds to break Ronda Jo Miller's record for rebounds in a career. Holmes, who also owns the Division III career record for blocked shots, has 1,560 boards. Recap courtesy of Denison University.
Wednesday men: Rivalry night revelryRivalry games between Calvin/Hope, Williams/Amherst and Stevens Point/Whitewater are a special treat, and it's especially rare when they all happen on the same night. Plus Christopher Newport and Salisbury play another thriller and two coaches hit milestones.
Wednesday women: Great BritonsWith wins over Calvin and Trine in hand, Hope had control over the MIAA title race. Then Albion threw the race open againby beating the Flying Dutch in overtime on Wednesday night. Four other ranked teams survived very close games and one did not on a very full night of women's action.
Warhawks soldier on with stingy DThis season hasn't gone according to plan for UW-Whitewater because of injuries, but the Warhawks are flying high anyway. They sit atop the conference because of tough defense and emerging players like Brooke Trewyn. Erik Buchinger has more in Around the Central.
Locals leading charge for DenisonThe Big Red are in the top ten, led by a pair of Granville natives. Four starters are local products and summer league teammates, creating an atmosphere of excitement and chemistry around and within the program. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Captains keep even keel after big winAs excited as Christopher Newport head coach Bill Broderick can be on the sidelines, his Captains keeping an even keel, even after their big win over Mary Washington. Phil Soto-Ortiz talks with the Captains about staying balanced and staying focused in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Babson women deserve a closer lookWhile the Babson men sit atop the Top 25, the Babson women have three losses and aren't ranked. Then again, two of those losses came to the top two teams in the country, so the Beavers deserve a closer look. Matt Noonan takes one in Around the Northeast.
Holguin at home with TigersMonica Holguin had her sights set on walking on to a Division I team. That didn't work out, but the preseason All-American has no regrets about her decision to attend and star for Trinity. More in Around the South.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Murphy reaches milestonesEntering today's game, Carnegie Mellon All-American Lisa Murphy needed five points to reach 2,000 and four rebounds to reach 1,000 in her career. She got that and a whole lot more as the Tartans routed Emory. Recap courtesy of CMU.
Friday: A-Plus performance by AmherstNo. 2 Amherst built a 30-point fourth quarter lead on its way to a resounding win over No. 19 Bowdoin while No. 13 Carnegie Mellon defeated No. 23 Rochester behind another big night for Lisa Murphy. On the men's side No. 4 Tufts edged No. 24 Wesleyan.
Meet the new Vikes, same as the old VikesAugustana entered the season without a starter from last year and still finds itself atop the CCIW. How'd the Vikings do it? A team-trip over the summer and a strong junior varsity program are part of the story. Erik Buchinger has more of it in Around the Central.
Wednesday men: Ripon ends St. Norbert's streakRipon emphatically ended St. Norbert's 72-game winning streak against MWC opponents while Johns Hopkins coach Bill Nelson reached the 600-win milestone. Get the recap from the men's night on the hardwood here.
Wednesday women: Alone at the topChristopher Newport, Hope, UW-Whitewater and Montclair State all took sole possession of first place in their conferences by beating other contenders while Luther ensured Wartburg wouldn't get through the IIAC unscathed. Get the full recap here.
Kean ready to contend for NJAC crownIt's been a while since the Kean women have made noise nationally, but the Cougars will have a chance to do so tomorrow night. They travel to Montclair State with hopes of taking over first place in the NJAC. Sarah Sommer has more in Around the Atlantic.
Small's share Bears coming togetherWhen Ursinus was taking its lumps in the Centennial Conference two years ago, Kevin Small preached patience and sharing. Now that's paying off for the Bears who are tied for first in the conference. Phil Soto-Ortiz has more in Around the Mid Atlantic.
Hackley and Nagle find "inspiración" abroadAmherst's women's basketball players do great things on the court, but they also do very cool things off of it, like help communities in Costa Rica. Matt Noonan talks with Hannah Hackley and Jackie Nagel in Around the Region.
Carrying the torch at HSUNathaniel Jack found a role model to pattern his game after, and he didn't have to look far. His former teammate and current Cowboys assistant coach pushes the senior to improve each day. More in Around the South.
Heart of a championJosh Ruggles is a heart surgery survivor and a world record holder. Now, finally, the Loras sharpshooter once again holds a title he cherishes most: college basketball player. Nathan Ford has more in Around the West.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Spartans top Top 10 foeThe good news for North Park is the Vikings are ranked ninth in the Top 25 poll released late Monday afternoon. The bad news is they lost to Manchester a couple hours later. Get the recap courtesy of Manchester.
Saturday men: Good Knight for NJCUJalen Harris caught fire in overtime and the Gothic Knights defeated Ramapo in Saturday's only matchup between ranked teams. Elsewhere the WIAC and NESCAC races have clear front runners while the Centennial chase got tighter.
Saturday women: Perfect 10We entered Saturday with 14 undefeated teams in Division III women's basketball and we leave the day with just ten. No. 18 Puget Sound edged No. 16 Whitman in a thriller while Montclair State, Trinity (Texas) and Messiah also picked up their first loss.
Bears built for long-haulConference play started on a down note for the Washington U. women, but there's a long way to go and the Bears are built to contend for another UAA crown. Erik Buchinger talks with Coach Nancy Fahey about the Bears' balance and ball-control approach in Around the Central.
Rochester learns through winningLast year, the Yellowjackets learned from their mistakes in disappointing losses. Early in the 2016-17 season, they are still learning how they can play better, but have done it while earning hard-fought victories. More in Around the East.
Lady Royals flush with talentWhat do you get when you add two All-Americans to the regional Rookie of the Year and two talented first year players? You get a highly ranked Scranton team that's a legitimate national title contender. Phil Soto-Ortiz catches up with the Lady Royals in Around the Mid Atlantic
What's in the water in Walla Walla?Whitman's men's and women's teams are a perfect 26-0 to start the season. You better learn their new nickname soon, as the newly-christened Blues are prepared to make their name known deep into March.
Wednesday wrap: Moore than all but oneWooster beat Allegheny and Steve Moore moved into second place all-time in Division III men's basketball for coaching victories. Elsewhere Augustana and River Falls kept rolling in conference and the Ohio Northern women picked up a big win.
Florham freshman shoots to the top of conferenceKendrea Williams leads the MAC Freedom in scoring and Devils' head coach Marc Mitchell aims to turn her into an even more prolific shooter. Sarah Sommer has the story from FDU-Florham in Around the Atlantic.
Rolling Warriors hungry for moreLast season ended in disappointment for Eastern Connecticut and this one didn't start much better. But the Warriors turned their season around and are rolling toward a showdown with Mass-Dartmouth. That plus an interesting Williams College-NBA connection in Around the Northeast.
Scots start fast again, need to finish strongMaryville struggled in the second half of last season. This year, the Scots once again are off to a great start. Now, they need to finish the job and win a USA South title. More in Around the South.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saturday men: Wash U win off the HooksWashington U. won its conference opener on a bizarre buzzer beater you have to see to believe while Babson avoided the same mistake that helped the Beavers become the top-ranked team in the country. Elsewhere UW-Eau Claire rebounded and Transylvania had a record-breaking day.
Saturday women: Upset Athletic AssociationOpening day in the UAA brought surprising results with Chicago and Case Western besting No. 5 Wash U. and No. 10 Carnegie Mellon. Elizabethtown pushed Scranton to the limit while SUNY Geneseo and Gustavus Adolphus stayed perfect.
Pointers suspend Semling, impose postseason banUW-Stevens Point men's basketball coach Bob Semling has been suspended for the rest of the season and the Pointers have imposed a postseason ban following an investigation into illegal preseason practices.
Roadrunners seek wins on repeatRamapo head coach Chuck McBreen preaches machine-like consistency and, so far, the Roadrunners have got the message. Despite a 12-0 start to the season, Ramapo is looking for more. Sarah Sommer has the story in Around the Atlantic.
Resetting the WestThe holiday season is over and conference play is in full swing. Nathan Ford resets the West Region conferences to prepare you for an exciting finish to the 2016-17 season.
ATR: Roadrunners seek wins on repeatRamapo head coach Chuck McBreen preaches machine-like consistency and, so far, the Roadrunners have got the message. Despite a 12-0 start to the season, Ramapo is looking for more. Sarah Sommer has the story in Around the Atlantic.
Wednesday men: Going gets toughConference play has a way of bringing high-flying teams back to earth quickly. Just ask UW-Whitewater and UW-Eau Claire which opened WIAC play with losses. Or ask Ramapo which needed a big rally to beat winless Rutgers-Camden. Plus what happens when the top-scorer in the country plays score-happy Grinnell?
UWO celebrates a promise keptBefore losing his father to throat cancer, former Oshkosh player Andre Wallace promised that he would earn his college degree. When a snow storm cancelled Wallace's chance to receive his diploma, the Titans came up with a creative way to celebrate the occasion. Erik Buchinger has the story in Around the Central.
Reloaded Tartans building on 2016 successCarnegie Mellon's women turned heads with a Sweet Sixteen run last season. Despite being hit hard by graduation, the Tartans reloaded and are playing up to heightened expectations this year. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Adversity hardly affecting River HawksVery little went wrong for Susquehanna last season and the River Hawks cruised into the NCAA tournament. But they came up short in their quest for a conference crown and a Sweet 16 appearance. Will adversity push the River Hawks to higher heights? Phil Soto-Ortiz has more.
High expectations in the Cards this seasonWhile Tuesday's loss to Rhode Island College brought Wesleyan back to earth a little, there's no denying the Cardinals are off to a flying start. Matt Noonan checks in on Joe Reilly's squad as they get ready to enter NESCAC play.
ATR: UWO celebrates a promise keptBefore losing his father to throat cancer, Oshkosh player Andre Wallace promised his dad that he would earn his degree. When a snow storm postponed the University's ceremony, the Titans came up with a creative way to celebrate the occasion. Erik Buchinger has the story in Around the Central.
ATR: Adversity hardly affects River HawksVery little went wrong for Susquehanna last season and the team cruised into the NCAA tournament. But they came up short in their quest for a conference crown and a Sweet 16 appearance. Will adversity push the River Hawks to higher heights? Phil Soto-Ortiz has more.
Huntingdon coach steps downBefore this season started Mike Pugh announced that this season would be his last. After the Hawks started the season 0-10, he decided to step down immediately. Former Guilford player and assistant Caleb Kimbrough takes over immediately.
New men's Top 25 releasedThe New Year brings a new Top 25 poll with four new teams entering the rankings. The NJAC has two teams ranked, including New Jersey City, and the NESCAC has five with Middlebury and Williams joining the fun. Get the full rankings here.
Leaving Las Vegas 2-0The men from Hardin-Simmons, Ramapo and UW-Eau Claire and the women from Puget Sound and Lewis and Clark went 2-0 at the D3hoops.com Classic in Las Vegas. If you missed any of the action from the South Point Casino and Resort, check out all our coverage here.
Wash U. wins at WartburgMadeline Homoly scored 30 points and No. 6 Washington U. rallied past No. 8 Wartburg on its floor to win a battle of unbeaten teams. Get the recap courtesy of Washington U. with links to Friday's other headlines.
Thursday: Tommies, Tigers take Top 25 tiltsSt. Thomas beat Hope on a neutral floor while Trinity outlasted George Fox at home in Texas. Plus Williams and Middlebury scored big wins for the NESCAC and Stevens Point continued its recovery from a slow start.
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Red letter day for red birdsThe Wesleyan Cardinals showed their undefeated start is no fluke by handling No. 4 Marietta at the Daytona Beach Shootout. Wesleyan improved to 11-0, which is its best start since the 1911-1912 season.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Tuesday: Holiday heat for North Central, DePauwNorth Central beat Wartburg in Florida while the DePauw women upended UW-Oshkosh in Puerto Rico. In local match ups the Oshkosh men, Augustana women and DeSales women posted impressive wins. Get the full recap from a full night.
Saturday men: Give 'em the heave hoSalisbury stayed undefeated by beating Christopher Newport on a half-court heave while Rowan ended Swarthmore's perfect run. Elsewhere Capital pulled itself into a first place tie and River Falls entered the holiday break on a roll.
Pride springs major upsetSpringfield was 0-2 against the NESCAC and Amherst was 2-0 against the NEWMAC, but neither trend held on Wednesday night. Springfield built a 10-point lead and held on to beat top-ranked Amherst 71-70 at Blake Arena.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Nesci reaches 500 winsNew York University men's coach Joe Nesci picked up his 500th career victory as the Violets came from behind to beat Brooklyn, 70-67. Nesci has a 500-240 record in 26-plus seasons at NYU.
Men's wrap: Streak stoppersAfter losing four of its first five games, John Carroll jump started its season by beating No. 3 Marietta 88-76. Carroll picked up its first win since returning to the CCIW and Stevens Point won at Hope. Get the full recap from a full day's action.
Saturday women: Use the fourthBig fourth quarters propelled Ithaca, Montclair State and UW-Oshkosh to wins in different ways. The Bombers rallied past No. 9 Rochester on the road while Montclair State pulled away from Rowan and Oshkosh put away Wheaton in the final periods. Get the full recap from the day.
Quick-strike Del Rosario leads LehmanWith a quick trigger and a fearless offensive approach, Amely Del Rosario is leading the nation in scoring. She also led Lehman to the NCAA tournament last year. Sara Sommer talks with the Lightning's leader in Around the Atlantic.
Hoopsville: The UndefeatedsThe season has started fast and for some teams they still haven't lost. Not unexpected for some, maybe completely unexpected for others. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave talks to several undefeated teams including the both No. 1 Amherst and No. 2 Babson coaches after their double-overtime thriller. Watch On Demand now!
Awesome Dawson shot lifts AmherstJayde Dawson's game-winning shot with less than a second to play in double overtime gave No. 1 Amherst a 99-97 victory over No. 2 Babson. Amherst's Johnny McCarthy hit two game-tying threes in extra time while Joey Flannery scored 41 for Babson. Game recap courtesy of Babson.
The man with a planWhen Harry Johnson felt out of his element in his first year at Bard, he made a life-changing decision. He decided to dedicate his time and energy to making an impact at Bard and around the world. More in Around the East.
Day-by-day, Eagles eye bigger prize“We’ve got to play ’em one day at a time.” It's a cliché that holds true for Mary Washington head coach Deena Applebury and her Eagles. So far they've all been good days and Applebury is on the verge of setting a new school record. Phil Soto-Ortiz has more in Around the Mid Atlantic.
Shooting to win with winners who shootWhen Peg Swadener took over a 1-24 Willamette program, she knew what kind of players she wanted to recruit. Now, her team's style and culture is translating to wins. More in Around the West.
Saturday women: Headed out on a high noteHope is headed into holiday break on a high note after beating UW-Stevens Point. So are Elizabethtown and SUNYIT, which continued their impressive starts. Plus Trinity (Texas) posted a statement win over No. 18 Puget Sound.
Wednesday: Stalwarts stumbleSt. Thomas and Wooster, which are the standard bearers for their conferences, picked up early losses in conference play as Hamline and Hiram scored upsets. Elsewhere the North Park men and Bethel women continued their surge. Get the recap here.
North Park eyes returns to prominenceOnce upon a time North Park was the most dominant program in Division III basketball, winning five national titles in 10 years. Then the Vikings dropped out of the national picture and into the CCIW cellar for years. But now the Vikings have two All-Americans, a Top 25 ranking and dreams of a bigger prize. Erik Buchinger has more in Around the Central.
Strong start puts Marietta coach at easeThe Marietta Way calls for reloading. Despite graduating three starters and facing a grueling early-season schedule, the Pioneers are off and running. Joe Sager has more in Around the Great Lakes.
Corsairs move from hunters to huntedThe offseason was a bit of a roller coaster for Mass-Dartmouth -- up when the Corsairs were picked as Little East Conference favorites, down when they lost their top returning player to season-ending injury. The Corsairs' 6-0 start puts them back on the rise and in a different role than usual.
Grand theft QuakerAnais Weatherly is filling up the stat sheet for Guilford, but the senior takes the most pride in her nation-leading six steals per game. Her two-way versatility is leading the defending ODAC champions to a 7-0 start. More in Around the South.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Richter reaches 500 winsDeSales head coach Fred Richter picked up the 500th win of his career as the Bulldogs stymied Gwynedd Mercy 52-43. Morgan McCollian posted a double-double and DeSales held the Griffins under 10 points in three quarters.
Lindo grabs 1000th boardEastern Connecticut senior forward Hugh Lindo grabbed 25 rebounds, including the 1,000th of his career, as the Warriors defeated Southern Maine 73-51 on Saturday.
Saturday men: Steady as they rollNo. 2 Babson rode a big game from Joey Flannery to a victory over No. 3 Tufts while No. 4 Marietta pulled away from No. 20 Baldwin Wallace. Elsewhere Eau Claire stifled Wash U. and North Park powered past No. 17 Augustana.
Saturday women: Sounds Payne-fulTwo teams ranked in the Top 10 went down to defeat as Puget Sound ended George Fox's streak in the NWC and Howard Payne made sure not to miss a second chance at upsetting Texas-Tyler. Meanwhile Wheaton cruised past Elmhurst and Sara Tarbert torched Widener. That and more in Saturday's recap.
Surprise, surprise!The Division III basketball season is only a little over two weeks old, but there have already been a handful of teams that have surpassed expectations. Are they for real? How can we know? Ryan Scott has some answers in Around the Nation.
Fields adds danger to MiseriMisericordia was already the favorite in the MAC Freedom conference with returning players like All-Conference honoree Jason Kenny. New wing Tre Fields makes the Cougars even more dangerous. Sarah Sommer has more in Around the Atlantic.
Sabin shooting for a bannerAll-American Ty Sabin already owns the Ripon College men's basketball record book and he broke his own single-game scoring record on Saturday night. But he's shooting for a MWC title, and he doesn't often miss. Erik Buchinger has more on the red hot Red Hawk in Around the Central.
Starting from scratch at Saint ElizabethTom Wagenblast is creating a culture in the Eagles' first season of men's basketball. Seventeen freshmen and one sophomore will set the tone at the recently co-ed college. More in Around the East.
Wednesday: Hot benches help Hope, LionsHope and Albright opened conference play with big wins thanks to big nights from their reserves while Katie McDaniels had another great night for Wheaton at Chicago. In men's action No. 19 Salisbury won its conference opener while No. 22 Mount St. Joseph fell to Anderson.
Changes for the better at Leb ValAndy Orr has transformed from a slender post player to an All-American. Sam Light has transformed from a D2 point guard to a D3 two guard. And Leb Val has transformed into a title contender. Phil Soto-Ortiz has their story in Around the Mid Atlantic.
10 games to watch in DecemberConference play doesn't get into full swing in the Northeast until the new year, but there's plenty to watch before the holidays arrive, including a potential Tufts/Babson battle on Sunday. Matt Noonan helps you set your viewing schedule in this week's Around the Northeast.
Wacker feels right at home at TLUIt took longer than expected, but Mike Wacker worked his way back to the college ranks. It's no surprise he landed at a place he and his family called home for many years. More in Around the South.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
John Carroll aims to send Moran off on topMike Moran's reign as Blue Streaks head coach will come to an end after a quarter century. His final squad wants to make sure he goes out on a high note. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Squirrels snap long streakThe Fighting Squirrels of Mary Baldwin snapped an 106-game losing streak by beating Wesleyan (Ga.) 43-42 on Saturday. It was their first win since February 11, 2012.
Saturday men: More questions than answersVoters will have a lot to sort through on their first Top 25 ballot. Is the wrong "Wesleyan" team ranked? What to do with Benedictine? If two System teams play, do their defenses make a sound? Get the men's recap here.
Saturday women: UAA shows mettleUAA teams improved their collective record to 30-4 following wins by Washington U, Carnegie Mellon and others on Saturday. Elsewhere Stevenson defeated FDU-Florham and Rose-Hulman shut down North Central (Ill.). Get the full recap here.
Traveling is the right callWhen the NCAA changed how it counts games for postseason selections, it spurred some teams to travel farther away early in the season. There are benefits on the court and off of it, as Ryan Scott learned at the 2016 Hoopsville Classic. He has more in Around the Nation.
NJCU turning disappointment into momentumNew Jersey City was disappointed when it was passed up for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament last season. But the Gothic Knights made the most of their experience in the ECAC tournament and bring back several key components for another run at the NJAC crown. Sarah Sommer has more in Around the Atlantic.
Flannery pushes Babson to excellenceDespite all the accolades, Babson All-American Joey Flannery keeps pushing for more. "This is his team, his program and he is ready to go," says Babson's coach. Matt Noonan has more on Flannery and his teammates in Around the Northeast.
Pios pound ScotsMarietta is developing a flair for the anticlimactic. After the Pioneers rolled over No. 2 Christopher Newport in the Hoopsville Classic, they turned their Thanksgiving Eve showdown with No. 7 Wooster into a rout. Get the details from Marietta's 99-70 victory.
Eagles put dream season behind themLast season Benedictine didn't lose a game until the national championship game. This season the Eagles have lost two of their first three games albeit to ranked teams. The Eagles recognize they're a different team with different players and different expectations. Erik Buchinger talks with Ben U head coach Keith Bunkenburg about the road ahead.
Shocking loss could be good for CaptainsSure, Saturday's showdown against Marietta didn't go Christopher Newport's way. But the Captains have the senior leadership to turn a lop-sided loss into a learning experience as they work to live up to their high preseason ranking. Plus Swarthmore finds itself in an unfamiliar place to start the season.
Patriots ready to ascend even higherTexas-Tyler returns its full roster from last season's Elite Eight squad. In head coach Kendra Hassell's second season, the Patriots realize that the sky is the limit. Brian Lester has more in the season's first Around the South.
Prairie Wolves ready to runNebraska Wesleyan is officially a member of Division III and the IIAC. Their style might look familiar, but it aims to be one-of-a-kind. Nathan Ford has more in the first Around the West column of the season.
Tuesday: No 1 with a BulletGettysburg picked up its first win of the season with an upset victory at Franklin & Marshall to start Centennial play while New Rochelle picked up its first win altogether in men's basketball. In women's action Thomas More, Scranton and Bowdoin won comfortably over NCAA tourney teams from a year ago.
Day 2: Marietta wins the Hoopsville ClassicSince it isn't a tournament, the Hoopsvile Classic technically doesn't have a winner. But Marietta was so impressive in demolishing No. 2 Christopher Newport that it's hard not to think of them as the best team coming out of this weekend in Owings Mills. Ryan Scott has more.
Day 1: Captains cruise past PointAll-American Marcus Carter had a quiet night, but his teammates more than picked up the slack as Christopher Newport buried Stevens Point. Marietta, Lynchburg and Skidmore also won comfortably at the fifth annual Hoopsville Classic. Ryan Scott reports from Stevenson
ATN: Passing the batonA new season brings a new voice to our Around the Nation column, and coaching changes to some schools that haven't had one in decades. Ryan Scott spoke with the new coaches at East Texas Baptist, Pomona-Pitzer, Roanoke, Rowan and Stockton about their managing the transition.
Rider calls it a careerA couple days before Cal Lutheran started the new season, long-time head coach Rich Rider announced he's retiring immediately. Assistant Geoff Dains will take over on an interim basis.
Thomas More vacates 2015 national titleThe Thomas More women’s basketball program received sanctions and probation stemming from violations occurring in 2014, including revoking the program’s 2014-15 Division III women’s basketball national championship.
Rinka's journey ends in FameJohn Rinka was one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball history during his four years at Kenyon. On the week that he'll be inducted into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame, we spoke with him about his unique journey from overlooked prospect to national prominence.
Our preseason MBB All-America picksIt's no surprise that Joey Flannery is a first-team All-American again, but there are several new names among our honorees. They cover the Division III landscape from Washington to Vermont, with plenty to Love (or even Amour) in between. Get the full list here.
Our preseason WBB All-America picksLater this month more than 4,000 women's basketball players will start the 2016-17 season. This is our take on the top 25 players who will take the court.
Whitman's got the BluesWhitman might still be on a mission, but its teams aren't the Missionaries anymore. The College announced that its team will be known as the Blues from here forward.
Preseason poll: Bring your A gameAmherst leads a wide-open men's preseason poll with fellow national semifinalist Christopher Newport not far behind. Three other teams garnered No. 1 votes and 55 appeared on at least one ballot. Get the full tally here.
Tufts tops preseason rankingsAfter finishing one spot behind Thomas More last season, Tufts will start this season as the top team in the country. The Jumbos top our preseason poll with rival Amherst in second, Texas-Tyler third and the defending champions fourth. Get the full ranking here.
Top of the conference cropOur friends at D3football.com have been ranking the top conferences in Division III football for years, so we figured we'd give it a shot. Here's one Mann's take on Top 10 conferences in Division III men's basketball over the past four seasons.
Talking about practiceFor many Division III schools preseason practice started last weekend, but maybe it shouldn't have. Or maybe it should've started earlier and then stopped for a while. Dave McHugh takes you inside the NCAA's rules on practicing and proposes a way to improve them.
Better late than neverLess than 24 hours before Division III teams were allowed to begin practice for the new season, Olivet named its new women's basketball coach. Zach Ingles replaces Nicole Burford who took an assistant coach position at Division I Oakland.
Men's schedules releasedPractices for most Division III teams begin less than two weeks from today, so this is a good time to take a look at the 2016-17 schedules for your favorite school. We have most of them posted, including strong slates for Whitman and UW-Stevens Point. Take a look inside.
Women's schedules releasedWhen does Amherst play Tufts this year and which team hosts? Where does Thomas More go for opening weekend? And does anyone have a tougher non-conference slate than Illinois Wesleyan? We have most of the women's 2016-17 schedules posted so take a look inside.
Campbell retires from Western ConnecticutWhen Western Connecticut starts the 2016-17 men's basketball season, it'll do so with a different head coach for the first time in more than three decades. The University announced that long-time head coach Bob Campbell is retiring and will be replaced on an interim basis by Jason Harlow.
Principia suspends women's programCiting the lack of a coach, lack of student interest and lack of prospects for success, Principia College announced that it is suspending its women's basketball program. The Panthers went 4-19, 4-14 in the SLIAC last season.
UR's Palestra named to Hall listThe Basketball Hall of Fame is celebrating 125 years of basketball by naming its top 125 venues where the game is played. That list includes the University of Rochester's Louis A. Alexander Palestra.
Bulldogs trying Trine assistantAdrian officially welcomed Trine assistant Kyle Lindsay as its new men's basketball head coach. Lindsay played football and basketball at Adrian and also coached at Illinois College.
Two for the showOn Wednesday Hope announced that it will play an exhibition game against Indiana University -- yes, that Indiana University. Since we're in schedule entry mode, we've found a few more noteworthy exhibition games to mark on your calendar, including Harvard/MIT and Catholic/Notre Dame.
Caps, Pios and powers headline Hoopsville ClassicChristopher Newport, Marietta and defending ODAC champs Lynchburg are headed to Stevenson this November for the fifth annual Hoopsville National Invitational Classic. So are two perennial national powers. Get the full field and schedule here.
Red Dragons pull Plattsburgh assistantSUNY Oneonta lost its head men's basketball coach when Vince Medici took a high school athletic director position. The Red Dragons replaced him this morning by hiring Cameron Conover who had been an assistant at SUNYAC rival Plattsburgh.
Hanging up the white shoesAfter 603 victories and two trips to the national semifinals, Gerry Matthews decided to hang up his trademark white coaching shoes and retire from Stockton. Matthews joins the list of D3 coaching veterans who've walked away this offseason while long-time assistant Scott Bittner takes over the Ospreys' program.
Mighty Macs back HymanImmaculata has only had men's basketball for 11 seasons, but that's long enough to choose an alum as its next head coach. Jayson Hyman takes over the Mighty Macs program, replacing Terrence Stewart who moved on to Division II.
Have Nelson: MSOE turns to Johns Hopkins assistantKatie Nelson, who was an assistant at Johns Hopkins the past six seasons, was named the next head coach for Milwaukee School of Engineering. She replaces Jessica Ott who became the head coach and Athletic Director at conference rival Alverno.
Colby-Sawyer, Regis to reunite in GNACColby-Sawyer and Regis left the Commonwealth Coast Conference in 2011 and landed in two different New England conferences. Seven years later they will leave those conferences and reunite in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
Drew names former D1 coach to interim spotDrew picked John Olenowski to fill its women's vacancy on an interim basis. Olenowksi, who coached Division I Manhattan for seven seasons, replaces Brittany Gaetano who moved on to Colby.
LeBlanc moves back to MillsapsThe chain of coaching moves that started with John Ross' leaving Calvin has now reached Shreveport, Louisiana. Justin LeBlanc is headed to Millsaps to replace Chuck Winkelman who headed to Calvin.
One for a Thousand: Huff hired as new coach at EdgewoodEdgewood lost its coach, Casey Thousand, when she accepted an assistant position at Northern Michigan. So the Eagles hired a new one, Chaia Huff, who comes to Madison, Wisconsin from Grace University in Omaha.
WBCA releases honor rollThe WBCA releases an academic honor roll each year recognizing the 25 teams at each level of college basketball with the highest combined grade point averages. Here's the list from the 2015-16 season, led by Dubuque.
Keystone fills vacancy againFor the second time this off season, Keystone has filled its women's basketball head coaching vacancy. After Keystone's first hire left for another job, the Giants named Shenandoah assistant Meghan Sullivan to the post.
Centenary (N.J.) selects former D2 coach to lead programCentenary (N.J.) named former East Stroudsburg (Pa.) head coach Rose Haller as its new head women's basketball coach. She replaces Andrea Kendall who left Centenary in May to become Randolph College's new head coach.
Redding stays near Reading for Penn State-Berks jobTim Redding, who went to college in Reading, Pennsylvania and coached the high school there, is staying in Berks County to take the job at Penn State-Berks.
White resigns as Adrian's head coachMark White resigned his position with the Bulldogs to take the head coaching job and an administrative position at River Rouge High School near Detroit. Adrian is the third MIAA men's team to change coaches this off season.
Five advance in NCAA Woman of the Year processThe NCAA announced the 142 athletes who have been nominated by their conference for recognition as the Association's Woman of the Year, and they include five Division III basketball players. Find out whom was selected and what happens next inside.
Colby names Gaetano head coach of women's basketballBrittany Gaetano, head coach at Drew since 2010 and a former assistant at Amherst College, is the new head coach of the Colby College women's basketball program. She replaces Julie Veilleux who stepped down to take a job outside of coaching.
Arte Culver named head men's basketball coach at CovenantCovenant became the fourth conference champion to change coaches during the off season. Wheaton (Ill.) assistant Arte Culver will take over for Kyle Taylor who left his head coach and Athletic Director post to take a job at Division I Utah State.
Olivet names Ernst interim coachOlivet's last men's basketball head coach was hired despite not being listed as a finalist for the position during the hiring process. Stephen Ernst will be their next coach on an interim basis despite only joining the staff three months earlier.
Falcons' assistant lands atop Del Val's perchMessiah assistant Mark Seidenburg is returning to the Philadephia region to take over Delaware Valley's program. He replaces Casey Stitzel who left the Aggies to become the new head coach at Division II Millersville (Pa.).
Assistant returns to lead King's after leaving for KeystoneThree months ago Caitlin Hadzimichalis left her position as assistant coach at King’s to become the new head coach at Keystone. But after King’s head coach Brian Donoghue moved on to Division I, Hadzimichalis decided to return to King's to fill its vacancy instead.
Jason Rhine named women's coach at MisericordiaJason Rhine has been named head women?s basketball coach at Misericordia University, Chuck Edkins, director of athletics has announced. The Cougars return all five starters from last year's team.
Lancaster retires at AuroraAfter 30 seasons at Aurora, including 22 as the Spartans' head men's basketball coach, James Lancaster has decided to retire from coaching. He is the latest in a line of long-time men's coaches to retire this offseason. Aurora named assistant Lance Robinson as his replacement.
Barons name Joe Wallace head coachFranciscan (Ohio) changed its men's basketball head coach for the third time in three seasons. Joe Wallace, who spent time on the coaching staff at three Division I schools, takes over a program that has won 13 games total over the last five seasons.
McCormick goes from Bucs to BluesJennifer McCormick left her position as head coach at Beloit College to take over the program at Illinois College. The Lady Blues finished in fifth place in the MWC last season, a few slots ahead of McCormick's team.
Penn State-Altoona names McGreal head coachPenn State-Altoona went to LaGrange and plucked assistant coach David McGreal for its next head coach. McGreal, who played four years at Maryville, replaces Doug West who resigned after one season.
Alverno College names Jessica Ott Director Of Athletics, Basketball coachAlverno lost its head coach and athletic director to UW-Stevens Point earlier this offseason. On July 7 the Inferno selected former Pointer All-American and MSOE head coach Jessica Ott to fill those two vacancies.
Bantams tap Patriot League Assistant for head postTrinity (Conn.) named Emily Garner as its next head coach, replacing Wendy Davis. Garner spent the last six seasons as an assistant at Army.
Sharks catch a new coachSimmons hired former FDU-Florham assistant Michael Williams as its new head basketball coach. Williams was part of Marc Mitchell's FDU staff when the Devils won the national championship two seasons ago.
SUNY Canton fills men's vacancyAfter building a career as an assistant coach at several southern scholarship programs, Ben Thompson is coming north – way north – to fill SUNY Canton’s coaching vacancy. He’ll be the Roos' new men’s basketball head coach.
Newbury changes women's coachAfter changing its men's coach earlier in the offseason, the Nighthawks made a move atop their women's program, too. Springfield assistant Marc Taney takes over for Nate Stailey effective immediately.
Wacker backer: TLU chooses coach with family ties to UniversityMike Wacker watched his father win two national championships in football at Texas Lutheran and now he’ll try to repeat the feat with the Bulldogs’ men’s basketball program. The University named him as the new head coach a week after Jimmy Smith moved to D1.
After the Light, it's a new Day for John JayJohn Jay College named SUNY-Old Westbury's lead assistant Lynda Day as its new head women's basketball coach. She replaces MollyAnne Light who went 14-37 in two seasons with the Bloodhounds.
Relatively speakingIt's up for debate which of the 43 men's conferences are the best in Division III. But it's not debatable which ones had the best non-conference records last year. That's tracked in our Conference Guidebook, which is available much earlier than usual thanks to help from a message board maven.
USA South continues expansionThe USA South Athletic Conference announced that it will add Berea College and Pfeiffer University in 2017-18. That puts the Conference on track for 19 members in women's basketball and 14 on the men's side. More from D3sports.com.
Wooster removes Panepento's interim tagLisa Panepento took over a team that came into the season with a 22-game losing streak, and four wins to start the season put an end to that skid.
Utica welcomes Coffey as head men's basketball coachUtica athletic director David Fontaine formally announced the hiring of Sean Coffey as men's basketball head coach. Coffey, who is the seventh coach in program history (NCAA era), most recently spent five seasons on the sidelines as a full-time assistant coach at St. John Fisher.
Dougal out at KalamazooAfter four seasons at the helm of the Hornets, including a 3-22 season that just concluded, Kalamazoo announced Eric Dougal's resignation.
Sansom to ride herd over BisonBethany chose former Montclair State assistant coach Brian Sansom as its next women's basketball head coach. Sansom also coached at Pitt-Bradford and Division I FDU-Teaneck.
Holzhueter heads homeBethany Lutheran dropped Greg Holzhueter as its head men's basketball coach after three years, but he didn't stay unemployed long. He's headed to his alma mater Martin Luther where he was a four-sport star to become its new head coach.
First class success for HansThe five seniors who were part of head coach Jeff Hans' first recruiting class at Thomas More helped the Saints win a second consecutive national championship. Hans' program has been built on high school teammates and local recruits, with a strong foundation for the future. Adam Turer explains in this season's final feature.
All-time Division III basketball championsSt. Thomas and Thomas More each won their second Division III basketball national title this season. The full list of title winners, from our archives.
Hoopsville: Back-to-BackIt was a special opportunity: to play for a national championship on the same court and at the same time as Division I. Thomas More took advantage of the opportunity to win their second consecutive title. Tune in as Dave McHugh recaps the championship experience in this special edition of Hoopsville:
None better than Mighty MossWho is the greatest Division III women's basketball player of all time? It's certainly up for debate, but Gordon Mann makes the case for Sydney Moss after she completed her career by sweeping the major individual awards and leading Thomas More to a perfect record for the second consecutive season.
Saints go back-to-backThomas More completed its second consecutive perfect season by pulling away from Tufts 63-51 in the 2016 Division III women's basketball championship game. After the Jumbos tied the game at 49 with under seven minutes to play, the Saints went on a 10-2 run to close out the win. Get the full game story.
Looking for one more stopTufts' road to the national championship is paved by hard-nosed defense that has frustrated opponent after opponent. They'll need one more Jumbo-sized defensive effort to win the national title. We break down Tufts' elite defense and get input from other great defensive coaches on how they'd try to stop Thomas More's offensive juggernaut.
Win, watch, repeat?Thomas More is one step away from winning a second championship, but one legendary coach says consecutive titles aren't really repeats. And another says they are never easy, regardless of what the box scores say. What do the Saints have to say about their return trip to the national title game? Adam Turer finds out.
2016 D3hoops.com women's All-AmericansSo you can probably guess who the player of the year is, but 24 others have been selected from the thousands who play Division III women's basketball as our All-Americans. Plus we name our Coach and Rookie of the Year.
Hoopsville: Almost PerfectIt has been a great season in Division III basketball. While the men's team has crown it's champion, the women still have a game to be played. We recap the men's title and preview the women's championship game in Indianapolis. Dave McHugh also chats with Roanoke's Page Moir who is stepping down on a special edition of Hoopsville which can be seen here:
Moir steps down after 27 seasons at RoanokeRoanoke coach Page Moir, who led his team to a 19-win season and earned D3hoops.com South Region Coach of the Year honors, is stepping down as men's basketball coach.
2016 D3hoops.com men's All-America teamThe 2016 D3hoops.com All-America team was announced in Salem, Va., on Saturday afternoon. Here's the full list, with Player of the Year to be announced after the national championship game.
Tommies win as a teamThe University of St. Thomas men's basketball program prizes balance over individual stars, and the team bought in and rose that balance to the national championship. Ryan Scott has more from Salem.
Tommies win title No. 2St. Thomas weathered a late storm and the last team with a shot at Benedictine got the Eagles. The Tommies defeated Benedictine 82-76 to win the 2016 Division III men's basketball national championship.
Tufts, Mighty Moss head to IndyTufts shut out Wartburg in the first period and held off the Knights in the fourth to punch its ticket to the national title game. Then Sydney Moss put on an offensive show as Thomas More beat Amherst. Full recap from Columbus, Ohio.
Benedictine, UST to meet for men's titleThe Eagles will continue their undefeated run to the final day of the season after beating Amherst, while St. Thomas got past Christopher Newport and is pursuing its second national title. Men's semifinal coverage inside.
Third time's the charm?Tufts certainly hopes so as the Jumbos head to the national semifinals for the third consecutive season. How much will the Jumbos benefit from those prior experiences and what's the key to writing a different ending to this season? Sarah Sommer tells Tufts' story in a Road to Indianapolis feature.
'How did that happen?'Amherst survived a close first two rounds and got through the sectionals to get to Salem, leading coach Dave Hixon to that conclusion. More in a Road to Salem feature by Matthew Noonan.
Six simple rules for winning at CNUChristopher Newport has focused its season around humility, passion, service, gratitude, resilience and courage. It's helped the Captains roll to a 30-1 record and their first-ever Final Four. More in a Road to Salem feature by Rob Knox.
Tauer's Tommies enjoying the rideWith a national title in 2011 and a return to the Final Four in 2013, there were plenty of expectations heaped on St. Thomas in 2014 and 2015, when they were bounced early from the tournament. This year's version is well motivated to cherish the moment. More in a Road to Salem feature by Andrew Lovell.
Saints on a different kind of missionIf you're following Thomas More from afar, this season looks a lot like the last. The Saints continue to roll up lopsided wins, game after game. But this Saints team has a different mission , one that has them playing looser and even better than before. Adam Turer explains in a Road to Indianapolis feature.
NABC All-Star Game has a Brooklyn flavorThree Brooklyn natives, including a player voted in from Brooklyn College, highlight the East team in the 2016 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star game. The NABC announced the full rosters on Tuesday.
Benedictine feels no burden in being unbeatenNo men's team has reached the Final Four with an unblemished record since 1999, but being 30-0 doesn't bother Benedictine. They embrace their undefeated record and ignore the jinx. More in a Road to Salem feature by Josh Smith.
Sister act adds to Amherst's legacyAmherst women's basketball has an impressive legacy, including more Final Four appearances than the other three national semifinalists combined. The Doswell twins have helped Amherst author the latest chapter in its success. Rob Knox has more on Ali and Meredith in this Road to Indianapolis feature.
All-Region teams announcedThe D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on 776 nominations. It's the 15th season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball.
Wartburg gets busy winningWhen Wartburg lost in the IIAC tournament, the Knights were pretty sure their season was over. How sure? Three players went to play different sports. When Wartburg got the call on Selection Monday, so did those players, and they've been off the hook since. Ryan Scott explains in a Road to Indianapolis feature.
Hoopsville: Only the EliteSunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh recapped a terrific weekend of basketball while hearing from many of those moving on to the Division III basketball championship weekends.Who thinks they are in good shape? Who will survive? You can watch Hoopsville or listen to the podcast On Demand now:
UST knocks off Augie; CNU, Benedictine make first tripSt. Thomas, Christopher Newport, Benedictine and Amherst each punched tickets to the national semifinals in Salem, Va., on Saturday night. More in the Elite Eight men's roundup.
Wartburg joins three playoff vets in Final FourJust like last year Thomas More survived foul trouble for Sydney Moss and advanced past Washington U. And just like last year Tufts will join them in the Final Four after beating Scranton. And Amherst cruised past Rochester. But the bubble team, Wartburg, is not done yet. Get the women's recap here.
Sweet 16 round great for ScotsWooster advanced to the Elite Eight once again, while Alma advanced for the first time in program history. Plus Amherst and Tufts set up a high stakes rubber match and Benedictine stays perfect. That and more in the sectional semifinal recap.
Patriots end George Fox's runTexas-Tyler rallied late to force overtime against George Fox and then forced the Bruins out of the tournament, leaving two perfect teams in playoffs. Meanwhile Wash U continued its mastery of CMU and three hosts rolled. That and more in our women's recap.
Hoopsville: Sectionals PreviewWhich eight teams of the 32 left can get the job done and march on to the championship weekends? Thursday night, Dave McHugh chats with some of those who have already surprised and those who hope to keep their tournament dreams reality. Watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast here:
Tufts studying for its chemistry finalsIt may sound cliché, but Tufts men’s basketball coach Bob Sheldon claims ‘team chemistry’ is the reason the Jumbos are two wins away from advancing to the Salem Civic Center. More in a Road to Salem feature by Matthew Noonan.
Texas-Tyler ready to travelThe Patriots have played just one game outside of their gymnasium in the past 40 days, but say they're ready to get in a plane and fly to St. Paul, Minn., to take on George Fox. More in a Road to Indianapolis feature by Rob Knox.
Gjonbalaj, Bolger win NABC final voteMore than 70,000 votes were cast, and Egzon Gjonbalaj and Jordan Bolger have claimed the last two spots in the 2016 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star Game.
Jostens winners announcedTwo student-athletes will receive Division III's top all-around basketball honor next week, and one of them is playing this week in the NAIA Division II tournament!
Big man with big impactSeven-footers who can play are a rarity at the Division III level, but Keene State's Nate Howard is both and he helped the Owls advance with two big games. More in a Road to Salem feature.
Long road to the Sweet 16Oswego State's first trip to the Sweet 16 required a 483-mile trip to Marietta, and two wins. Now the Lakers have three teams coming to their place. More in a Road to Salem feature by Rob Knox.
Tommies' scoring hangs in the balanceRyan Saarela had two big nights for St. Thomas in the opening weekend of the tournament, but that's not how the Tommies generally operate. Nathan Ford has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Albright continues uphill battleAfter a disappointing end to last season, Albright came back motivated, and the Lions' second-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament has continued on into the Sweet 16. A Road to Indianapolis feature by Sarah Sommer.
Following a new leaderBowdoin lost three key seniors after last season, and leadership was in short supply. The Polar Bears have just one senior, and thankfully, she stepped up. Josh Smith has more in a Road to Indianapolis feature.
Don't call CMU underdogsCarnegie Mellon has surpassed all external expectations by reaching the Sweet 16, and the Tartans have had a lot of fun doing it. Can they break a 46-game losing streak to conference rival Washington U? Ryan Scott caught up with CMU before their big rematch in a Road to Indianapolis feature.
Alma's little brother comes up bigDJ Beckman is a known commodity for Alma-- All-MIAA honoree, Jostens Trophy finalist, starter. But don't overlook his younger brother Jason who has been one of the most efficient players in Division III basketball this season. Paul Beroza has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Hoopsville: Survive and Advance!Survive and advance! Pretty much sums up one of the craziest opening weekends to the D3 championship tournaments in recent history. Sunday night on Hoopsville Dave McHugh recapped it all, talked to coaches who survived, and looked ahead to the next weekend. You watch or listen to Hoopsville On Demand here:
Sectional hosts annoucedThe sites for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds are in. Here's where the remaining teams will be heading for next Friday's games.
Cain and Keene State advanceIn one of many thrillers from the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Keene State outlasted Stockton 72-71 in overtime. Afterwards we spoke with the Owls' head coach Ryan Cain about the victory, his transition from All-American player to coach and what the Owls will do differently in their rematch with Middlebury.
Close encounters of the second kindThe second round of the 2016 men's basketball tournament was filled with nail biters. Oswego State and Amherst won in the final minute while Babson edged Susquehanna without its All-American and Whitman edged Whitworth out west. Get the men's recap here.
Something old, something newNext weekend's sectionals will have a few new faces and several familiar ones. Albright and Stevens advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time ever while the NESCAC and UAA each went 3-0 and both national semifinalists moved on. Get the recap from the second round of the women's tournament.
Oh mercy! Marietta, Plattsburgh bouncedGwynedd Mercy scored with 2.1 seconds left and held on to eliminate Marietta, while Plattsburgh State and Catholic were bounced at home and Lancaster Bible's season ended. More in Friday's Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament first-round action.
First-ever winners in first roundHardin-Simmons took down its former conference rival to earn a flight to Benedictine, while Whitman pulled away from Chapman in its first-ever NCAA Tournament game to earn a return to Whitworth.
Tournament excitement comes to WhitmanThe Missionaries had been on the cusp of the NCAA Tournament before, never getting in. This week, not only getting a bid but getting to host, brought all sorts of excitement to the Walla Walla, Wash., campus.
Tartans sink Hope, Falcons roll ThunderCarnegie Mellon stunned Hope in the final seconds of their first-round Top 25 showdown while River Falls rolled over Wheaton in theirs. Elsewhere St. Thomas rallied past Loras and Moravian upset the University of New England. Here's the full recap from the first round of the women's tournament.
2016 women's tournament previewThree undefeated teams enter the 2016 NCAA tournament, including both of last year's national finalists. Is Scranton's return to glory complete? Can George Fox get back to the national semifinals without a home game? Can anyone stop Thomas More? Here's our best guess on those questions and more.
Hoopsville: For All the GloryThe Roads to Indianapolis and Salem have been laid out in front of 126 teams... now it's time to start down those roads to champions. Who has a chance? Who will upset? Who is too tough at home? Watch Hoopsville On Demand here:
Forged by tragedyGeneseo's women's basketball program suffered the ultimate loss when a player's life was stolen in January. But the Knights have gotten through the roller coaster ride and reached the big dance. More in Around the Nation.
Lancaster Bible finally dancingAfter a close-but-no-cigar in last year's bracket, and the threat of getting left out even at 26-1, Lancaster Bible is in the NCAA Tournament and finds itself matched up with Division III royalty right out of the gate. Rob Knox has more in Around the Nation.
How one player took his hits and came backBen Watkins spent three years learning the game of basketball on the sidelines for Christopher Newport after picking up his eighth concussion in three years. But this season, he decided basketball was worth the risk and he returned to the floor. A Road to Salem feature.
Join the Bracket Challenge!Our longtime friends over at d3photography.com are hosting a Division III basketball bracket challenge. Check it out and try your hand at predicting the brackets! Women's deadline 5 p.m. ET Friday!
Wheelock upset bid falls shortClinging to a one-point lead late in the final session of an early December contest against Regis, the Wheelock women’s basketball team was seven seconds away from upsetting the eventual New England Collegiate Conference regular season and conference champions.
Academic All-America TeamEastern Mennonite's Jess Rheinheimer and Trine's Jared Holmquist, also Jostens Trophy finalists, were named the 2015-16 Academic All-Americans of the Year in Division III basketball.
Hawks hold on for at least one more gameNew Paltz has relied on depth out of necessity this season, and the Hawks' undefined roles have led them back to the NCAA tournament. Adversity has also helped forge tight bonds, and this team wants to stay together as long as possible. More in Around the East.
Lycoming road tested and readyThe Warriors faltered down the stretch and had to hold their breath just to get a bid in the conference tournament. Then, the fifth seed went and won the Mac Commonwealth, overcoming adversity along the way. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
A most welcome returnHardin-Simmons coach Craig Carse was sidelined for all but three regular season games due to health issues. He returned just in time to lead the Cowboys to a conference tournament title and has his team ready for NCAA tournament play. More in Around the South.
Dobbs done after 1-24 season at PotsdamSherry Dobbs is out after 13 seasons as the men's basketball head coach at SUNY Potsdam following his team's 1-24 result this season.
2016 men's NCAA Tournament previewIt's Pat Coleman's annual NCAA Tournament preview, with surprise teams, disappointments, and his picks to head to Salem for the Division III men's basketball Final Four.
Team of the WeekOur last weekly honor roll of our 19th season is out -- it's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Looking to make a runWheaton was less than enthused with its one-and-out appearance in the NCAA Tournament last year. The Thunder are looking to extend their roll a little longer this time around. Josh Smith has more in Around the Central.
Off the bench, into the tournamentMidway through the season, Denison coach Bob Ghiloni made the difficult decision to send one of his top players to the bench. David Meurer accepted his new role and responded by leading the Big Red to their second ever NCAC tournament title. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Gorton out at LorasLoras relieved head men's basketball coach Greg Gorton of his duties after five years as head coach, 13 years on staff.
2016 Jostens Trophy finalists announcedThe 10 men's and 10 women's finalists for the honor given to Division III basketball's top all-around student-athlete were announced on Tuesday, including one of last year's winners.
Hoopsville Bracket BreakdownThe brackets have been announced, so time to break them down. Dave chatted with coaches who are playing next weekend in the NCAA tournament and the committee chairs who lead the selections and bracketing. You can watch the special Monday edition of Hoopsville On Demand now!
Men's bracket released!It's official now -- we know who's in and who's out of the NCAA Tournament. (Although if you listened to us last night you already had a really good idea.) Here's who made it, the full bracket and our analysis.
Women's bracket is out!Just like with the men's tournament, our mock selection committee pretty much nailed who was selected in the Division III women's basketball NCAA Tournament. Here's who made it, the full bracket and our analysis.
Hoopsville Selection SpecialSunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh and others made their mock selections on both the men's and women's side. They broke down the primary and secondary criteria the best they could and selected who they thought will be in the NCAA Tournament. Dave also talked to a number of coaches who have already punched their tickets. You can watch Hoopsville On Demand now!
Sunday: Panthers, Oles bust a bubbleMiddlebury completed its run through the NESCAC tournament, earning itself a bid and busting someone else's hopes for an at-large bid, as did St. Olaf in the MIAC. Lancaster Bible ensured we won't find out if a 26-1 will really miss the tournament while the NCAA women's tournament will be a little Sluggish.
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketWe picked our projected teams live on the air Sunday night. Who do we think gets in? How will the NCAA pair them up? We've got a suggestion here in our projected 2016 Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament bracket.
Our projected women's bracketPicking a women's bracket isn't the same as picking a men's bracket. The strong teams may be in a different part of the country. Here's who we think should get in when the announcement is made at 2:30 p.m. ET on Monday.
Who's in the women's tournament?All 44 automatic bids to the 2016 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament have been claimed, and the 20 at-large bids have been handed out. Here's how the Field of 64 came together, complete with links to coverage of championship week.
2015-16 buzzer beatersTwo buzzer beaters on the same night in the same conference's semifinal round? That and more from a busy February in the latest buzzer beaters.
Saturday men: Bubble spots holding steadyEmory clinched its fourth consecutive tourney bid, leaving Rochester and NYU waiting, while CNU survived in overtime and it's become pretty clear who Augustana will play in its NCAA Tournament opener.
Saturday women: Shades of 2014DePauw and FDU-Florham, which won national titles in 2013 and 2014, needed conference titles just to keep their seasons going on Saturday. Both got what they needed. Get that plus all the game results as dozens of automatic bids get handed out in our early women's roundup.
Who's in the men's tournament?The men's 62-team tournament is now set. Here are the teams that secured automatic qualifying bids, those that received one of the 19 at-large bids and links to all the championship week coverage.
Sul Ross brings ASC tourney out WestAlpine, Texas, is closer to New Mexico than it is to any of Sul Ross State's ASC opponents, and with the Lobos winning the West Division for the first time in more than a decade, the conference tournament has come to their place. More on the Lobos' quick turnaround in Around the Nation.
Committee to Lancaster Bible: Go undefeated or go homeThe Chargers enter the weekend at 25-0, but if they don't finish it at 27-0, it seems clear they have little shot at even getting into the NCAA Tournament. And Dave McHugh says that isn't right.
Friday: ThunderstruckTrine scored upsets over ranked teams on both sides of the MIAA tournament while the Lehman Lightning defeated Brooklyn in the CUNYAC women's final. Meanwhile Brooklyn won the CUNYAC and Oswego State popped someone's bubble in the SUNYAC.
Hoopsville: Make It, Take It!Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh gave you the insight you need to know how the NCAA Tournament brackets are already taking shape. Dave talked to many coaches around the country who are looking to lock up automatic bids, securing at-large opportunities, or knowingly playing for the postseason lives. Watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast here:
Thursday: So much for style pointsKendall Parker scored 36 points for Mary Washington while UW-Oshkosh scored 38 points total. But both teams advanced through the semifinals of their tournaments. On the men's side Pacific Lutheran upset Whitman, John Carroll streaked past Mount Union and there's a Cinderella in the Skyline Conference.
Patience pays off for Austin's GowdyKatie Gowdy has steadily earned a more prominent role in the Kangaroos rotation. The senior is helping lead a balanced squad into tournament play after exceeding regular season expectations. More in Around the South.
Principia coach announces retirementMike Bushong, the all-time assists leader and No. 2 scorer in Principia men's basketball history, has retired after his second stint as head coach of the program.
Third regional rankings are out!Today's is the last regional ranking we will get to see. The last one is kept secret but, of course, is the most important one -- the one used to select and seed the NCAA Tournament teams. Plus, check out our archive of the last 18 years' worth of rankings.
Wednesday: Action packed MACThe two sides of the MAC had eight playoff games that included two overtime games, two last second game-winning shots and two top seeds getting eliminated. Plus Eau Claire officially ends Stevens Point's reign and the Cabrini women are one away from returning to the NCAA tournament.
Time to turn it upStaten Island coach Tony Petosa thinks his team sometimes lacks a sense of urgency. There's no room for that in the conference tournament, where the Dolphins take on Brooklyn on Tuesday night. That, plus a look at the MAC Freedom, in this week's Around the Atlantic.
Bellhy family tradition continues at W&JSophomore Rachel Bellhy is the fourth of her siblings to play for the Presidents. Rachel and her sister Beka, a senior, helped make Washington and Jefferson the second-best team in the PAC. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Saints survive CAC scrumTwo CAC teams remain in the latest women's Top 25. But neither of those won the conference's regular season title. Marymount enters the tournament as the top seed. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Eastern ready to face UMB againEastern Connecticut State claimed the Little East Conference regular season crown after the Warriors defeated UMass Boston this past weekend. Now they turn right around and face the Beacons again.
Pomona-Pitzer women's coach announces retirementPomona-Pitzer women’s basketball coach Kathy Connell will retire after an extensive 38-year coaching career. Connell, who has coached for 20 years at Pomona-Pitzer, mentored teams at four institutions during her coaching tenure.
Tuesday: Bubble birds flock togetherRowan defeated Stockton in the NJAC semifinal, pushing the Ospreys into the pool of NCAA tournament at-large hopefuls while Eau Claire knocked the Warhawks out of the WIAC playoffs and onto the bubble. Plus the top two CUNYAC men's seeds were ousted. Get Tuesday's playoff recap here.
Team of the WeekAs we head into conference tournament week, seniors take center stage. It's this week's D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville: Championship WeekIn the next week, 87 teams will punch their tickets to the NCAA tournament. But they have to win their conference tournaments first. Sunday night, Dave McHugh talks to a number of teams with the home court advantage, but still need to get the job done. You can watch Hoopsville On Demand here:
Saturday men: Long time comingUW-La Crosse captured its first conference title in more than half a century, but it didn't come easy against Stevens Point. Meanwhile Augustana won the CCIW title in overtime and two more conference tournaments got underway. That and more in Saturday's men's recap.
Saturday women: Calvin wins, Falcons flyCalvin denied Hope an undefeated regular season while UW-River Falls beat Oshkosh in the WIAC's de facto title game. Meanwhile the NJAC playoffs started with a thriller and Marymount finished the wild CAC season on top. That and more in the women's wrap.
Luther right on track"I am not a patient person at all," says Luther women's coach Amanda Bailey. But the three-time D3hoops.com All-American has the Norse riding high in her fifth season. More in Around the Nation.
Cards clinch E8 crownSt. John Fisher defeated Hartwick for its 26th consecutive win at home and ensured it will get at least one more game there in the post season. The Cardinals locked up the top seed in the Empire 8 with the Friday night victory.
Whitworth wins at buzzerGeorge Valle's putback found the bottom of the net as time expired on Friday night, lifting Whitworth to a win at Puget Sound and a 23-1 overall mark.
A player's weakness becomes a coach's strengthClarkson is thriving under second-year head coach Maureen Webster, thanks to the coach implementing a game plan that she would have loathed as a player. More in Around the East.
Making room for more bannersThe University of Dubuque has a problem, one the athletic department is ecstatic about. Behind one basket are massive banners representing the school's recent Iowa Conference championships that have the wall nearly covered. More in Around the West.
Kean completes culture changeoverFour years ago, the NCAA brought down sanctions on the Kean women's basketball team. It's taken a while for the new coach to get the culture completely changed, but it's brought a winning attitude with it. More in Around the Atlantic.
Pioneers surge to top of the OAC packIn front of a sellout crowd, Marietta claimed sole possession of first place in the OAC. The victory came in large part thanks to a senior seeking out and rising to a challenge. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Full NCAA regional rankings releasedThe second set of NCAA regional rankings have been released for men's and women's basketball. These are the ones which will serve as your guidepost for whether your team has a shot at getting an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Men's wrap: Run, gun and finally wonLynchburg outlasted Roanoke 160-156 in a double-overtime game that set a new single-game scoring record for Division III. Meanwhile Chapman, Marietta, DeSales, St. Vincent and Babson secured top seeds in their upcoming tournaments. That and more in Wednesday's men's action.
WIAC top seed down to final weekend; MIAA clinchedUW-Oshkosh and UW-River Falls remained locked in a tie heading into Saturday. Hope and Scranton improved to 24-0, while Rose-Hulman extended its winning and WPI snapped its. That and more in our recap of Wednesday's women's action.
Team of the WeekIt's time for our weekly honor roll: the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
A coach's rare opportunityTodd Raridon has had a lot of success in coaching Division III basketball. But lately, he's been able to credit his three sons with part of that success as well, including Connor Raridon, who helped his dad reach a milestone. More in Around the Central.
Nichols eyes 'a different outcome'Tom Glynn's first season as head coach at Nichols saw the Bison win 20 games, continuing the trend the program set of late. But the team lost in the first round of the CCC tournament and with tourney time coming up, the Bison are looking to not repeat the early exit. More in Around the Northeast.
Hoopsville: Time Running OutOn Sunday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to some teams who have emerged from no where to be in a position to surprise when their conference tournaments begin. McHugh also talked to a few teams who can't seem to be knocked off their conference pedestal, but still feel they have something to prove. You can watch Hoopsville On Demand now, or listen to the podcast here:
Saturday men: A new team on topMarietta sent John Carroll to its second consecutive loss and took over the OAC lead, while F&M lost at an old nemesis, Albertus Magnus served notice it was not ready to go away and North Central finished a key sweep. That and more in Saturday's men's recap.
Saturday women: CAC, NJAC remain in a battleThe four top teams in the Capital Athletic Conference logjam all squared off, while the three teams that entered the day tied for first in the NJAC all ended the day that way as well. That and more in the women's recap.
Lightning-fast reloadPlattsburgh State won 19 games last season, just missed out on the NCAA Tournament, and lost seven seniors in the process. That wouldn't seem like a recipe for success, but as Rob Knox has found out, this team is in flight. The Cardinals' stories, in Around the Nation.
Friday: Down to the wireThe incredibly-close race for the Liberty League's four playoff spots stayed that way after Friday night's results, including Rochester Tech topping St. Lawrence. Meanwhile the George Fox women secured home court for the NWC playoffs and the New York University men pulled closer to first in the UAA. That and more in tonight's wrap.
Hoopsville: Rankings and CarnageOn Thursday night's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked about the first Regional Rankings and the carnage that followed. McHugh also talked to coaches from who have their teams poised to capture conference crowns while also positioning themselves the best they can in the regional rankings. You can watch the entire Hoopsville episode or listen to the podcasts here:
Streaking through the Midwest ConferenceSt. Norbert's men's basketball team has won 53 consecutive conference games and 59 in a row against conference opponents, putting the Green Knights in record territory. More in this week's Around the Central.
Independently thrivingSUNY-Canton is in its first season as a full Division III member, but the Kangaroos are still without a conference. That hasn't slowed them at all, as the team is on the verge of its best season in 18 years. More in Around the East.
Eagles hustlin' their way atop NACThe motto for Husson men’s basketball is ‘do more.’ And with four games left in the regular season, the Eagles are hoping to do just that, secure the top seed in the NAC tournament and advance to the big dance.
Making connections across the countryEmily Sheldon spent part of last summer on an all-star tour of Brazil and now has former teammates from New York to Iowa to keep tabs on. Meanwhile, she's intent on leading Puget Sound back to the NCAA Tournament. More in Around the West.
Former Bullets battle in Ireland’s Premier LeagueThe athletic careers of most NCAA Division III student-athletes typically end when the final buzzer goes off during the last game of the year, but for three former members of the Gettysburg College men’s basketball team, the chance at continuing to play at a high level led to a journey across the Atlantic Ocean and a unique opportunity to play against one another.
The light is always green at HartwickThe Hawks like to run and they like to shoot. Few teams are as dangerous from the perimeter in transition. They're fun to watch, but, more importantly, they're winning. More in Around the East.
Clark rallies around coachFor Clark University, Coaches versus Cancer is more than an event on its schedule. Assistant coach Pat Oroszko is battling stage 4 esophageal cancer and he's not battling it alone. Jen Toland of the Worcester (Mass.) Telegram & Gazette tells his story.
NCAA regional rankings released!The first set of rankings for Division III men's basketball and women's basketball were issued by the NCAA on Wednesday afternoon. These are the rankings the NCAA will eventually use to select at-large teams and seed them.
Men's wrap: BW knocks JCU from unbeaten ranksThe Yellow Jackets took down their No. 3-ranked crosstown rival, while No. 4 St. Thomas and No. 10 Ohio Wesleyan fell as well. That and more in Wednesday's men's action.
Women's wrap: Tale of two halvesChristopher Newport held Mary Washington to eight points in the first half and then held off the Eagles for a critical win. Babson ended WPI's long winning streak and Montclair edged Rowan. That and more in our recap of Wednesday's women's action.
Team of the WeekA 51-point scorer, a 2,000-point scorer, plus two players who shot better than 67 percent from the floor and more in this week's D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Different look for CabriniThe Cavaliers don't have Aaron Walton-Moss around to carry them any longer. The good news is, Cabrini still has talent. But the bad news is the lack of experience that talent comes with. Sarah Sommer has more in Around the Atlantic.
A milestone for MorehouseThe Flying Dutch continued their perfect season and earned head coach Brian Morehouse his 500th career victory. Hope's 2006 national championship team was in attendance, as were several past players who shared in their coach's historic moment. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Captains cruising through CACn their third season as a member of the CAC, both the men's and women's teams are thriving and are set up for future success. Maybe Christopher Newport's new conference foes wish the Captains stayed in the USA South. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
May is Tyler's deadeyeMakenzie May is well on her way to becoming Texas-Tyler's all-time 3-point shooter. The junior has the Patriots on track to avenge last year's postseason disappointment. More in Around the South.
Augustana back on topFour teams received No. 1 votes, and Augustana got the clear majority of them, but it's still a very tight race at the top of the new men's basketball D3hoops.com Top 25.
Check out Sunday's big shots!Our great run of buzzer beaters reached Sunday, as Rochester intentionally missed the free throw and ... well, watch. LaGrange had a third-chance shot in double overtime. Saturday, Ty Sabin capped off a huge night for Ripon with a shot to beat Cornell. That followed a great play from Friday. Check out a bunch of D-III buzzer beaters.
No. 4 Tommies clinch share of first placeSt. Thomas got past archrival St. John's in the closing minute and have all but wrapped up the top seed in the MIAC once again.
Hoopsville: Semi Super ShowOn Sunday's Semi-Super edition of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to several teams who are leading their conferences or hoping to wrestle control back in their favor. With just two weeks left, for most, to position themselves for the conference playoffs, there is plenty still to play for. Hoopsville aired at a special time, but you can watch the show On Demand:
Saturday men: Babson sends WPI reelingThe Beavers handed the Engineers their third straight loss, while Tufts handed Amherst a loss and Hope put Alma away in a battle for the top of the MIAA. That and more in Saturday's men's recap.
Saturday women: Tufts ends Amherst's 121-game streakAmherst hadn't lost at LeFrak Gymnasium since 2009, but the win streak has gone the way of the Lord Jeff nickname. Plus, Hope's Brian Morehouse picked up his 500th win and Transylvania handed Bluffton its second loss in three games. That and more in the women's recap.
Friday: Turning the tablesRochester avenged last week's loss at Washington while Carnegie Mellon didn't miss its second chance to beat NYU. Meanwhile the Lehman men stayed atop the CUNYAC and Plattsburgh State moved closer to clinching home court in the SUNYAC playoffs. That and more in Friday's recap.
Hoopsville Marathon Show!It was the third annual Hoopsville Marathon Show. For 14 plus hours, Dave McHugh chatted with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in NCAA Division III basketball from around the nation. Watch the archived coverage of the marathon broadcast right now!
Right on targetIf it weren’t for social media, Carnegie Mellon junior forward Lisa Murphy might not know she currently leads Division III in scoring and field-goal percentage. If she had her way, she would continue to silently devour the competition.
Old Westbury gets a sparkIt took only one dunk for A.J. Wynder to see that Jamail Stanley was a special player. And from there he ended up at Old Westbury, and leading the Skyline Conference in scoring. More in Around the Atlantic.
Little brother is playing bigSterling Holmes has athleticism in his blood. He is the latest member of his family to excel at the next level. The junior has embraced his leadership role and has Texas Lutheran primed for a return to the NCAA Tournament. More in Around the South.
After 51 seasons, a new faceSt. John's first new basketball coach in a half-century, Pat McKenzie, might not spend 51 years on the Johnnies sidelines the way his predecessor did. But he has to be pleased with how his first year as head coach has gone. More in Around the West.
Whitman ends Whitworth's unbeaten runWhile most of the nation was sleeping, or at least digging out of snow, No. 20 Whitman took it to No. 1 Whitworth on Tuesday night, ending the Pirates' 19-game winning streak.
Men's wrap: Staking a claim to No. 1With Whitworth's loss Tuesday night, there could be some No. 1 votes open and Nos. 2, 3 and 4 all won. Meanwhile, WPI fell and CNU and St. Norbert survived. That and more in Wednesday's men's action.
Women's wrap: Scranton survives, Maryville stumblesOne ranked team needed overtime on the road, while another was not so lucky. That and more in our recap of Wednesday's women's action.
Team of the WeekTwo 50-point scorers and two 40-point scorers lead this week's honors, the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
'I really didn't know what I was getting into'When Jared Staege first went off to college, he figured his time as an athlete was over. But four years later, Staege is leading the UW-La Crosse men’s basketball team in its pursuit of its first WIAC championship since 1965. More in Around the Central.
A barnburner atop the NCACWooster and Ohio Wesleyan split their regular season series in thrilling fashion. They could meet again in tournament play, but the road to a rematch will be a bumpy one in the competitive conference. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Lions have unfinished businessAlbright's women's team came up short in tournament play last season. That left a bad taste and left the Lions hungry to win the conference tournament this year. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Wheaton on board in NEWMAC raceKiley Shoemaker's rebounding has helped fuel the Lyons, who are looking to challenge Babson and return to the NCAA Tournament. More in Around the Northeast.
Hoopsville to host third annual 12 hour marathonFor the third consecutive year, fans of Division III basketball will be able to digest 12 hours of wall-to-wall Division III basketball on Thursday, Feb. 4 as host Dave McHugh runs a super-sized edition of Hoopsville. Tune in Thursday starting at 10am ET to watch the show!
Hoopsville: Four More WeeksThere are just four weeks left in the regular season and teams are feeling the pressure. Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to many coaches who are trying to position themselves to stay home for conference tournaments or just get into the playoffs. You can watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcast here:
Saturday men: Familiar faces in firstVirginia Wesleyan defeated Roanoke to claim first place in the ODAC while St. Norbert swept Carroll to stay in first in the MWC. Meanwhile the final four undefeated teams stayed that way. That and more in Saturday's recap.
Saturday women: Titans take overThe top four teams in the WIAC, all of them ranked, squared off on Saturday, while RHIT snapped Bluffton's long winning streak. Plus Muhlenberg seized first in the Centennial and Karin Harvey reaches a milestone for Montclair State. That and more in the women's recap.
A Jumbo-sized leap forwardThe Tufts men won 13 games each of the past two seasons, but the Jumbos have matched that already with a month left to go and have a chance to join the school's women's basketball team in NCAA Tournament consideration.
Friday: Three's a crowdWashington U. pounded Rochester to create a three-way tie atop the UAA. Cortland did the same in the SUNYAC by beating Oneonta. And home was where the losses were for the UAA men. Check out tonight's wrap.
Hoopsville: Conference TurnWe have arrived at the time in the season when many conferences start heading into the second half of round-robin play. Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to some of the teams who are leading their conferences after the first half of play and looking to keep up their momentum. You can watch or listen to Hoopsville On Demand here:
Fab freshman shows Chapman that Cam canCam Haslam has come in as a freshman and has done things nobody in Chapman athletics history has ever done, things his coach never saw coming. Plus, his game off the court is strong as well. More in Around the West.
Borough battle atop the CUNYACBrooklyn has the top two players, while Lehman is balanced and plays hard. That's the crux of tonight's big battle of first-place teams in the CUNYAC. Sarah Sommer has more in Around the Atlantic.
Beavers making historyThanks to 17 straight wins to open the season, Bluffton's women's team earned the program's first ever Top 25 ranking. Now, the No. 21 Beavers are trying to hold on for a HCAC title. More in Around the Great Lakes.
The right place at the right timeThe son of a former NBA star finally feels at home, reuniting with his high school teammate and his father's high school coach. Marquis Marshall and Mike Miller are poised to lead Alvernia on another late-season surge. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
From racing to reboundingJames Sapp was a Division I sprinter, but felt a nagging calling to return to the basketball court. Since transferring to Centenary, the reigning SCAC Player of the Year has been a double-double machine. More in Around the South.
Lord Jeff mascot out at AmherstThe Amherst College board of trustees announced that the school would no longer reference Lord Jeffery Amherst, after whom the town of Amherst, Mass., is named. Lord Jeff advocated that Native Americans be given smallpox-infected blankets.
Men's wrap: Salvaging splitsAugustana got its home-floor revenge on Elmhurst, Wooster returned the favor on Ohio Wesleyan and Catholic handed Susquehanna its second loss in three games. That and more in Wednesday's men's action.
Women's wrap: Shared interestsWheaton (Ill.) and St. Thomas claimed a share of first place in their conferences with wins on Wednesday night while Guilford and ONU solidified their positions at the top of their conferences. That and more in our recap of Wednesday's women's action.
Team of the WeekAre we to the time of the year yet where freshmen stop being freshmen? Who's in charge of that, anyway? Regardless, three of them are on this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Westminster's sophomores surging in SLIACThe Blue Jays took their lumps in the non-conference portion of their schedule, but this sophomore-led squad has turned it around once starting the SLIAC slate.
Josh Smith has more in this week's Around the Central.
Losses light a fire under UNEThe Nor'easters have weathered the storm from two losses over the holidays in Puerto Rico and are continuing to blow through the CCC. More in Around the Northeast.
OAC, NCAC team up to honor GoodwinMembers of the Ohio Athletic Conference and North Coast Athletic Conference are teaming up this week to raise funds and raise cancer awareness during Suits and Sneakers Week to honor Capital men’s basketball coach Damon Goodwin.
Hoopsville: Bitter BlizzardSunday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to programs who are storming the competition right now. Whether in the midst of long winning streaks or dominating their conference, these programs are making the turn at five weeks to go in pretty good shape. You can watch or listen to Hoopsville On Demand now:
Saturday men: Thriller in the chillerA major snow storm wiped out games along the east coast, but it didn't stop Ithaca and Hartwick from playing one of the best games of the season. Elsewhere Trinity (Conn.) grabbed first place with a little help and La Verne did the same on its own. That and more in the men's wrap.
Saturday women: Capital claws closerCapital beat Ohio Northern and pulled within one game of first place in the OAC. Trinity (Texas) pushed Austin another game back in the SCAC. Plus Hope and Tufts survived scares on Saturday afternoon. That and more in the women's recap.
Geneseo shoots past Potsdam, 75-32Taking the floor for the first time since their teammate Kelsey Annese was killed, the Geneseo women's basketball team honored their former No. 32 in an appropriate way.
Friday: Maroons win 12th straightChicago topped New York University in the night's only Top 25 matchup and Wesleyan beat its second ranked opponent in five days. Meanwhile the NYU women rebounded and Amherst looked sharp again. That and more in Friday's wrap.
Hoopsville: Coaching ChallengesThursday night on Hoopsville, Dave talked to many coaches who are succeeding on the court and off of it because of what coaching has taught them. Also coaches who are facing challenges no one should face off the court. You can watch or listen to Hoopsville On Demand here:
New heights in the ValleyMAC Freedom title game appearances and even NCAA Tournament trips have become more frequent since Casey Stitzel took over as head coach at Delaware Valley. But this season's Aggies have started off at new heights, at 13-3.
Majors bond away from homeMillsaps had little time to rest after participating in the D3hoops.com Classic in Las Vegas to close out 2015. The Majors opened 2016 with four straight road games. More on what those journeys meant to the Majors in Around the South.
All in the familyFour members of the High family now compete in the same gym almost every weekend, whether wearing a uniform or patrolling the sidelines. But it didn't start out that way. More in Around the West.
Can't get him off the floorDarnell Artis worked his way into the pregame captains' meeting as a freshman at Gwynedd Mercy and he has hardly left the floor since. Now a senior, he and his classmates have the Griffins looking at a return to the NCAA Tournament. Sarah Sommer has more in Around the Atlantic.
A hidden gem finds his way at FredoniaIan Helps and Fredonia each took a chance on one another. After not playing much organized basketball in high school, the 6-6 sophomore is leading the Blue Devils in scoring for the second straight season. More in Around the East.
Great Scots! Alma is on a rollSam Hargraves has executed a turnaround at Alma. The Scots enter the backstretch of the season on the verge of their first conference title since 1978. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Transfers helping fill Babson's holesLast year's Babson squad featured a bunch of seniors around All-America selection Joey Flannery. This time around, it's newcomer Isaiah Nelsen joining other recent transfers to keep the Beavers afloat. More in Around the Northeast.
Men's wrap: Keeping pace in the OACMarietta jumped out to a huge lead on Mount Union, but they didn't pick up any ground in the conference race. Plus Elmhurst survived a challenge at home. That and more in Wednesday's men's action.
Women's wrap: Showdown blowoutsNo. 4 Hope crushed rival Calvin and No. 6 Scranton led wire-to-wire against Moravian. The highest ranked WIAC team fell two games back in the conference chase while Stockton continued its surge. That and more in our recap of Wednesday's women's action.
Team of the WeekBig shots, big point totals and more led to the top performances this week in the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
D-III's coaching 'legend'She'll gladly tell you she hasn't hit a shot in decades, but when you get to 700 wins faster than anyone not named Geno Auriemma ... sorry, at some point, it's the coaching. More about Nancy Fahey in this week's Around the Central.
Familiar foes face off in Landmark showdownMoravian coach Mary Beth Spirk has known Scranton's first-year head coach Trevor Woodruff for a long time. They will face off on opposing sidelines for the first time on Wednesday, with first place in the Landmark Conference at stake. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Geneseo player among three found deadSenior SUNY Geneseo women's basketball player Kelsey Annese was among three people found dead in a home in Geneseo, N.Y., on Sunday. She was 21.
Hoopsville: Taste of TexasIt was a whirlwind trip to Texas for not only the NCAA Convention, but also a couple of basketball games in San Antonio. Sunday night on Hoopsville, Dave chatted with several SCAC coaches, shined the light on a women's coach in Wisconsin who stays busy, and hears from some programs leading their conference. Watch the show On Demand now!
Fahey wins 700th career gameWashington University women's basketball coach Nancy Fahey, winner of five Division III national championships, has become the fourth D-III women's head coach to reach the 700-win milestone.
Saturday men: Crusaders pick up first lossDrew dumps Susquehanna, John Carroll placed seven scorers in double figures in a win vs. Mount Union, while Amherst survived Connecticut College and more in Saturday's men's roundup.
Women's wrap: Titans snap Pointer streakUW-Stevens Point's streak came to an end, while Wartburg's was extended in the opposite direction. Meanwhile Christopher Newport and DeSales are heating up while Sage and WPI stayed hot. That and more in Saturday women's roundup.
Friday: Fox, Whit stay on topGeorge Fox defended its home court against Whitman in a showdown of ranked NWC women's teams. On the men's side, No. 1 Whitworth's game against Willamette was a lot closer than their records would suggest while Emory knocked NYU off the unbeaten list. That and more in the Friday wrap.
Hoopsville: Conference LeadersThere continue to be incredible stories around Division III as we get further into conference schedules. Surprising teams leading conferences, programs finding success with alums at the helm, and national headlines but not for the obvious reasons. Thursday night on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to those still proving people wrong.
The Big Red blocking machineJordan Holmes plays nearly 39 minutes per game and dominates the defensive end for Denison. But even though she may well end up Division III's career leader in blocks, she once had her doubts. More in Around the Nation.
A humbling month abroadA trip to India last summer was a life-altering event for Stevens forward Dylan Krause. Although she spent four weeks without basketball, she would not trade the experience for anything. More in Around the East.
So who are these No. 1 Pirates, anyway?Whitworth is a name you should be familiar with. But if you're not staying up until midnight Eastern to watch their games, here's a Pirates primer for you, in this week's Around the West.
Men's wrap: Don't forget about usAlma, Babson, Hampden-Sydney and River Falls made their presence known in their conference races by beating ranked opponents on Wednesday night. Elsewhere Augustana made a statement by thrashing North Central and Wooster made quick work of Hiram's winning streak. That and more in Wednesday's men's action.
Women's wrap: Road bites hardThe road bug bit hard Wednesday night, claiming victims in UW-Whitewater, Wartburg and Bethel, among others, in a big night of conference play in Division III women's basketball. That and more in our recap.
Team of the WeekThe first full week of 2016 brought nearly 100 nominations and a top-notch selection for this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Long road ends at BenedictineLuke Johnson has been at a few schools in his college basketball career. But in the end, it's the one he chose to come back to that is seeing the most success. His story and the story of how the Eagles have surged into the top five, in Around the Central.
John Carroll, Mount Union headed toward OAC showdownThe Blue Streaks set the standard in the OAC. The Purple Raiders want to reach that peak, but know they must get past John Carroll to get where they want to go. This Saturday's winner will have the edge going forward. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Swarthmore establishing a new identityForget the program's recent history and reputation. A young nucleus and coach are focused on building a winning tradition for the Garnet. At 10-2, they are on pace to do just that. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Wildcats found their way out westJohnson & Wales bounced back from a season-opening loss, made the quick adjustment and downed Lewis & Clark the next day. Since then, the Wildcats have been off and running. More in Around the Northeast.
Coronel's improvement keys Lynchburg streakSarah Coronel has found her groove for the Hornets. The junior is a fixture in the starting lineup for the first time and is making her mark on both ends of the court. She is also making an impact on the Lynchburg community off the court. More in Around the South.
Whitworth men new No. 1 teamFive teams received No. 1 votes at the top of the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25, but only one of them got 15. That was Whitworth, and the Pirates are in the top spot.
Chargers surging toward Top 25Shortly before Glenn Robinson got his 900th win at F&M, the head coach of the other D3 school across town got his 10th. Zach Filzen's Lancaster Bible squad is undefeated including an eye-popping win over F&M. Learn more about the last unranked, unbeaten team in Division III.
Purchase replaces coach in midseasonKellianne Dunlay is out as head women's basketball coach at SUNY-Purchase after a 4-20 season in 2015 and a 1-10 start to the 2015-16 campaign.
Saturday men: F&M gets G-Rob No. 900Another five years, another hundred wins for Glenn Robinson, who has been D-III's winningest coach since 2004. Plus NYU struggles in its UAA opener and more in the Saturday men's roundup.
Saturday women: Bethel blasts Tommies; UWSP ralliesBethel is showing it has put the early-season injuries behind it and St. Thomas paid dearly, while Stevens Point got past Whitewater and Thomas More cruised. That and more in the early Saturday women's roundup.
Friday: NESCAC joins the funNESCAC play began tonight with big nights for the men and women at Amherst and Tufts. Plus the Baruch men asserted themselves in the CUNYAC race and the Liberty League's surprise leaders stayed perfect in conference. That and more in tonight's recap.
Hoopsville: Youth MovementThere are teams playing exceptionally well or way above expectations thanks to plenty of younger talent. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to coaches who have a youth movement help lead the way. Plus Pat Coleman helps recap an incredible Augustana vs. Elmhurst battle. And a new partner for the show is announced! Watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcasts.
Trine trying to put last year in pastOff to its best start in more than 30 seasons, Trine is ranked for the first time as a member of Division III. But that only starts to erase the way the Thunder finished last season, with three losses in five games, including a home MIAA semifinal. Rob Knox has more in Around the Nation.
Lea and her new liver inspire the KnightsGeneseo forward Lea Sobieraski survived a liver transplant and returned to the court last season. She continues to inspire her coaches, teammates, and community. Andrew Lovell has more in Around the East.
Wartburg leads cast of young IIAC teamsThe Knights have made the most noise, by far, in starting the season 10-1. But there are other Iowa Conference women's basketball teams who have the potential to grow quickly. More in Around the West.
Timed out in regulation, No. 5 Elmhurst wins in OTElmhurst's tip-in at the end of regulation came just after the buzzer, but the Bluejays recovered in overtime to defeat No. 1 Augustana. Plus Hope and WPI rallied and Calvin topped Trine. That and more in Wednesday's men's action.
Wednesday women: Change at the topIt's too soon to know who will win the NCAC and NJAC titles. But there are new teams in first after Denison and Rowan posted big wins tonight. Plus WIAC play began with an upset and York (Pa.) regained its footing. That and more in our recap.
The Augustana experienceExperience is a valuable asset, and the Augustana men’s basketball team is loaded with it. But eight seniors, each of whom came to Augie as freshmen, have had to deal with the expectations that come with that experience. More in Around the Central.
Making the right callWhen it came to playing at the next level, Keshonn Carter had to choose between football and basketball. He picked hoops, and there's little doubt that the Tigers senior made the correct choice. More in Around the South.
D3hoops.com Team of the WeekRecord-setters, big shooters and rebounders and more make up the first Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, for 2016.
Hoopsville: Back in ActionHoopsville returned to the air after the holidays with plenty to talk about. Dave McHugh chatted with coaches whose teams made some statements over the holidays. Guests include Wartburg and Capital women's programs along with the No. 17 Susquehanna men's program. You will also hear from a few coaches at this year's D3hoops.com Classic. You can watch Hoopsville On Demand!
Saturday men: Knocking the rust offNot too many Division III men's basketball teams go the entirety of their winter break without playing a game. And for those who do, today could have been a huge awakening. Just ask Amherst. That and more in Saturday's men's action.
Saturday women: NYU holds off KeanPlenty of teams from top to bottom got their new year off on the right foot, including a big rally by Union, a buzzer-beater for Rose-Hulman and much more from Saturday's women's action.
2015 D3hoops.com Classic wrapupWhitworth's men and the women from George Fox, DeSales and St. Vincent each went 2-0 in the D3hoops.com Classic. Here's all the results, archived broadcasts, photo galleries, interviews and more.
Wednesday: 11th heavenSusquehanna improved its record to 11-0 with a buzzer beater at Albright while the Rowan women won their 11th with less drama. Plus Texas Lutheran bit East Texas Baptist again and the Wartburg women scored another Top 10 upset.
Whitworth, St. Vincent survive; George Fox pulls awaySt. Vincent and Whitworth won thrillers on Day 3 of the D3hoops.com Classic, while the George Fox and DeSales women finished their trip to Vegas with a 2-0 mark and Carthage's early-season skid continued.
D3hoops.com Classic: In the booksThe four days and 16 games of the D3hoops.com Classic are in the books. Check out the winners, losers, video interviews, photo galleries and archived broadcasts from a great four days in Las Vegas.
Tuesday men: Top two say phewNo. 1 Augustana needed a late basket to edge UW-Oshkosh while Whitworth needed late free throws to put away Calvin. Plus all news is good news for both 'Roos. Decode that teaser inside our men's recap.
Tuesday women: Give me a WWheaton (Ill.), Whitman and Wartburg scored big wins while Amherst handled Salisbury and Lycoming upended York (Pa.). Here's the women's recap from a full day of holiday tournament action.
Team of the WeekIt's the last D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, for 2015. We return in the new year!
Saturday: A Blue ChristmasThe John Carroll Blue Streaks edged Marietta to stay unbeaten while the Elmhurst Bluejays outlasted Buena Vista. Meanwhile there were a pair of Top 25 upsets in Texas and Sydney Moss had another grand game in Grand Rapids. That and more in today's recap.
Bombers away: Ithaca lands in LLThe Liberty League has been looking for new members to help it keep its AQ in football. They found one in Ithaca that will join the conference in all sports, including basketball. Read about the move here.
Rolling around the nationThe Gothic Knights are on a roll here entering the holiday break. Rob Knox takes a look at New Jersey City and a few other teams getting it done at the end of 2015.
Team of the WeekThe top players from across Division III at each position are on the latest D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Return of the buzzer beatersIt's the most exciting moment in basketball and it's back for another season. We start with a buzzer beater in more ways than one when the Dutchmen beat the Yellowjackets. Watch the video here.
Hoopsville: Early Season MoversAs we close in on the holiday break, many teams have made some significant moves in the early part of the season. On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave talked to teams who find themselves in good position before some time off, but can they keep up the momentum? You can watch the show On Demand or listen to the podcasts!
Saturday men: Score one for the underdogsThe Hiram Terriers surprised No. 4 Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon. Top-ranked Augustana finished its run through ranked opponents and Union had the most dramatic buzzer beater of the season so far. Get the rundown in Saturday's men's recap.
Saturday women: Cats and Camels top big dogsSt. Catherine and Conn College knocked off highly ranked foes while Sydney Moss made a record-breaking return to the court for Thomas More. Plus George Fox mounts an incredible comeback and York wins a battle of unbeatens. All that and more in our recap.
Hoopsville: Have You Noticed?There are many teams right now asking everyone, have you noticed us? Big wins, great starts, record beginnings. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, Dave talked to those who are off to tremendous starts which may not have been noticed by many people... yet. You can watch Hoopsville On Demand or listen to the podcasts here.
No. 3 Amherst outlasts No. 19 Babson In 2OT thrillerConnor Green scored 29 of his game-high 39 points after halftime as third-ranked Amherst outlasted 19th-ranked Babson 103-96 in double overtime in a non-conference showdown between two of the region's top teams on Thursday night.
Brooklyn likes to push the ball, but also get stopsA high-tempo offense is not the only reason that No. 17 Brooklyn is off to a 9-0 start. In fact, offense is not even the Bulldogs’ main focus.
It all comes together for one KnightAfter a disappointing trip to California, Carleton comes back to Minnesota and knocks off MIAC powerhouse St. Thomas. Plus Bethel, Whitworth, Dubuque and St. Olaf items in the latest Around the West.
Turning the page to a new yearRecords have already been broken in 2015, and there are several big games on tap early in 2016. Andrew Lovell looks back at some of the best performances of this season from 2015 and looks ahead to the marquee matchups on tap for January 2016 in Around the East.
Team of the WeekAn NCAA record highlights the week that was in Division III basketball. Here's the top performances from players at each position in the Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Sabin is Ripon's all-around threatTy Sabin will drive to the hole, shoot the midrange jumper, hit the three or draw contact and go to the line. With that arsenal, it's no surprise he entered his junior season at Ripon already having scored 1,000 career points. More in Around the Central.
John Carroll starts the season streakingThe Blue Streaks are on a tear, opening the season 7-0. It's hard to beat a team averaging over 97 points per game. More on arguably the hottest team in the nation in Around the Great Lakes.
Say hello to SusquehannaThe Crusaders have a long tradition of athletic success, which includes some on the basketball court. The men's hoops program is striving for unprecedented success in head coach Frank Marcinek's 27th season at the helm. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Green Mountain men focused on ‘next play’After starting their season with a loss, the Green Mountain men’s basketball team has won six straight, including an exciting 91-81 victory against Colby-Sawyer – their first win against the Chargers since 1994-95. More in Around the Northeast.
Completing the turnaround at LaGrangeMadison Barker has come a long way since her freshman season. Her Panthers have also come a long way since a coaching change prior to the 2013-14 season. This year, they hope to take the next step and claim a conference title. More in Around the South.
Hoopsville: History & StrengthsTeams are finally settling into the season, but that doesn't mean things have gotten easier. On Hoopsville, Dave returned from the Wendy's Classic where he talked to those who helped wrap up the historic tournament. He also chatted with those showing heir strength early in the campaign and pulling off upsets. Hoopsville is available On Demand NOW!
My word: Trinity beats D1 foeAfter hanging with a Division I opponent on Wednesday night, Trinity (Texas) beat one on Saturday. The Tigers defeated Incarnate Word in a cross divisional battle of San Antonio teams. Read about it inside.
Saturday men's recap: AC blows past PointIn a rematch of last season's title game, No. 1 Augustana rolled over No. 7 UW-Stevens Point. St. Thomas and WPI suffered surprising losses while Amherst avoided a repeat of last year's game against Emerson. It's all in Saturday's men's recap.
Saturday women's recap: Polar oppositesAfter dropping from Top 10 to unranked, Bowdoin is back on the upswing. The Polar Bears shut down No. 3 Tufts on Saturday afternoon. Plus the King's women dethroned the kings of the MAC Freedom and Mount Union had a great day, on and off the football field.
Hope outlasts Wheaton in 2OTThe Flying Dutchmen overcame 3-for-24 shooting from beyond the arc to get past the Thunder, 88-83. More from Friday night.
Hoopsville: Experience & ExpectationsNearly three weeks into the college basketball season and there is plenty to talk about. On the women's side, not a lot of upsets; on the men's side, no one seems safe to an unforeseen loss. On Hoopsville, Dave talked to several teams who are still working off last season's success and battling expectations this season. Watch or listen to Hoopsville On Demand!
Men's wrap: Fisher takes first loss; Augie rolls at UWWA couple of teams completed big comebacks Wednesday night, but St. John Fisher wasn't one of them. Neither was UW-Whitewater, as top-ranked Augustana pulled away from the 2013 champs.
Women: Here to stayAfter entering the Top 25 this week, UW-Whitewater defeated Elmhurst and Capital handled Wilmington. Plus Stevenson found its footing and Rowan kept rolling in conference play. It's all in Wednesday's women's wrapup.
Team of the WeekThe top players from across Division III at each position are on the latest D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Saints soldier on without SydneyThrough three games it’s been business as usual for the reigning national champion Thomas More women’s basketball team. And that's without two-time Player of the Year Sydney Moss, who is being held out of games as a precautionary measure.
Jumbos weather the stormThe University of New England women's basketball team is ranked in the Top 10 for the first time ever, but the third-ranked Tufts Jumbos held off the Nor'easters on Monday night. Game recap courtesy of Tufts athletics.
Hoopsville: Stuffed StartThe season has certainly started with a lot of stuff. Rule changes, upsets, hot and cold starts, and more. That's why we added more Hoopsville shows to start the season! Tonight, we talk to some who have started hot, those with high expectations, and preview the final Wendy's Classic. Catch up on Hoopsville On Demand now!
Saturday: Reason to celebrateThomas More forward Nikki Kiernan celebrated her birthday by giving the Saints a gift while St. Olaf got a Daly double-double against No. 23 Luther. Plus Texas Lutheran won a thriller in the Lone Star State and the William Paterson men returned to the court. Saturday's recap.
20 years later, it's a Rowan reunionThe 1996 Rowan Profs won the Division III men's basketball national championship, and they'll celebrate it by welcoming their former coach's current team, LaSalle, to town on Saturday. More in Around the Atlantic.
Vallely playing at peak levelIf recording one triple double is a career highlight for most players, what would you consider the first four games for Muhlenberg sophomore guard Brandi Vallely? Check out her singular accomplishment.
Much to be thankful forLyteshia Price is thankful for the support of the Oneonta State community that has helped her balance motherhood, school, and basketball. The Red Dragons are thankful for the resilience and determination of their leading scorer and rebounder. More in Around the East.
Two ACLs, three surgeries, but one driving will to competeIt’s hard to question the love of basketball that North Central’s Lauren Hernandez possesses considering the hardships she has endured to return to the court this season. Josh Smith has more in Around the Central.
Coaching a thousand gamesAndy Yosinoff has been on the sidelines a long time at Emmanuel, even longer than the NCAA has recognized women's sports. But even after coaching 1,000 career games, his style is still to outwork the other team, on the floor and off. Matt Noonan has more in Around the Northeast.
Back for moreThomas More opened its title defense without reigning D3hoops.com Player of the Year Sydney Moss. The Saints still looked like a title contender, led by a pair of sophomores. That and more in Around the Great Lakes.
Freeman finds a new gearGuilford's big man knew that he had just one more season to reach the goals he set when he arrived on campus three years ago. Will Freeman entered this season in the best shape of his Quakers career and is seeing early results. More in Around the South.
William Paterson walks off floor in support of RebimbasThe William Paterson men's basketball team supported its longtime men's basketball coach by walking off the floor on Tuesday night, rather than play its scheduled game vs. Ramapo.
Tuesday: Grateful for a platefulBefore schools break for Thanksgiving, we had one more night full of action. Salisbury has another reason to be thankful while the Hope and University of New England women feasted on ranked opponents. Check out Tuesday's full rundown.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 18th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville Classic: New-look St. John Fisher wins twoIt was a matchup of Elite Eight teams that both lost a lot of senior leadership from last season, but for the Cardinals, someone is ready to step up. Ryan Scott has that and more from Day 2 at the Hoopsville Classic.
On fire! 19-for-20, 10-for-10Eastern Connecticut guard Tarchee Brown had an amazing performance Sunday, ringing up 44 points in the Warriors' 96-71 win at Ramapo. The full story.
Rebimbas out as Paterson coachJose Rebimbas announced his sudden departure from his position as men's basketball head coach at William Paterson via Facebook on Saturday night.
Saturday men: Hope tops Stevens PointIn a Mid-March worthy matchup No. 16 Hope defeated No. 9 UW-Stevens Point 68-56 to cap a 2-0 weekend in Wisconsin. Plus Marietta edges Catholic on a last second shot and...wait, what was the final score of the F&M/Lancaster Bible game?
Saturday: Upsets in the CardsThe Plattsburgh Cardinals knocked off No. 7 Bowdoin while the Catholic Cardinals picked up their second loss of the season, this time versus Trinity (Texas). Plus Wisconsin Lutheran rallied past Calvin and NYU survived a scare from MIT. Full recap of the women’s action.
Hoopsville Classic: Southern Vermont has unfinished businessAfter coming two points short of the NCAA Tournament last March, Southern Vermont came to the Hoopsville Classic in search of a boost to the strength of schedule and a little respectively. Ryan Scott has that and more from Day 1.
Hoopsville: Upsets & TournamentsWe aren't even a week into the new season and there is already plenty to talk about. Dave talked to the new women's basketball committee chair, previewed a rare D1 at D3 game, took a look at the 4th Annual Hoopsville National Invitational Classic at Stevenson University, plus much more in an extended edition of Hoopsville is is On Demand!
Playing for a purposeThe NCAC/OAC Challenge took on an even bigger meaning this year. The games raised awareness and money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society while Capital coach Damon Goodwin is battling leukemia. More in Around the Great Lakes.
A special season brewing at CatholicThe Cardinals gained confidence late last season and return an experienced core of seniors. The players asked to be pushed harder in the offseason and will be tested by a tough schedule. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Around the Region returns with expanded coverageFor a few seasons, we've tried to cover eight regions and two sports with just four regional columnists. But that means we haven't been able to hit all the good stories we'd like, so now we're back with eight columnists. They start this week.
Moss held out during reviewThomas More opened their title defense on Wednesday night without All-American Sydney Moss who was withheld from the game while the College reviews an NCAA compliance question.
New coach leads LC to D-I upset in debutLouisiana College gave Reni Mason a big win in his debut as Dylan Brewer hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 22 seconds left to put LC ahead and the Wildcats went on to defeat Division I McNeese State.
Thomas More withholding Sydney Moss from gamesThomas More has taken the step of witholding D3hoops.com Player of the Year Sydney Moss from games pending a review of NCAA compliance within the program.
Big Deal: Coval reaches 400th winCory Deal scored 36 points in DeSales' 79-69 victory over Rosemont on Tuesday night, helping head coach Scott Coval reach an impressive milestone. Full recap
Hoopsville: Season UnderwayThe basketball season has started for most. Quirky schedules means some have not hit the hardwood as of yet. On Sunday's show, Dave will talked to some who have started, some who have not, and some who are still getting used to new coaches. Watch the Sunday edition of Hoopsville On Demand now!
Strong from the startWilliam Paterson dominated No. 7 Mount Union while Cabrini started life without Aaron Walton-Moss on the right foot. Plus the St. Thomas women edge St. Norbert in a battle of NCAA tournament teams from a year ago. Saturday's recap.
Around the Nation: Heightened expectationsJust because the Catholic men’s basketball team has a single-digit ranking in front of its name as the 2015-16 season dawns, the expectations haven’t changed for one of Division III’s longtime contenders. Rob Knox has more in Around the Nation.
And we're off!Clark and Worcester State got the new season off to a raucous start just after midnight on Thursday. Get the recap of the top stories from opening day...and night and very early morning.
13th Hoopsville Season DebutThe off-season is over. The basketball season has arrived, but it can't start without Hoopsville hitting the air! Catch the show On Demand as Dave talks to the two preseason number one teams, touches base with a major coaching change, checks in with the men's basketball National Committee chair, and previews the Northeast Region.
Hoopsville New Rules SpecialThe basketball season is about to tip off, but do you know about all the new rules? Dave McHugh talks to members of the men's and women's basketball rules committees along with an athletic director about all the changes which are sure to confuse fans early on this season.
Former Rose-Hulman coach passes awayJim Shaw, who was the head men's basketball coach for 20 seasons before retiring in June 2014, passed away in his home Tuesday morning.
Since you've been goneWhether this is your first season following Division III basketball or your 41st, we're glad you're here for opening week. Let's get you caught up on what happened during a busy offseason.
Illness forces Capital coach to take leave of absenceCapital head men's basketball coach Damon Goodwin will be stepping away from the team for the 2015-16 season to tend to a personal illness.
Capital to host women's semifinalsWith the Division III women's basketball championship game slated to be held in Indianapolis in conjunction with the Division I and Division II title games, the D-III semifinals needed a home, and found it near the geographic center of Division III.
St. Elizabeth hires first men's basketball coachKean assistant Tom Wagenblast has the task of building the first men's basketball team at St. Elizabeth, which admits men this fall for the first time.
Crossover seasonWith the early start to the Division III basketball, hoops crosses over with fall sports more than ever. Ryan Tipps of D3football.com talks to three football players who are handling the crossover season as best as they can.
Our preseason WBB All-America picksWho are the top Division III women's basketball players entering the 2015-16 season? Here's our list: the D3hoops.com women's basketball preseason All-America team.
Our preseason MBB All-America picksThe preseason D3hoops.com All-America team represents the anticipated top players in Division III basketball entering the season and is compiled from previous years' All-Region nominations.
It's unanimous: Thomas More picked to repeatWith four starters back, and yes, one of them being Sydney Moss, our voters didn't have to look far to find their preseason No. 1 team. But how does the rest of the poll shake out? The D3hoops.com women's basketball preseason Top 25 is in.
Men's preseason poll: Clear at the top, messy underneathAugustana, which returns all five starters from last year's national runner-up, is a near-unanimous No. 1. But No. 2 is more than 150 points further down, and there's no consensus anywhere else. Check out the full preseason poll.
DiBartolomeo vs. the LakersFormer University of Rochester guard John DiBartolomeo had the chance of a lifetime recently. His Israeli pro team, Maccabi Haifa, played an NBA tour and he got to play against the Grizzlies and Lakers.
Two coaching legends, one courtWith one basketball court, and two multiple-national-title coaches, what’s a school to do? If you’re Washington University in St. Louis, you simply name your floor for both of them.
Five NCAA Tournament teams in Hoopsville Classic eightDickinson, Emory, Salisbury, St. John Fisher and St. Thomas, three of whom made the Sweet 16, will converge on Stevenson University this November for the fourth annual Hoopsville National Invitational Classic.
After 16 years, Riverso returns to D-IIITed Riverso coached the University of St. Thomas to Division III women's basketball best record in the 1990s, then left coaching altogether. Now after six years on the bench at the University of Minnesota, Riverso is back in D-III, a few blocks down the street at Augsburg.
Augsburg women's coach passes awayBill McKee, who spent the past four seasons as Augsburg women's basketball head coach, passed away on Thursday morning, Aug. 27, 2015, after a battle with kidney cancer. He was 62 years old.
Scranton ends long search with local hireAs Hoopsville previously reported, almost a year after the retirement of Mike Strong, the all-time winningest D-III women's coach, and three months after the interim coach left to take a high school job, Scranton has finally found its next women's basketball coach.
Bethany selects Juniata assistant Nick Hager as men's basketball coachAfter a national search, Juniata assistant coach Nick Hager has been selected as the new head men’s basketball and men’s tennis coach at Bethany.
Burton selected as NJCU women's basketball coachFormer Essex County College head coach Robyn Burton has been selected as the new head women's basketball coach at New Jersey City University, athletic director Alice De Faziohas announced. Burton, who coached the Wolverines for two seasons (2013-15) is the 14th head coach in NJCU history, which will play its 46th season in 2015-16.
NWU gives up NAIA status, will join IIACNebraska Wesleyan, the lone remaining dual member of the NAIA and NCAA Division III, is giving up its NAIA affiliation effective July 2016 and joining the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference that fall.
Former Eph hoopsters get ruggedMike Nogelo, Manny Benjamin, Mike Holland and Brendan McGuire, all from the Ephs' late '90s and early '00s, tested themselves physically to raise money for a scholarship fund honoring former Williams assistant coach Frank Zoltek.
Alumnus returns to coach SalisburyAndrew Sachs, who is a former Salisbury State assistant and was most recently head coach at Bethany, has returned to take over the Sea Gulls men's basketball program.
Heil returns to Baldwin WallaceFormer Baldwin Wallace assistant coach Tom Heil is coming back to the institution as the men's basketball head coach.
Dynamic duo drove Wash U juggernautWe've used Sydney Moss' amazing junior campaign to reflect on the greatest individual seasons in Division III women's hoops history. The last part of our series recalls Wash U's dynamic duo of Alia Fischer and Tasha Rodgers.
First to reach the elite featThere have only been eight seasons in which a D3 women's basketball player swept the major individual awards and led their team to a national title. Thirty years before Sydney Moss, Deanna Klingman was the first to accomplish this elite feat. Read about it in part 2 of our series.
Filzen named men's coach at Lancaster BibleZach Filzen, a women's assistant coach at Northwestern (Minn.) and son of former longtime Carleton coach Tammy Filzen, is getting his first head coaching job.
Sarah Lawrence to add women's basketballThe Gryphons have had a club team in women's basketball for several seasons and are set to elevate the program to varsity status for the 2017-18 season.
Follow the latest moves in the Coaching CarouselAs we move into the summer, the coaching changes keep coming in Division III basketball. The latest changes are at Pacific, Wesley, Fontbonne, Gettysburg, Rutgers-Newark, Bates, Coe and more.
Driggs steps down at AlleghenyAfter spending five years at the helm of the Gator program, Jim Driggs has announced his resignation.
Wesley coach Kobasa leaves alma materAfter 10 years as head coach, Jerry Kobasa is moving on from Wesley.
Fontbonne names longtime assistant head men's coachLance Thornhill, who has been an assistant coach for the Griffins for the past 16 seasons, will finally get a shot as head coach.
Rissmiller steps down as Pacific women's coachRissmiller joins her former George Fox nemesis, Scott Rueck, as the Beavers' director of women's basketball operations. She will be in charge of the program's day-to-day business operations, including travel and budgeting.
One year and out for Fontbonne men's coachAnthony Hall, who just took over as head men's basketball at Fontbonne last year, is moving on.
Rutgers-Newark names interim coachFormer Rowan player and FDU-Teaneck assistant Ashley Cieplicki replaces another interim coach at the helm of the Scarlet Raiders.
Harris named head men’s coach at Mass-BostonVice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation, Special Projects and Programs Charlie Titus has named Jason Harris to replace him as head coach at Mass-Boston.
Davis named Gettysburg women’s basketball coachGettysburg has announced Nate Davis, head women’s basketball coach at Eastern, will take over the women’s basketball program at Gettysburg following the retirement of long-time mentor Mike Kirkpatrick.
Reid promoted; Panepento named head coachFollowing five years as head coach of Wooster's women's basketball program, Ashley Reid is taking on a new opportunity as the school's first assistant to the athletic director for diversity and inclusion.
Coe coaching changeoverRandi (Peterson) Henderson is taking an assistant position at UNC-Charlotte, and a former Coe assistant will replace her.
Lakeland women's basketball coach resignsLindsey Vande Hoef has resigned as head coach at Lakeland in order to take the head coaching job at a former position.
Navy assistant takes over at Washington CollegeWashington College has announced the hiring of Navy assistant coach and former Division III assistant coach Aaron Goodman to helm the Shoremen's program.
Recommending a 'no' vote on some rules changesThere was a significant set of potential rules changes proposed recently for both men's and women's basketball. Some of them make sense, while others would significantly change how fans follow either sport. Dave McHugh gives his take in the Daily Dose.
Former Geneseo player hired at HilbertMelissa Graham, a D3hoops.com All-Region player at Geneseo and a high school assistant girls' basketball and head girls' lacrosse coach, will take over a program which has won 14 games in five seasons.
Hunter men's basketball coach steps downShay Berry is stepping down as coach of the Hawks after four seasons.
Merchant Marine returns to Skyline ConferenceThe U.S. Merchant Marine Academy left the Skyline Conference to help form the Landmark Conference back in 2007. Now the school will be coming back home.
Dunne deal: Nazareth alum returns to programNazareth alum Kelly Dunne will lead her alma mater after spending three years as an assistant coach at Brockport State.
Allen promoted to head coach at Southern MaineAllen, who was an assistant coach for the Huskies this past season, replaces Gary Fifield, who was head coach for 27 of the past 28 seasons.
Allen Replaces Legendary Coach Gary Fifield After 27 Seasons on the USM Bench
Scranton assistant named Alvernia head coachAlvernia announced the hiring of Sheila Cook as head women's basketball coach, replacing Jen Sawyer, who was the interim coach this past season.
From the sidelines to the classroomBrendan Stern, who led Gallaudet to one of its most successful men's basketball seasons in decades, has resigned his head coaching position to take a tenure track teaching politics at the school.
UD announces Grothe as new women's basketball coachThe University of Dallas announced Friday that Greta Grothe has been named as the fourteenth head coach of the women’s basketball team.
Former All-American named Tyler head coachTwo-time D3hoops.com All-America selection Kendra (Anderson) Hassell has been named head coach at UT-Tyler, a conference rival of Hardin-Simmons, her alma mater.
Two Baylor assistants named head coaches in ASCEast Texas Baptist and Mary Hardin-Baylor each hired Baylor assistant coaches, as former assistant Mark Morefield will take the ETBU job and current assistant Edsel Hamilton the slot at UMHB.
Merkel returns to MaconJosh Merkel coached Salisbury, his alma mater to the second round of the NCAA Tournament this past season. But he was also an assistant coach under Nate Davis earlier in his career and now will get the chance to replace him.
Gene Rushing retires from Louisiana CollegeAfter 29 seasons, 766 games and 335 wins, Gene Rushing is retiring as head coach of the Wildcats.
Amherst assistant gets head coaching jobMatt Goldsmith, who was on four NCAA Tournament teams as a player at Amherst and was an assistant coach for three more, will take over the men's basketball program at TCNJ.
Sheldon steps down from alma materBaldwin Wallace men's basketball coach Duane Sheldon resigned his position at the University and has accepted a position as athletic director at Dublin Coffman High School.
Postiglione named head men's basketball coach at BridgewaterBridgewater director of athletics Curt Kendall has announced the hiring of Randolph-Macon assistant Shawn Postiglione as the school's new head men's basketball coach.
Randolph-Macon coach heads to Division IAfter having success with Dave Paulsen and Pat Flannery, Bucknell went the Division III route again, this time taking Nate Davis from Randolph-Macon as its next men's basketball coach.
Good tabbed Manchester head coachGerad Good, who played under Steve Alford and was an assistant on the program's national runner-up team, returns to Manchester to try to recapture some of that magic.
McKenzie takes over for long-tenured SmithPat McKenzie was an assistant coach for nine of Jim Smith's 51 seasons and will get the chance to take over for the former St. John's coach.
Chad Dickman to take over for father at HoodWith Tom Dickman stepping down to focus full-time on his role as athletic director, Chad Dickman is stepping up to take over the men's basketball head coaching role.
Daniel takes on Goucher jobPatrick Daniel, the only women's basketball coach to post three consecutive winning seasons at Pitt-Bradford, will get a shot to turn around the Goucher women's basketball program.
Rose returns to GoucherTom Rose played for Goucher, then was an assistant coach. Now he returns to Towson, Md., as just the second head coach in the program's history.
Saying goodbye to Lauren HillA crowd gathered to honor Lauren Hill, who inspired many, was a superhero to some, and touched all of our hearts. Adam Turer was there, along with one of the people Lauren inspired.
Coming off tourney trip, Southwestern coach steps downKerri Brinkoeter coached Southwestern to the NCAA Tournament this season. Someone else will have to take on the challenge of returning.
Dickman steps down as coach, remains Hood ADThe only men's basketball in the short history of the Hood program, Tom Dickman will leave the sidelines to focus on his role as athletic director.
Lauren Hill: An appreciationDescribing the life Lauren Hill led, and the impact she has had on everyone who knows her story, leaves words wanting. This young woman deserves so much more than mere appreciation.
Ricks taking over at Birmingham-SouthernMike Ricks, who has built a college women's basketball program from the ground up, will take on a rebuilding job next.
2014-15 season by the numbersFrom 3 to 11,800, there were a lot of key numbers in the 2014-15 Division III basketball season. Rob Knox runs them down for us in the season-closing Around the Nation.
Gettysburg’s Coach K announces retirementAfter raising the bar for not one, but two athletic programs at Gettysburg, head women’s basketball coach Mike Kirkpatrick announced his retirement from the coaching realm on Thursday, April 2.
Baribeau resigns after four years at BlackburnIt's been a struggle to build the program at Blackburn, which hasn't had even as many as 10 wins since 2006-07. With five freshmen and two sophomores in the rotation, the Beavers won five SLIAC games, the most in eight years.
Linfield women's coach steps downRobin Potera-Haskins is leaving the Linfield sidelines after five years at the head of the Wildcats' women's basketball program.
Potts succeeds former coach at MoravianJustin Potts, who played under Jim Walker and was his assistant coach at Moravian, will return to the school to take over as head coach.
Charney steps down after frustrating seasonAfter winning the Skyline Conference four times in five seasons, SUNY-Purchase was beset by injuries and started this season 1-10. Jeff Charney and the department have decided to part ways.
Penn College men's coach outChris Lemasters, who was only the second full-time men's basketball coach in Penn College history, is making way for the third one.
Washington College parts ways with NugentWashington College has decided to take its men's basketball program in a different direction, parting ways with head coach Rob Nugent, who had served in that role since 2001.
Murphy out after two decades at AlfredAfter 13 seasons as head men's basketball coach and seven more as the head women's coach, Jay Murphy is out.
Plymouth State women's coach outLiz Stich, who coached the Plymouth State women's basketball team for three seasons, is out as head coach.
Ursinus women's coach announces retirementUrsinus head women's basketball coach Jim Buckley leaves Ursinus with the second most wins in school history at 151 and led the Bears to the 2007 Centennial Conference title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
A weekend at the Salem Civic CenterFour team practices, a bunch of walkthroughs, a banquet for hundreds of people, four basketball games and a celebration all took place on the Salem Civic Center floor this weekend. Check it out on these time-lapse videos.
Hoopsville Season FinaleWhat a season and what a final weekend of Division III basketball. Dave McHugh recaps the two championship weekends. Interviews include UW-Stevens Point coach Bob Semling and tournament Most Outstanding Player Austin Ryf. Also, Thomas More's Jeff Hans and National Player of the Year Sydney Moss. Watch the season finale now!
Stevens Point lives up to its traditionThis group of Pointers watched the previous generation, and the one before that, win national titles, and now they have one of their own as well. A feature by Justin Goldberg.
Perfection worth the wait for SaintsThomas More has been to the NCAA tournament many times and has even entered it undefeated more than once. But this year's Saints squad was different and so were the results. Adam Turer has the story from Grand Rapids, Mich.
2015 D3hoops.com men's All-America teamIn a super balanced season, we end up with a super balanced D3hoops.com All-American team as well, led by a young man from Dickinson.
2015 D3hoops.com women's All-AmericansOut of thousands of players, these are the best 25 in the country, including Melissa Tobie for a third time. Plus we name our national player of the year and rookie of the year.
Pointers win fourth national titleUW-Stevens Point pulled away from Augustana early in the second half and used its dominating defense to bring home its fourth Division III men's basketball national championship, and the 12th for the WIAC.
Much More than enoughThomas More ran through George Fox's press and ran away with the national championship, completing an undefeated season. Hours after being named Player of the Year, Sydney Moss notched the first triple-double of her career in the Saints' 83-63 victory.
Running down a dreamThomas More and George Fox are one game away from completing a dream season with each one standing in the way of the other. We talked with Saints' point guard Abby Owings and Bruins' forward Justine Benner about their semifinal victories and Saturday's championship game.
Live coverage from women's Final FourThere will be two unbeatens squaring off for the Division III women's basketball title for the first time ever, as Thomas More defeated Tufts 62-52 behind 23 points from Sydney Moss, who set the all-divisions NCAA Tournament scoring mark. George Fox pulled away from Montclair State 70-58 to set up the final. More coverage to come.
It's Central Region times two in men's title gameWhen the WIAC got moved into the Central Region in Division III men's basketball, we knew it would be an even bigger player on the national stage. And on Friday night, representatives of the region's heavyweight conferences set up a meeting for the title.
Final Four meet the pressBefore the national semifinalists meet on the court in Grand Rapids, they met the media off it. Watch all four press conferences recorded on Thursday at Calvin College to get ready for tonight's Final Four games.
Title game is two perfectThomas More and George Fox won their national semifinal games setting up a battle of undefeated teams for the 2015 national title on Saturday night. It will be the first time that both national finalists are undefeated in the Division III tournament's 33-year history.
Hoopsville: Breaking down the semifinalsDave McHugh and Pat Coleman chatted with coaches who have faced this year's men's basketball Final Four teams, so watch or listen to the archive to get a coach's breakdown. Plus Gordon Mann checked in from Grand Rapids with an interview from the women's Final Four. That and more on Hoopsville!
Heading homeOff the floor, it has been a difficult year for Montclair State coach Karin Harvey. But on the floor, her team has gotten her a trip home, courtesy of the NCAA. Harvey grew up in Michigan and knows the roads to Grand Rapids well. A Road to Grand Rapids feature.
Vikings finish long voyageAugustana's record looks really good at 26-4, but that belies the injuries and lineup shuffling the Vikings have been through in making their first Final Four since 1993. A Road to Salem feature by Rob Knox.
Thomas More finally one of the FourThe Saints have been knocking on the national semifinals' proverbial door for some years now. This one-of-a-kind team with its one-of-a-kind player is making the most of its once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A Road to Grand Rapids feature by Adam Turer.
Post talent has Jumbos thinking bigYou may think size doesn't matter, but you haven't tried to score against the Tufts defense anchored by talented post players Hayley Kanner and Michela North. The Jumbos' mix of talent, size and experience adds up to big expectations for this weekend.
After 51 seasons, Jim Smith retiringSt. John's is known for keeping its coaches around. A little over two years after the legendary John Gagliardi retired as football coach, Jim Smith, who has coached basketball for more than half a century, is calling it a career as well.
Rosters announced for Reese's All-Star gameEighteen players will take the floor for a show in Salem on Saturday afternoon. Here's who they'll be.
Babson: A team of leadersWhen Babson coach Stephen Brennan wants something done, he knows exactly who to turn to. It's his leadership team, five players who make sure the rest of the team gets the message and is accountable. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Battling through the painAll of the teams remaining this weekend have faced adversity on the floor. But in life, adversity comes off the floor as well. For Virginia Wesleyan senior Greg Montgomery, who lost his brother to diabetes, last week featured some of both.
From fourth place to the Final FourGeorge Fox was picked to be in the Final Four -- the Final Four of the Northwest Conference, that is. But few thought the Bruins could return to the final weekend in 2015. Rob Knox has more in a Road to Grand Rapids feature.
All-Region teams announcedThe 14th annual D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on 711 nominations. It's the 14th season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball.
Bugarinovic, Rheinheimer named Jostens Trophy winnersGeorge Bugarinovic of Johns Hopkins and Eastern Mennonite's Jess Rheinheimer will receive the Jostens Trophy, emblematic of the top all-around student-athlete in Division III basketball.
Lancaster Bible wins a national crownThe Chargers lost in the NEAC title game and missed out on the NCAA tournament, but add an extra C and a few W's and LBC can call itself a national champion.
Hoopsville: Final Eight Survive!The roads to Grand Rapids and Salem are now paved. On Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to No. 6 Augustana and No. 9 Virginia Wesleyan men along with No. 5 Tufts and No. 7 Montclair State women's squads. Pat Coleman chatted with No. 4 Babson coach while we got a women's wrap up from Gordon Mann and Adam Turer. Watch the show On Demand now!
VWC, Babson punch tickets in nail-bitersVirginia Wesleyan avoided overtime, while Babson needed it in order to clinch its first-ever trip to the Division III men's basketball Final Four. Augustana and UW-Stevens Point cruised to Salem in the late games.
Elite 8: Bruins, Saints go marching inThomas More overpowered St. Thomas and George Fox led nearly wire-to-wire at Calvin. They will join Tufts who eliminated the defending champs and first-time Final Four entrant Montclair State in Grand Rapids next weekend. Here's the recap from the Elite 8.
Unbreakable Tommies fighting onSt. Thomas has had more than its share of injuries to key contributors in recent years and Friday night's game against Hope brought two more. The Tommies keep winning and now face No. 1 Thomas More. We talked with coach Ruth Sinn and senior forward Anna Smith.
ODAC sets up rematch; Babson survivesAll four host schools advance, while we'll have a rematch of the ODAC final in the Elite Eight. Northwestern's run came to an end, while Trinity pulled past Bates and Babson survived a last-second shot attempt.
Sweet 16: Fantastic four advancesThe four undefeated teams advanced in different fashions, including George Fox beating Texas-Dallas in a nail biter, St. Thomas overcoming Hope and Thomas More exploding for 103 points against Wash U. All that and more from the women's sectional semifinals.
Hoopsville: Get Your Sectionals!Hoopsville gets you ready for a weekend of sectionals! Dave McHugh talked to No. 20 St. John Fisher, No. 24 St. Olaf, Trinity (Conn.), and No. 8 UW-Stevens Point men's squads plus Eastern Connecticut and No. 11 Salisbury's women's teams. Watch the jam packed and extended show On Demand now!
Marlins at home in Sweet 16If it’s the second weekend of March then that means that Virginia Wesleyan’s men’s basketball team is still dancing. After all, it's the fifth consecutive season the Marlins have made the sectionals round. Rob Knox has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Louison, Alipate win NABC final voteMore than 17,000 votes were cast, and David Louison and Marcus Alipate have claimed the last two spots in the 2015 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star Game.
Better the second time aroundSt. Olaf took a big step forward by making the NCAA Tournament last season. The Oles took another one this season by advancing and making the Sweet 16. Josh Smith has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Now you've gone and made FDU madFor the entire season, FDU-Florham Devil women's basketball was a fixture at the top four of the D3hoops.com Top 25. But they're not hosting this weekend, and they're less than amused. Rob Knox has more in Around the Nation.
Here are your 5 misconceptions about Thomas MoreDuring the football season, Adam Turer writes a weekly column for D3football.com. In the winter, however, he covers Thomas More women's basketball in the Cincinnati area. As such, he's learned a thing or two that not everyone might know about the No. 1 women's team.
Worth the waitIt was more than a half-century between trips to the NCAA Tournament for Bates, and the Bobcats are extending their run into a second weekend. Ryan Scott has more in a Road to Salem feature.
Johns Hopkins riding high, hitting the roadIt was all smiles for the Blue Jays after their second-round win vs. Skidmore, but now it's down to business as Johns Hopkins heads to the Boston area for the Sweet 16. More in a Road to Salem feature by Rob Knox.
Northwestern spending spring break on the floorPorter Morrell is largely responsible for keeping his Eagles teammates from taking time off during spring break this season, but something tells us they don't mind one bit. A Road to Salem feature by Josh Smith.
Close to homeWhen it wasn't working out at Butler, Hannah Douglas could have gone all sorts of places to continue her basketball career. But instead, she stayed nearby and found a new home at DePauw. More on Douglas and the Tigers in a Road to Grand Rapids feature.
Amherst shuffles, finds a sparkAli Doswell was an accidental starter for Amherst on Saturday in the second round at NYU and ended up sparking the Lord Jeffs. More in a Road to Grand Rapids feature.
Hoopsville: What A Weekend!It may have been the best opening weekend of Division III college basketball ever. On Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked with No. 7 Albertus Magnus, No. 10 Dickinson, No. 19 Mount Union, and Northwestern men's squads plus No. 14 Hope and No. 24 Texas-Dallas women's teams. There also may be some additional guests. Watch the show On Demand!
Sweet 16 hosts announcedThe NCAA announced schools that will be hosting next weekend's sectionals in men's and women's basketball: the rounds of 16 and 8. But the question is, how important is it to host these games?
Final-minute frenzyAugustana, Marietta, Emory and Dickinson pulled out victories in the closing seconds of their second round match-ups while Northwestern (Minn.) kept its Cinderella run going and Bates survived its own shooting woes and knocked off Stockton in overtime.
2nd round: Just Tufts enough againTufts never had a lead against St. John Fisher through the first 40 minutes, but the Jumbos found a way to force overtime and defeated the Cardinals there. Elsewhere Amherst rolled over NYU and Sydney Moss exploded for 43 points. Get the full recap of the women's action here.
Northwestern shocks Tommies; UWW oustedThe craziest year in recent Division III men's basketball history put up an opening round of the NCAA Tournament to match, as Northwestern got its first NCAA Tournament win with a dagger at the buzzer vs. No. 3 St. Thomas, Defiance dominated the final 10 minutes to knock out the defending champ and No. 5 St. Norbert went down in 3 OT.
First round: Road Warriors score upsetsThe Warriors of Wisconsin Lutheran and Eastern Connecticut upset home-standing ranked opponents in the first round of the Division III NCAA tournament on Friday night. Meanwhile Baruch won its first tourney game in a while and Stevenson won its first period.
DePauw, Catholic advance to SaturdayDePauw scored the last 11 points to win 83-73 at Wash U, while Bryson Fonville poured in 38 to lead Catholic to an 87-80 win vs. Alvernia. They advance to face top seeds in the second round.
2015 men's NCAA Tournament previewIn a year as crazy as this, would we pick the No. 1 team in the country to win the national title? The entire tournament will surprise you, and our tournament preview might surprise you as well!
Bearcats inching closer to advancingThe Baruch women's basketball team, led by a talented senior class, has gotten ever closer to moving on to the second round in recent years. The Bearcats give it another shot this weekend. A Road to Grand Rapids feature by Sarah Sommer.
JCU saw its streaks snapped, but survived, advancedFor the Blue Streaks, it was an uncomfortable couple days of waiting. But each of them got the call on Monday that their seasons would continue. For the women, it's their second bid in a row, while the men are back after four years on the outside. More in a feature by Brian Lester.
How did St. Norbert get here?St. Norbert had a great season in 2014, got a bad draw, lost in the second round and graduated five starters. So to expect them to go 24-1 in 2015 would have been pretty ludicrous. But that's where we're at. More in a Road to Salem feature by Adam Turer.
ATN: Closing down the Coles CenterIt's a unique venue, buried several stories below the streets of Manhattan, but the Coles Center at NYU, site of many memorable moments, is getting a last hurrah for Division III basketball this postseason before it gets replaced. Rob Knox has more in Around the Nation.
Our women's tournament previewThe last two national champs had perfect seasons, and it could happen again with four undefeated teams in this year's field. But other teams are also title contenders, and there are 63 games to enjoy along the way. Here's our annual preview, complete with predictions ... guaranteed to displease.
Team of the WeekOur final weekly honor roll for the season, the Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, has a distinctly Senior Day look to it.
Both Goucher head basketball coaches resignLeonard Trevino, the only men's basketball coach the Goucher program has ever had, and Didi Cotton, the No. 4 scorer all time in the program's history, resigned at the school on the same day.
Jostens finalists announcedTen Division III men's basketball players and 10 women's players are in line for the Jostens Trophy, awarded to the top overall student-athlete in Division III men's and women's basketball.
Washington & Jefferson coach resignsThe Presidents had just one winning season in Glenn Gutierrez's nine-year tenure as W&J's head men's basketball coach.
Rockford removes interim label from coachAndrew Weber took over midseason when Ryan Rebsom resigned and led Rockford to a 4-8 mark.
It's a long way from Abington to George FoxOnce upon a time, it wasn't obvious Penn State-Abington would even have a women's basketball team this year. Instead, these Nittany Lions are hitting the road. Or the air. A Road to Grand Rapids feature by Rob Knox.
Hoopsville Bracket SpecialWe found out who is in and out of the NCAA tournaments and who they will face, so it's time to start breaking things down and of course answering your questions. Join Dave McHugh for a special Hoopsville Monday episode as we also will hear from both the men's and women's basketball committee chairs. Watch the show On Demand!
Salisbury's sweep, Sage's scene-setter, Brooklyn's bummerStories of the tournament, where the Salisbury men and women each made the tournament with late free throws and Sage makes the tournament for the first time, while Brooklyn's bubble burst. More in Around the Region.
NCAA Tournament men's bracket released!If you watched Hoopsville on Sunday night, you already knew who the NCAA Tournament teams were, because the D3hoops.com committee and the NCAA picked the exact same at-large teams. Here's the bracket.
Women's NCAA bracket released!Well, the NCAA is sure treating George Fox like a true one seed, filling out its pod with an automatic bid from all the way across the country. And in the women's bracket, if your SOS is poor, you might still get in because of lack of upsets. The full bracket.
Simpson men's coach outAfter leading the Simpson men's basketball team for the past five seasons, Charles Zanders has resigned as head coach, athletic director Brian Niemuth announced Monday.
Who's in? Our projected men's bracketWe picked our projected teams live on the air Sunday night. But there's just as much art and science to matching them up and making an interesting bracket. The men's committee goes the extra mile to do this, and so did we.
Our projected women's bracket: Where we'd send themPicking a women's bracket isn't the same as picking a men's bracket. The strong teams may be in a different part of the country. The women's committee hasn't shown the same willingness to move teams around. But we'll try.
Hoopsville Selections SpecialThe time has arrived. Who is in and who is out of the 2015 NCAA Division III Tournament? Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh will be joined by Pat Coleman and others as they go through the selection process the national committees are doing to give you a sense of who may get at-large bids. Catch up On Demand now!
Montclair's change for the betterAfter losing to Stockton once and narrowly avoiding defeat a second time, Montclair State changed its defensive strategy for the NJAC title game. It paid off in a 59-42 victory and another conference championship. Sarah Sommer tells the story from New Jersey.
Who's in the men's tournament?The 42 automatic bids to the 2015 NCAA tournament have been awarded, so now we wait to see who gets the at-large bids. Get the rundown from all the conference playoffs and our instant analysis of who else will be happy on Selection Monday.
Saturday men: Back from the BrinkJordan Brink's game-winning jumper completed Calvin's come-from-behind win over Hope and kept the Knights off the bubble. Elsewhere Salisbury won on clutch free throws, the student beat the master in the USA South and Whitewater rolled over Oshkosh.
Saturday women: Salisbury, UT-D avoid the poolThe pool of teams waiting for at-large bids is filling up, but Salisbury and Texas-Dallas stayed out of it. Plus the NCAA tournament will have four perfect teams and at least four first time participants. Get the very full recap from a very full day.
Friday men: Three's companyBaruch, Neumann and Stockton were the first teams to punch their tickets to the NCAA tournament, with two of them winning in dramatic fashion. Plus four top seeds got bounced by four seeds in a full Friday night of tournament action. Get the men's recap here.
Friday women: Bishops bust a bubbleOhio Wesleyan stunned DePauw in the NCAC semifinals, dashing someone's hopes for an at-large bid. Baruch finished its sweep through the CUNYAC and UW-Oshkosh blasted UW-Eau Claire in the WIAC semis. Get the women's wrap here.
Hoopsville: Win or Go HomeFor many teams, it is already win or go home. On Thursday's super-sized Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to Centre, Illinois Wesleyan, No. 23 Penn State-Behrend, and Whitman men's teams along with Muhlenberg, St. Lawrence, and UW-Superior women's teams. Watch the archive or listen to the podcast On Demand now!
Titans upend Pointers in WIAC semifinalsUW-Stevens Point will have to wait for Monday to find out if their season continues, while the CAC's top seed lost, Mount Union prevailed in overtime and both road teams won in the OAC women's tournament.
After slip-ups, Northwestern streakingNorthwestern (Minn.) started the season 2-9. But the Eagles didn't let that get them down and ripped off a 14-0 mark in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. More about the turnaround in Around the Region.
Around the Region: Mustangs charge into playoffsFinishing .500 last season was a pretty good year by Stevenson standards. But coach Jackie Boswell's first senior class got a huge boost from a workhorse, and now the Mustangs are 21-game winners. More in Around the Region.
Coaching Carousel just getting startedHundreds of teams are still playing, but the Coaching Carousel is getting fired up as well. That includes at Moravian, where Jim Walker is retiring after 35 years at the helm.
Walker retiring after 35 seasons at MoravianMoravian head men's basketball coach Jim Walker has announced his retirement after leading the Greyhounds' program for the last 35 seasons, and 36 years as a collegiate head coach.
Who's in the women's tournament?Did you miss anything from the jam-packed week of conference tournament play? You can get the full list of 44 automatic qualifiers to the NCAA tournament along with box scores and game stories from throughout the week and our instant analysis of at-large hopefuls.
Commonwealth top seed knocked offAlvernia advanced to the Commonwealth title game, while Catholic and Scranton set up a rematch and the CUNYAC defending champ won't be defending any longer. More in Wednesday's wrapup.
Team of the WeekWe honor the top players at each position from across the nation, this week with players from all variety of schools who might rarely see a national honor. It's the Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Tuesday: A buzzer-beating tourney upsetThere aren't many No. 8 seeds left in Division III basketball conference tournaments, and that's a shame. They're still dangerous -- at least in the CCC, where UNE knocked off a top seed at the buzzer. More in Tuesday night's wrapup.
Hoopsville: Buckle Up!As conference tournaments begin, tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to a number of teams who are looking to secure bids to the NCAA Tournament. Guests include Aurora, Southern Vermont and William Paterson men's teams plus Caltech and Millsaps women's squad. We also get a preview of the ODAC conference tournament. Catch up On Demand now!
Running out of time!There are a lot of spots in conference tournaments left up for grabs in Division III conferences, but in most cases, today is the last day to earn them. Who will remain alive on the Road to Salem and the Road to Grand Rapids? Follow Saturday's scoreboard.
Saturday men's wrap: Bates to the bubble?The NESCAC quarterfinals got talk about at-large bids a little higher on the radar as the NCAA's second-ranked Northeast team fell. Meanwhile, elsewhere teams are jockeying for conference tournament positioning.
Saturday women's wrap: Saving the best for lastEven with Saturday's loss, UW-Superior saved its best season in the WIAC for last. The IIAC title came down to the last game and three more teams finished undefeated regular seasons. Get the full recap from Saturday.
2015 men's basketball conference tourney trackerDivision III's version of March Madness has already begun. You can follow all the conference playoffs here, with links to live coverage, recaps and our quick analysis of at-large hopefuls, as the 2015 NCAA tournament field comes together
Hoopsville: Conference RacesConference races are pretty heated. On Thursdays's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked with some of the coaches in the midst of some great races: Averett, Clarkson, and St. Mary's men's teams along with No. 8 DePauw and No. 21 Puget Sound women's squads. We also answered questions from the new regional rankings. Watch the show On Demand now!
Caltech finding basketball is actually worth talking aboutIt's been a February of positives for Caltech men's basketball, which actually has multiple wins to talk about. One might even say the Beavers are making winning a habit. How they got here, in Around the Nation.
Grit brings Luther backAlthough three losses pushed Luther out of Top 25 contention and back into a tie for first place in the IIAC, the Norse have put it back together. After all, none of it could be harder than what Luther did in the preseason. More in Around the Region.
Wednesday men's wrap: Still tripling, doublingAaron Walton-Moss has been putting up amazing numbers all season. The NCAA can't tell us whether it's a record, but his eighth triple-double gave Cabrini the top seed in the conference tournament. More in the men's wrapup.
Wednesday women: Reaching higher groundMontclair State barely beat Richard Stockton to capture the top seed in the NJAC tournament while Calvin had a much easier time with Hope. Plus UW-Whitewater kept its postseason hopes alive with a comeback win at No. 24 UW-Oshkosh.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll gets into a couple new places this week, looking for the top players at each position last week in Division III men's and women's basketball. Presented by Scoutware.
Breaking records and elevating a programLiz Coyne raised the intensity level of the Rosemont program when she stepped on campus as a freshman. Now as her senior season is winding down, she's put herself in rare territory in Division III women's basketball and the program is more competitive as a result.
Texas Lutheran gets turnaround treatmentOver the past two seasons, Schreiner's men's basketball team benefited from having coach Jimmy Smith, who helped the Mountaineers turn the program into a winner. Over the offseason, Smith moved to TLU, where the Bulldogs have seen similar results. More in Around the Region.
Saxons topple No. 16 St. John FisherAlfred snapped the Cardinals' 18-game win streak, and handed the Cardinals their first Empire 8 loss of the season on Tuesday night. Plus Albertus Magnus needed overtime at home, Brooklyn and Baruch split and Stevenson's streak continued.
Upperclassmen help Green Terror reboundA lot of teams will host "Senior Nights" this week, so this is a good time to recognize the seniors who helped McDaniel women's basketball return to its winning ways. After a couple down years, the Green Terror are back atop the Centennial Conference.
Five men's teams get No. 1 votesThere's a new No. 1 team in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25. But it's far from unanimous.
Hoopsville: Time Running OutThere are just two weeks left to go in the regular season, so is best positioned and who could make a run? Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to Baruch and UMass Dartmouth women's teams along with East Texas Baptist and Buena Vista men's squads. Plus we get a Central Region report from D3hoops.com writer Josh Smith. Watch the show On Demand now!
Who's in the women's tournament?Miss anything from the jam-packed week of conference tournament action? You can catch up here with the list of 44 automatic qualifiers, box scores, recaps and our instant analysis of at-large candidates.
Saturday men: Tommies knocked off, Marietta downed againNo. 2 St. Thomas saw its 16-game winning streak snapped, while No. 3 Marietta lost for the second time this week and fellow top 10 teams Albertus Magnus and Babson survived close calls in Saturday's men's action.
Saturday women: Feeling right at homeTufts defeated Bowdoin to secure home court advantage in the NESCAC playoffs and potentially for a while beyond that. UW-Superior pulled into a tie first place in the WIAC while Hope held off Olivet. Check out Saturday's early women's wrap.
Friday wrap: The Bucs stopped hereNo. 3 George Fox stayed perfect with a last second stop at Whitworth while the Chicago men stayed one step ahead of the pack in the UAA. Plus the Empire 8 has its playoff participants set on the women's side.
Hoopsville: Wacky SeasonThe Division III basketball season just keeps getting more wacky, especially on the men's side. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to coaches from Sage and St. Vincent men's teams plus Geneseo State and Mary Washington women's squads. Plus much more! Watch the show archive On Demand.
D-III's top rivalry, from the other sideCalvin-Hope is a hotly contested rivalry, no matter which teams are on the floor. For the women, the rivalry has been going for half a century, and this year, the rivals haven't lost to anyone but each other. Rob Knox has more in Around the Nation.
Corsairs' new mentality breeding successThis year's Mass-Dartmouth senior class has seen the program's first winning season in nearly two decades and its first trip to the Little East title game, but still has one goal ahead of it. More in Around the Region.
Transylvania: New style, same resultsTransylvania entered the 2014-15 season as the two-time defending HCAC champions. But even though they have had success and talented players, the team needed to adjust to the style that new coach Juli Fulks brought to the program. More in Around the Region.
Regional rankings are out!We've got our first set of regional rankings for the season, and if the NCAA committee doesn't like your strength of schedule, suffice it to say your team isn't going to be ranked very highly.
Men's wrap: Last unbeaten, No. 1 team both fallMarietta and UW-Whitewater each lost tough road games and four top 10 teams lost overall, as it was another wacky Wednesday night in Division III men's basketball.
Women's wrap: Stevenson keeps streak aliveStevenson and Scranton were among those clinching top seeds in conference tournaments on Wednesday night, as the Mustangs ran their win streak to 17.
Team of the WeekOur weekly honor roll recognizes the top player at each position nationally. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Despite losses, young Dips exceed expectationsAfter the way last season ended, and with everything Franklin and Marshall lost in the offseason, not much was expected from the Diplomats this season. So even though they've lost two in a row, it's best to recognize what they've accomplished. More in Around the Region.
When times get tough, stick it outAlicia Kimmel almost slammed the door shut on college basketball, set to walk away from Pitt-Bradford and not look back. But she's glad she stayed. More in Around the Region.
Thomas More is new women's No. 1The Saints were No. 1 by a nose in a very close vote heading into the 2014 NCAA Tournament. This time, the voters have a little more confidence in Thomas More.
Hoopsville: Three More WeeksBelieve it or not, the stretch run is upon us. Just three weeks left in the regular season with regional rankings making their appearance in a few days. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks with Caltech, Misericordia, and Nichols men's teams along with the No. 16 Wheaton (Ill.) and Berry women's squad. Watch the show On Demand NOW!
Saturday: Slip-ups in CentennialAll three ranked Centennial Conference teams played on the road on Saturday, and only one managed to survive, needing a huge game-closing run to do it. Plus Whitewater and Stevens Point stayed on track for their rematch and Delaware Valley beat the buzzer to stay in first. Check out the men's wrap.
Saturday women: Eastern ends FDU's 53-game streakEmily Lavin hit a layup with five seconds left in overtime and Meghan Nowak had a big blocked shot on the other end as Eastern knocked off top-ranked FDU-Florham on Saturday afternoon.
Mitchell's Ford grabs 1,000th reboundJoshua Ford joined David Louison of St. Joseph's (Bklyn.) as the only active Division III men's basketball players to have reached the milestone.
Hoopsville: Under the RadarIt is that part of the season where teams sitting under the radar make their biggest impact. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks with some of those schools including No. 23 Catholic and Lancaster Bible men's teams along with No. 23 John Carroll and Bethel women's squads. Plus the School of the Week visits New England. Watch the show ON DEMAND!
The D-III version of going pro earlyFor Dustin Thumann, it's been a hard decision: finish out his basketball eligibility at Concordia (Wis.), or devote himself full-time to his post-graduate education and career. This is what going pro in something other than sports really means. More in Around the Region.
Mountaineers climbing a mountain of new successSouthern Vermont has been on the climb the past two seasons, and at 17-3, are having the time of their lives. More on the Mountaineers in Around the Region.
William Peace picks up paceIn just its second true season of Division III basketball, the William Peace men's team is in contention in the USA South. More in Around the Region.
Wednesday wrap: Splitting the differenceJohns Hopkins split its season series with Franklin and Marshall to remain in first place while North Central (Ill.) split its season series with Augustana to knock the Vikings out of first. Get the recap from Wednesday's action.
Rivals stand atop the NJACThe William Paterson men’s basketball team boasts just three losses on the season. Two of those three, however, have come at the hands of archrival and conference foe Richard Stockton. More in Around the Region.
Eagles and Florin looking to land in postseasonMost D3 teams travel to road games by bus. The only bus ride the Emory Eagles take is to the airport so they can fly to their next game. Halfway through the UAA season, senior guard Mike Florin and his teammates hope to land in the NCAA tournament.
Caltech snaps 55-game SCIAC losing streakKc Emezie hit the game-winning basket with 0.7 seconds left as the Caltech men’s basketball team snapped a 55-game, four-year SCIAC losing streak with a 49-47 victory over Redlands on Tuesday night.
Hoopsville Super SundayTake a break from the 24-hours of Super Bowl pregame coverage on three different networks and tune into Hoopsville on Sunday. Dave McHugh talked to Baruch, Louisiana College, and Monmouth men's teams along with Castleton State women's squad plus got an in-depth look at what is going on in the Northeast Region. Watch the show On Demand!
Saturday men: Wooster knocked off, Stockton holds onWabash coughed up an 11-point lead but recovered to defeat No. 10 Wooster, while Stockton went on a late run at William Paterson. No. 8 Randolph-Macon survived, while Piedmont banked one in from 40 at the buzzer. More in the men's wrapup.
Women's wrap: Top teams roll, but Amherst stumblesShannon Brady had a huge day off the bench for Bowdoin, while the top four all cruised to victory in Saturday's early women's action.
Coyne adds 2,000th point to milestone totalRosemont's Liz Coyne added a 2,000th point to her 1,000th rebound to help lift the Ravens past Cedar Crest on Saturday.
Hoopsville Marathon Show!It's the second annual Hoopsville Marathon Show. For 12 hours, Dave McHugh chatted with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in NCAA Division III basketball from around the nation. Watch the most comprehensive coverage of Division III college basketball in the country.
Behrend flying high below the radarThe Lions shocked Division III basketball by knocking off Hope in Holland last March. But this year, they're back in their customary spot, safely out of sight in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. Rob Knox has found them, though, for Around the Nation.
Rising Cardinals register the signal, not the noiseSt. John Fisher has won 13 games in a row, and by dominating teams, and they are paced by a senior and a sophomore. More in Around the Region.
Cal Lutheran hands No. 15 Chapman its first lossThe Kingsmen knocked off a ranked team for the second time this season, and a player making his first career start played a key role.
Wednesday wrap: Streak makers and breakersNo. 1 UW-Whitewater won its 11th consecutive game with late heroics from a familiar face. Marietta stayed perfect and Randolph-Macon stayed hot. On the women's side, Heidelberg beat the Blue Streaks to end a streak.
Team of the WeekWith nearly 100 nominations, it's the best of the best for the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
On opposite sidelinesYou may see Cabrini and Salisbury in playoff contention and their coaches' names mentioned in the Mike Strong coaching tree, but you won't see former teammates Kate Pearson and Kelly Lewandowski squaring off on the sidelines in the near future. More in Around the Region.
Going out with a bangShanita Hampton spent a great deal of time in the offseason working all aspects of her game, trying to be more than just a scorer in her final year at Greensboro. So far, so good.
Why D3? You can juggle it allStudent-athletes know it takes discipline to balance school work and excel in sports. But few college students juggle as many obligations as Taylor Farnsworth. More in Around the Region.
Big week for big shotsThere were at least six buzzer beaters in the past five days! Check out all the footage, including a half-court shot in overtime, two buzzer beaters on the same day in the same conference, a long shot to get a game to OT and more.
Defending champs take top spot backWith a season-opening loss to a scholarship school and an overtime road loss to the former No. 1 the only blemishes on its record, UW-Whitewater has see the top spot just out of reach, until this week. One note, though -- the No. 1 votes are a bit split.
Saturday men's wrap: Marietta remains unbeatenHeidelberg made it tough on the No. 5 Pioneers, while Bethel made it even tougher on St. Olaf and WPI's Sam Longwell made it tough on Wheaton (Mass.) to the tune of a triple-double. More in the men's wrapup.
Saturday women's wrap: Better late than neverNo. 15 Transylvania and Delaware Valley capped second half comebacks with late game-winning baskets, while rallies bolstered No. 16 Wheaton (Ill.) and tripped St. Norbert.
Friday night: NYU sweeps Wash UThe Violet women won the battle of unbeaten teams, while the men crushed Wash U. St. John Fisher continued to roll, Emory snapped Case's win streak and more.
Cadets on the marchNorwich ended last season on an upswing, and the Cadets have carried that success into this season thanks to Aliah Curry.
Hoopsville: Plenty of SurprisesEach season there are teams at this point who are surprising and this year is no exception. Tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks with No. 24 Johns Hopkins, Mount St. Joseph, and St. Olaf men's teams along with No. 25 Stevens and Luther, women's teams who have all had terrific seasons. You can watch the show On Demand now!
Case on the radarCase Western Reserve basketball players find time to study at a major research institution, practice and play basketball, travel and tutor in Cleveland area middle schools. Plus notes about St. John Fisher, Stevenson and more in this week's Around the Nation.
Wednesday men's wrap: Action-packed nightThe No. 1 team goes down, while Whitewater, St. Thomas, Marietta and Dickinson survive stiff conference tests. More in the men's wrapup.
Wednesday women: Martin, Jeffers hit round numbersMcDaniel coach Becky Martin got her 500th career win, while Dixie Jeffers won her 600th game as Capital's head coach in Wednesday's women's action.
Team of the WeekThere are lots of new faces on the D3hoops.com Team of the Week this week. Check out the top performances from around the nation in our weekly honor roll, presented by Scoutware.
A little confidenceAllegheny went 6-19 last season and was picked to finish last in the NCAC this time around. But Josh Valentic and his Gators teammates weren't about to let that prediction pass. More in Around the Region.
Sibling rivalryJamie and Danny Nikitas were too far apart to play basketball on the same team in high school, but they're making up for it by facing off as Midwest Conference opponents. More in Around the Region.
It's a family affair at ScrantonThe Danzig family line is strong at the University of Scranton, where Carl has been head coach for 14 seasons, Ross is an All-American candidate and younger brother Ethan is a part of the rotation. And that's not the end of the line. More in Around the Region.
Long Top 25 streak snappedIt has been nearly 13 years since we've seen a D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 poll, regular season, preseason or postseason, that looked like this. For the first time since 2002, no NESCAC teams are ranked.
Hoopsville: Getting it DoneAt this point in the season, it is about getting the job done. On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to many teams who are doing just that: No. 22 Elmhurst and Brooklyn men's teams along with No. 9 Tufts and No. 22 Maryville women's squads. McHugh also talked to retiring Piedmont AD and former Cabrini coach John Dzik. Watch the show On Demand now!
Bosko joins 500-win clubCarthage coach Bosko Djurickovic picked up his 500th career win in 29 years as a head coach on Saturday night, as the Red Men defeated Millikin.
Saturday men's wrap: Mid-Atlantic stumblesMcDaniel rallied from an eight-point second-half deficit to knock F&M from the ranks of the unbeaten while Catholic knocked off Scranton. Two coaches hit the 300 win milestone and Elms went an extra mile to remain perfect in conference play.
Saturday women's wrap: Saturday Knight feverCalvin beat archrival Hope in a thriller to stay unbeaten and George Fox did the same by blowing out Whitworth. Plus Catholic topped Scranton and the top two ranked teams passed in-conference tests on Saturday.
Hoopsville: Turning PointsIt continues to be a season of questions and turning points, especially on the men's side. This week, in a special pre-recorded show, Dave McHugh talks with No. 20 Chapman and New Paltz men's coaches along with No. 2 Thomas More and McDaniel women's coaches. The "School of the Week" also debuts with the spotlight on Bard men's basketball.
ATN: Trinity tearing it upThe Trinity Tigers ended last season with a disappointing conference final loss and started this season with a pair of losses in Oregon, but have been on a tear ever since. That, plus notes from Massachusetts to Maryland to Minnesota and more in Around the Nation.
Albertus Magnus tries to turn run into a traditionThe Falcons were a GNAC afterthought until a few years ago. Now they're turned over that breakthrough roster completely and are keeping their run going with a new cast. More in Around the Region.
Tommies hope long road gets a little longerThe last time St. Thomas ended its season in the Final Four, it started it in Europe. They're hoping history repeats itself this time around. More in Around the Region.
Men's wrap: JHU runs streak to nine, Augie wins Top 10 battleJohns Hopkins ended Dickinson's win streak in beating No. 4 Red Devils, while Augustana won a Top 10 battle and Randolph-Macon defeated its archrival. More in Wednesday's men's wrapup.
Women's wrap: Ospreys upend MontclairRichard Stockton dealt Montclair State its first loss at home in over three years and its first loss anywhere this season. There's a new first place team in the CCIW and Transylvania All-American Nicole Coffman had a big night. Get the women's recap from Wednesday night.
New faces give Brooklyn new outlookThe Bulldogs returned their entire roster from last season, added a new centerpiece, a new coach, and have matched their win total from 2013-14. More in the first Around the Region from new columnist Ryan Scott.
Outsized? Perhaps. Outworked? NeverAt 5-4, classmates at Randolph-Macon see Sarah Parsons as a soccer player, maybe a softball player. But she's scored 1,500 career points on the basketball floor for the Yellow Jackets, proving them all wrong. More in Around the Region.
Hoopsville: Conference showdownsIt still may be early in the conference schedules, but already there have been key showdowns that could determine a lot at the end of February. On Sunday's Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked to No. 6 Emory, No. 15 Babson, and No. 20 St. Norbert men's coaches along with Cabrini women's coach. You can watch the show On Demand now!
D-III newcomers selling the visionWhen coaches hit the recruiting trail, they are always selling something. But what if your program doesn't have any history? What if it's never played a game or doesn't have a place to play yet? That's the challenge for the coaches at new D-III programs Wilson and Bryn Athyn.
Saturday men's wrap: Wash U Marooned; Ephs, Knights beat rivalsOn a Saturday for rivals, one took down the No. 1 team, the biggest rivalry in D-III had a big performance by a preseason All-American, and another huge rivalry was won in the closing seconds. That and more in Saturday's men's wrapup.
Saturday women's wrap: Thunder rolls, Lord Jeffs ruleNo. 13 Wheaton became the first team to solve No. 24 North Central's system this year while No. 3 Amherst dominated archrival No. 15 Williams. Meanwhile UW-Stevens Point pulled UW-Oshkosh back to the pack in the WIAC.
Caiazzo grabs 1,000th career rebound for ManhattanvilleAlyson Caiazzo had 12 rebounds in a win vs. Simmons, giving her 1,005 in just 79 career games.
Recap: Opening statementThe NESCAC opened play with a gritty win by Trinity, the first loss for Middlebury and an easy win for the Williams women. Plus the St. John Fisher men run their winning streak to nine games.
Friday wrap: Tuft breakTufts throttled Amherst in a showdown between the NESCAC's top two women's teams while George Fox won the first game of its big weekend. On the men's side the Midwest was best in the UAA with No. 5 Washington U. and Chicago posting wins.
Hoopsville: Halfway pointThe Division III basketball season has hit the halfway point and Dave McHugh talks to a few of the teams garnering headlines. McHugh talks to No. 9 Marietta, Hardin-Simmons, and Marymount men's basketball coaches along with No. 8 NYU and No. 10 George Fox women's coaches. McHugh will even "rant" about the pace of games. Watch on demand!
Rockford men's coach resignsRyan Rebsom has stepped down as Rockford men's basketball coach, effective immediately. The Regents are 3-10, 2-6 in the NACC.
Around the Nation, literally, with Hampden-SydneyThe Tigers have played games from coast (and off the coast) to coast this season, and it's been a fun ride so far. Rob Knox has more on Hampden-Sydney's travels in Around the Nation.
Team of the WeekFrom Massachusetts to California and from Wisconsin to Texas -- that's where the top players at each position come from in this week's D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Around the Region: Panthers posting prodigious performancesAsk anyone in the Chapman men’s basketball program about the records being set and the personal achievements being acquired, and you’re likely to get a shrug of the shoulders. But even the wins are record-breaking for the Panthers.
Garcia helps fuel Marietta's runIt wasn't easy for Marietta standout Luis Garcia to go the Division III route to play college basketball. But he realized D-III was the place for him, and the Pioneers have been the beneficiary. More in Around the Region.
Birds of a featherMontclair State is rolling through the regular season again, with seniors Janitza Aquino and Melissa Tobie leading the way. But take a closer look and you'll see a different look to the Red Hawks. Plus we talk with the senior guards who've led the Salisbury women into the Top 25.
Tuesday: New Paltz hands Cortland first lossNew Paltz controlled just about every facet of Tuesday's afternoon at Corey Gym, knocking off the previously unbeaten Red Dragons 78-73 and cutting the number of men's unbeaten teams to five.
Hoopsville: Busy few weeksHoopsville returned to the air with the season's first Sunday edition. Dave McHugh talked exclusively with the sixth all-time winningest coach in all NCAA college basketball, Glenn Robinson of No. 25 Franklin & Marshall, along with the coaching staff of No. 4 Richard Stockton and Dave Hixon of No. 15 Amherst. Plus North Central women's coach Michelle Roof. Watch On Demand NOW!
Men's wrap: Emory wins big, Stockton survives; OWU downedIt was a big day in men's basketball, with a Top 10 battle, an upset in the Top 10 and another near-upset as well. Glenn Robinson passed Dean SMith, Scranton edged an old rival, Brooklyn's win streak was snapped and much more in Saturday's men's wrap.
Women's wrap: UNE knocked off, North Central rollsBates gave the University of New England the cold shoulder, while North Central improved to 12-0 and much more in Saturday's women's wrap.
2014 Conference GuidebookWe have a new version of our Conference Guidebook for the New Year that gives you information on each of the 43 conferences in Division III men's basketball. Check out the 2014 Conference Guidebook.
D3hoops Classic: Eagles win on buzzer beaterHusson capped a fantastic second day of basketball at the D3hoops.com Classic, defeating Hampden-Sydney on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, while Scranton survived, Wisconsin Lutheran won in overtime and FDU-Florham kept its streak alive.
D3hoops Classic: Florham survivesLeigh-Ann Lively had a big day from beyond the arc to lead the No. 1 Devils to their 43rd consecutive win, while Colorado College got past the loss of its top scorer and Wisconsin Lutheran left Las Vegas with two wins.
Tuesday: Wooster wins a classicWooster and Hope haven't played each other often, but they had a thrilling game at the Scots' Mose Hole Classic. Marietta picked up where it left off with an unusual game winning shot and the Wash U and St. Thomas women stayed perfect.
Scranton women pull away, Thomas More survivesScranton scored the final 12 points of the game, while Thomas More scored the final two to keep Cabrini from claiming another victim. More in Sunday's wrapup.
Monday: Back for moreThe New Year doesn't start for two days but the second half of the Division III basketball season effectively started on Monday with several Top 25 teams returning to action. WPI won dramatically, Johns Hopkins won surprisingly and the Montclair women won easily. Get the recap here.
Wrapup: 2014 D3hoops.com ClassicCheck out all of the scores, stats, photo galleries and interviews from the D3hoops.com Classic, including the All-Tournament team.
D3hoops Classic: Husson makes a statementThe Husson Eagles put themselves on the Division III map by upsetting No. 16 Scranton, while Clark rallied, Hampden-Sydney survived, the UW-Platteville women rolled and the Stevens Point women pulled away on Day 1.
Team of the WeekThe last Team of the Week for the 2014 calendar year, with the top players at each position from the past week.
Hixon's Jeffs seeking an identityWith a new lineup and a deeper rotation, Dave Hixon is spending his 38th season at Amherst looking for how to get his young team on the same page. More in Around the Region.
Recap: Beating the holiday rushA handful of teams enter the Christmas break on a high note after posting victories on Saturday. Among those teams on the nice list -- the Eastern and Maryville women and the St. Thomas and Marietta men. Get the run down from the day's action here.
Keene State off to big start in Little EastLast year, the Owls were reeling after graduating a class that combined for 4,500 career points. So far this season, Keene State is reaping the benefits of growing through all of last year's growing pains. More in Around the Region.
Late 3-pointer helps Cabrini sink No. 6 ScrantonCabrini used stifling defense and a 3-pointer with less than five seconds left to hand the sixth-ranked Scranton its first loss, 37-35 on Thursday evening.
Wash. U. men new No. 1Washington U. is ranked No. 1 in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 for the 30th time in school history, and the first time since Feb. 28, 2010.
No. 7 Montclair downs MarymountMelissa Tobie stuffed another stat sheet for Montclair State and Karin Harvey set a new program record for career victories as the Red Hawks defeated Marymount. Plus the Augustana men survive a scare and Randolph-Macon beats Cabrini.
Lauren Hill scores, inspires in home openerIt wasn't clear this day would ever come. But indeed, Lauren Hill was able to take the floor for Mount St. Joseph in its home opener, and again came through with a basket. Adam Turer was on the scene for D3hoops.com and has more of her inspiring story.
Saturday: Bears make their caseNo. 3 Washington U. made the most of its opportunity to move up in the national rankings with a big win at home. Plus the Blue Streaks stayed red hot and Stevenson took over first place in the Commonwealth Conference. All that and more in Saturday's recap.
Around the NationBrandeis was already moving in the right direction, despite a poor record to start the season. But the Judges' win at Amherst on Tuesday night was impressive. Plus items on Keystone, Westminster (Mo.), George Fox and more.
Dickinson sends North Central to first lossLast year Dickinson dealt Wheaton (Ill.) its final loss of the season, beating the Thunder in the NCAA tournament. On Friday the No. 10 Red Devils dealt No. 16 North Central (Ill.) its first loss of the season.
Hoopsville: Continued SurprisesAnother week; another set of surprises. On Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talked with those grabbing the headlines like the Brandeis, Lynchburg, and Yeshiva men's programs and the #23 Salisbury women's team. McHugh also talked to one of the steadier programs in women's basketball history: #5 Wash U. You can watch the show On Demand NOW!
Oneonta brings balance to the courtAfter a couple of disappointing finishes, the Oneonta Red Dragons are off to another good start and are also taking a longer view. More in Around the Region.
Team of the WeekThe top player at each position in Division III men's and women's basketball -- it's our weekly honor roll, the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Dunn not finished at TrineKayla Dunn once considered leaving Trine to find another place to play basketball. That was during her freshman season. A lot has changed since, and staying with the Thunder has paid off for the senior guard. More in Around the Region.
Around the Region: One last whack at the WIACIf things go the way Sally Linzmeier envisions, the UW-Superior women’s basketball team will make a lasting memory during its final season in the WIAC. But one thing is certain seven games into the 2014-15 season, and that is Linzmeier has already made a memorable impact at UW-Superior.
No. 4 Augustana outlasts No. 1 UWW in 2 OTHunter Hill hit big shots at the end of regulation and the first OT en route to 41 points as No. 4 Augustana defeated the top-ranked Warhawks in front of a big home crowd. That and more in Wednesday's wrapup.
Brandeis men stun No. 2 Amherst, 78-58Five players scored in double figures as Brandeis continued the rankings madness that is the 2014-15 Division III men's basketball season. Ohio Wesleyan's stay in the Top 10 may be brief as well.
Saturday: Back on trackAfter losing on Wednesday night, Wooster and Virginia Wesleyan rebounded with big wins on Saturday afternoon. Rose-Hulman won at the buzzer, Calvin edged Carthage and Ohio Wesleyan kept rolling. Plus the Texas-Dallas women shut down Texas-Tyler.
Hoopsville: Plenty of Upsets & QuestionsThis may truly be the year of questions. In just the first three weeks of the season, barely anyone has gone unscathed on the men's side. Dave McHugh chats with current #1 Augustana along with #14 Ohio Wesleyan, and Piemont men's teams. Plus #2 Amherst and #16 St. Mary's (Minn.) women's teams. Watch the show On Demand NOW!
Augustana: Two pieces of bad newsAugustana isn't the same team it was when it earned a preseason No. 3 rankings and the regular-season No. 1 spot. Even before losing to Central on Wednesday night, the Vikings received some bad news. More in Around the Region.
Trying to preserve the Williams traditionWith familiar players taking new roles and a new coach at the helm, the Ephs got off to a rocky start to the season but are beginning to relax and play ball. More in Around the Region.
Team of the WeekA 46-point night, multiple triple-doubles and much more lead our weekly honor roll this week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
It's a brand-new seasonOne season after playing for a trip to the title game, North Central stumbled to a 14-11 finish. But the Cardinals have put that behind them so far, and have a key piece back in starting out the season with four wins. That and much, much more in Around the Nation.
Latest losses on the rankings carouselSome years the top teams cruise through November and December. And then there's this year, where two No. 1 teams have already lost. Tonight, four of the men's Top 10 lost to lower-ranked or unranked teams. More in Wednesday's roundup.
Piedmont stuns sixth-ranked EmoryThanks to a strong defensive stand at the end and a monster night by Trae Gaines off the bench, Piedmont knocked off No. 6 Emory 87-85 on Tuesday night. More Tuesday wrapup inside.
Saturday: Going greenThe Green Knights upset one group of Titans while the green-clad Illinois Wesleyan Titans knocked off DePauw. Plus the Hanover men surprise Wooster and Gwynedd-Mercy pushes a D1 opponent to double overtime.
Titus to retire at end of seasonCharlie Titus, the only men's basketball coach that Mass-Boston has ever had, announced that he will retire at the end of this season, his 39th on the Beacons' sideline.
Team of the WeekThe D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware. The Team of the Week is our weekly honor roll and is in its 18th season!
Rare bird looking for arrivalBard has progressed up the lower rungs of college basketball, from a non-Division III conference to the NEAC to the Skyline to the Liberty League. The men's basketball program takes itself seriously at a serious academic school. More in Around the Region.
New familiar faces at FontbonneBoth Fontbonne programs have new head basketball coaches this season, but they should be well-known to Griffins fans already. More in Around the Central-West.
New men's No. 1The early part of the men's basketball season has been a bit unpredictable, and there's a new No. 1 team as a result.
Wheaton tops Hope in battle of Top 15 teamsWheaton (Ill.) is off to its best start since 2005 after the No. 15 Thunder knocked off the No. 6 Flying Dutch at Hope on Tuesday night.
Day 3: Cabrini shows it can still competeCabrini came into the season looking to compete against some of best teams in Division III. With the Cavaliers' win over WPI at the Hoopsville Classic, the team is succeeding so far under new coach Tim McDonald and All-American Aaron Walton-Moss.
Roberts' Classic record leads StevensonThe lights dimmed as Stevenson was introduced as if a show, not a basketball game, was about to begin at the Hoopsville National Invitational Classic. In fact, both occurred on Friday as the Mustangs defeated Wittenberg 75-65.
Saturday: Tigers take rematchDePauw and UW-Whitewater usually meet in the NCAA tournament, but this time they met in Milwaukee. Sydney Moss returned to the court and Thomas More returned to form. Plus there were two Top 25 battles in late action. Get the recap here.
2014 Hoopsville Coach's CornerHoopsville host Dave McHugh sat down with many of the coaches involved in the 3rd Annual Hoopsville National Invitational Classic. The Hoopsville Coach's Corner presented by Buffalo Wild Wings is a chance for fans to hear what each coach thinks of their team and the season ahead.
Leading the new-look CometsAfter the graduation of five seniors, Matthew Medell understands he will play a pivotal role for the UT-Dallas men’s basketball team this season. More in Around the Region.
ATR: Games to watchBefore conference play heats up, let's take a look at a handful of — what will surely be many — intriguing non-conference matchups this season. More in Around the Midwest-West.
Recap: Warhawks hold off HopeUW-Whitewater got its first win of the season at Hope while Christopher Newport edged Randolph-Macon in a thriller. Plus the Western New England women made a monster comeback against Springfield.
Tip top shapeOpening day for the Division III basketball season was an eventful one. Three of last year's men's semifinalists lost, Wooster handled Cabrini at home and the Randolph-Macon women got a big performance from their back court. Get the recap from Saturday's action.
Around the Nation is back!It's been a long time, too long, but the Around the Nation column is back at D3hoops.com. Meanwhile, it wasn't the best of offseasons for FDU-Florham, but the Devils are still No. 1, with the target on their back. And it was a great preseason for Southern Maine, Augustana, St. Thomas and more.
Our preseason women's All-America teamWho are the top Division III women's basketball players entering the 2014-15 season? Here's our list: the D3hoops.com women's basketball preseason All-America team.
Lauren Hill's dream draws a crowdThere will not be a more meaningful, powerful, or inspirational bucket scored this season than the one with which Lauren Hill opened the 2014-15 NCAA women's basketball campaign. In front of the largest crowd to watch a D-III women's game, Hill and her battle got national attention.
Six teams get No. 1 votes in women's preseason pollIf you don't like who we picked as the preseason No. 1 team in the country, it's likely someone else voted for your choice. Beyond putting the defending champs back on top, there's a lot of disagreement as to who's next, meaning it should be a wide-open year in women's basketball. Check out the full poll.
Defending champs return to No. 1 spot in preseason pollUW-Whitewater received the majority of the No. 1 votes, but there are plenty of challengers to that spot, including a team that comes from all the way out of the poll to end up in the top five. The 2014-15 D3hoops.com men's basketball preseason poll is here!
Teams move game to give dying teen a chance to playLauren Hill has been battling brain cancer for nearly a year, but even the cancer and chemo treatments didn't keep her from finishing her high school basketball career. Now a freshman at Mount St. Joseph, the team is moving up the season opener in hopes she can play.
Medaille makes two movesIt was a manic Monday at Medaille. With practice less than two weeks away, the school named new coaches for their men's and women's programs.
The #WhyD3 Show: The State of Division IIIDave McHugh went to NCAA headquarters to really dig into what makes Division III tick and find out about the state of Division III straight from the top: NCAA VP Dan Dutcher. Why are championships set up this way? What might change?
Scranton coach finishes strongIt's not just longevity that made Scranton head coach Mike Strong special. It's how he finished his career and put the Lady Royals in a position to continue to succeed.
Mike Strong retires after 815 career winsScranton women's coach Mike Strong, who has been coaching at the institution since 1972, is calling it a career.
Manchester honors 1995 teamSteve Alford made his name playing basketball in Indiana, then coached in Indiana for a short time, taking Manchester to the Division III title game in 1995.
Raleigh moves up; assistant replaces himBill Raleigh will step down as head men's basketball coach at Southwestern to assume the role of assistant athletic director full-time effective immediately.
Chatham adds men's basketballThe small private school in Pittsburgh that recently decided to go co-ed will add five men's athletic teams in 2015-2016, including basketball.
More turns of the Coaching CarouselDeep into the offseason, coaching changes continue to come. Check out the latest from Monmouth, Endicott, Sage, Fitchburg State and Nichols.
Neer protege replaces him at HobartFormer Rochester player and assistant coach Tim Sweeney, most recently a Division I assistant, will replace his former coach at Hobart.
Bittner ends Monmouth career with record seasonsThe all-time wins leader in Monmouth College women’s basketball history has stepped down to continue her education.
Duncan Robinson goes D-IWilliams forward Duncan Robinson, a D3hoops.com All-America selection and the 2014 D3hoops.com Rookie of the Year, has announced he is taking a scholarship at the University of Michigan.
D3hoops.com Classic 2014 pairingsThe defending women's national champion, two 20-win men's teams are among the 14 teams spanning from Maine to Oregon converging on Las Vegas for the 2014 D3hoops.com Classic.
Rosemont promotes from withinRayne Reber will take over for Andy McGovern, who stepped down this offseason after 20 years as a head coach, 13 at Rosemont.
Army assistant gets Williams jobKevin App, a former Williams assistant under Mike Maker, will succeed him as head coach of the Ephs.
Lebanon Valley names new women's coachAmy Sokaitis hired to lead Flying Dutchmen, who made the NCAA Tournament each of the last five years under Todd Goclowski.
Fitchburg hires former Wheelock coachBrooke Freeburg, formerly the head coach at Wheelock, will be Fitchburg State's third women's basketball coach in as many seasons.
Hope names new men's basketball coachGreg Mitchell, who played under longtime coach Glenn Van Wieren, will get his shot to run the Hope men's basketball program, following the sudden departure of Matt Neil.
MIT assistant takes Nichols postTom Glynn, the associate head coach at MIT and a former assistant at Mass-Lowell, takes over a team that won 23 games last season.
Catholic assistant named coach at John JayRyan Hyland moved his way up from manager to student-athlete to student assistant to grad assistant at Catholic University. Now he'll be a Division III head coach.
H-SC, CGA to open season on ESPN3The Coast Guard Academy will open its season against Hampden-Sydney on Nov. 14, as part of the Armed Forces Classic on the United States Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen in Puerto Rico. The contest will be shown live on ESPN3.
Bowdoin assistant Krasco remains in NESCACKelly Krasco, an assistant coach at Bowdoin, has been named women's basketball coach at Middlebury.
Cairn hires D-I grad assistantThe former Philadelphia Bible, which has won just 26 percent of its games in a little over a decade in Division III, has another new men's basketball coach.
Shaw steps down, Loyd promoted at Rose-HulmanRusty Loyd steps into the top spot as men's basketball coach for the Engineers, replacing Jim Shaw, who stepped aside after 303 career wins.
Dunagan retires from Roanoke with 611 winsThe winningest basketball coach in the state of Virginia, Susan Dunagan is calling it a career at Roanoke.
Hoopsville Classic announces pairingsAaron Walton-Moss and Cabrini return to the Hoopsville Classic, along with teams from six of Division III men's basketball's eight regions. Who you'll see in November at Stevenson:
Merchant Marine coach jumps ship for Maine MaritimeDavid Muchnick took over at Merchant Marine when Danny Nee was suspended and finished out the season there as interim coach. Now he'll be trying to right the ship at Maine Maritime.
Williams coach Maker takes Marist jobAfter leading the Ephs within a hair's breadth of a national title, Mike Maker moves to Marist, which was 12-19 last season. He's the second D-III head coach to get a D-I top job this offseason.
Lindgren steps down at NicholsAfter a 23-7 season, Jeff Lindgren resigned as head coach of the Nichols men's basketball team.
Dickinson women's coach steps downDina Henry, who has been women's basketball coach at Dickinson for the past 11 years, has taken a job as athletic director at Linden Hall School for Girls.
Wisconsin-Whitewater: A season of dominationFrom football to men's basketball and baseball, UW-Whitewater took home some highly sought-after Division III national titles. How did the Warhawk program get so good in so many sports? D3sports.com's Rob Knox takes a look.
Cabrini promotes assistantTim McDonald, an assistant for the past four years, replaces Marcus Kahn, who took the head coaching job at Mary Washington.
Teams, conferences on the moveTwo years ago, the Division III membership proposed a significant realignment for a handful of sports, including men's and women's basketball. That takes effect this offseason and we've reflected it on our pages. Here's a reminder of what's changed:
DePauw assistant gets shot to coach FranklinFranklin has hired former DePauw player and assistant Dana Haggenjos as women’s basketball coach.
Earlham assistant takes Mount St. Joseph jobJanel Iden will be very familiar with her conference opponents, as she remains in the HCAC.
Alumnus returns to coach FinlandiaAfter coaching an area high school to the state semifinals three times, Mike O'Donnell is returning to Finlandia to try his hand at coaching his alma mater.
Coaching CarouselWabash hires Defiance's head coach, Shenandoah's coach takes a D-I assistant job, LeTourneau hires a new men's coach and many more updates to the Coaching Carousel.
Bostick returns to Becker as women's coachBecker athletic director Frank Millerick has named former assistant David Bostick 'the head coach of the women's basketball program.
Matt Neil out as Hope men's coachAfter just four seasons succeeding longtime coach Glenn Van Wieren, Matt Neil and Hope College "have mutually agreed to part ways."
Wilkes hires former Hobart coachIzzi Metz, who was head coach at Hobart for five seasons and was most recently an assistant coach at Boston College, takes on the challenge of trying to rebuild the Colonels.
Bland out at Mount St. JosephAshley Bland, who was head coach for four years, never won more than six games in any season with the Lions.
Gordon women's coach outAfter four seasons and just 17 wins, Julie Brown is out as head women's basketball coach at Gordon.
Griffin retires from RPIMike Griffin, who coached RPI men's basketball for 29 years and has spent 38 years as a college basketball head coach, is retiring.
Rogers named women's coach at Concordia-ChicagoRusty Rogers, a longtime scholarship-level and high school coach, replaces Joshua Steffen, whose team was 2-23 this past season.
Oglethorpe tabs Richey as head women's coachOglethorpe has named Oglethorpe graduate Alex Richey to the position of head women's basketball coach, replacing Aaron Nester, who resigned in February after serving three seasons in the role.
Franklin coach suddenly out of a jobAfter two seasons and a 35-18 record, Jennifer Lodge Temple is out at Franklin nearly two months after the season ended.
Pecsok steps down at MiddleburyNoreen Pecsok ends a 16-year coaching career at Middlebury and a 22-year Division III head coaching career.
Salem coach moves to Division II after turnaroundAnita Howard parlayed a successful season at Salem into a job at Division II Livingstone.
Hartwick loses coach to D-II schoolAfter back-to-back-to-back 22-win seasons, Missy West is making the jump from Hartwick to Division II St. Leo's.
Walsh takes job at MaineRhodes Island College Bob Walsh, who has led the Anchormen to eight consecutive 20-win seasons, is the next head men's coach at Division I Maine.
Former assistant takes over at HiramChris Kibler returns to Hiram to take over from his former boss, Steve Fleming.
Centre assistant takes over as Sewanee women's coachTom Campbell takes over for Dickie McCarthy, who moved into an administrative role in the athletic department following the season.
Kahn moves to Mary WashingtonMarcus Kahn, who coached Cabrini to the 2012 title game and the 2013 Elite Eight, moves to Mary Washington, which made the Elite Eight for the first time this season.
Goclowski suddenly let go at Lebanon ValleyTodd Goclowski compiled a 170-56 record in eight seasons as head coach at Lebanon Valley, including 21-7 this past season, but was cut loose this past week.
Carroll to return to the CCIWCarroll had little success in its last 20 years as a men's basketball member of the CCIW. After 24 years out, they will rejoin for the 2016-17 season. More on D3sports.com.
Arcadia hires Emory & Henry coachRose Katz, who spent three seasons at E&H, replaces Lorie Kahlil, who spent three seasons at Arcadia.
Transylvania coach takes D-I jobGreg Todd leaves Division III but not the state of Kentucky as he joins the short list of women's basketball coaches to make the jump directly from Division III to Division I.
Alma coach dies after long battle with breast cancerKeisha Brown touched many lives during her coaching career in Michigan.
Finlandia men's coach steps downAfter three seasons, Terry Smith is stepping down from one of Division III's most isolated outposts.
Schreiner coach moves to TLUAfter leading Schreiner to its most successful D-III men's basketball season ever, Jimmy Smith is staying within the conference, and area code, in moving to Texas Lutheran.
Johnson returns to coach Alma materFormer state champion high school coach Kris Johnson (formerly Kris Hengesbach), who has been in the conference office at the Division II GLIAC, will return to the sidelines at Alma.
Fontbonne finds its next coach on campusFontbonne has named Anthony Hall the school’s new head men’s basketball coach. Hall, currently the associate athletic director for the university, succeeds Steve Schafer.
D3hoops.com All-America teamsSydney Moss and Aaron Toomey lead the way as the D3hoops.com Players of the Year. Check out both teams.
Mary Washington coach bumped into admin roleAfter 18 seasons and the program's first NCAA Tournament trip, Rod Wood is being moved into an administrative role at Mary Washington.
Fired-up Mitchell fanned Devils' flamesFDU-Florham senior guard Jalessa Lewis noticed a subtle difference in her ultra-intense head coach Marc Mitchell. She believed it was the key to the Devils capping a perfect 33-0 season. More in a feature by Rob Knox.
Final D3hoops.com Top 25 pollsUW-Whitewater and FDU-Florham take home Walnut and Bronze and the top spots in the poll. Where did everyone else fall?
Hoopsville Season FinaleAll good things must come to an end and after an incredible 2013-14 season we put the final touches on the year. Join Dave McHugh and head from Williams' Mike Maker, UW-Whitewater's Pat Miller, former UW-Stevens Point coach Jack Bennett and FDU-Florham's Jalessa Lewis as we look back at the championship weekends. Watch the show On Demand!
Great to be back in SalemAfter a one-year hiatus where Walnut and Bronze was handed out elsewhere, the championship game returned to the Salem Civic Center, and we got one for the ages.
FDU-ndefeatedFDU-Florham's rise to prominence is complete and so is its perfect season. The Devils, who were 13-13 two seasons ago, held off Whitman 80-72 to win their first national championship. Josh Smith recaps FDU-Florham's title game victory.
Lewis picks up herself and FDUFDU-Florham senior point guard Jalessa Lewis got knocked out of the national title game in the first half. But her teammates gave her a lift and she responded, scoring 21 points in the victory over Whitman. We spoke with Lewis afterwards.
2014 D3hoops.com women's All-AmericansOut of thousands of players, these are the best 25 in the country, including our national player of the year and rookie of the year. Sydney Moss tops the list with players from the two national finalists joining her on the first team.
Young's last-second shot gives Warhawks titleJunior Quardell Young sprinted the length of the floor with under five seconds remaining and hit a layup with 0.9 seconds left to give UW-Whitewater its second title in three years, fourth overall.
FDU-ndefeatedFDU-Florham's rise to prominence is complete and so is its perfect season. The Devils, who were 13-13 two seasons ago, held off Whitman 80-72 to win their first national championship. More coverage to follow from Stevens Point.
West rallies to beat East in All-Star GameD3hoops.com All-Americans Kyle Schleigh and Richie Bonney powered a balanced attack with 15 points apiece as the West All-Stars came away with the three-point win in the Reese's® Division III College All-Star game
Williams, Whitewater advance to men's finalThe fourth time was the charm for the Ephs, who crushed archrival Amherst, while KJ Evans' career night put Whitewater in the title game as well. More recap from Salem.
Heaven can wait: Devils, Missionaries winBreak out the religious references and Bible puns for Saturday's national title game. On Friday night the Devils scrapped past Tufts while the Missionaries defeated UW-Whitewater. Get the recap and post game coverage here.
A different look for Lord Jeffs in SalemWith Aaron Toomey as the floor leader and the constant, the rest of the Amherst cast has stepped up and kept the team's title defense going. More in a Road to Salem feature by Rob Knox.
Warhawks men: The turnaroundIn the past month, UW-Whitewater has gone from a self-described 'beatdown' in the WIAC final to a chance at a much bigger final. How the Warhawk men got here, in a Road to Salem feature by Josh Smith.
Jumbos play huge on defenseThe Tufts D has been bringing its A game for some time, and if the old adage about defense and championships rings true at all, that should favor the Jumbos this weekend. A Road to Stevens Point feature by Brian Lester.
Former NBA player out as Trine coachSteve Mix hadn't coached a college team in nearly three decades. After two years and a 20-31 record, his time in Division III is done and an assistant has been promoted.
A second shot at SalemGiven another chance to bring home Walnut and Bronze, Victor Davis and his fellow Illinois Wesleyan seniors intend to make the most of it. A Road to Salem feature by Brian Lester.
Warhawk women look for last stepThe Warhawk women have finished in third place and as the runner-up. They've played away from their home gym the entire tournament. Now in their home state, they're looking to win it all. A Road to Stevens Point feature by Josh Smith.
Rosters announced for Reese's All-Star gameEighteen players will take the floor for a show in Salem on Saturday afternoon. Here's who they'll be.
Ephs hope to play underdog roleWilliams is on a roll and is a frequent visitor to this level of the playoffs, but they have lost to archrival and semifinal foe Amherst eight times in a row. A Road to Salem feature by Rob Knox.
Whitman takes its run one step furtherLast season, the Whitman women’s basketball team did something no other team in program history had done when the Missionaries marched to the Elite Eight. But the returning players from that team weren’t satisfied. More in a Road to Stevens Point feature by Josh Smith.
All-Region teams announcedThe 13th annual D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on 689 nominations. It's the 13th season we've chosen the best players in each region in Division III basketball.
Fischer, Bonney win 2014 Jostens TrophyKatelyn Fischer of Marymount and Richie Bonney of Hobart will receive the Jostens Trophy, emblematic of the top overall student-athlete in Division III basketball.
Look what Brown can do for FDUFDU-Florham was good before Shalette Brown arrived on campus last fall. Now the Devils are the last undefeated team standing. We look at how Brown has helped FDU-Florham reach new heights in a Road to Stevens Point feature.
Hoopsville: Salem & Stevens Point boundEight teams remain to compete for two titles. Dave McHugh recapped the sectional weekends and talked to some of those headed to Salem or Stevens Point including two siblings at the same school. Plus we announce the All-Region first-teams honorees! Catch up On Demand!
Rivals return to SalemAmherst and Williams will meet for a fourth time this season, in the national semifinals, while Illinois Wesleyan and UW-Whitewater joined them. Check out the men's Elite Eight wrapup.
Elite 8: Feels like the first timeFDU-Florham, Tufts and Whitman are headed to the Final Four for the first time while UW-Whitewater guaranteed that someone will win its first women's basketball championship next weekend. Get the details from the Elite 8.
Pointers upset; Morrisville, Dickinson still aliveJake Davis hit a three in regulation to tie it and another in the closing seconds to lift Emory to the win at UW-SP, while the Mustangs and the Red Devils continue on into the round of eight. Friday's wrapup.
Sweet 16: Home teams roll, Bombers riseAll four home teams won handily on Friday night while Ithaca denied Amherst a shot at another Final Four and Thomas More stayed perfect. Get the full recap from the women's sectional semifinals.
Hoopsville: Home cooking?Hosting in the NCAA tournament is certainly important, but it does not guarantee your team wins. Dave McHugh talked to some of the hosts hoping home cooking passes muster and a couple of teams looking to spoil the sauce. Watch Hoopsville On Demand now!
New day for the KnightsThis season has been a work in progress for Calvin, which lost five of its top players from last season. Even though both that team and this team made the Sweet 16, they're basically nothing alike. More in a Road to Salem feature by Brian Lester.
Kornbaum, Gries win NABC All-Star voteAugsburg's Dan Kornbaum and Brandon Gries of St. Norbert eased past the field to secure their spots in the 2014 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star Game, thanks to your votes.
Montclair State looking out for No. 1It’s actually basic math: One as in another victory over Scranton Friday in a Sweet 16 matchup at FDU-Florham would keep the Red Hawks’ season alive and move them a step closer to their goal. More in a Road to Stevens Point feature by Rob Knox.
Oshkosh's titanic turnaroundWhen Brad Fischer took over the UW-Oshkosh women’s program, he hoped to change the attitude and cultivate more success. But even he is surprised at how quickly the Titans have responded. More in a Road to Stevens Point feature by Josh Smith.
Comets streaking northwardComing off the biggest weekend in UT-Dallas men's basketball history, the Comets face an even bigger challenge: having to go through the No. 3 and potentially the No. 1 to move on. A Road to Salem feature by Josh Smith.
Spartans not willing to settleCastleton wasn't looking to just come and make a good showing at the NCAA Tournament. Instead, they've won more games than any North Atlantic Conference team ever has in this tournament. A Road to Stevens Point feature by Tom Haley.
The Sydney Moss storySydney Moss is having a remarkable season, one that turns a few heads, drops a few jaws and simply leaves those witnessing it in a state of awe. The Moss story in a Road to Stevens Point feature by Brian Lester.
Hoopsville: Crazy WeekendThe first weekend of the NCAA Tournaments was crazy! As the dust settles, Dave McHugh talked with Baldwin Wallace, Christopher Newport, and UW-Whitewater women's teams along with Calvin, Mary Washington, Richard Stockton, and Texas-Dallas men's teams. Catch up On Demand!
All-Star voting returns to D3hoops.comStarting at noon ET on Monday, fans can cast an online ballot to choose two players to participate in the 2014 Reese’s Division III College All-Star Game, taking place at the Final Four.
Ospreys moving onAfter Richard Stockton became just the second team to win at Cabrini since 2010, we spoke with long-time head coach Gerry Matthews. He talked with us about what we got wrong, how he'll celebrate this win and his relationship with the special guest who drops by.
Sweet 16 hosts announcedThe NCAA announced schools that will be hosting next weekend's sectionals: the rounds of 16 and 8. How often do those teams advance?
Sewanee women's coach leaves benchDickie McCarthy, who earlier this season became Sewanee's winningest women's basketball coach, moves into an administrative role after 11 seasons, 97 wins.
Drama at UTD; Wooster, Cabrini knocked outCabrini and Wooster each fell on their home floor, while Albertus Magnus won its rematch with SUNY-Purchase and UT-Dallas hit a 23-foot buzzer-beater at the buzzer in overtime to defeat Whitworth 78-77 in Saturday's second-round action.
Carthage knocks out Hope; Tufts, Montclair surviveHope picked up its first and only loss of the season at the hand of the Lady Reds, while the Jumbos and Redhawks each won in overtime.
First round: Knocking off the hostsMorrisville State, Penn State-Behrend and DeSales all knocked off home teams, while Marian and Webster almost pulled off huge upsets before falling in Friday night's men's first round. And all four NEWMAC teams lost in the first round. Check out the recap.
Avant full of determinationLauren Avant committed to play for Tennessee at age 14. What has happened to her since then is equal parts pain, poise and perseverance. The full story in a Road to Stevens Point feature.
First round: C's the momentCastleton and Cabrini were surprise winners in the first round of the Division III women's basketball tournament. Plus Haverford and Plattsburgh State made successful NCAA tourney debuts while Vassar and Hartwick won thrillers. Get the recap from Friday night.
Hoopsville: Tourney previewGet ready for the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament by watching Hoopsville. Dave McHugh talked to Messiah, Roger Williams, and Salem women along with Chapman and MIT men as they prepare for their opening round games. Catch up On Demand!
2014 men's tournament previewWho will be the surprise teams and the disappointments in this year's men's bracket? Who will make it to Salem? It's Pat Coleman's annual tournament preview.
WPI, Longwell survive stressThe Engineers got off the bubble and into the tournament, while junior guard Sam Longwell had a full-term project to turn in. Such is life at WPI. More in a Road to Salem feature by Rob Knox.
York sprints to upset; Centre advancesThe CUNYAC's only representative in the tournament ran out to a 16-2 lead and put away Rhode Island College, while Centre outlasted LaGrange in Thursday's other game.
Patriot's gameShe’Cara Humphrey was considering playing volleyball in college, and if she had gone that route, she and perhaps the UT-Tyler Patriots overall wouldn't be talking about a trip to the NCAA Tournament this week. A Road to Stevens Point feature by Brian Lester.
Research and hoops go hand-in-hand at HopkinsJohns Hopkins forward George Bugarinovic has his eyes on more than one goal: beating Virginia Wesleyan and curing Treacher Collins Syndrome. A Road to Salem feature by Rob Knox.
Welcome to the big danceNick Mitchell admits he and his LaGrange teammates have been riding an emotional high the last few days as they get ready to make their first NCAA Tournament appearance. A Road to Salem feature by Brian Lester.
Thunder still plugging awayThe Wheaton men have had a lot of things go wrong this season, but they got two wins they really needed last weekend and come into the NCAA Tournament with some momentum. More in a Road to Salem feature by Josh Smith.
Jostens Trophy finalists announcedTen men's players and ten women's players were named finalists for the Jostens Trophy, given to the top all-around student-athlete in Division III basketball.
Just in time for the tourney, a new No. 1Thomas More moved into the top spot in the women's D3hoops.com Top 25 entering the NCAA Tournament. Check out the full poll.
Young Gators fight their way forwardSage has won a program-record 17 games and the Gators are all smiles heading into the NCAA Tournament. They're led by Megan Bowman who has overcome a lot just to get this far. More in a Road to Stevens Point feature by Rob Knox.
Pirates head down same roadA week ago, two ranked teams stood in front of the Whitworth women’s basketball team and the NCAA Tournament. But that's not anything new. A Road to Stevens Point feature by Josh Smith.
Central removes interim tag from PetersenCentral athletic director Eric Van Kley made it official. After piloting the Central College women’s basketball team to its highest victory total in the past decade while serving in an interim role, Chelsea Petersen has been named the program’s head coach.
Hoopsville breaking down the bracketsThe men's and women's NCAA brackets have been released and there is plenty to talk about. Watch a special edition of Hoopsville as Dave McHugh talked to those who made the tournaments and missed out and talked with both men's and women's committee chairs! Watch On Demand!
Men's bracket released!The regional rankings all season were heavily weighted by SOS. When push came to shove, was that strong enough to get 16- and 17-win teams into the field? Almost. Check out the bracket and analysis.
Projected women's bracketIt probably took an hour for us to pick the last three or four at-large teams. Who got in, how'd we pick them, and where might teams match up?
Women's bracket released!While the NCAA's men's rankings focused mostly on strength of schedule, the women's focused more on simple winning percentage. That bears out in this bracket. Check out the full Field of 64.
Hoopsville: Women's Bracketology!For the first time ever, Pat Coleman and Dave McHugh did a bracketology show... LIVE! Watch as Pat and Dave determined who the at-large teams are and then created a bracket including decisions on who hosts and who travels in the opening weekend. Watch On Demand!
Hoopsville (Pre-) Selection Sunday SpecialThe day has arrived: Who will be dancing and who is still looking for an invite? Dave McHugh talked to teams who have surprised and others who are anxiously awaiting the news on Monday. Plus the experts give you their opinion on what teams may be in or out. Watch a special edition of Hoopsville On Demand!
The next 24 hours: Hoopsville, bracketology, selection showsHere's all the info you need to get through the next 24 hours of Division III men's and women's basketball.
Projected men's bracketWe return to the usual bracketing methods this year, and that gives us the chance to have some awesome potential matchups. Who do we think is in and who is out? The cut line goes straight through Springfield. Check it out.
Rickrode steps down at WilkesJerry RIckrode led the Colonels to the 1998 Final Four and five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, but Wilkes has lost 10 or more games each of the past 10 years.
Who's in? Who's out?Staten Island put itself squarely on the bubble Friday night. St. Norbert avoided an upset Saturday. Who will punch their tickets today? Watch all the live streams and stay updated on who's in the men's tournament with our tourney tracker.
Women: Who's in? Who's on the bubble?It's been a good day for bubble teams as most heavy favorites grabbed their AQs into the NCAA tournament without drama. Plus the field of 64 will have some new entrants, like the Sage Gators. Here's a quick look at who's in and who needs help.
Saturday men: Rivals rise againCalvin came back to bite its archrival in the MIAA title game for the second year in a row, putting Hope out on the bubble. Who else?
Saturday women: Buccos bust a bubbleWhitworth edged Whitman in the NWC final, ending the Missionaries' perfect season and the season period for someone else. Plus Messiah extended its streak one more year and four programs secured their first trip to the Big Dance.
Hoopsville On the Road: Mainly MenHoopsville is in Salem, Va. at the ODAC tournament. On a special Friday show, Dave McHugh focuses on what is going with men's teams trying to qualify for the NCAA tournament. Guests will include Bethany, Hobart, No. 13 St. Thomas along with No. 13 Randolph-Macon and others. Tune in starting at 11 a.m. ET!
Sydney Moss breaks D-III scoring recordThomas More sophomore Sydney Moss added another accomplishment to her stellar first season in Division III, pouring in 63 points in the Saints' 106-88 PAC semifinal win.
Friday men: Macon dumped by rival, UMHB outIn ODAC quarterfinal action, 8-seed Hampden-Sydney upset top-seeded Randolph-Macon, while last year's runner-up saw its season end in the ASC quarters and Cabrini punched its playoff ticket.
Friday women: Baruch, Montclair punch ticketsThe Bearcats had it easy on Friday night, while the Red Hawks had a battle from William Paterson. That and more in Friday's women's wrapup.
Team of the WeekThis week's honorees hail from Centenary (La.), Concordia (Texas), Cortland State, Mount Aloysius, New Jersey City, New York University, Texas-Dallas, Texas-Tyler and Thomas More. It's the season's final Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville On the Road: Women's WorldHoopsville hits the road to the ODAC tournament in Salem, Virginia. Today, Dave McHugh focused on what is going on with women's teams around the country talking with guests from No. 9 Amherst, No. 24 Ohio Northern and No. 5 Wash U. along with Eastern Mennonite and Roanoke at the ODAC tournament.
Thursday: Low fiveFive ranked women's teams were eliminated from their conference tournaments in the semifinals, some by ranked foes and others by underdogs. Plus the CNU men kept rolling and John Carroll edged OAC top-seed Mount Union.
Leaning on your staffEvery coach needs a strong group of assistants. Just ask UW-Whitewater’s Pat Miller, who had to turn his team over to assistant (and former D3hoops.com All-American) Nick Bennett for a key stretch this season. More in Around the Region.
NCAA regional rankings releasedThe last regional rankings we'll get to see came out on Wednesday. From here, let the speculation mount as to where the bubble is and who's on it!
Tuesday: Bethany bounced, CNU advancesNinth-seeded Geneva sent PAC top seed Bethany deep onto the bubble, while CNU made the CAC semis for the first time and both IIAC women's 5 and 6 seeds advanced.
Wednesday: Survive and advanceMoravian edged Catholic in the Landmark semifinals and Hunter eliminated CUNYAC top-seed CSI. Plus three top seeds on the men's side survived and advanced. Get the recap from Wednesday's tournament action.
Ross' path to Babson easy as I, II, IIIFrom West Virginia, via Long Island, the addition of Kenny Ross has helped elevate Babson into a conference contender. More in Around the Region.
CUNYAC gets set to take spotlightOn Friday night, the CUNYAC championship games will be played on ESPN3, and the eight teams battling for that spot on the big stage are pretty pumped. More in Around the Region.
Purple Raiders making name for themselves in men's hoopsWhen you think Mount Union, you think football, right? The Purple Raiders' prowess on the gridiron is well know, but this season they're getting it done on the floor, too. More in Around the Region.
Whitman new women's No. 1In a split ballot that saw five teams get No. 1 votes, Whitman takes over the top spot for the first time in the 15-year history of the D3hoops.com Top 25.
Hoopsville On Demand: Bubble watchJust a week left in the regular season means plenty of teams are fighting for a postseason berth. Dave McHugh talked to Emory, Lyndon State, and MSOE men's programs along with Baruch, Ohio Wesleyan, No. 21 Rhodes, UW-Stevens Point, and Wheaton (Mass.) women's programs. Watch it On Demand!
A long shot to lock up the top seedWith a chance to host the conference tournament on the line and just .9 seconds left in regulation, there isn't time for more than a catch and shoot. Check that and all the buzzer beaters from a big week in D-III.
Saturday men: Third time's the charmThe NESCAC tournament got started with a bang as Trinity ousted Bowdoin in triple overtime. Plus Williams outlasted Tufts and FDU-Florham and Kean kept their seasons going in dramatic fashion.
Women's wrap: DePauw's 58-win streak endsFour teams finished perfect regular seasons, but not DePauw. Ohio Wesleyan handed the Tigers their first loss in nearly 24 months and head into the NCAC tournament on a high note. More in Saturday's women's wrapup.
Hoopsville on Demand: Conference countdownDave McHugh hit teams still in the hunt. Whether sitting pretty as a top seed like the Whitworth and Central men, in the hunt like the St. Mary's (Minn.) and Haverford women, or trying to get a home game, or just qualify. Plus one hardy group of seven players has a 16-hour bus ride ahead of them. Find out who.
Doing it all at DefianceA three-sport athlete is just who Kim Bingley is. She always has been. She moves from soccer in the fall to basketball in the winter to track and field in the spring. More in Around the Region.
Service to community, countrySamantha Perez and Amber Rice don't play for the same team and their paths as college basketball players have very different looks. But they define what being an NCAA Division III college athlete is all about. A #whyd3 story in Around the Region.
NCAA releases second set of regional rankingsBeing ranked doesn't mean you're going to the NCAA Tournament, but the higher you are, the more upset-proof you might be.
Wednesday men: Putting it all togetherThe conference playoff pictures are coming together. Mount Union, Wooster and Rose-Hulman grabbed top seeds while Montclair State extended its season. Plus W&J and Susquehanna won at the buzzer.
Wednesday women: Another milestoneAshley Roser scored her 2,000th career point, while Eastern Mennonite clinched the top seed in the ODAC tournament and more in Wednesday's wrapup.
Team of the WeekThis week's honorees hail from Bethany, Catholic, Central, Coe, Loras, Montclair State, Olivet, Rochester and Wesley. What went on in the Iowa Conference last week? It's the Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Castleton goes back to pushing the paceA high-octane offense helped the Spartans make the NCAA Tournament two years ago. After they dialed it back for a while, however, Castleton is looking System-atic again. More in Around the Region.
Royals flush with winsWith both teams standing tall at 20-3, there's reason to think that the good-ol' days might be back in Scranton, Pa. Rob Knox has more in Around the Region.
Baptist Bible coach to focus on AD roleMike Show, the longest-tenured head coach in Baptist Bible's history, will step down at the end of the season. Show will remain athletic director.
Elizabethtown women reach 1,000-win markUntil now, the 1,000-win plateau in women's college basketball was solely inhabited by Division I's elite: Tennessee and Louisiana Tech. Now Etown has joined them as well.
Staten Island, others break into Top 25Three new men's teams and one new women's team join the D3hoops.com Top 25 polls this week.
Hoopsville on demand: Another crazy weekPat Coleman came on to talk about interesting coaching moves. Guests also included Castleton State and No. 25 UT-Tyler women's programs along with No. 7 Amherst, Baptist Bible, No. 21 Randolph-Macon, and Rose-Hulman men's teams. Check it out!
Whitmore back in Division IIIFormer longtime Colby coach Dick Whitmore took over when Thomas let its coach go this week. And he's actually the fourth coach at Thomas in the past 12 months.
Men's wrap: Cabrini's streak endsAbe Valentine's day (36 points) helped Baptist Bible take down the No. 2 Cavaliers, while Stevens Point survived, St. Norbert continued its streak and Wesley picked up a big road win. More in Saturday's men's wrapup.
Women's wrap: Crowning achievementHope, UW-Whitewater and Texas Lutheran secured conference championships while Illinois Wesleyan delayed Carthage's celebration for now. Plus Tufts finished a perfect season in the NESCAC. More in Saturday's wrap.
Nee out after 'incident' at Merchant MarineSources tell D3sports.com that coach Danny Nee is no longer on the sidelines for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy men's basketball team, and has not been there since mid-January.
Vote D-III in dunk contestLesley's Mike Kaufman, Lycoming's Kevin Anthony, Lynchburg's Manny Hernandez and Hampden-Sydney's Khobi Williamson need your vote for the Dark Horse Dunker. Support the D-III guys!
Friday night: Whitman win streak continuesWhitman defeated George Fox to remain unbeaten and win their school-record 22nd game, while Chicago rolled over NYU on the road and Connecticut College shocked Williams.
Hoopsville On Demand: Project celebrationDave McHugh celebrated the successful Hoopsville Fundraising Project. Guests included No. 3 Hope, Maryville (Tenn.), Stevenson & Trinity (Texas) women's teams and Nazareth, Pomona-Pitzer, St. Mary's (Md.), and No. 15 Wittenberg on the men's side. Catch-up On Demand!
Around the Region: Don't judge too quicklyNot much was expected of Brandeis in women's basketball this season, but the Judges have made it through the first half of the UAA schedule, and then some, with flying colors.
NCAA releases regional rankingsThe first set of NCAA Division III regional rankings are in. Where does your team rate?
The latest Team of the WeekThe Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, has representatives from Grinnell, Millsaps, Montclair State, Rhode Island College, Rhodes, Rose-Hulman, Wheaton (Mass.) and Whitworth.
Women: From a different angleThe first regional rankings gave us a different take on close conference races. Then Wednesday night's games in the OAC and CAC provided another angle on who has the advantage. Check out the recap of who is on top of both. Plus, Clark's coach reached 500 wins.
From Costa Rica to the CCIWIllinois Wesleyan men’s coach Ron Rose said his team is focused on the journey this season. He didn't quite mean this offseason trip to Costa Rica, but he could have. More in Around the Region.
Around the Region: Investigating CSIStaten Island has rolled off a 19-game winning streak. Has that gotten them a lot of national respect? Not so far.
Taylor brings new spirit to SalemSatavia Taylor brings a little Chicago Public League toughness to the Great South Athletic Conference and Salem College is 19-4 because of it.
Babson rallies to stun No. 5 TuftsThe visiting Beavers stormed back from a 19-point halftime deficit to stun previously undefeated Tufts on the road on Tuesday night.
Tight battle for No. 1 spotThe men's Top 25 came down to a difference of just a few No. 1 votes at the top. After UW-Stevens Point's loss last week, the team most affected wasn't UWSP or Cabrini.
In women's poll, it's a fight for No. 2DePauw ran its winning streak to 56 consecutive games this week, so the battle in the poll is for second place, where five teams got votes. Check out the full D3hoops.com women's Top 25.
Hoopsville On Demand: Movers and shakersDave McHugh talked to some teams flying under the radar. From University of New England and Cornell women's teams to the Centre, Husson, and Richard Stockton men, hear why some seasons aren't getting as much love. Catch up On Demand!
Saturday men: Fighting for positionBabson sent No. 3 WPI to its second consecutive defeat, Randolph-Macon won its 13th in a row, while many more teams are chasing homecourt advantage for conference playoffs.
Women: Tommies pull even, Tufts pulls awayTufts and St. Thomas had little trouble with their fellow ranked conference rivals in Saturday's early action, plus a rare close game for Thomas More and overtime results shape the MWC, Centennial and Liberty League races.
Friday wrap: Buzz killThe Yellowjackets ended Washington U's long winning streak and No. 24 New York U. gained ground on the Bears. Plus Plattsburgh State pulled closer to Brockport State in the SUNYAC and Mark Edwards hit a major milestone for the Wash U. men.
Thursday wrap: WPI, Wesley fallEmerson took down a Top Five team for the second time, while York (Pa.), well ... won for just the fourth time all season. Check out Thursday night's wrap.
Tommies, Nord reaching for the topConner Nord would be distraught if he is never part of a national championship at St. Thomas. That may seem like a lofty goal, but not necessarily, given the recent success of the program.
Point taken downThe odds are long that UW-Whitewater can still win the WIAC, but they took a big step toward that goal by beating UW-Stevens Point 81-76 in overtime. Get the finals from tonight's action with recaps to follow shortly.
Men's wrap: Point taken downUW-Whitewater edged UW-Stevens Point in overtime and ended the Pointers' bid to run the table in the WIAC. Wheaton (Ill.) beat Carthage to claim first in the WIAC and Hope stifled archrival Calvin. More in Wednesday's recap.
Women's wrap: Carthage still rollingThe Lady Reds were in the black even without their top player, while every other ranked team won. The Wednesday women's wrap.
Courson's come a long way for Oglethorpe"A lot of people have invested time in me to help make me a better basketball player, and it's been a tremendous help to me," Oglethorpe's Tyler Courson says. More in Around the Region.
Scarlet Raiders tearing through NJACLife has been so great lately for Rutgers-Newark men’s basketball coach Joe Loughran that the only inconvenience he has experienced over the past four weeks has been one late arrival to work. More in Around the Region.
WhyD3: To play basketball, volleyball; major in biologyIn her junior year at Trinity, Hannah Brickley felt like she was missing out. For the volleyball star, returning to basketball was the answer. A #whyd3 story.
ODACcess: A thriller at EMUThe ODACcess Project team had seen excellent basketball, but none of the games we had covered had been truly close. That was, before this weekend.
Team of the WeekPlayers from Goucher, Oberlin, Thomas More, Wheaton (Mass.), William Paterson, Babson, Franklin, Montclair State, Muhlenberg and St. Vincent make up this week's honor roll, presented by Scoutware.
Hoopsville Super Bowl Show!Hoopsville aired earlier today and covered the crazy week of basketball while looking head at the final month of the season. Dave McHugh talked to Eastern Mennonite women and Colby, MacMurry, Morrisville St., and UW-Whitewater men's teams. Watch the show On Demand!
Bears win the big gameNo, not that "big game" and not those Bears. After rallying at Rochester on Friday night, No. 2 Washington U. beat No. 16 Emory in Atlanta on Sunday to finish an impressive weekend road trip. Check out the recap.
Saturday men's wrap: Cabrini, WPI surviveTwo top five teams each won by one on Saturday, while Albertus Magnus got rolled on the road and two ranked NCAC teams lost. More in Saturday's wrap.
Women's wrap: First of allChristopher Newport ended York's undefeated run and pulled into a virtual tie for first place in the CAC while St. Mary's (Minn.) kept first place to itself in the MIAC. Plus Amherst found enough offense for a key win and DePauw survived a scare from an unlikely foe.
Friday wrap: Amherst falls; Williams and Wash U. rallyNo. 7 Washington University and No. 11 Williams rallied from late second-half deficits, but No. 3 Amherst let one get away, as Colby pulled away to hand the Lord Jeffs their first NESCAC loss. More in Friday's wrapup.
Hoopsville's marathon day: 40 guests, 12-plus hours, but just one hostDave McHugh spent an incredible 12 consecutive hours behind the mic on Thursday with newsmakers from across Division III basketball!
Men's wrap: All four oneAfter Ohio Wesleyan edged Wooster on Wednesday night, there is a four-way tie for first in the NCAC. Plus Augustana dropped another game and Aaron Walton-Moss worked his magic again. Get the men's recap inside.
Women: Closer to the finishHope moved closer to another MIAA championship, while Moravian closed the gap on Scranton in the Landmark race. Plus UW-La Crosse stunned UW-Oshkosh and the MIAC and Commonwealth Conference races stayed close. Get the recap from Wednesday's women's action.
Warriors press on at Eastern Conn.Two years removed from a disastrous season, and a few weeks after two guards tore their ACLs on consecutive days, the Eastern Connecticut women are firmly in the Little East hunt. More in Around the Region.
Dayon sisters take FDU-Florham to next levelTwin sisters Kyra and Kara Dayon came to FDU-Florham from Trenton and have helped lift the Devils into the Top 10. Plus St. Joseph's (Bklyn.)'s legal eagle and much more.
Maryville has eyes on MarchMaryville (Tenn.) is chasing its 20th NCAA Tournament bid, and Lauren Burnett is the one leading the Scots there. More in Around the Region.
Bolstered St. Norbert on a rollWhat could be better than returning all five starters from a team that won a league championship, claimed the conference tournament and reached the NCAA tournament? How about adding a former Division I player? More in Around the Region.
D3hoops.com Team of the WeekOur weekly honor roll, honoring the best player at each position, is the D3hoops.com Team of the Week. It's in its 17th season, and is presented by Scoutware.
Falcons crest a little higherAlbertus Magnus held off previously unbeaten Purchase State on Monday night, and the Falcons stayed perfect against Division III foes. Check out the recap, including the big numbers posted by the Falcons' Darius Watson and Purchase's Andre Nixon.
Hoopsville On Demand: Conference battlesBeing in position on top of a conference this time of year is important. Sunday, Dave McHugh talked to many who are: No. 11 York (Pa.) and No. 13 Montclair State women along with Babson, Guilford, and Marian for the men. Plus D3 student-athletes and music combine at Washington College. Watch On Demand!
Hood's fallaway knocks down MessiahCheck out how Hood upset No. 17 Messiah, plus other buzzer beaters from the 2013-14 season.
Men: Wooster picks up first D-III lossDePauw knocked off No. 2 Wooster, both ranked CCIW teams lost on the road, top-ranked UWSP got another incredible performance and more in Saturday's men's action.
Women's wrap: York, FDU-Florham still unbeatenThe Spartans and Devils each improved to 17-0, while DePauw and Thomas More cruised and more in Saturday's women's action.
Friday wrap: NYU women take down EmoryThe Violets handed the seventh-ranked Eagles their first loss, while Millsaps knocked off Rhodes and the Centre men defeated Oglethorpe. More in the Friday wrapup.
Tonight's scores, video, live statsUW-Platteville tangles with unbeaten UW-Stevens Point, Amherst and Williams square off, St. Norbert's women's coach goes for her 600th career win and more. Follow tonight's games on D3hoops.com!
Men's wrap: On a roll on the roadAmherst won at rival Williams and UW-Stevens Point took care of UW-Platteville on the road on Wednesday night. Plus Randolph-Macon picked up a key win in the ODAC race while Franklin and Marshall closed the gap on Dickinson in the Centennial.
Women: St. Norbert coach wins 600th gameConnie Tilley picked up the milestone win in her hometown, Lebanon Valley lost at home to a 5-11 team, Williams beat archrival Amherst and much more from Wednesday night.
Helping find hope through hoopsPeter Kazickas has been to Zimbabwe twice as part of the Hoops 4 Hope program and his attitude has rubbed off on the rest of the Hamilton men's basketball team. More in Around the Region.
Around the Region: Still rising aboveIn the offseason, Andre Simon worked on adding an extra dimension to his game and it's paid off for Randolph-Macon, which is tied for first in the ODAC. More in Around the Region.
One more item off the listDespite reaching the Elite Eight last March, Whitman had never won at George Fox or won the Northwest Conference title. They took care of one of those this past weekend, however. More in Around the Region.
Maine Maritime's Murphy says he'll retireChris Murphy, who has been coaching the Mariners for 22 seasons, will retire from coaching following the season.
ODACcess: A big man who does the little thingsBy the numbers, W&L captain Jim Etling might not stand out so much. The fact that he gets on the court at all should be remarkable, though. More from ODACcess.
D3hoops.com Team of the WeekOur weekly honor roll, honoring the best player at each position, is the D3hoops.com Team of the Week. It's in its 17th season, and is presented by Scoutware.
Latest D3hoops.com Top 25 pollsOnly one team drops out and joins in the women's poll and just two in the men's poll. But for both No. 25 teams, it's their first time ranked in our poll.
Hoopsville On Demand: Conference landscapeWe are rounding the corner of conference action as Dave McHugh talked to No. 13 Augustana, Concordia (Wis.), Eastern Connecticut, No. 20 Ferrum, and UMHB to get a gauge of who we will be talking about in six weeks. Watch the show On Demand!
Men's wrap: Wooster beats archrivalThe Scots handed Wittenberg their second loss of the week, while Wesley beat another ranked team. That and more in Saturday's men's wrap.
Women's wrap: At Whit's endThat's where George Fox's winning streak finished when the Missionaries beat the Bruins on Saturday night. Kean turned back the clock against Montclair State and the top of the MIAC standings got even more crowded.
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The new look of D3hoops.com!Welcome to our new site design -- we hope you love it as much as we do! You'll find we have all of the same information, but that it looks better. Here's some ideas on how to find what you're looking for. Yes, including the message board.
The latest from ODACcessSidney Helfer and Dominic Pody continue their trip through the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, putting on the miles to reach the ODAC's North Carolina outpost in Guilford.
Friday: Tufts breaks throughThe Jumbos beat Amherst for the first time in seven years in a battle of undefeated teams while George Fox opened a key weekend with a close win. Plus Williams sweeps Bowdoin and the Hartwick men win a wild one.
Around the RegionThis week's Around the Region columns feature Cal Lutheran, Endicott, Johns Hopkins, Olivet and Wesley, plus notes from around Division III.
New Paltz ends 13-year droughtNew Paltz's last victory over conference-foe Oswego came on Jan. 20, 2001. On Tuesday night, the Hawks ended that streak.
Wednesday wrap: Up and overThe Stevenson men and UW-Oshkosh women went to overtime to upend ranked opponents. Plus another unbeaten team lost on the road and the Carthage women won at Wheaton (Ill.).
Women: Oshkosh, Carthage win Top 25 battlesThe Titans' Sarah Stecker and the Lady Reds' Stephanie Kuzmanic each put up big performances, while the Stevenson women won on a long shot and more.
Lang finds Olivet great place to play two ... sportsStefanie Lang didn't have much time to get ready for basketball season. Just three days after Olivet volleyball ended, Lang was in the gym preparing for her second hoops campaign.
ATR: Wesley riding sky-highDespite losing the ominpresent Paul Reynolds, Wesley is having arguably its best season ever. That and much more in this week's Around the Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic.
Hoopsville: Milestones and SuccessDave McHugh talked major milestones with Scranton's Mike Strong and No. 15 Va. Wesleyan's Dave Macedo. Plus No. 13 St. Norbert, No. 18 SUNY Purchase, Albertus Magnus, and Wellesley. Watch it On Demand!
Saturday: Last but not leastThe UAA got conference play underway, while WPI won a battle of Engineers, Amherst knocked off Williams, CNU lost to a fellow CAC newcomer and more from Saturday's action.
Strong reaches 800-win plateauIn a career full of sometimes thrilling, often entertaining and occasionally record-breaking victories, the 800th of Mike Strong’s storied career was one of the more anticlimactic ones.
Friday night Bants partyThe Bantams of Trinity led No. 10 Williams wire to wire and sent the Ephs to their first loss in their NESCAC opener. Get the recap here.
Hoopsville: Surprise, surprise!Dave McHugh talked to some of the surprising teams from No. 18 Mary Washington, No. 20 Messiah, Colorado College and Oswego St. for the men to No. 9 St. Thomas and No. 18 John Carroll for the women. Catch the show On Demand!
From basic training to basketballBefore her freshman year at Newbury, Toni-Marie Migliore spent her summer enduring some intense training. But, for 12 weeks she didn’t handle a basketball at all. More in Around the Region.
Tillema, UWSP trying againTyler Tillema was a freshman on UW-Stevens Point's last national title team. He and fellow seniors Trevor Haas and Clayton Heuer are trying to return to the top. More in Around the Region.
Men: Home sweet homeNo. 9 Wittenberg rallied twice at home to beat No. 22 Ohio Wesleyan while No. 12 Augustana rode the hot hand past visiting Illinois Wesleyan. Plus Wesley rolls and UW-Stevens point survives on Wednesday night.
Women: JCU keeps Bombers blueJohn Carroll overcame adversity on and off the court to win at Ithaca while Mike Durbin won his 600th game and Leb Val and UWW beat previously unbeaten opponents. That and more from Wednesday.
Lions roaring at TCNJIf former players of The College of New Jersey women’s basketball program strolled into a recent practice, they would think they were in the wrong place.
Sky-high at Colorado CollegeRyan Milne and Colorado College are happy with a 7-2 start that includes a loss to a Division I opponent. But they're not satisfied. More in Around the Region.
Hoopsville On Demand: Back on Sunday!Hoopsville returned to Sunday nights as Dave McHugh talked to No. 8 WPI, NO. 18 CNU and Defiance on the men's side and No. 8 Tufts and No. 13 Emory on the women's side. Watch it On Demand!
Saturday men's wrap: Messiah, Purchase stay perfectBeen waiting for the new Top 25? It comes Monday. Meanwhile, some men's teams Saturday made it known they expect to be in consideration.
Women's wrap: Bowdoin falls, UWW reboundsRhode Island College knocked off the Polar Bears, while the Warhawks bounced back from back-to-back losses. Meanwhile, Mike Strong is three wins from 800.
Hawks down Bombers in E8 openerHartwick opened Empire 8 play with a win against No. 18 Ithaca, the first for the Hawks at home since 2004. Get the recap from Friday night here.
Salve Regina upsets MiddleburyMiddlebury needed an extra 90 minutes to make the drive to Rhode Island. For Salve Regina men's basketball head coach Sean Foster, it was worth the wait.
D3hoops.com Team of the WeekThis week's full Team of the Week, our weekly honor roll presented by Scoutware.
Monday: Happy NEWMAC yearBabson picked up another win over a Top 25 opponent for the NEWMAC. Plus the DePauw women cleared another major hurdle potentially on its way to another undefeated regular season.
D3hoops Classic: Reds roll, Pointers perservereCarthage used a series of big runs to defeat UW-Whitewater, and UW-Stevens Point held off Whitman in an overtime classic. Get the recap from Day 3.
Sunday: Running the gantletOhio Wesleyan started a tough stretch with a win over over No. 15 Marietta while Albertus Magnus nearly gave D3 its second win over a D1 foe this year. Plus the York women edge Stevens Point in Atlanta.
D3hoops Classic: Pointers win tough battleTop-ranked UW-Stevens Point got its biggest test of the season and UW-Platteville handed George Fox its first D-III loss in Vegas. Here's the recap from Day 2.
D3hoops Classic: George Fox wins bigA.J. Grant and Spencer Bolte combined for 54 points in a 100-81 win, while Baruch held off Southwestern and Bridgewater State defeated Ramapo in Day 1 in Vegas.
D3hoops.com Classic live videoOhio Northern knocked off Baruch. Can it do the same to UW-Whitewater? Watch the final day from the D3hoops.com Classic.
Saturday: Point, Hope still perfectNo. 1 UW-Stevens Point cruised past No. 7 St. Thomas at home, and the Hope women went to overtime in Florida to stay perfect. Plus the Illinois Wesleyan men kept rolling on the road.
Titans take their tenthNo. 21 UW-Oshkosh is the first women's team to 10 wins this season, thanks to clutch free throw shooting against St. Norbert. Get the recap of Monday night's marquee matchup here.
Nightly wrap: Two for TuesdayThree games went to double overtime on Tuesday night one of which resulted in a big win for Mary Washington. Plus the Montclair State women get back on track and Coe knocks off Carthage.
Saturday: Close encountersLate shots sent Merchant Marine to overtime, Concordia (Wis.) to victory and Mary Washington to first place. Plus Guilford's Kayla Adams saved her best for overtime against Greensboro.
Hixon wins 700th gameAmherst coach Dave Hixon reached the milestone with a win at Babson on Tuesday night, becoming just the fourth D-III men's basketball head coach to get to 700.
Hoopsville On Demand: New No. 1 and Salem until '18Dave McHugh talked to the new No. 1 men's team, discussed driving 11 hours in a winter storm to get a win, and more on the decision to keep the championships in Salem through 2018.
ATR: Overcoming heartbreakFor Kathleen Phillips, Heidelberg's season has been as much about rising up as it has about overcoming heartbreak. More in Around the Region.
Future Final Four sites announcedThe men's Final Four will be hosted in a familiar place, while the women's championships will be hosted in at least three venues between now and 2018.
Wednesday wrap: That's the PointWhy is UW-Stevens Point ranked No. 1 right now? Because of wins like this one against Whitewater. Plus the Vassar women stay undefeated by knocking off Montclair State.
Around the RegionFor Brockport State, home is on the road, while the NJAC is heading for a crazy season in men's basketball. More in Around the Region.
Smith: 50 years at the helmIn his 50th season as the basketball coach at St. John's, Jim Smith reflects on a half-century and where the game has come from and gone. More in Around the Region.
Pointers new men's No. 1 teamUnbeaten UW-Stevens Point moves into the No. 1 spot and faces a tough test right out of the gate in UW-Whitewater on Wednesday. The full men's and women's Top 25:
Worth the trip for DSUIt took DeSales 11 hours to make a five-hour drive to Maryland but, when the Bulldogs arrived, they upset No. 12 St. Mary's (Md.). Get the game story from Monday night.
Saturday wrap: Road blockedTop-ranked Amherst and UW-Whitewater lost road games while Calvin rebounded at the MIAA-CCIW classic and IWU dominated. Plus the York women gave Christopher Newport a rude welcome to the CAC.
Hoopsville Thursday: Fighting cancer and moreThere is usually more than just basketball at stake in life. Hear King's coach Brian Donoghue's fight against brain cancer. Dave McHugh also talks to other basketball news makers this week.
Around the RegionThis week's Around the Region columns focus on Willamette's Samoan connection, a unique New England sibling rivalry and the resurgence of the DePauw men.
Around the Region: Not enough hoursIf Arcadia senior guard Victoria Mazzeo had her way, each day would feature more than 24 hours. Mazzeo is the perfect definition of a student-athlete as she crams plenty into her days.
Wednesday wrap: No can DuLoras' attempt for a rare sweep of ranked CCIW foes went down to the wire against Augustana while conference play started around the country. Plus the Baldwin Wallace women upset ONU.
Tuesday wrap: Principia snaps 57-game skidThe Panthers won for the first time since 2011, Bowdoin coach Tim Gilbride hit a career milestone, Cortland State and Ithaca renewed their rivalry and Haverford stayed hot.
Tigers control Sunday showdownNo. 1 DePauw defeated No. 2 Washington U. at the Midwest Challenge for its 59th consecutive regular season win and 40th straight overall. Get the full recap here.
Finalists find tough sleddingBoth national runners-up were pushed to the limit on Saturday night. One won and one lost. Plus the Cabrini men win another battle of unbeatens and the Wash U. women set up a Sunday showdown.
Team of the WeekA great first time through for the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware. The top players at each position, from 117 nominations.
Tuesday wrap: Pre-feast finalsSink your teeth into the last full night of Division III basketball before the Thanksgiving break. UW-Whitewater, Wesley and the Bowdoin women stayed unbeaten with big wins.
ODACcess: At H-SC, the history and the comebackThose who were at Hampden-Sydney got treated to a great finish this weekend. That includes the ODACcess writers.
Hoopsville Classic: Panthers bounce backAfter losing a nail biter to Salisbury on Friday, Birmingham-Southern won a see-saw battle with host Stevenson on Saturday night.
Hoopsville Classic: It's Miller time for CavsJon Miller scored a career high 24 points and Cabrini left Stevenson with its perfect record in tact. Plus find out who made the All-Classic team.
Hoopsville Classic: Fantastic finishYou couldn't ask for a better finish to the Hoopsville Classic. Top 25 teams? A buzzer beater? Bonus basketball? Check, check and check. Also, check out the recap from Day 3.
Hoopsville Classic: Cabrini finds its finishThis year's Cavaliers might be a little more polished than in previous years after the way the finished off St. Mary's (Md.). More from the Hoopsville Classic.
Hoopsville Classic: SplitsvilleOhio Wesleyan, Keystone and Birmingham-Southern aren't leaving the Hoopsville Classic empty handed. They bounced back from Friday's losses with wins on Saturday.
Wilmington knocks off D-I MiamiDivision III got its first regular-season win against a Division I opponent in men's basketball in more than three years as Wilmington had the hot hand at Miami (Ohio).
Saturday wrap: Tigers bend, don't breakNo. 1 DePauw was pushed to the limit by Centre before winning in extra time. Plus the Wooster men won a Top 10 showdown and it was a great day to be a Spartan.
Hoopsville Classic: Stevenson makes statementStevenson knocked off No. 18 Middlebury on a full first day of action at the second annual Hoopsville Classic. Plus Robert Kitzinger led the road warrior Trinity Tigers past Keystone and Salisbury holds off Birmingham-Southern.
New day at Thomas MoreJenny Burgoyne remembers the feeling of being knocked out of the NCAA Tournament in the opening round a year ago. It wasn't fun. More in Around the Region.
Hoopsville Classic: High fiveWatch as Cabrini battles St. Mary's (Md.) to cap a great day of basketball at the Hoopsville classic. Stevenson defeated Middlebury in earlier action.
Friday wrap: Host with the mostStevenson hosted nine other teams at the second annual Hoopsville Classic and posted an upset over Middlebury. Plus Cabrini battled past St. Mary's (Md.) and Hampden-Sydney won in dramatic fashion.
Hoopsville Thursday: Hoopsville Classic, moreThis first week of the season is done. Dave talks to a coach with a biggest upset, one preparing for the Hoopsville Classic, and two players who chose D-III after a year in D-I. Plus much more.
ATR: Moving up from No. 410After going 1-24 in one of the lowest-rated conferences in Division III, Southern Vermont has a lot of rebuilding to do. But under a new coach, they made an immediate impact this season.
ATR: Transy shooting 3's for MaxThere's a lot of talk about 3-pointers the first week of the season, especially in the Midwest, but for Transylvania, each shot from beyond the arc has extra meaning.
Brown nets 500th winWittenberg head coach Bill Brown picked up career win No. 500 on Wednesday night when the Tigers topped Capital 79-55. Check out the recap.
Babson's 85-game NEWMAC win streak snappedTorie Sutherland poured in a game-high 23 points, and junior Brittney Zimmerman scored 17 points to go along with a game-high eight assists as Coast Guard ended Babson's long NEWMAC streak.
ATR: Getting ready for Hoopsville ClassicCabrini and St. Mary's (Md.) headline the Hoopsville Classic, coming up this weekend. Rob Knox has more in Around the Region.
Tuesday wrap: Youth serves Hope wellHope got big contributions from young players in a win over archrival Calvin. Plus coaches at Gwynedd-Mercy and Guilford hit milestones and Loras scores a big upset.
Taylor made for scoringJack Taylor didn't score 138 points in one game, like he did last year. But he did score 180 points in two games. Get the details inside.
Southern Vermont shocks Williams on opening nightThe Mountaineers' new coach talked openly about beating area rival Williams and on Friday, Southern Vermont, which won only one game last season, did just that.
Saturday wrap: DePauw, Cassidy notch big winsDePauw and Rowan head coach Joe Cassidy notched big wins. Plus Stefanie Lang finishes a fabulous weekend for Olivet.
Opening night reviewsThe new season got off to a thrilling start with an early morning overtime game, Top 25 match-ups and a stunning upset. Plus the Whitman women edge St. Thomas in a nail biter out west.
Men's committee chair answers questionsOn the season debut of Hoopsville, Dave McHugh sat down with men's basketball national committee chair Steve Ulrich who answered questions regarding how regional rankings and the selection process.
Around the Region returnsWe have three new columnists working on Around the Region for D3hoops.com this season. Check them out and their first look at the top stories around the country.
Mount St. Mary coach out; shakeup at Bryn MawrRandy Ognibene, the only women's basketball coach Mount St. Mary has had, is out, while Bryn Mawr lost its coach and will not even play a full schedule this season.
MBB preseason All-America teamIt's shaping up to be a senior-laden season in Division III basketball, with 23 of our 25 preseason picks in their fourth year. The full team:
Grinnell alum gets drafted into D-LeagueAt 6-9, Keith Chamberlain has size and is one of the few notable Grinnell players that didn't make a name by launching 3-pointers.
Welcome to ODACcessThis season, two basketball writers will be visiting every men's basketball campus in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and writing about it for D3hoops.com. Here's who and why:
No. 2 IWU downs D-II Winona StateDivision III's No. 2 team opened the season on a strong note, knocking off a Division II squad in an exhibition.
DePauw leads women's Top 25The defending champs are on top for now as we get ready to start the 2013-14 Division III basketball season with the D3hoops.com women's basketball preseason Top 25.
Salem, Calvin, others could host Final FoursFor the first time we can remember, the NCAA released a comprehensive list of finalists for future Final Fours. Who is on the list and what does it mean?
D3hoops.com MBB preseason Top 25The 15th season of the D3hoops.com Top 25 opens with a split decision at the top of the men's basketball preseason poll.
Keystone coach heads to D-LeagueKeystone men's basketball coach Nevada Smith has become the head coach of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Development League affiliate of the Houston Rockets.
Three of Elite 8 reunite at Hoopsville ClassicMiddlebury, St. Mary's (Md.) and Cabrini will be on the same floor again, a few hours north, joined by two more NCAA tourney teams for a 10-team event at Stevenson.
Frostburg hires former CNU, WNBA coachCathy Parson, who left Division III back when D3hoops.com was just a young pup, has returned, and will face her former school twice a year.
Defending champs set slatesWe've got more than two-thirds of the 2013-14 Division III basketball schedules in, including how the Amherst men and DePauw women will hope to defend their titles.
Still playing basketball, eh?Keene State's Ryan Martin will keep playing basketball after being drafted by the Island Storm of the Canadian Basketball League. Read more about his unlikely journey to a pro career north of the border.
LaGrange lands D-I conference COYLee Buchanan, who was the Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year last season, will lead the LaGrange women next season.
Thomas More picks up SEC transfer Sydney MossFormer area high school standout Sydney Moss, the daughter of NFL star Randy Moss, is returning to Northern Kentucky as she is transferring to Thomas More from D-I Florida.
Brazil: Beaches and basketballBoth Augustana's men's and women's basketball teams were in Brazil this week and provided blog posts for the D3hoops.com Daily Dose. Check out all the sights!
Latest moves in Coaching CarouselGeorge Fox's new coach has a short but stellar track record and Union tabs an alum as its next men's head coach. Catch up on all the news in the coaching carousel.
Hamilton named George Fox men’s coachMaco “Shark” Hamilton, who built the Union High School boys basketball program from inception to state champion in just three years, is the new men’s basketball coach at George Fox.
Shaw named La Verne women's coachIt's probably safe to say the run-and-gun is out at La Verne, with Matt Rogers out as coach.
Wentworth names Galloway head men's coachArlen Galloway, who has spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Division I Cornell, has been named the head men's basketball coach at Wentworth.
Cal Lutheran women's coach steps downAfter a successful five-year coaching career at Cal Lutheran, Roy Dow has stepped down as the head women’s basketball coach.
DePauw grad Brad Stevens to coach CelticsWhen D3hoops.com started, Brad Stevens was playing Division III basketball. Now he'll be coaching in the NBA.
Women's Conference GuidebookWhich conferences have fared the best in recent NCAA tournaments? What separates elite conferences from the others? Take a look at this new resource.
Matthews to play for Knicks' summer league teamD3hoops.com two-time All-America selection AJ Matthews gets a chance to prove he's ready for the NBA.
Ferrell named men's coach at OzarksDavid Ferrell was named the new head men's basketball coach at the University of the Ozarks, it was announced by athletic director Jimmy Clark.
Shoup promoted to women's head coach at AltoonaPenn State Altoona athletics has announced Casey Shoup as its head coach for 2013-14. Shoup was an assistant coach for the team during the past two years.
Smiles leaves Farmingdale for D-II; Twomey hiredFormer Mount St. Mary star and Centenary (N.J.) head coach Brendan Twomey replaces Erik Smiles, who left for the head coaching job at LIU-Post.
Briggs steps down at Hardin-SimmonsHardin-Simmons women’s basketball coach Shanna Briggs, who is the school’s all-time winningest coach, has resigned, citing work-life balance.
Combs returns to Division IIIAfter four seasons at Division II Wayne State, Paul Combs returns to Wisconsin to take a D-III head coaching job.
D3hoops.com Classic 2013 pairingsThree teams from the same conference, a four-time entrant and some of the best programs in Division III are coming to Las Vegas this December.
2008 player of the year named head coachHoward Payne announced that former D3hoops.com Player of the Year and current women's assistant basketball coach Meia Daniels will take over the women's basketball program.
Marietta assistant hired at HeidelbergAndrew Bucheit has been named head men’s basketball coach at Heidelberg, replacing Anthony Gholson after the program went 18-33 the past two seasons.
Prock leaves Howard Payne for D-II jobHPU women's basketball coach Joshua Prock announced he will be leaving Howard Payne to take the head women's basketball position at Division II Eastern New Mexico.
Northern Athletics Conference changes nameFrom the moment the conference announced its name, one with the exact same initials as an existing D-III conference, D-III fans were looking for a change.
New Bethel coach comes from TulaneDoug Novak is the Royals' new head coach, replacing Jeff Westlund, who was mysteriously let go in April.
Jones named Eureka women's basketball coachVictoria Jones has been named head coach of the Eureka College women's basketball team. She comes to Eureka after a five-year stint as an assistant coach at Division I Murray State.
Former NAIA coach takes over Tyler jobJamon Copeland was an assistant under former D-III head coach Doug Davalos, then a head coach at NAIA Ave Maria.
Harris takes Covenant jobFormer Wheaton (Ill.) player and Grove City head coach Sarah Harris is a head coach again, at recent D-III newcomer Covenant.
Devitt leaves Wentworth post after 11 seasonsWentworth Institute of Technology head men's basketball coach Tom Devitt has announced that he has left the Institute after 11 seasons as the head coach and 14 years on the Leopard staff.
Ozarks' men's coach Doug Boxell resignsUniversity of the Ozarks men’s basketball coach Doug Boxell has resigned from his position and accepted the head boys' basketball job at Bowie High School in Bowie, Texas.
Loyola assistant takes over at Washington Coll.Washington College has announced the hiring of Alisha Mosley as the school's head women's basketball coach.
Bethel men's coach let goBethel athletic director Bob Bjorklund recently announced that Jeff Westlund will not be returning as the head coach of the Royals men's basketball program.
Baines returns to CCIWJohn Baines, the head men's basketball coach at St. Francis, has reached a verbal agreement to become the head men's basketball coach at Elmhurst.
Carroll coach leaves for DrakeDave Buchanan, Carroll head men's coach and a member of the Division III national committee, is leaving to become the director of basketball operations at Drake.
Platteville assistant returns to MinnesotaJamie Rusthoven, a former Minnesota high school coach and an assistant at UW-Platteville, is the next person to get a crack at turning around St. Mary's (Minn.).
Amherst alum: Let's stay togetherThere aren't many people who played for a title in Salem and watched their school win another in Atlanta. Ben Kaplan did and he compares the experiences.
Hoopsville: Should we do this again?Dave talks with coaches and players from both teams in the title game, but the bigger issue was this: What would it take for Division III to do this every year? Dave, Pat and Gordon discuss.
Alumnus comes back to rescue HamlineAfter a season marred by a player's arrest and the head coach's protracted firing, Jim Hayes comes from the most successful D-III program in the state back to his alma mater.
Williamson's March eases February stingAllen Williamson didn't even make the NESCAC all-conference team. But he showed them by winning the tournament Most Outstanding Player award.
Lord Jeffs seize second titleAmherst ended the Cinderella run by Mary Hardin-Baylor and wrapped up its second national title, 87-70. Check out our coverage from Atlanta.
Texans' trip ends in disappointmentAlthough it was the closest any Texas team has come to winning the Division III men's basketball national title, UMHB's season came to an emotional end.
Amherst in a familiar placeThe Lord Jeffs have never played for the title in Atlanta before, but the program has been on the national stage for a decade and this two weeks off thing is no big deal either. A Road to Atlanta feature by Brian Falzarano.
UMHB gets its shot of a lifetimeMary Hardin-Baylor wasn't given much of a chance to compete for the title national title when the tournament started. Good? Sure. But this good is a surprise. A Road to Atlanta feature by Brian Lester.
Your guide to the Division III championship gameWhether you're watching a D-III title game for the first time, or you're a D-III veteran, here's what you need to know when watching Sunday's game on CBS Sports Network.
Scouting the CruWe asked coaches who have seen Amherst and Mary Hardin-Baylor to break the teams down for us. Here's the breakdown of the Cru.
Scouting the Lord JeffsWe asked coaches who have seen Amherst and Mary Hardin-Baylor to break the teams down for us. We start with the lowdown on the Lord Jeffs.
Hoopsville: Waiting for AtlantaAs we continue to wait to decide the men's champion, Dave chats with those in and around the UMHB and Amherst programs to see how the teams and schools are getting ready for next Sunday's championship game.
D3hoops.com men's All-America teamD3hoops.com Player of the Year John DiBartolomeo of the University of Rochester headlines our 16th annual All-America team, released Thursday night, March 28.
Wilson names first men's basketball coachWilson College is admitting male undergraduates in the fall for the first time and will start a men's basketball program in 2014-15 for the first time.
Scherer retires from ElmhurstAfter 17 years at the helm of the Elmhurst men's basketball team, Mark Scherer has announced his retirement from coaching.
UMHB rallies, will join Amherst in AtlantaSt. Thomas led by as many as 14 in the second half, but unranked Mary Hardin-Baylor kept its roll going, finishing the night on a 34-13 run to reach the national title game.
Final Four is setSt. Thomas came back from a 12-point deficit to knock off Williams and make the semifinals, while UMHB rallied past St. Mary's, Amherst cruised and North Central put Middlebury away. More from Salem.
Ripon coach steps down, will remain ADAfter 23 seasons, Julie Johnson will step down from her role to become full-time athletic director.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Dave and Pat talked extensively about the Final Four, as did Salem regulars Charlie Brock and Pat Cunningham. Plus there was talk about the All-Star Game and player interviews.
Unassuming Thompson lifts Midd on DNolan Thompson hit six 3-pointers against Ithaca to finish with 20 points, but he's really made his name without the ball in his hands. A Road to Salem feature.
Crusaders among Salem's new facesWinning isn't new to the Crusaders, who have averaged 24 victories over the past four years. But a trip to the Elite Eight is a new chapter. A Road to Salem feature by Brian Lester.
Cavaliers put road behind themCabrini enters Salem on a roll, having won 19 of 21 since Aaron Walton-Moss' return, including three road playoff games. But while he can take games over, he's not the only one. More in a Road to Salem feature.
St. Thomas back on scene in SalemEight Tommies won't feel so out of place in Salem this weekend, led by Tommy Hannon and John Nance. More in a Road to Salem feature by Brian Falzarano.
Rosters announced for Reese's All-Star gameEighteen players will take the floor for a show in Salem on Saturday afternoon. Here's who they'll be.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Dave, Pat and Gordon wrapped the 2012-13 Division III women's basketball season, plus looked forward to Salem with Cabrini coach Marcus Kahn and IWUHoops.com's Bob Quillman.
2013 women's basketball NCAA Tournament bracketThere were 63 games on the road to the championship. Here's how Walnut and Bronze was won.
Tigers made perfection look easyFinishing a perfect season isn't easy, but DePauw sure made it look that way. The Tigers dominated their competition on their way to a second national championship in seven years.
D3hoops.com women's All-AmericansIntroducing our 16th annual All-America team, including Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year.
Men's wrap: Next stop, SalemSt. Thomas edged Calvin in a thriller to punch its ticket to Salem. Cabrini is headed there, too, after another road victory. Plus all three NESCAC teams advance.
Verkaik, Hunt win 2013 Jostens TrophyCalvin's Carissa Verkaik and Randolph's Colton Hunt follow up their Academic All-American of the Year awards by winning the Jostens Trophy.
So, who is this Morrisville State?After two weekends of defying the odds, Morrisville State arrives in the Sweet 16 as one of the most compelling Cinderella stories in the recent history of the men’s bracket
Tigers take the titleDePauw defeated UW-Whitewater 69-51 to win the national championship and complete an undefeated season. Get all the post game coverage from Holland.
Merg beats buzzer twice to lift UWW to title gameMary Merg hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of regulation and a bucket at the buzzer at the end of overtime to lift UW-Whitewater to the Division III women’s basketball national championship game on Friday night 64-62.
Tigers' surge continues into national title gameDePauw's depth and speed fueled the Tigers to its 33rd victory and a spot in the national championship game.
Calvin showing it on the floorThe lack of respect shown Calvin by the NCAA committee might not matter as much now that the Knights are in the Sweet 16, but that doesn't mean it's not a motivating factor. More in a Road to Salem feature.
A storybook seasonSo many storylines have emerged during North Central's tournament run that script writers everywhere would be filled with envy. Brian Lester has more in a Road to Salem feature.
The Warhawks' inspiring runLast year these Warhawks were sitting on the sidelines, while their male counterparts were making a run to the title. This year, they are hoping for some hardware of their own. A Road to Holland feature.
All-Region teams announcedThe 12th annual D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on a record 729 nominations. They serve as a starting point for our All-American teams, which come between the national semifinals and title game.
Galow, Niekamp win All-Star fan voteRhodes guard Andrew Galow and Capital guard Spencer Niekamp won the annual fan balloting for the Reese’s® Division III College All-Star Game, out of more than 86,000 votes cast.
Torn knee can't keep Gasaway awayFirst a torn ACL, then the flu tried, but neither of them could keep Alex Gasaway off the floor for DePauw. More about the junior's persistence in a Road to Holland feature by Brian Falzarano.
Eph seniors living up to promiseWilliams coach Pat Manning knew she had something special when six freshmen arrived in fall 2009. Now those six are seniors and relishing their run. A Road to Holland feature by Gordon Mann.
New faces bring Lord Jeffs backSome of Amherst's key 2013 players barely got off the bench in the 2012 semifinal. But Jasmine Hardy and Bridget Crowley joined two returning players and a freshman to lead this year's Jeffs. Feature by Brian Falzarano.
Fans: Cast your vote for All-Star Game!For the third year in a row, D3hoops.com is hosting the fan vote for the Reese's Division III All-Star Game. Cast your ballot for one of the eight finalists by noon ET on Wednesday.
Hoopsville: Upsets and surprisesDave McHugh sat down with Illinois Wesleyan, Mary Hardin-Baylor, Morrisville State and Williams men's teams and got updates from Gordon Mann and Pat Coleman.
Rochester out; NESCAC advancesAll three NESCAC teams in the tournament moved on but John DiBartolomeo was held to two points and Ithaca won at the buzzer. Plus Morrsville is still dancing and there will be a new champion.
Women: DePauw roars into Final FourDePauw's roll continued right past Christopher Newport and into the Final Four. Two NESCAC teams and UW-Whitewater will join the Tigers next weekend.
Whitman's fantastic voyageWhitman traveled a long way to beat Emory and reach the Elite 8. Sarah Anderegg talks about the team's trip, including two surprise benefits to winning Friday's game.
Women's wrap: Give me a WWhitman, Widener, Williams and UW-Whitewater advanced to the Elite 8 with regional semifinal victories. Plus DePauw dominates Washington and Hope outlasts St. Thomas in Friday's NCAA tournament action.
Hoopsville: Top 25 matchupsIt was a Top 25 showcase on Thursday's Hoopsville. Dave McHugh sat down with teams looking to keep winning including Virginia Wesleyan, St. Mary's (Md.) and Cortland State men and DePauw, Wash U. and Williams women.
Around the Nation: A pair of rivalsAmherst and Williams are not only both alive in both tournaments, they're hosting in both. Brian Falzarano takes a look at these rivals in Around the Nation.
Always an adjustmentNot much is the same about 2013 and St. Thomas' 2011 title run. Different coach, four different starters, and even the tournament format itself is not conducive to a return to the top. More in a Road to Salem feature.
Whitman's dream is still aliveWhitman thought it saw its dream end with a loss in the conference semifinals. But, given new life, the Missionaries have made the most of it. More in a Road to Holland feature by Brian Lester.
Jostens Trophy finalists announcedTen men and 11 women nominated for their skills on the basketball court, in the classroom and in the community are on the ballot for Division III basketball's top all-around honor.
Enjoying the rideDickinson scored its first meaningful NCAA tournament victory on Saturday. What's next for Adam Honig and his Red Devil teammates? We talked with him to find out.
Hoopsville Sunday: Teams moving onAfter an exciting first weekend of action, Dave McHugh sat down with teams that are moving on, including Amherst and St. Thomas women and Cabrini and Calvin men.
Hosts announced for second weekendHope is sent on the road, Amherst will host Tufts again, and the 16 second-round men's host teams were named on Sunday.
Ready for the tourneyAfter surgery to remove two tumors from his head and three months of bed rest, 7-1 Joel Neri is coming into his own at SUNY-Purchase. More in Around the Region.
Cabrini advances, NESCAC survivesThe Cavaliers showed they are still a tough out and both NESCAC teams survived first round scares. Plus Dickinson rolled past Marietta in the first round.
Second round: Hope sinks ONUOn the second night of the tournament, No. 2 Hope prevailed over No. 3 Ohio Northern and Widener bounced No. 9 Catholic from the tournament. Get the women's wrap here.
Top 10 takedownsThree teams ranked in the Top 10 lost in the opening round of the NCAA tournament, including Calvin's heartbreaking loss to St. Thomas. Get the first round recap here.
Thursday on Hoopsville: Women's chair and moreHoopsville was back on the air Thursday night -- guests include the women's committee chair, MIT's Will Tashman and coaches from Centre and Morrisville State.
Around the Nation: Stories of MarchATN enters the month-plus of madness with pieces looking at how four teams got here and where they're going: Stevens men, Catholic women, Whitworth men and DePauw women.
Rolling in Rhode IslandAfter a lackluster early-season game, RIC coach Bob Walsh decided to let his players run the show a lot more on offense. And the Anchormen have gone 20-3 since. More in Around the East/Northeast.
Hope just glad to be backOnce upon a time, Hope had designs on making the Final Four in its own gym. But after last year's tournament snub, the Flying Dutch are just happy to be playing in March. More in Around the Region.
Regional realignment comingFor years, hoops fans have tried to understand why men had a Midwest and women had a Central, or why men's and women's teams were in different regions. As Dave McHugh notes, change is near.
St. Mary's (Minn.) coach retiresAfter a 4-21 season, Todd Landrum is calling it a career after 13 years and 157 wins.
2013 men's tournament previewWho will be the surprise teams and the disappointments in this year's men's bracket? Who will make it to Salem, and then to Atlanta? It's Pat Coleman's annual tournament preview.
Women's tournament previewOur annual preview of the women's tournament takes a scientific look at the field and makes evidence-based predictions. Or it makes guesses you can laugh at throughout the month.
Join the bracket challenge!It's time to make your picks -- who will make it to Salem, Atlanta and Holland and who will win it all? Put your D-III knowledge on the line and join our annual bracket challenge.
Do we have your buzzer beaters?We're going to vote again this year for Buzzer Beater of the Year? Do we have your team's buzzer beater included? Check out our list of more than three dozen eligible shots! Sponsored by the City of Salem.
Committee chair answers questionsYou had questions about the bracket and so did we. But instead of relying on vague generalities, Mike DeWitt gave actual specifics. That and more in the latest Hoopsville on Demand.
Updated Top 25 pollsHeading into the tournament, St. Thomas and DePauw have a little bit of an extra target on their backs. Where do the rest of the teams shake out?
Men's bracket released!Well, we can't get everything we want. Taking eight teams to Salem? Fine, but we'll throw in a side of Bracket of Death.
Women's bracket released!Whitman forced its way into the bracket as one of three Northwest Conference teams to get in, while three USA South teams make the postseason as well. Check out the full field of 64.
Hoopsville Championship SundaySelection Sunday Special included men's coaches from Curry, Delaware Valley, Emory, Randolph-Macon & Transylvania along with women's coaches from Emory, Marymount & Regis. And we tried to answer who may be in or out of the tournaments.
While you wait for our projections ...D3hoops.com projections won't be ready until well after midnight. But we're not the only ones studying the men's bubble situation. Here's a couple other opinions.
Sunday: Southern stars clinchDramatic finishes from the South region highlight Championship Sunday's results. Plus the Randolph-Macon men get off the bubble and Springfield stays on it.
Track the women's automatic bidsWith 43 bids being handed out in a little over 24 hours, it's going to be a little crazy. Here's all the games with AQs on the line, including in-progress boxes, live audio and video.
Men: Falcons, Aggies fly highFitchburg State secured its first trip to the NCAA Tournament in surprising fashion, Delaware Valley completed another worst-to-first and Wash U won a tiebreak. Check out Saturday's men's headlines.
Women: Emory, Hope, Florham seal bidsEmory defeated Rochester in the de facto UAA title game and FDU-Florham secured its first trip to the NCAA tournament ever. Check out the headlines from Championship Saturday.
Sibling revelry at McDaniel, GettysburgDerek and Wes Brooks faced off on opposite sides in the men's game, then Cari and Codi McMaster did so in the women's game.
Cabrini, Ramapo punch ticketsTwo teams earned return trips to the NCAA Tournament, as Cabrini beat Keystone in the CSAC and Ramapo survived a buzzer beater attempt from Rutgers-Newark in the NJAC.
Friday women: DePauw pulls awayIt took a half for DePauw to solve Wittenberg with its top scorer out, while top seeds and ranked teams generally advanced elsewhere. But IWU's title defense might be over.
Friday men's wrap: IWU knocked offIllinois Wesleyan's second loss in a week could cost someone a bid, as Augustana advances. Favorites moved on in NCAC and SUNYAC, while ODAC got down to a final four.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Thursday's show which featured men's coaches from Alvernia and Concordia-Moorhead and women's coaches from Rochester, Swarthmore and UW-Whitewater.
Around the East/NortheastAndrew Lovell takes a look at the conference tournament scene in his part of Division III, where there are a lot of games to cover.
Men's wrap: Cap topped, Point counteredIt took a few days, but the conference playoffs finally produced some surprising upsets with the top men's seeds in the OAC and WIAC losing on Thursday night.
Women's wrap: Bucs stop WhitmanWhitworth knocked off Whitman and put the Missionairies on the NCAA tournament bubble. Plus a long run of consecutive tournament appearances may be over after Thursday's results
Centre looking for redemptionCentre doesn’t bring up last year’s conference title game loss to Trinity (Texas) too often. But forgetting it is impossible. More in Around the Region.
Around the Region: Two views on the tourneyNorthwestern (Minn.) has been to the tournament and faced the eventual champ two years in a row, while UW-Oshkosh's women are just trying to get back there. More in Around the Midwest/West.
Wrapup: Montclair still running, Scranton splitsThere weren't many upsets, but there were still plenty of thrilling moments. More in Wednesday's full wrapup.
Countdown to MondayConference tournaments take center stage the rest of the week, plus No. 4 North Central tries to keep No. 3 Illinois Wesleyan from running the table in the CCIW. Check out tonight's scoreboards:
Tuesday wrap: Rivals set up a rematchThis season has been a struggle for Wittenberg but the Tigers remain alive, with Wooster next. Plus North Central ended Illinois Wesleyan's streak and more.
A half-court game-winnerDid you know we have more than three dozen buzzer beaters from this season? The latest hit on Sunday, at the end of a crazy sequence. Watch them all, sponsored by the City of Salem.
Carr resigns as Lawrence women's coachTara Carr has resigned as the head women's basketball coach at Lawrence, athletic director Mike Szkodzinski announced today. The next coach will be the program's sixth in eight years.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Sunday's show with men's coaches from Aurora, Mary Hardin-Baylor, Stevenson and WPI and women's coaches from Catholic and Bridgewater State plus Fan of the Show Bob Quillman from the Midwest Region.
Case men pull off shocking upsetTim Chung scored a game-high 21 points to lead the short-handed Case Western Reserve men to a 57-51 upset at No. 6 Rochester on Sunday.
Saturday men: Rossi ties all-time assists markIthaca's point guard tied a decade-old Division III career mark, while DePauw handed Wooster a pre-conference tourney loss and more in Saturday's men's games.
Jumbos upset, Hope rollsBowdoin dumped Tufts in the NESCAC tournament while Hope rolled over Calvin. Plus Catholic, Gettysburg and Carthage secure top seeds with dramatic wins.
Browns' team turning it aroundNew Jersey City coach Marc Brown's team started the season 2-7, and it was some sage advice from his dad, the former Gothic Knights coach that helped him turn it around.
Nebraska Wesleyan women's coach resignsNebraska Wesleyan women’s basketball coach Eric Jensen has resigned his position effective immediately.
NYU pulls off more Manhattan magicNYU showed off its Friday night home game magic again, as both the men and women upset Wash U.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Thursday's show with men's coaches from Thomas More, Northwestern (Minn.) and Hobart along with women's coaches from Cabrini and Simpson. The City of Salem School of the Week is the Hilbert men's team.
ATN: Never too early for CinderellasThese teams might need to win out to get in, but that doesn't mean they won't do some damage. Brian Falzarano looks at four potential Cinderella squads in this week's Around the Nation.
Winning in a regal wayIf Roy Dow wants to remember his first Cal Lutheran recruiting class, the records books should contain plenty of mentions. More in Around the Midwest/West.
Around the Region: Cortland's five guysCortland State senior Jesse Winter shares a house with the other four Red Dragon seniors. But that alone doesn't automatically guarantee good chemistry. More in Around the East/Northeast.
Updated NCAA regional rankingsCalvin has only one in-region loss, but the Knights are getting dumped on in the regional rankings this year. The latest men's and women's rankings from the NCAA are out.
Men: Still shaking upThis week's Top 25 shakeup vaulted a lot of teams up the poll. Turns out some of them won't be there long. More in Wednesday night's men's wrapup.
Women: The best kind of milestoneCoach Keri Carollo reached a milestone in the best way possible. Plus Dubuque ended Simpson's long winning streak and Wittenberg gave No. 1 DePauw a game on Wednesday night.
Niekamp in the family businessSpencer Niekamp wasn’t born in a gym, but he has spent a good part of his life in one, with a brother ahead of him at Capital and his father and uncle coaches.
Amherst survives 3OT barnburnerWilly Workman made what could be the play of the year in D-III men's basketball in the second overtime and Aaron Toomey capped it off with a 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds left in the third OT to beat Middlebury.
Team of the WeekThis week's honor roll features players from Albright, Anderson, Babson, Calvin, Hendrix, Muhlenberg, Oneonta State, Pacific, Rochester and Swarthmore. Presented by Scoutware.
Massive shifting in new Top 25Some were bad losses, some were understandable, but regardless, there were a bunch of them among ranked teams last week and it shows in the new polls.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Sunday's show with men's coaches from Hampden-Sydney, Springfield and New Jersey City along with Carthage's women's coach. We also chatted with Pat Coleman about the craziness in D-III basketball right now.
Sunday: WPI gets first loss, rivals splitSpringfield handed the No. 2 Engineers their first loss of the season, while Amherst and Williams split their rivalry double-header and the UR women won at Wash U.
Firing up the DiplomatsFranklin and Marshall has been working on its bench enthsiasm, and Jon Salandra has been providing a bunch of it.
Men's wrap: Hope wins rivalry gameHope ended Calvin's two-month winning streak, Scranton knocked off No. 8 Catholic and more in Saturday's men's action.
Women's wrap: Niemuth wins 500thSimpson improved to 22-1, while Louisiana College lost its first conference game and Messiah outdueled Lebanon Valley in Saturday's early action.
McVean wins 500RIT's Bob McVean became the 32nd coach in men's Division III basketball history to win 500 games when the Tigers topped Bard 71-58 on Friday night.
Big Ws for Wash U, WhitmanWash U opened its big weekend with a win over No. 20 Emory while Whitman beat George Fox in OT. Plus the Centre men held off Birmingham-Southern.
ATN: Why coaches are getting socialNot long ago, Division III personnel were required to keep their Twitter accounts private. Soon, they'll be able to contact recruits on Twitter. In between, some coaches have embraced it wholeheartedly.
Around the RegionAshley Roser was a captain from the moment she stepped on campus to play for Wells' new basketball team. On the way to this, her junior season, she found success on the floor and the soccer pitch as well.
Former CNU coach passes awayChristopher Newport is mourning the death of C.J. Woollum, longtime men's basketball coach and athletic director. He won more than 500 games over 26 seasons.
Juggling it allLife as a student-athlete isn’t easy. It can get crazy trying to juggle life on and off the court, and Louisiana College star Natosha Gottlieb will be the first to admit it.
Finally, regional rankingsNot only do we have to wait 11 weeks into the season, we had to wait well past the close of business Wednesday in order to get NCAA regional rankings.
Hamline, Whitmore officially part waysThe university finally announced that athletic director and former baseball coach Jason Verdugo will coach the team for the rest of the season. The Pipers are 2-8 since Nelson Whitmore was removed.
Whitman finds upset suits it to a TThe Missionaries trailed by four in the final minute of regulation but benefited from a timely technical foul to extend the games and knock off No. 3 Whitworth.
Wednesday wrap: Great ScotsWooster had a great night, on and off the court. Plus Illinois Wesleyan clinched a share of the CCIW crown and a key WIAC women's game went down to the wire.
Piedmont coach steps downPiedmont announced that head men's basketball coach Mark Bollinger has announced his resignation, effective immediately, to pursue other professional opportunities.
Road Show: One night in BrooklynWhy Medgar Evers? People there asked that as well, but the final night of the D3hoops.com Road Show had something we just needed to see.
Hobart gets Neer his 600th victoryTuesday night, one Statesman eclipsed the 1,500-point plateau, another reached 1,000 points, and coach Mike Neer earned his 600th career win. Plus the game was huge in the Liberty League.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Monday's show (which felt a little more purple), with men's coaches from Williams, Wash U., and Case Western Reserve as well as the women's coach from Moravian and Shenandoah.
Road Show: Big show at BrandeisIt was a raucous Sunday afternoon at Brandeis, especially for the men's game between top-ranked Rochester and No. 25 Brandeis. Interviews and highlights from the Road Show.
Roeder reaches 2,000 career pointsNathan Roeder hit 2,000 points, including the game-winner in the closing seconds Saturday to lift North Central (Minn.).
Road Show: Old and new friendsTufts and Amherst went through a fierce battle on Saturday, but Bridget Crowley and Bre Dufault were still friends afterward. Plus Crowley met a new friend as well.
Saturday men: Coming up Rose'sThe HCAC race is in Rose-Hulman's hands after the Engineers beat Transylvania. Plus the WIAC race gets more interesting after Saturday's results.
Saturday women: Jeffs tough enoughAmherst gritted out a win over previously unbeaten Tufts while King's slowed FDU-Florham's charge through conference. Plus check out a strange score from Marymount-Mary Washington.
Road Show: Tonight, it's MaineOn Day 1 of the D3hoops.com Road Show, there was a chance meeting and a game in Worcester that was close until the closing minutes. Plus a chat with RIC's coach and a Jostens winner.
Around the NationIn the rough-and-tumble men's CCIW, the hard-nosed women's NJAC and the expansive women's ASC, running the table is never easy. Three teams are doing it as we enter February, however.
Road Show Day 2: A splitFriday in Maine took three interviews and two games to get through. Hear from Middlebury, Bowdoin and the University of New England as Pat Coleman meanders through Maine.
Friday: NYU shoots lights out, downs RochesterRochester's No. 1 run won't last long, as NYU knocked the Yellowjackets off 65-51, while Williams survived and the Amherst and Tufts women remained unbeaten.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Thursday's show, with men's coaches from Bard and Wooster as well as the women's coaches from FDU-Florham and Ithaca and Great Lakes correspondent Lenny Reich.
Vassar star has simple goalsCydni Matsuoka has had the same goals since she arrived on campus and helped raise the level of a once-moribund program. They're simple but effective. More in Around the Region.
Thomas More: Don't talk about last yearThe Saints' men's basketball team was just five points from the NCAA Tournament in 2012, but they never have to even talk about it. The memory is motivation enough. More in Around the Region.
D3hoops.com road show hits BostonIt's been five years since Pat Coleman last took a major road trip, so it's time to go back out on the highway. With Boston as the hub, he'll see nine games in five days.
Wednesday wrap: Races to the topTonight's finals shape the conference playoff picture in the CAC, CCIW and both MACs. Plus the women's side crowns its first regular season conference winner.
Wooster gives Moore career win No. 700Steve Moore is just the fourth Division III men's coach to reach the milestone.
Team of the Week releasedOur weekly honor roll is in its 16th season, featuring the top players at each position for the past week. Check out this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Tuesday wrap: Cru's controlMary Hardin-Baylor controlled its showdown with Concordia (Texas). Plus the Amherst men beat RIC on the road and the DePauw women built their lead in the NCAC.
Division III men's basketball championships handbookThe 2013 handbook is not publicly available on the NCAA website. However, we've posted it here for your reference.
Division III women's basketball championships handbookThe 2013 handbook is not publicly available on the NCAA website. However, we've posted it here for your reference.
Men's coach at Berry resignsJeff Haarlow resigned his position at Berry College where the Vikings are settling into a new division and new conference.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Monday's show, with men's coaches from Brandeis, Illinois Wesleyan, Oswego State and Ramapo, Rhodes' women's coach and Southern Maine senior Nicole Garland.
Rochester is new men's No. 1The Yellowjackets haven't been in this position in five years, but they took over the No. 1 spot in this week's D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 with a vengeance, taking 23 first-place votes.
Case ends quarter-century of futilityThe Case Western Reserve women had never beaten Washington U. before Sunday, while the Rochester men rallied to beat Brandeis and stake a claim to the No 1 spot.
Saturday men: Williams edges MiddThe Ephs scored the final eight points to beat Middlebury by one, while Whitworth edged Pacific Lutheran, Wooster survived its own free throw shooting and more.
Saturday women: Yosinoff gets 700; USM fallsEmmanuel's coach reached a big milestone, Western Connecticut handed Southern Maine its first loss, St. Thomas lost again and more in Saturday's wrapup.
Friday night: Geneseo routs unbeaten New PaltzThe New Paltz State women were unbeaten but unranked, and Geneseo State showed why on Friday night. Plus Emory swept Brandeis.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Thursday's show, men's coaches from Catholic, Redlands and Stevens and women's coaches from Ohio Northern and UW-Superior.
Around the NationA former national champion, a former student assistant and a former salesman were each among the people taking head coaching jobs for the first time in D-III this year. Brian Falzarano found out how they're doing.
Around the RegionAfter a four-year tournament run, Brandeis has missed out the last two seasons. But they might be set to return. Plus, DeSales' dual dominance, a Skyline battle and more in this week's Around the Region columns.
Simpson winning with storm of youthBrian Niemuth has seen plenty of freshmen come through the women's basketball ranks at Simpson. But 10 of the top 15 as freshmen? That's new. More in Around the Midwest/West.
Oxy's Brandon threatens D-III scoring markOccidental's Makenzie Brandon made a serious run at the D-III women's basketball single-game scoring record Thursday night and finished with 54 points in a 115-105 win at La Verne.
Wednesday men: Amherst, WPI, UWSP winThe Lord Jeffs dumped their archrival, WPI won a key conference game and UW-Stevens Point and Illinois Wesleyan continued conference runs Wednesday night.
Wednesday women: Pulled back to the packElizabethtown pulled a big upset at Messiah while the preseason favorites in the WIAC and MIAC fell. Plus Amherst and Swarthmore stayed a step ahead of their arch rivals.
For ONU, signs of success are everywhereWinning isn’t new to Ohio Northern. But the Polar Bears' 15-game win streak and No. 8 ranking are turning heads. More in Around the Great Lakes/South.
Team of the Week releasedOur weekly honor roll is in its 16th season, featuring the top players at each position for the past week. Check out this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Tuesday wrap: Tourney team turnaroundsHartwick tried to turn around its season with a win over Stevens while Hobart maintained momentum in conference play. Plus two women's teams stay perfect in different ways.
Top-ranked Tommies toppledOn a frigid night in Moorhead, Concordia celebrated a 54-52 upset of No. 1 St. Thomas. The Cobbers beat the Tommie women as well, while Albertus Magnus got knocked off.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Sunday's show, with women's coaches from Baruch and Tufts and men's coaches from Albertus Magnus, Roanoke and Trinity (Texas).
Finlandia joins Great SouthOne of the northernmost schools in Division III is joining the Great South for women's sports as the GSAC tries to hang onto its automatic bids.
Saturday men: Wooster, WPI win conference battlesThe Scots outbattled the Bishops, while WPI won the engineering battle in Saturday's men's action.
Saturday women: Runs continueUW-Superior and New Paltz State each have the best records in their programs' history after Saturday wins. More in the women's wrap.
Verkaik reaches 2,000 career pointsCalvin claimed a 74-54 victory behind 22 points and 12 rebounds from senior Carissa Verkaik, who became the first player in Calvin women’s basketball history to reach the 2,000 point plateau.
Friday wrap: Upstate excitementThe weather is cold in Upstate New York, but the conference races are red hot. Check out Friday's results. Plus Williams beats Babson in women's action.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Sunday's show, with the men's NCAA committee chair, Messiah's women's coach and men's coaches from Whitworth, Union and Buena Vista.
Around the Nation: ODAC looks like a battleThe Old Dominion Athletic Conference men's race is wide open, yet tight at the same time. Brian Falzarano talks with Guilford, Hampden-Sydney and Randolph, plus checks in on the Tufts women.
Around the RegionThis week's Around the Region columns touch on Marymount, St. Norbert, UC Santa Cruz, Eastern Nazarene and Christopher Newport. Check them out:
Coming way backHow do you turn around a program as far in the dumps as Eastern Nazarene? It's taken Jim Aller and his team four years, but they've changed the culture. More in Around the Region.
Wednesday men: OWU falls, rivalry routHiram knocked off Ohio Wesleyan days after it got into the top 10, while Calvin jumped out to a lead against archrival Hope and poured it on. More in Wednesday's men's wrap.
Wednesday women: Messiah survives, CNU, Ferrum fallThe Falcons edged Widener to remain undefeated in the MAC Commonwealth, while CNU and Ferrum each picked up their first loss. More in the women's wrap.
Letting his actions speakIf you are looking for an indication of the type of player Tra Benefield is for Christopher Newport, look past the flashy stats and his ability to take over a game on any given night. More in Around the Region.
St. Thomas new men's No. 1The Tommies return to a spot they've held before, while the women's poll saw some interesting changes based on Saturday's Hope-Calvin game. Check out the latest Top 25 polls.
DeSales hands Baruch first lossThe Bearcats shot 9-for-37 from the floor and 0-for-10 from beyond the arc in building a first-half hole but led briefly in the second half before falling.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Sunday's show, with the women's NCAA committee chair, Ferrum's women's coach and men's coaches from SUNY-Old Westbury and Middlebury.
Sunday wrap: U of R sweepsRochester swept Wash U. in the big news of Sunday, with the women pulling off the upset. Ferrum remained unbeaten as well.
Saturday men: F&M falls to winless teamWashington College hadn't won a game all year before No. 14 F&M came to town. UW-Whitewater lost on the road, while Middlebury survived again. That and more in Saturday's men's wrap.
Calvin women lock down Hope, Tommies fallCalvin held two of Hope's starters to a combined 4-for-30 from the floor, while St. Thomas lost an MIAC game for the first time since 2011. That and more in Saturday's women's wrap.
Buzzer beatersWednesday night saw three buzzer beaters (not counting one where the clock didn't stop). Here's two long halfcourt shots, one game-winner and the other 16 from the 2012-13 season to date!
Aboona's 10th three caps Wash U rallyNo. 12 Wash U rallied from 13 points down to win at Emory, with the game-winner coming with nine seconds left.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Thursday's show, with women's coaches from Calvin and Hope and men's coaches from Rochester, St. Thomas and Lycoming.
Around the NationCabrini gets its stud freshman back for his sophomore year, while a Southern Maine player has a #whyd3 moment and Millikin pulls itself out of the CCIW basement in this week's column.
Engineers find numbers lie at WPIA glance at the WPI roster might have suggested this would be a rebuilding season. But instead, the youthful Engineers are rolling. More in Around the East/Northeast.
Cornell's wins come from far and nearIt's not just moving from the IIAC to the MWC that has Cornell unbeaten. It's also because of a pair of sophomores, one from thousands of miles away, the other next door. More in Around the Region.
Wednesday wrap: It all falls apartAs conference play gets started in earnest, the opponents that know you best are beginning to show themselves, with losses by the men's No. 1, No. 6, No. 7 and No. 13.
DePauw breezing through at No. 1Kate Walker is having a lot of fun being point guard for the No. 1 women's basketball team in the country. More in Around the Great Lakes/South.
Team of the Week releasedOur weekly honor roll is in its 16th season, featuring the top players at each position for the past week. Check out this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Tuesday wrap: Whitworth wins, Becker bouncedNewbury ended Becker's bid for history while another group of Hawks continued to soar. Plus Whitworth upsets the newly ranked Whitman women and the men survived in double overtime.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has the season's first Sunday show, with coaches from Montclair State, Concordia (Texas) and Rose-Hulman. And Pat Coleman gave his take on the Hamline situation.
Saturday men: Bears marooned in openerChicago opened UAA play by upsetting Wash U. Elsewhere St. Thomas cruised and Middlebury survived again.
Saturday women: ONU wins OAC showdownOhio Northern beat Mount Union going away, Stockton handed York (Pa.) its first loss and more in Saturday's women's wrapup.
Entire Hamline men's basketball team suspendedFollowing a fight on a road trip in Washington in which a player was arrested for assaulting a young woman, a player has been kicked off the team and the rest of the team and coach suspended.
Friday wrap: Ladies on a missionThe Lady Missionaries of Whitman knocked Lewis and Clark off the unbeaten list. Plus three ranked NESCAC teams survived close calls in their conference opener.
Calvin hands No. 7 Adrian its first lossAdrian opened the season with 11 consecutive wins, including a victory at Wooster on opening weekend. But Calvin welcomed the Bulldogs to conference play with a reality check.
D3hoops.com Classic interviewsDid you miss our coverage of the D3hoops.com Classic? We talked to a player or coach from all 13 teams and found some great #whyd3 things are happening.
Mount Mary cancels seasonThe Mount Mary athletic department announced that it will be canceling its 2012-13 basketball season due to the inability to field a complete roster.
There's a new men's No. 1Virginia Wesleyan lost three games since we last polled before the holidays. This week's big questions: How far did they fall? Who is the new No. 1? How close was the vote? Check out the new men's basketball Top 25.
Wednesday wrap: Titans, Thunder split openerIllinois Wesleyan opened CCIW play with a double-header split at Wheaton (Ill.). Plus the Lebanon Valley women won a thriller in Amish country.
Team of the WeekWe're opening the new year with the last weekly honor roll of the old, with the Team of the Week for a super-sized week, from Dec. 17-30. Presented by Scoutware.
Vegas: La Crosse, Denison bounce backUW-La Crosse and Denison salvaged splits with the Eagles beating Hardin-Simmons and the Big Red downing Lake Forest.
St. Norbert, Franklin pull Sunday upsetsSt. Norbert dropped the defending champs, Franklin knocked off No. 17 Illinois Wesleyan 67-66 on a buzzer beater and Virginia Wesleyan continued its free fall. Check out the recap.
Sunday wrap: Red Hawks stay red hotMontclair State stayed undefeated with an emphatic victory over Widener. Plus Washington U. survives a scare from Southwestern. Recap of women's action.
Saturday wrap: Mount falls at Witt's endThe Wittenberg women stunned Mount Union and NYU got a big game from a fitting player after honoring the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Saturday's women's wrap.
Wooster survives; UWSP, UWW victoriousMarietta had a look at a 3 at the buzzer but Wooster held on for the win, while the WIAC's highly ranked teams each pulled off wins. More in Saturday's men's wrap.
Piedmont cancels rest of men's basketball seasonThe first year under Mark Bollinger will end up being a memorable one at Piedmont, but not in a good way.
Friday wrap: Back from the breakNo. 9 Amherst and Ferrum returned from their holiday break with wins against undefeated foes in women's action. More in Friday's wrapup.
Lasell player passes awaySean Bertanza died earlier this week of what was termed as natural causes. He made headlines two years ago with a 55-point game.
Young Jackets have some stingOn paper there was reason to doubt Rochester based on what it had coming back this season. But with three upperclassmen leading the way, the Yellowjackets are firing on all cylinders. More in ATR.
Tommies survive top five showdownA hobbled Tyler Tillema came off the bench to provide 14 points for UW-Stevens Point but it wasn't enough as No. 4 St. Thomas beat the No. 5 Pointers 68-63.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Thursday's show, including coaches from Lewis and Clark, North Central (Ill.), Randolph and Salisbury. And Pat Coleman gave his take on the the year's surprises.
A holiday showdownTwo top five teams, UW-Stevens Point and St. Thomas, meet Friday night, plus, Grinnell isn't the only team running The System. More in Around the Midwest-West.
Frostburg State knocks off Leb ValStephanie Straka scored a career-high 25 points, including 15 in the second half in the Bobcats' win. More from Thursday night.
Around the RegionSix years and a whole lot of life later, Chris Shovlin is back at Wilkes. Every day he packs the kids out the door to school, then himself, as he leads the Colonels and tries to finish his degree.
DePauw keeps rollingThe top-ranked Tigers improved to 4-0 against ranked opponents with a 63-49 win over No. 8 Messiah. Get the recap from Puerto Rico here.
Team of the WeekOur weekly honor roll is in its 16th season, featuring the top players at each position for the past week. Check out this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Tuesday wrap: Transy downs WoosterTransylvania pulled away from No. 13 Wooster and Franklin and Marshall overcame a one-Mann gang. Plus the DePauw women dispatch one ranked foe with another waiting on Wednesday.
Salisbury upsets No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan, againFor the second consecutive season, Salisbury has defeated No. 1-ranked Virginia Wesleyan, this time on the road.
Kerans gets 500th winLori Kerans became the first women's basketball coach in CCIW history to reach 500 wins when Millikin defeated Illinois College on Saturday.
Saturday wrap: Primed for a showdownRamapo and North Central (Ill.) completed their undefeated runs to their showdown at the D3hoops Classic. Plus Rose-Hulman blooms at the buzzer and Capital gets the early jump in the OAC race.
Saturday wrap: Acing their midtermsOff the court, Division III athletes are finishing their first semester exams. On the court, Hope, CNU and Simpson passed their mid-season tests. Check out the women's wrap.
Northwestern hands No. 9 Wheaton first lossNorthwestern (Minn.) scored the biggest upset of the season season so far on Friday night as the Eagles handed No. 9 Wheaton (Ill.) its first loss of the year, 67-62.
Drew assistant coach passes awayDrew assistant men's basketball coach Paul Seybold, passed away Tuesday night at the age of 70.
Around the NationWhen you're coming from 0-25, it's a long climb to competitiveness. But Macalester seems to have made one step forward. Plus, the coach who left D-I for a better life and the player who took hard work to another level.
Wednesday wrap: WIAC road warriorsThe UW-Stevens Point men went on the road and beat UW-Whitewater. The Warhawks returned the favor on the women's side. Plus Ramapo ripped through Rutgers-Newark in NJAC action.
Team of the WeekOur weekly honor roll is in its 16th season, featuring the top players at each position for the past week. Check out this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Buzzer beaters returns!There were at least four buzzer beaters in Saturday's men's action alone, so it's time to roll out the Buzzer Beaters page for the 2012-13 season. Have one we missed? Tweet it to @d3hoops.
Men's wrap: Wheaton, WPI beat buzzerTyler Peters buried a turnaround jumper at the buzzer to lift No. 22 Wheaton past No. 6 Wash U., UW-Stevens Point survived Augustana, Williams rolled past Springfield and more.
Miller's 500th win highlights Saturday's women's actionMessiah coach Mike Miller won for the 500th time, Tufts rallied to edge Bridgewater State and the top-ranked teams won handily.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Thursday's show, including coaches from Adrian, Anderson, Birmingham-Southern, Cornell and Cortland State. And Bob Quillman gave his take on the season so far.
Around the NationBrian Falzarano's national column looks at the transition of former D-I Centenary (La.), which has found some stability in the SCAC, the early surge of the Bard women and how D.J. Woodmore has developed at Virginia Wesleyan.
Baker up from the bottom at BrooklynThree years ago, Kavon Baker not only couldn't crack the lineup, he couldn't even make the roster at Brooklyn College. But that only made him work harder. More in Around the Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic.
WPI's 3's down Rhode Island CollegeWPI knocked down 13-of-19 of its 3-point attempts in a 79-68 victory over No. 14 Rhode Island College on Thursday evening.
This looks familiarIt appears the Calvin College women’s basketball team has picked up where it’s left off from last season: two wins over nationally ranked teams and a No. 3 ranking. More in Around the Region.
Around the RegionWhen Jared Suderley arrived on campus, the turnaround started at Hartwick. How did that happen? More in Around the East/Northeast.
Setting its sights further afieldSt. Ben's has started casting its net a little wider for recruits after struggling last season, while the UW-Stout men are off to a hot start. More in Around the Midwest/West.
Wednesday wrap: Cards, Caps fallCatholic and Christopher Newport lost on the road and Cabrini lost at home for the first time in three-plus years. Plus the Wilkes women went back to the 70s for a surprising upset.
Tuesday wrap: Amherst deep sixes SaintsAmherst won at Emmanuel despite having a very short rotation while York (Pa.) stifled another opponent. Plus, the Virginia Wesleyan men get a win and a milestone for their All-American on the road.
Down 19, Pitt-Bradford rallies to stun JuniataDown by 19 with 10:38 left and 15 with 6:55 left, the Pitt-Bradford men stormed back to tie the game in the final 90 seconds and eventually prevailed in the second overtime.
The new men's No. 1 teamVirginia Wesleyan moves into the top spot, but there's hardly a consensus about the best team in Division III men's basketball. The new men's and women's D3hoops.com Top 25 polls are in:
Saturday men: Rolling Thunder top HopeWheaton (Ill.) improved to 6-0 by sweeping the visitors from the MIAA, while Amherst got knocked off. Stevens and Cortland State pick up signature wins and Wooster shut down archrival Wittenberg.
Saturday women: Stung and stunnedUW-Superior scored a stunning upset over UW-Stevens Point. Plus Cornell made a splashy return to the MWC and Plattsburgh State made program history.
Around the NationWithout last year's stars, Whitman and Albertus Magnus have a new look but are off to strong starts, while UC Santa Cruz is having unprecedented success the last year-plus. Brian Falzarano has more in this week's column.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Thursday's show, including RIC coach Bob Walsh's thoughts before his team's upset win, plus UWW, Christopher Newport, DePauw and the NJAC commissioner.
RIC rolls over No. 1 MITMitchell Kates scored 27 points but the rest of the team only added 17 as RIC cruised, while F&M survived a conference challenge and more in Thursday night's wrapup.
Muddling without MungerWhen Hannah Munger went down for George Fox early in last year's title game, the Bruins almost rallied without her. But three seniors graduated and she is still out. More in Around the Midwest/West.
Men: U of R rally, Hobart thriller open ClassicEight men's teams in the Rochester, N.Y., area played Wednesday in the tournament currently known as the Wendy's Classic, and put on some great games. That and more in Wednesday's wrap.
Women: JCU wins in 4 OT, Messiah tops Leb ValWednesday night brought some women's basketball thrillers, including John Carroll's win, Messiah winning a Top 10 battle and Mount Union surviving.
Back, and even betterHampden-Sydney standout Harrison George tested himself in the offseason and may have come back to campus an even better shooter. More in Around the Great Lakes/South.
Tuesday wrap: Still the champsBoth defending national champs played and beat ranked opponents in an exciting doubleheader. Plus Scranton and Cabrini went down to the wire and the Cortaca rivalry hit the hardwood.
DePauw new women's No. 1After several games among the top teams, DePauw claims 23 of the 25 No. 1 votes in the new D3hoops.com women's Top 25, while the fight for the men's top spot got even tighter.
Sunday wrap: Room at the topThe first Top 25 women's ranking of the regular season will be an interesting one. Five of the six teams that received No. 1 votes in the preseason have lost after St. Thomas knocked off UW-Stevens Point.
Saturday wrap: DePauw bears downDePauw edged Wash U. at Illinois Wesleyan where the Titans beat Coe. The Christopher Newport men hosted two great games and a lot of extra basketball.
Who needs the Hawaiian shirts?One coach compared the Hoopsville Classic to D-III's version of Maui, while Franciscan is showing signs of improvement and the Stevens Point women served notice early. More in Around the Nation.
Friday wrap: Men hold serve, George Fox fallsThree ranked teams, including the defending champs, won Friday night. Plus, George Fox's struggles without Hannah Munger continue and more.
Grinnell's Taylor pours in NCAA-record 138 pointsGrinnell sophomore Jack Taylor scored 138 points in a rout Tuesday night, knocking Clarence "Bevo" Francis from the NCAA scoring record books.
Team of the Week returnsOur weekly honor roll, honoring the top player at each position, is back for its sweet 16th season. Check out this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Just like old timesScranton topped former conference rival King's and Thomas More won the Bluegrass State battle. Plus the LaGrange men score a big win down south. Tuesday's recap.
Hoopsville Classic: Transylvania reboundsInstead of reading his team the riot act after a 26-point setback in Friday night's opener against Catholic, Brian Lane turned the floor over to a senior.
Hoopsville Classic wrapupBrian Falzarano looks at why coaches chose the Hoopsville Classic, and the results, whether a sweep, split, or two losses. Plus, Coach's Corner videos and more from our tipoff tournament.
Catholic fires Hoopsville Classic's first shotThe Cardinals served early notice of their legitimacy by reeling off 21 straight points, holding No. 16 Transylvania pointless for more than 14 minutes before producing a 67-41 victory.
Hoopsville ClassicStevenson is trying to get ready for life in the MAC Commonwealth, while Mass-Boston's Miami import is liking life in New England. More from Day 2 of the Hoopsville Classic.
Early risersNorth Central (Ill.) and Virginia Wesleyan shut down their Top 10 opponents. Adrian beat Wooster at the buzzer and Catholic topped another ranked foe. Saturday's men's wrap.
Point well takenWhat looked like a great game on paper became a blowout on the court as UW-Stevens Point pounded top-ranked Calvin. Elsewhere Hope and St. Norbert completed big weekends. Saturday's women's wrap.
Calvin wins epic openerThe Knights topple St. Thomas and Mount Union beats the defending national champs in fantastic Friday openers. Plus Catholic cruises past Transylvania at the Hoopsville invitational. Friday's recap.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has the opening night show, with MIT coach Larry Anderson, Stevenson's Brett Adams, Lehman's Steve Schulman Calvin's John Ross, and Pat Coleman.
Living in the gymThat's a phrase heard often this time of year. But at Lehman, this is literally true, because the school's gym is still being used as emergency shelter for people displaced by Sandy. More in Around the Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic.
CNU, York open in styleThe Christopher Newport men and York (Pa.) women opened the new season with nice wins. Also MIT cruises, Wheaton (Ill.) crushes and La Roche tops a Division II foe. Thursday's recap.
Around the NationFor most of us at D3hoops.com, this week's season tipoff is a time to rejoice at the return of our favorite sport. But for Goucher's Damon Brooks, who was paralyzed last spring, this is a season that starts without him.
Powering forwardOswego State's Chris Gilkes may be just 20, but many of life's tests have come early. The result: Chris is ready to sacrifice anything for his team, his two siblings, and most importantly, his 3-year-old.
Around the NationBrian Falzarano's column returns for 2012-13, examining what didn't return for the Whitworth men, Chicago women and Amherst women, each of whom have a large number of new faces.
Men's preseason All-AmericansThree juniors highlight the D3hoops.com men's preseason All-America first team after a year in which just six All-American selections return.
Women's preseason All-AmericansLast year's senior-laden team leads to a lot of new faces on this year's preseason team.
Tommies top D-II Winona State in tune-upWill DeBerg went off from three-point range and Tommy Hannon made his return to the lineup after picking up a medical redshirt as St. Thomas won an exhibition game.
Stevens Point to host '14 women's Final FourThe Division III women's championships will move from Hope to UW-Stevens Point after this season.
BW imposes playoff banThe school has declared all teams ineligible for the 2012-2013 postseason, including both basketball teams. Get the details inside.
Preseason D3hoops.com women's Top 25The No. 1 women's team in Division III basketball entering the season has the only returning member of the D3hoops.com All-America first team. But they are hardly the only team getting No. 1 votes.
Preseason D3hoops.com men's Top 25The No. 1 team in Division III men's basketball entering the 2012-13 season is a team which has never held the top spot in 13 previous seasons of the D3hoops.com Top 25.
Let's get started!Practices started as early as 12:01 a.m. for the 2012-13 Division III basketball season, which, for the men, will be the longest season in history. We get you warmed up by telling you what's coming from D3hoops.com.
Our gift to you on Cyber MondayWe have a new resource for the new season that gives you information on each of the 43 conferences in Division III men's basketball. Check out the 2013 Conference Guidebook.
Seven thousand mile summerFor five Division III student-athletes, traveling in Kenya with Travelbond for missionary work this summer was both "a blast" and an eye-opening experience.
Mississippi College chooses Division IIMississippi College came to Division III from Division II in 1997. Now D3sports.com has learned it will be returning there in 2014.
Makings of a ClassicStevenson will host the inaugural Hoopsville National Invitational Classic featuring eight teams from five regions.
Weissman's story to become movieThe inspirational story of Cory Weissman, the Gettysburg basketball player returned to the court for one extraordinary moment, will be coming to the silver screen.
Kindred makes gridiron splashJordan Kindred, a double-digit scorer for the Eureka men's basketball team, tried his hand at something completely new and had immediate success.
Dougal named head men's coach at KalamazooDougal spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach at Manchester and UW-Platteville.
Hughes named coach at RosemontRobert Hughes, who has been Rob Nugent's right-hand man at Washington College, will become the second head coach in the short history of men's basketball at Rosemont.
Suttles selected to lead Manhattanville womenWith experience at the Division I and III levels, Josh Suttles has been named the 12th head coach in the history of the Manhattanville women’s basketball program.
2013 men's tourney will spread outWith the 2013 Division III men's title game moving back three weeks, the rest of the tournament needed to be changed as well. Here's how it will work, via Hoopsville On Demand.
Penn State-Harrisburg to join CACFor the third time this year, the CAC announced a new member will join the conference in 2013-14. Penn State-Harrisburg will make the jump from the NEAC.
Knox coach leaves for assistant's jobRob Purlee, who has coached Knox to nine wins in four seasons, is leaving to take a job on the Otterbein men's basketball staff, leaving the position truly open for the first time in decades.
Northland women tops in classroomThe Lumberjills struggled on the floor this past season but were stars off the court, finishing with a 3.706 GPA to pace all Division III women's basketball teams. The full Top 25 list:
Clifford hired to coach basketball, cross country at MSVMount Saint Vincent has announced Kevin Clifford as cross country and women's basketball coach, as well as assistant director of athletics.
Former Rowan champ named Immaculata coachTerrance Stewart, who was a four-year player at Rowan and started on the Profs' 1996 Division III national championship team, has been named head coach at Immaculata.
NCAA cites Caltech's lack of controlCaltech hasn't had many basketball wins to speak of, and now they might have to give some of them back.
Central coach takes Division II jobAfter coaching Central to a .500 record in nine seasons and 53 wins in the past three seasons, Mike Boschee will move on to Division II Bemidji State.
Edgewood promotes men's assistantAfter 11 years with the program under two head coaches, Justin Meyer will get his chance to run the Eagles program.
Transy men back on Kentucky's scheduleThe local former rivals resumed their meetings last November, and after UK went on to win the Division I title, the teams will meet again this upcoming season.
Assistant coach promoted at ArcadiaWith longtime coach Pat Dorney departing to coach at the high school where he already teaches, assistant coach Justin Scott is promoted to take over the men's basketball program.
Stevens named Gallaudet women's head coachGallaudet announced today that Stephanie Stevens is the new head coach for the women's basketball program, returning to the program where she was an assistant coach.
UW-Oshkosh hires coachesPatrick Juckem and Brad Fischer have a lot of work ahead, as they inherit UW-Oshkosh men's and women's basketball teams that combined to go 1-31 in the WIAC last season.
Adeduntan named Wheelock women's coachA former Florida State captain and Northeastern women's assistant coach, Ganiyat Adeduntan was named Wheelock's fifth coach in the past nine seasons.
Handy's the man at AndersonOwen Handy, who started as a student assistant and was an assistant coach under Bill Harris and Mike Schauer, is taking his first head coaching job.
Kern named Misericordia women's coachWilliam Smith assistant Allison Kern has been named head women’s basketball coach at Misericordia.
Former Allegheny coach returns to D-IIIRob Clune was let go from Allegheny two years ago after posting seven seasons of double-digit wins. He's getting another chance, this time as a women's basketball coach at Thiel.
Kalamazoo coach takes job at WillametteWillamette has hired Rob Passage, who has spent the past 10 years as head men's basketball coach at Kalamazoo, as athletic facilities and operations manager,
La Roche promotes from withinLa Roche names former player and current assistant coach Hermie Carmichael its new head men's basketball coach following the retirement of Harry Jenkins.
Engen leaves Northland before coaching a gameStu Engen, who was hired as men's basketball coach at Northland in April, left the college a little over a month later.
Kenyon assistant hired at Pitt-BradfordPatrick Daniel, who was an assistant last season at Kenyon and was previously at Division III St. Mary's (Ind.), was named head women's coach at Pitt-Bradford.
Manhattanville coach steps down, moves upManhattanville women's basketball coach Lauren Thomer has stepped down from her position to accept the top assistant job at Yale.
Former player moves from women's to men's sideAfter Jeb Barber changed roles, then was relieved of his duties at Gallaudet, 2006 alum Brendan Stern moves from Gallaudet's head women's coaching spot to the men's position.
Ithaca assistant moves upConnecticut native and Ithaca assistant coach Alex Ivansheck will take over at Coast Guard, replacing Rick Gaines.
Piedmont hires Ohio Wesleyan assistantPiedmont has announced the hiring of Mark Bollinger as the school’s head men’s basketball coach after a four-year stint as an assistant coach at Ohio Wesleyan.
Former Gallaudet coach takes D-I jobWinthrop has announced that Kevin Cook, who coached at Gallaudet until resigning a year ago, has been named Winthrop's women's basketball head coach.
Stepping into big shoesYork (Pa.) coach Matt Hunter talks with Hoopsville's Dave McHugh about following Jeff Gamber and preparing for his first head coaching job since a year as interim coach at TCNJ.
Portland State assistant makes short moveWillamette has hired Peg Swadener as the Bearcats' next women's basketball coach after the program went 1-24 this past season, 8-65 over the past three seasons.
An experience for the agesHarrison George of Hampden-Sydney got to take part in the D3hoops.com All-Star tour with a teammate and his coach, and tells great stories of hoops and sightseeing in France and Holland.
'A complete success'The D3hoops.com All-Star touring team that just came back from Europe posted an 11-1 record while overseas. New Paltz's Matt Devine sends us his thoughts on the trip.
D3hoops.com All-Stars see pro ball up closeGrinnell scoring machine Griffin Lentsch and the rest of the traveling team got a look at what a European pro championship series looks like.
Sacred Heart assistant named coach at NYULauren Hall-Gregory, who has been an assistant at D-I Sacred Heart, has been selected as head coach of the New York University women’s basketball team.
Anderson coach takes North Park jobWith the North Park men's basketball job open for the second time in a little over 12 months, the Vikings hired someone they interviewed in 2011.
VanDerveer named coach at D-II UC San DiegoHeidi VanDerveer, who led the Occidental College women’s basketball team to four SCIAC championships in four years, has accepted an offer to become the head coach at UC San Diego.
Goucher player paralyzed in freak accidentA college student-athlete entering the prime of his life, lies in a hospital bed knowing that getting back on the basketball court and playing competitively may never happen again.
Former champ hires up and comerTodd Adrian won 97 games at Edgewood, including going 41-17 over the past two years. Now he'll take on the challenge of rebuilding 2002 champion Otterbein.
MIT assistant takes ONU jobMIT associate head coach Kevin Byrne will leave the 2012 Final Four Engineers to take over a program that last made the Final Four in 2001.
D3hoops.com All-Star tour setting offThe second annual D3hoops.com All-Star Team is embarking on a nine-day, seven-game jaunt across France and the Netherlands. The team is co-sponsored by Sport Tours International.
Nichols promotes from withinNichols has announced the promotion of Jeff Lindgren to head men's basketball coach. Lindgren, a four-year men's basketball player and three-year assistant coach at Nichols, replaces Dave Sokolnicki.
Details emerge on 2013 title gameDo you have questions on how the 2013 men's title game in Atlanta will work? Dave McHugh went to NCAA Vice-President Dan Dutcher for answers.
Siverling named Blugold men's basketball coachUW-Superior men's coach Matt Siverling has been selected as head coach of the UW-Eau Claire men’s basketball team, Director of Athletics Scott Kilgallon announced.
Huntingdon, Covenant to join USA SouthOne year later, Huntingdon finally gets the call to join its former GSAC rivals in the USA South, while Covenant moves as well to give the league an even more southern bent.
Men's title game takes big stageThe 2013 Division III men's basketball championship game is leaving Salem next season for a one-time shot on the big stage. The Division III and Division II title games will be played at the D-I Final Four in Atlanta.
Gallaudet coach steps away from benchJeb Barber, who has coached through arguably the most successful five-season period in Gallaudet men's basketball history, will no longer be coaching the Bison.
NYU women's coach resignsStefano Trompeo had the unenviable task of following Janice Quinn as head women's coach at NYU, and has stepped down after four seasons and a 61-45 record.
Hunter to coach York (Pa.) men's basketball, golfYork is proud to announce that Matt Hunter has been named the Spartans’ head men’s basketball and golf coach. Hunter replaces long-time head coach Jeff Gamber who is retiring after 35 years at the helm of both Spartan programs.
Franklin hires Division II assistantJennifer Lodge, an assistant coach at Division II Mars Hill, was named head coach at Franklin.
Swarthmore hires new men's coachSwarthmore has posted a winning record just three times in the past 25 years. It's up to new coach Landry Kosmalski to try to turn the Garnet around.
Sweet steps down as Keuka's women's coachDave Sweet, the winningest women's basketball coach in Keuka history, announced he is stepping down after a 12-year career with 179 wins and made four NCAA Division III tournament appearances.
Dominican's Lane to join Rousell at BucknellDominican has announced that Mike Lane, the Stars’ head women’s basketball coach since 2007, has resigned from his position as the athletics facilities manager and head women’s basketball coach.
Bucknell assistant takes CNU jobWith Bucknell hiring a D-III coach, a Bucknell assistant is moving to Division III.
Salscheider named Maranatha men's coachFormer Edgewood men's basketball assistant Keith Salscheider was named as Maranatha Baptist head coach after the Crusaders went 5-22 this past season.
Schreiner hires UMHB assistantAfter losing the most successful coach it's had in its NCAA history, Schreiner picked an American Southwest Conference assistant to try to keep the momentum going.
Engen returns to Division IIIFormer UW-La Crosse head men's coach Stu Engen returns to Division III after eight years as a Division II head coach. He'll take over Northland, which has gone 8-42 the past two seasons.
UST lifts interim tag on TauerLongtime assistant coach Johnny Tauer was hired as interim coach at St. Thomas this past spring. After leading the Tommies back to the tourney, he'll be staying on.
UNE hires Elms coachEd Silva takes over a University of New England men's basketball program that lost its first 12 games en route to finishing 6-19.
St. Thomas grad returns to MIACLaurie Trow Kelly, who played on St. Thomas' 1991 women's basketball national championship team, was named coach at Gustavus after being a D-I head coach the past nine years.
Kean's punishment handed downNearly a year after the news first broke, the result of the NCAA's investigations into Kean were released and include a show-cause penalty and postseason ban for women's basketball.
Burnt out on perfectionism?Pacific's Brittney Anderson is a self-described perfectionist and spent her career dealing with adversity, not to mention the academic rigor all D-III students face. So she did a study on it for her senior project.
Ohio Northern coach gets D-I assistant's jobJohn Rhodes is leaving Ohio Northern to become an assistant coach at Division I Duquesne, having posted a 39-41 record with the Polar Bears in three seasons.
Roussell takes D-I jobUniversity of Chicago women's coach Aaron Roussell, who turned the Maroons into a national contender in his eight seasons on campus, is moving to Division I.
Lancaster Bible coach steps downPete Beers is leaving the position after 12 seasons at Lancaster Bible so the school can find someone to devote more time to the position as the athletic department grows.
Augustana promotes assistantMark Beinborn has been hired as the new head women’s basketball coach at Augustana, having been an assistant for the Vikings since 2008.
Bradley resigns from Trinity (Texas)Athletic director Bob King has announced that women's basketball coach Amie Bradley has resigned. She won 117 games in her seven full seasons with the Tigers but this was Trinity's first losing season since 1993-94.
Olivet names Coles head men's coachSaginaw State assistant coach Chris Coles got the Olivet men's head coaching position, which is odd, because he was not among the four finalists previously announced by the school.
Augustana's Voiles invited to PortsmouthBryant Voiles is the second player this year to get an invite to the Portsmouth Invitational, a key scouting combine leading up to the NBA draft. He's just the fifth in the past 14 years.
Follow the coaching carousel!UW-Eau Claire's coach stepped down after one year, Piedmont's coach returns to the SID office and UT-Tyler is changing coaches for just the second time. More in the coaching carousel.
D3hoops.com All-Stars announcedSport Tours International and D3hoops.com have unveiled the team that will be touring Europe this spring.
Piedmont coach moves to administrative rolePiedmont head men’s basketball coach Lee Glenn has accepted a role as the assistant athletic director for athletic communications at the school and will step away from his duties on the court.
Green steps down after one year at UWECKyle Green led the Blugolds to a six-game improvement overall and a four-game improvement in the rugged WIAC, but said he and his family needed to return home to Iowa.
UT-Tyler women's coach steps downStasha Richards has announced her resignation as the head women’s basketball coach at UT-Tyler, with the intent of pursuing other career opportunities.
Michaels gets Portsmouth inviteAn extraordinary senior season at Whitman has netted David Michaels a spot at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, one of the key combines on the road to pro basketball.
Former NBA player to coach Trine womenSteve Mix will be a collegiate head coach for the first time in nearly 30 years after spending more than a decade as an NBA broadcaster.
Schumacher steps down as UW-Oshkosh women's coachOne of the most successful players in UW-Oshkosh history, Schumacher's team won the WIAC in her first year but struggled afterward.
Buzzer beaters of the yearConcordia (Wis.) surged ahead with 2,000 votes in the closing hours and obliterated Scranton's Sweet 16 shot, while the Gustavus women won comfortably.
Longtime UW-O coach retiresTed Van Dellen is retiring after 358 wins for UW-Oshkosh, only four of which came this season.
Gustavus women's coach steps downGustavus Adolphus women’s basketball coach Mickey Haller has announced her resignation effective immediately due to personal and family reasons.
Former player returns to follow KauffmanIt's been more than four decades since Elizabethtown went searching for its last women's basketball coach. E-town turned to one of the women instrumental in helping deliver a title to the school.
Mullen tabbed to lead Nichols womenNichols promoted Allice Mullen from within after Natalie Soffen stepped down.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Monday's show, with the national champions from UW-Whitewater and Illinois Wesleyan getting their due.
D3hoops.com men's All-AmericansThis is our 15th annual All-America team, released Saturday afternoon at the Division III men's basketball Final Four, with Cory Lemons and Chris Davis leading the way.
D3hoops.com women's All-AmericansThis is our 15th annual All-America team, released at the Final Four on Saturday afternoon, with IWU's Olivia Lett and George Fox's Keisha Gordon among the first-teamers.
Whitewater rushes backUW-Whitewater rallied from 18 down to edge Cabrini 63-60 and claim its third national championship. The Warhawks held the Cavaliers to four field goals in the final 15 minutes. The wrap from Salem.
IWU women win first titleGeorge Fox led by six with 5:04 left but Illinois Wesleyan finished the game on a 16-1 run to win the 2012 Division III women's basketball national title.
IWU had the fight in them to win it allAfter a 3-4 start to the season, the Titans scrapped their way to the 2012 national championship.
Franklin coach steps downKim Eiler has resigned as head women’s basketball coach at Franklin following a 25-3 season and an NCAA Tournament berth.
Masterpiece in MaroonWhat do sculpture, humanitarian relief and a mean low post game all have in common? They are all part of Taylor Simpson's remarkable resume. Meet the 2012 Jostens Trophy winner.
Cavs thrill, Warhawks rollCabrini won a thriller in the first semifinal over Illinois Wesleyan. UW-Whitewater shut down MIT to join the Cavaliers in the title game. Get the day's recap.
George Fox, IWU advance to women's finalHannah Munger put on a show in the first game and Olivia Lett did the same in the second to lead their teams to the national title game. More coverage from Holland.
Hoopsville in SalemOur intrepid host, Dave McHugh, is on the scene in Salem and talked with players from all four teams. Get your Thursday night Hoopsville fix here.
Jeffs' seniors know where road endsAmherst's six-member senior class has always ended its season at the Final Four and hopes to graduate with a second consecutive national title. More in a Road to Holland feature.
Warhawks 'return' to SalemUWW has been a regular in Salem, Va., the past seven years for the Stagg Bowl. But the men's basketball program, which won two D-III titles in the '80s, is making its first trip. A Road to Salem feature.
Following the footstepsHannah Munger and George Fox saw the potential in each other in 2009, and now the 6-5 junior center has blossomed, while the seniors could win a second title. More in a Road to Holland feature.
Hard work lifts Titans to Final FourMia Smith has never seen an Illinois Wesleyan women's team work this hard at the school. That's to be expected considering how close they came to the title last year. A Road to Holland feature.
From open gym to SalemFor all of Marcus Kahn's recruiting wins on the road to building a Final Four team at Cabrini, the X-factor in the Cavaliers' run came because of a chance meeting this past summer. A Road to Salem feature.
Kates engineering MIT's runUntil 2009, MIT had never won an NCAA Tournament game, but thanks to three 20-point games from Mitchell Kates, the Engineers are two wins from a title. A Road to Salem feature.
All-Region teams announcedThe 11th annual D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on a record 683 nominations. They serve as a starting point for our All-American teams, which come later this week.
Gonzalez's unfinished businessEven with his focus upon winning a national title, Eliud Gonzalez still stares into his rearview mirror and remembers his humble beginnings at Illinois Wesleyan. More in a Road to Salem feature.
Another Tommies team still marchingInspired by the run their men's counterparts made last March, the St. Thomas women will start three seniors and two stellar sophomores in Holland. More in a Road to Holland Feature.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Sunday's show, getting ready for the Final Four with interviews of both Illinois Wesleyan coaches, Amherst, players from MIT, Cabrini and more!
New faces headed to SalemCabrini and MIT are headed to the Final Four for the first time ever. Who else will join them? Check out tonight's sectional final wrapup.
Elite 8: Jeffs, Bruins still perfectAmherst coasted into the Final Four with a perfect record. George Fox joined them an hour later. Did Illinois Wesleyan get past Carthage again? Read the sectional final recap.
The Road to HollandPlenty of features on women's basketball this week, including Emmanuel, Tufts, King's, Centre and Carthage. Plus review the bracket and more on our women's playoff page.
The Road to SalemPlenty of coverage of men's basketball this week, including Staten Island, Illinois Wesleyan, Eastern Connecticut, Cabrini and Franklin and Marshall. Plus review the bracket and more on our men's playoff page.
Sweet 16: Royal finishScranton beat Middlebury at the buzzer to continue its incredible run, while the Royals will be joined by two other Mid-Atlantic teams in Division III's final eight. Get the sectional semifinal wrap.
Three unbeatens advance, Chicago outAmherst, George Fox and Mary Washington each rolled into the Elite Eight, but Calvin handed Chicago its first loss. The full Sweet 16 women's wrapup.
Around the Nation: Sweet surprisesBrian Falzarano takes a look at four teams whose presence in the Sweet 16 could only be considered a surprise: Staten Island, Centre, King's and Illinois Wesleyan.
Rankis retires after 29 years at BaruchRay Rankis announced his retirement as men's basketball head coach at Baruch, with assistant John Alesi being promoted to the top job.
Not ready to go homeEastern Connecticut's return to the round of 16 has been a long time coming -- 19 years, to be exact. But the Warriors, led by a core group of four seniors, are still fighting on defense. More in a Road to Salem feature.
Tufts brings jumbo-sized defenseNot much was expected of the Tufts women this season, but they're proving the old adage about what it is that wins championships. A Road to Holland feature.
Richter, Temgoua headed to Salem!More than 35,000 votes were cast, and Wash U's Dylan Richter and St. Lawrence's Ralph Temgoua have been selected to the NABC Reese's Division III All-Star Game in Salem, Va.
Wurtz, Simpson win Jostens TrophyRipon senior Ariz Wurtz and University of Chicago senior Taylor Simpson have been named the 2012 winners of the Jostens Trophy.
Underdogs and loving itCarthage came in more than a couple spots outside the Top 25. But the Lady Reds took it to ranked teams in the first two rounds of the tournament and will not forget the close losses. A Road to Holland feature.
Gillespie says he will retireThe 2012-13 school year will be the first time in 34 years that Bob Gillespie won't be roaming the sidelines as a head coach at Ripon. The longtime basketball and baseball coach will retire this spring.
Check your bracket!With the craziness in the first full weekend of the NCAA men's bracket, our leaders have just 47 points. The women's bracket went more according to form. Check in with the d3photography.com bracket challenge.
Milligan, Lemons have seniorityThe analysts tell us March is the playground of the senior guard, and F&M and Cabrini each have one of the best. We look at Georgio Milligan and Cory Lemons in a Road to Salem Feature.
NCAA Tournament weekend updateIf you are just getting back to your computer, you missed quite a bit in the Division III NCAA Tournament. Here's a quick and easy guide to everything that happened.
Fans: Cast your vote for All-Star Game!For the second year in a row, D3hoops.com is hosting the fan vote for the Reese's Division III All-Star Game. Cast your ballot for one of the eight finalists by noon ET on Wednesday.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Sunday's show, with guests from Scranton, Centre, Illinois Wesleyan, Wheaton and King's, plus Dave and Pat discuss sectional sites and Monday's NABC All-Star Game vote.
Sectional sites announcedThe NCAA has announced who will be hosting the four men's and four women's sectionals next weekend -- the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight.
Top-ranked Hope knocked outIllinois Wesleyan took down the No. 1 team in the country, handing Hope its only D-III defeat all season 108-101 in double overtime. More in the men's second-round wrapup.
Second round: Comeback King'sThe Lady Monarchs rallied late to upset No. 8 William Paterson and Carthage knocked off No. 4 DePauw in the second round of the women's Division III tournament. Get the full recap here.
Madness hits men's bracketBecker, Edgewood, Carroll, Farmingdale State and Trinity (Texas) all knocked off higher-seeded host schools in Friday night's men's first round. More in the men's wrapup.
First round: Home sweet homeSectional hosts went 16-0 in the first round of the NCAA tournament, including Thomas More's late rally past Louisiana College. Check out the first round recap of the women's tournament.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Hoopsville On Demand has Thursday's show, with guests from St. Thomas, Salem State, Southern Maine, Castleton State, Rose-Hulman, Carthage and Misericordia, plus Dave and Pat's women's bracket breakdown.
Getting a career extensionJeff Gamber told his York (Pa.) men's team before the season started that this would be his last. It turns out, the Spartans are not ready to let him go yet. That, plus Babson and Carroll in Around the Nation.
Around the Region, NCAA styleOur regional columns this week focus on Ithaca, Amherst, Concordia (Texas), UW-Stevens Point, Rose-Hulman, Cal Lutheran and Misericordia as we get ready for tournament tipoff!
Previewing the men's tournamentIt's Pat Coleman's annual column, which first ran in 1998, picking the likely upsets, disappointments, the great toss-up games and more on the Road to Salem. Who will get there? Read on.
Endress resigns as Augustana women's coachBobbi Endress announced her resignation as the head women's basketball coach at Augustana after a six year stint with the Vikings. The resignation is effective immediately.
Previewing the women's tournamentIt's Gordon Mann's column, a D3hoops.com staple, picking the likely upsets, disappointments, the great toss-up games, marquee matchups and more on the Road to Holland. Who will get there? Read on.
Around the RegionRose-Hulman played three grueling games in less than 48 hours to advance, including an overtime championship, plus what's wrong with the Pointers and Cal Lutheran's run in Around the Midwest/West.
Join the bracket challenge!It's time to make your picks -- who will make it to Salem and Holland and who will win it all? Put your D-III knowledge on the line and join our annual bracket challenge.
Following the NCAA TournamentGet both brackets, rundowns and more here as we get ready for Thursday and Friday's tipoffs, including interviews with the NCAA committee chairs.
Jostens Trophy finalists announcedThe 10 outstanding men's and women's basketball players who will be on the ballot for the Jostens Trophy were announced Tuesday morning. The award will be given out in Salem on March 15.
Hoopsville breaks it downBoth committee chairs were on our Selection Monday special Hoopsville, as well as coaches from Rochester, St. Joseph's (L.I.) and Whitworth. We also took your questions and did men's predictions. Watch the archive.
Men's projected NCAA bracketIt's another late night with calculators, maps, pencils and spreadsheets, but the D3hoops.com projected Division III men's basketball tournament bracket is posted! Real thing due at noon ET.
Selection Monday is here!Were you away from the computer this weekend? Here's what you missed, plus times on the selection shows.
Women's projected NCAA bracketHere's the D3hoops.com projected 2012 women's basketball NCAA Tournament bracket. The NCAA is scheduled to reveal the real thing at 2:30 ET on Monday, and we'll have the show for you.
Men's bracket released!Well, there we have it -- the Field of 62 teams battling for four trips to beautiful Salem, Va., and the 2012 Division III men's national championship. Download the bracket!
Women's bracket released!Well, here it is -- the Field of 64 teams battling for four trips to beautiful Holland, Mich., and the 2012 Division III women's national championship. Download the bracket!
Hoopsville breaks it downDave McHugh had several guests, including our guest bracketologist, and took a bunch of questions in the Sunday Hoopsville. It's always one of the best shows of the year, so watch the archive while we wait for brackets!
Straight A's for Amherst, but upsets elsewhereThe Lord Jeffs won both sides of the NESCAC, but bubble teams got more bad news on Sunday. Who else grabbed one of the final automatic bids into the NCAA tournaments?
D3hoops.com on the airD3hoops.com is broadcasting the Skyline men's basketball championship at 8 pm ET. Click here to watch.
Saturday night coverageIt's been a long day but don't leave yet. Find out if the George Fox women can stay undefeated and if Claremont-Mudd-Scripps can beat its arch rival. Find coverage of late games here.
Men's wrap: Survival of the fittestNo. 1 Hope will enter the NCAA tournament undefeated against D3 foes...barely. Plus three teams seeded No. 4 in their conference tournaments are the last ones standing.
Women's wrap: Perfect times threeAt least three teams will enter the 2012 NCAA tournament with a perfect record. A few more will enter it on tremendous rolls. And some will enter it for the first time ever.
Friday wrap: Cabrini, Paterson clinchOne team on each side clinched bids to the NCAA Tournament, while some ranked teams fell hard and could see their bubbles pop. Check out the wrapup.
Bethany on the riseMen's basketball has been played at Bethany for more than 100 years. And yet, in that time, no team has ever been nationally ranked. That ended this week. More in Around the Great Lakes/South.
Around the NationVirginia Wesleyan was led to Salem by a sophomore once upon a time. Can D.J. Woodmore repeat history? Plus items on Southern Maine, Becker and Vassar in this week's Around the Nation.
Thursday wrap: Top seeds droppedThe top men's seeds in the CAC, OAC and Skyline were eliminated on Thursday night. Plus the big four clash in the WIAC tournament with two nationally ranked teams getting ousted.
Olivet lets Gifford goOlivet athletic director Heather Bateman announced that men's basketball Gene Gifford will not be retained, effective immediately. The team's season ended Saturday with a loss against Calvin, finishing 4-21.
Wednesday wrap: Down to the wireEven without any major upsets, there was plenty of excitement in Wednesday's playoff games. Both Wilkes-Barre teams played thrillers and the NJAC semis needed double overtime.
Tuesday wrap: Bash bubble popsDenison's Larry Farmer went on a 17-0 run all by himself to lift the Big Red past Wabash, while the No. 4 scorer in D-III history saw his career end and more on a Tuesday night in tournament play.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Sunday we had Nathan Davis of Randolph-Macon, Brian Lane of Transylvania, Staten Island's Tony Petosa and UNE's Anthony Ewing, as well as D3hoops.com's Pat Coleman. Watch the archive.
Fifield, Lambert reach 600 winsSouthern Maine women's coach Gary Fifield and Maryville men's coach Randy Lambert each reached the same milestone on Saturday.
Wash U men clinch automatic bidThe Bears became the first team to clinch an NCAA Tournament spot on the men's side, winning at NYU to cut the nets down in the UAA.
Fifield reaches milestoneSouthern Maine head coach Gary Fifield picked up his 600th career win and the Huskies rallied for their 20th of the season. Full story.
Saturday's women's scoreboardElmhurst travels to No. 20 Illinois Wesleyan needing a win to reach the CCIW playoffs. Follow Saturday's late action with live stats, video and audio.
Men's wrap: Wrapping up racesA wacky week in the WIAC finishes in Whitewater's favor, the OAC sees familiar faces at the top, while the NESCAC, CSAC and CUNYAC each got tournaments underway. Saturday's men's wrap.
Women's wrap: Finishing with a flourishBrittany Parks broke Vassar's scoring record and pushed the Brewers into the Liberty League tournament. Regular season finales brought farewells and fantastic finishes to playoff races.
Lambert wins 600th gameRandy Lambert joined the 600-win club on Saturday as the Maryville (Tenn.) men defeated LaGrange, clinching a share of the GSAC top spot.
CNU withdraws from USAC to apply to CACChristopher Newport has notified the USA South of its intention to withdraw and pursue membership in the Capital Athletic Conference.
Friday wrap: First ticket punchedThe Chicago women are the first team to punch its ticket to the NCAA tournament. The UAA men's race gets crazy and the Buffalo State women clinch.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Big show on Thursday: All three principals in the Cory Weissman story, plus coaches from Lake Forest, Simpson, Misericordia, Medaille, Thiel and UW-River Falls. Watch the archive.
ATN: Amherst is rockingAmherst is coming off an historic weekend and looking like the Lord Jeffs of old, while William Paterson is seeing last season's work pay off and Stevens Point is taking a new approach. Brian Falzarano has more in Around the Nation.
Around the RegionThis week's columns look at Ferrum's roll, the tough road for Whitewater's Chris Davis, Stevens' surge behind Simon Smith, Farmingdale State's big man on campus, Bethany Lutheran and more.
Wednesday's men: WIAC shakeupA day after D3sports.com broke news about a WIAC hockey shakeup, Stevens Point and River Falls both lost to shake up the men's basketball standings. The night's men's wrapup.
Wednesday wrap: Playoffs coming into focusThe conference playoffs are coming into focus with three Great Lakes teams wrapping up home court advantage. Plus Simpson's coach reaches a milestone in Wednesday night's action.
Big man on campusAJ Matthews found a place he could thrive, and is doing so in style, with 21 consecutive double-doubles for Farmingdale State. More in Around the Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic.
Stevens knocks off William PatersonAvis Benjamin converted a three-point play with two seconds left as Stevens handed No. 6 William Paterson just its second defeat of the season. More of Tuesday's scores:
Classy call highlights Weissman's returnCory Weissman got back on the floor for Gettysburg for the first time since a stroke three years ago. But it was a move by Washington College that made it more memorable. A #whyd3 story.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Sunday we had York's Jeff Gamber, North Central's Todd Raridon, Merchant Marines' Danny Nee, St. Thomas' Ruth Sinn, Keene State's Rob Colbert and UMHB's Ken DeWeese. Watch the archive.
Saturday's women's scoreboardCheck out all the women's scores and remaining schedule with live video, audio and stats. Coming up this evening, a battle of the top two teams in the CCIW, with Saturday's wrapup to come.
Men's wrap: Jeffs win againNo. 6 Amherst knocked off No. 2 Middlebury, meaning top-ranked Hope is the only top four team unscathed this week. The Flying Dutchmen cruised past their archrival. That and more in Saturday's men's wrap.
Women's wrap: Comets shoot past WildcatsTexas-Dallas senior Lindsey Smith had a day she won't forget. Southern Maine ends RIC's streak and Mary Washington stays perfect. Check out Saturday's stories.
Friday's wrap: One rivalry downAaron Toomey's bucket in the paint in the closing seconds gave Amherst a win against Williams, while Emory avenged a loss to NYU. Plus Centre falls and Wash U holds on. More in Friday's wrap.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Thursday we had Messiah coach Rick Van Pelt, Hobart coach Mike Neer, Wittenberg coach Bill Brown, CMS coach Ken Scalmanini, and Franklin women's coach Kim Eiler. Watch the archive, with Dave McHugh hosting.
Around the Nation: BSC on historic runBirmingham-Southern had a great season in 2011 but wasn't eligible for the NCAA Tournament, as it was still in transition from Division I to Division III. But the Panthers don't have to wait any longer.
Schreiner getting known for W'sSchreiner's place in the D-III national consciousness is a record women's basketball losing streak and the men have only been slightly better. Until this year, that is. More in Around the Region.
Around the Region: UWSP on pointBrother combination Dan and Tyler Tillema have grown into the Pointers' scoring leaders, while Bob Semling's team is still trying to make its name on the other side of the ball.
NCAA regional rankings postedSeems like the season is almost over, but here they finally are, the first set of the NCAA's regional rankings. Be sure to read the FAQ as a reminder of how they come up with these lists.
Wednesday wrap: Ranked and ready to rollA few hours after the NCAA released the first men’s regional rankings, several teams in those rankings took the floor. Find out how they did on Wednesday night.
Wednesday wrap: RHIT downs GrizzFranklin and two other Top 25 teams, one of which sits atop the regional rankings, lost on Wednesday night. Find out which one in the women's wrap.
Lebanon Valley thinking pinkLots of basketball programs support breast cancer research by wearing pink uniforms this time of year. But for Lebanon Valley and Liz Borgia, the cause hits particularly close to home.
There since the beginningJoe Nesci has been a part of the NYU men's basketball program since the start. Or the restart, at least. Now the Violets are having perhaps their most successful year since 1994. More in Around the Region.
Tuesday wrap: Cards in catbird seatThe North Central men are on the verge of clinching the CCIW. Plus West Conn and Hobart win in dramatic fashion.
Did you miss Hoopsville?On Monday night, coaches joined us from Christopher Newport, Babson and Edgewood, along with D3hoops.com editor Pat Coleman. Watch the archive, with Dave McHugh hosting.
Pausing before the stretch runThe first regional rankings are released this week, so we're officially in the stretch run. Who has surprised? Who has disappointed? Who is the player of the year so far? Here's our take.
Men's wrap: Generals trap JacketsWith a showdown against Virginia Wesleyan looming, Randolph-Macon got rolled by W&L. F&M lost at Muhlenberg and much more in Saturday's men's wrapup.
DePauw rolling; Hope beats rivalThe No. 6 Tigers clinched the top seed in the NCAC, while Hope continued its home dominance with a narrow win against Calvin. More in Saturday's women's wrapup.
Buzzer beater of the monthWe had two dozen buzzer beaters sent in for the month of January, and our voters picked the best of the bunch. Sponsored by the City of Salem.
Chicago facing deja vuThe Maroons turn right back around this weekend as Rochester gets its rematch, plus the Webster men finds their season revived in the SLIAC. More in Around the Midwest/West.
Friday wrap: Wash U, Chicago winThe Rochester women lost their second game in a row, falling at home to Wash U for the first time since 2007, while No. 1 Amherst and No. 2 Chicago stayed unbeaten. That plus a buzzer beater.
Did you miss Hoopsville?On Thursday night, coaches joined us from Mary Washington, Millsaps, St. Lawrence and UW-Whitewater, along with women's basketball committee chair Robin Hamilton. Watch the archive, with Dave McHugh hosting.
Around the RegionThe Great Lakes/South column makes its debut with a look at the No. 2, and perhaps new No. 1 team in the country, as Hope improved to 19-1 on Wednesday. What did they learn from the D-I loss? More inside.
Around the RegionWith a small campus in a state with no pro sports teams to call its own, Albertus Magnus is trying to make another NCAA Tournament run. More in Around the East/Northeast.
No worries for road warriorsThe road was a good place to be for ranked teams, including the Hope and UW-Whitewater men and the Lebanon Valley women. Find out why in Wednesday's wrapup.
Hey seniors: This is itDo seniors feel the pressure this time of year? Time is ticking, and at No. 11 Mary Washington, which is 20-0, Jenna McRae and the senior class want to get it done. More in Around the Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic.
Brooks reaches 2,000 pointsSenior DaQuan Brooks reached a career milestone Tuesday night, surpassing 2,000 total points for his career for Western Connecticut State.
Dips on the riseFranklin and Marshall has an all-star point guard, a low post threat and a Top 10 ranking. We sat down with Georgio Milligan and Hayk Gyokchyan to discuss the Diplomats' success.
Top-ranked Middlebury goes downKeene State rallied from a 10-point deficit in front of a raucous home crowd and finished with a 15-4 run to knock off No. 1 Middlebury 77-76. George Fox finished its sweep of L&C and more in Tuesday's wrap.
HSU wins final crosstown showdownWith McMurry leaving for Division II next season, Hardin-Simmons made sure to make the teams' last scheduled meeting was one it would remember, with Matt Addison scoring 32 in a 101-95 win.
Did you miss Hoopsville?On Sunday night, coaches joined us from Blackburn and Louisiana College, along with men's basketball committee chair Ken Schumann and regional reporters. Watch the archive, with Dave McHugh hosting.
Sunday wrap: Chicago wins unbeaten battleThe No. 2 Maroons remained perfect on the season, rolling past No. 5 Rochester, while the Emory men fell again. More in Sunday's wrap.
Men's wrap: No. 1 Midd holds onThe top-ranked Panthers survive a buzzer beater attempt, William Paterson gets blown out on the road, UW-Whitewater bounces back, Askew reaches 2,000 and more in Saturday's men's action.
Women's wrap: Thundering backWheaton (Ill.) is back in the CCIW race after Saturday's win. Plus UW-Whitewater beats UW-Eau Claire and Johns Hopkins sweeps Muhlenberg.
The Sunderhaus rulesThere is nothing standard about Lizzy Sunderhaus, the 2011 Jostens Trophy winner who balances basketball and books despite being a biochem major focusing on forensic science. Around the Nation.
Men's wrap: NYU, Emory fallChicago took No. 4 Emory down with a buzzer beater and 49 points from Matt Johnson, while Carnegie Mellon went into New York City on a Friday night and downed the No. 17 Violets. More from Friday night.
Women's wrap: Buzzing through the MidwestThe Yellowjackets start a big road trip with a win in St. Louis. Juniata and Lewis and Clark hang on plus St. Lawrence keeps rolling through the Liberty League.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Thursday we had coaches from Bethany, Lebanon Valley, Luther, NYU and Rosemont. Watch the archive, with Dave McHugh hosting.
Wednesday's buzzer beatersWestminster (Pa.) and Springfield each beat the horn. See all submitted buzzer beaters, sponsored by the City of Salem, host of the 2012 Division III men's basketball championships.
Headed for the MBADivision III basketball players are infinitely more likely to leave college for an MBA than the NBA. Kent Faurote of Edgewood is a prime example. More in Around the Region.
Little guard big on the boardsWilliam Smith's Jackie Murphy stands just 5-4, but that doesn't stop her from being among the nation's leaders in rebounds. Andrew Lovell has more in Around the Region.
King reaches 1,000 reboundsBabson's Kathleen King reached a milestone rebound mark in a win against WPI. That and more in Wednesday's women's wrapup.
Misericordia women's coach resignsTom Griffith has resigned his position as head women's basketball coach at Misericordia, effective Jan. 24.
Tuesday wrap: Little East battlesKeene State and Western Connecticut knocked off ranked counterparts, while Augustana got a little of its mojo back. More in Tuesday's wrapup.
Wednesday wrap: Jeffs beat EphsAmherst beats its archrivals in a non-conference showdown. Plus UW-Stevens Point cools off UW-Whitewater and Wittenberg creates some space in the NCAC.
Around the RegionBrian Lester writes about a Johns Hopkins guard who's found his touch over the past two weeks and more in this week's Around the Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic.
It pays to stick it outThere was a time when Xavier Walton didn't think he would last four days at Cal Lutheran, yet alone four years. Instead, his story serves as a great answer to the #whyd3 question.
Reynolds says he will retireDick Reynolds, in his 40th season as Otterbein's head men's basketball coach, has announced that he will retire from coaching and as athletic director at the conclusion of the season.
Wash U gets help to beat NYUThe shot clock expires, horn sounds, but the officials ignore it. Wash U goes on to score. Officials huddle up and still get the call wrong. Watch the video from Sunday's controversial ending.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Sunday we had coaches from Virginia Wesleyan, Chicago, Albertus Magnus and Mount St. Mary, as well as an interview with the filmmaker following Washington College. Watch the archive, with Pat Coleman hosting.
Men's wrap: Men take a 2-3 punchNo. 2 and No. 3 both go down on the same afternoon as Virginia Wesleyan and MIT get knocked off, while UMHB and CMS each took their first loss. More in Saturday's men's wrapup.
Women's wrap: Amherst survivesColby nearly took down the defending champions, while Albion locked down Hope, Louisiana College stayed hot and much more. Check out Saturday's women's wrapup.
Around the NationAt Western Connecticut, DaQuan Brooks is nearing some lofty numbers and looks to get the Colonials back in the dance, while at Whitworth, a new coach is battling the injury bug.
Thursday wrap: UMHB survives OT thrillerWithout leading scorer Matt Addison, Hardin-Simmons still took unbeaten Mary Hardin-Baylor to overtime before falling. Plus a great comeback and buzzer beater and more in Thursday's wrapup.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Thursday night we had coaches from Hope, George Fox, Oswego State and recent surprise Wesleyan. Watch the archive.
Not looking like the champsSt. Thomas had a tough road to repeat to begin with, with four starters graduated and a coaching change. But things have gotten even worse. Jason Galleske has more in Around the Midwest-West.
Kean women's coach firedMichele Sharp, whose program is the focus of an NCAA investigation, has been removed from her head coaching position and reassigned on campus.
Wednesday wrap: Rivalry nightCMS and Pomona-Pitzer had another epic battle in their cross-street rivalry, while Hope and Calvin faced off and the Centennial Conference had a full night of great rivalry games as well. The full wrapup.
Around the Region returns!For the first time in more than a decade, D3hoops.com has Around the Region columns! Brian Lester starts us off in Around the Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic with a player finally getting some attention.
Tuesday wrap: More wins in the CardsThe hottest team in the Little Three is the one that’s unranked, at least for now. Wesleyan scored another upset over No. 4 Amherst. Meanwhile a different group of Cardinals notched a big win in the CCIW.
Monday wrap: Depleted UST falls againSt. Thomas bears little resemblance to the team that won the title, as Bethel wins on a buzzer beater. Plus, Hunter overcomes a 20-point deficit to win and more.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Sunday while you were watching football, we had coaches from Grinnell, MIT, Mount Union and Trinity (Texas) on the show. Watch the archive. That and more with Dave McHugh.
Men's wrap: DePauw does it againDePauw was going to make the NCAC stronger, but like this? The Tigers posted another upset, Middlebury held on, Washington College knocked off F&M. More in Saturday's men's wrap.
Women's wrap: Burst into firstKean has the best record in the NJAC after beating No. 6 William Paterson in overtime. UW-Eau Claire has possession of first after beating UW-River Falls. Saturday's women's wrapup.
Say LaHaye: R-MC coach hits milestoneRandolph-Macon head coach Carroll LaHaye won her 500th career game as the Yellow Jackets buzzed past Roanoke 82-70.
Friday wrap: Big Apple upsetNew York University held off No. 4 Emory and Wesleyan rolled past No. 11 Williams. In women's action, Oneonta State continues to march through the SUNYAC.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Cabrini's men's coach, Fitchburg State's women's coach and Wabash's coach were on Thursday night's show. Watch the archive. That and more with Dave McHugh.
Around the NationWhen we hear the story of a 29-year-old college basketball player, we applaud his perseverance. And yet we wonder: Where did he lose his way? Here's one who didn't. Plus more in Around the Nation.
Cayo reaches 1,000th reboundMSOE senior center Carol Cayo grabbed her 1,000th career rebound early in the second half as the Engineers defeated Rockford.
Watch the 1982 men's title game!Short shorts, no three-point line and future NFL star Pete Metzelaars on the floor. What's not to love? The 1982 men's title game between Wabash and Potsdam just hit the net, so watch it here!
Wednesday wrap: Downed southIn December the Piedmont women beat Greensboro and joined the Pride in the Top 25. Tonight both teams lost on the road. Plus DePauw downs Wabash in NCAC men's action.
Team of the WeekFive men and five women make up the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware. It's our weekly honor roll, in its 15th season.
Tuesday wrap: IWU tops AugieNo. 25 Illinois Wesleyan continued its run with a win against No. 6 Augustana, Grinnell remained unbeaten and Bard pulled off a stunner in its first Liberty League game.
Askew reaches 1,000 reboundsThe Albertus Magnus men cruised to a victory over Rivier and senior Ray Askew reached 1,000 rebounds and became the GNAC's all-time leading rebounder.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Get insight behind the scenes at the NCAA, plus hear from Augustana's coach after Saturday's upset. Plus coaches from Birmingham-Southern, Mary Washington and more with Dave McHugh.
Until we meet againNo. 2 Chicago and No. 4 Calvin won the first of at least two meetings against their conference rivals. Mount Union and Mary Washington seize first place in their conferences. Saturday's women's wrap.
Ranked men's teams rallyMary Hardin-Baylor, Emory and Williams each found themselves under the gun on Saturday but came back, while Wittenberg survived on the road and two unranked unbeatens lost. Saturday's men's wrapup.
Tufts pulls off double upsetThe NESCAC opener was a memorable one for Tufts, as the women handed No. 12 Williams its first loss and the men took down No. 7 Williams as well. Friday's roundup.
Never too early for Cinderellas to danceAlthough we celebrate the Cinderellas of the NCAA brackets every March, we would be remiss if we overlooked the unlikely undefeated squads as we get 2012 started. More in Around the Nation.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Our Hoopsville season opener featured Gustavus Adolphus, Hartwick, Piedmont and more news from all around Division III basketball. Watch the archive.
Andy Panko still playing ballPanko, a two-time first-team D3hoops.com All-American at Lebanon Valley, had just a cup of coffee with the NBA. But like many D-III alumni, he's had a great career overseas. His alma mater has more in an interview.
Working overtimeCCIW and USA South men’s conference play opened with overtime thrillers on Wednesday night. Plus the UW-River Falls women topped UW-Stevens Point in women's action. More in the wrapup.
Middlebury, George Fox post big winsThe men's No. 1 team put up a big total, while the No. 3 women's team grabbed a big win against a ranked conference rival. More in Tuesday's wrapup.
Jeffers reaches milestoneCapital women’s basketball coach Dixie Jeffers became the seventh coach in NCAA Division III history to reach career win No. 600.
Full coverage from the D3hoops.com ClassicHanover and Hardin-Simmons play a classic on Friday. Check out game broadcasts, live stats and player and coach interviews.
Front and CentreCentre wins a thriller, Middlebury survives its trip to Salem State, and the Calvin women romp. That and more in Friday’s recap.
Unbeaten no longerThe list of unbeaten men’s and women’s teams got a lot smaller after a full Thursday. Dickinson knocked one team off that list. Find out which one and more in the wrapup.
Carthage hands River Falls first lossNo. 14 UW-River Falls picked up its first loss as Carthage knocked off the Falcons in overtime at the D3hoops.com Classic in Las Vegas.
Twenty teams, interviews from VegasOur crew in Las Vegas made it their goal to get all 20 teams on video this week. Did they succeed? Check out our player and coach interviews.
D3hoops.com Classic: Eureka coach Taren MartinTaren Martin talks about her star player Caty Eeten, the struggles of transferring between semesters and being a young coach of women's basketball players from the D3hoops.com Classic.
Rash scores 25 in win over No. 14 WabashTransylvania kept its unbeaten season going and ended the Little Giants' perfect early-season run.
No place like homeNo. 21 Buffalo State and No. 11 Cabrini pulled out close wins at home. Find out how in Saturday's men's wrapup.
Strong sets recordScranton head coach Mike Strong is the Division III women's basketball all-time leader for coaching victories. Wait until you hear how it happened in Saturday's wrapup.
Team of the WeekFive men and five women make up the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware. It's our weekly honor roll, in its 15th season.
Team of the WeekFive men and five women make up the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware. It's our weekly honor roll, in its 15th season.
Wheelock coach resignsWheelock men's coach John Preziosa, the only coach in the program's history, resigned suddenly this week.
II plus I is IIIEastern's coach came to the school from Division II. His star player came from Division I. Together they are invigorating the Eagles program. Learn more about their story.
Four on the floorFour ranked teams fell on Saturday. Wabash dropped Wooster and Augustana stopped UW-Stevens Point. That and more in the men's wrapup.
Southern surprisesDo you know who the last three unbeaten women's teams in the South region are? Probably not until you read Saturday's women's wrapup.
Kauffman announces retirementOne of the winningest coaches in Division III women's basketball history announced she will retire at year's end.
Wittenberg nips WoosterThe Wittenberg men beat their arch rival in dramatic fashion and two ranked women's teams fell on Wednesday night. More in the wrapup.
Another new No. 1 teamThe revolving door at the men's No. 1 spot has opened for Middlebury. The full D3hoops.com men's and women's Top 25.
Dixon records rare quadruple-doublePenn State-Harrisburg’s Dorothea Dixon became just the ninth women’s basketball player in NCAA history across all divisions to record an ultra-rare quadruple-double.
Wash U knocks off Augie; Marietta fallsA whole lot of No. 1 votes are going to be in play this week as the No. 1 and No. 4 men's teams each lost on Saturday.
Wimberly out at SwarthmoreIn his 25th season at Swarthmore, Lee Wimberly is out after the Garnet's 0-6 start. Multiple sources say he has resigned.
Colby beats rival; Methodist surprisesThe White Mules defeated Bowdoin in non-conference play. Methodist upset Christopher Newport in USA South action. Saturday's women's wrap.
Hope wins D3 debutThe Hope men played their first Division III opponent of the season and it was a good one. Plus Amherst and Springfield clash in a battle of unbeatens. Check out Friday's recap.
Never too early to winIt's never too early to pick up a big win in conference. The Lebanon Valley women and Va. Wesleyan men did just that on Wednesday night. Check out the wrapup.
There's a new men's No. 1There's some shakeup at the top, and, well, all over both D3hoops.com Top 25 polls in the first ranking of the regular season.
Marietta goes 4 and OHNo. 4 Marietta defeated No. 17 Wittenberg in a battle of ranked Ohio teams. The Southern Maine women upset No. 10 Bowdoin. More from Tuesday night's wrapup.
Fahey wins 600Washington U. coach Nancy Fahey became the fastest coach to win 600 games when her Bears defeated Hendrix 62-52. The Hall of Fame coach has a record of 600-106.
Capital, F&M surge to 4-0The Crusader women beat their second ranked opponent of the season and the Franklin and Marshall men won an early showdown against St. Mary's (Md.). That and more in Saturday's recap.
Team of the WeekD3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 15th season. We pick the best player at each position from nominees for the previous week. The Team of the Week is presented by Scoutware.
NYU women play their own 'Subway Series'The Mets and Yankees host New York City’s most popular “Subway Series,” but the New York University women’s basketball team takes the phrase a bit more literally for its intra-city rivalry games.
One and donePreseason favorite Virginia Wesleyan lost its season debut to Salisbury, which is a surprising 4-0. What other surprises did Tuesday night bring? Check out the recap of the men's action.
Now we're cookingKatie Kitchen scored 39 points and No. 18 Thomas More nipped Centre 80-79 in overtime. Chicago survived a scare from Lake Forest and UW-Stevens Point kept rolling. Tuesday's women's recap.
Williams stifles BabsonWilliams held No. 5 Babson to 22 percent shooting and 39 points in an upset win. Lewis and Clark went coast to coast to beat Kean. More from Sunday's wrapup.
Grinnell player breaks D-III scoring recordGrinnell abandoned it usual substitution patterns and fed Griffin Lentsch for a headline-grabbing 89 points on 27-for-55 shooting in a 145-97 win at Principia.
Salem State sacks WilliamsSalem State dropped No. 3 Williams 83-69, dealing the Ephs their first loss to a non-conference New England opponent since 2008. The Franklin women surprised No. 10 DePauw. More from Saturday's wrapup.
Hopkins takes pride in upsetJohns Hopkins knocked off No. 15 St. Mary's (Md.) in the semifinals of the Pride of Maryland tournament. Rochester, Oswego State and Centre survived. That and more in Friday night's men's wrapup.
Baldwin-Wallace knocks off DenisonDenison's 35-game regular season winning streak was snapped by the Yellow Jackets. That and more in Friday's women's basketball wrapup.
A new resource for the new seasonWhich is the best conference in men's Division III basketball? A new resource provides insight into that question from several angles.
Augsburg defeats D-I Houston BaptistThe first full weekend of exhibition games continued on Saturday night with another upset, as Augsburg came away a winner after a long trip.
Carthage upsets D-I Northern IllinoisThe Red Men's first game after Steve Djurickovic was a memorable one, as Carthage knocked off a Division I team in overtime in an exhibition game.
Men's season previewsTipoff is coming in less than two weeks, and you can get ready for the march to March with our season preview page. Schools are posting more previews daily, with 42 at last count, so check back.
Women's season previewsIt all starts now, as the road to Holland gets underway with Scranton's Mike Strong four wins short of history. Get ready for tipoff with our season previews, 51 of them at last count!
York (Pa.) coach announces he'll retireJeff Gamber, who has won 475 games at York, including bringing the Spartans to the 2005 Final Four, has said this will be his last season.
Inside the women's Top 25Why are these teams the ones ranked? Gordon Mann and Pat Coleman break down the preseason D3hoops.com women's basketball Top 25 from Massachusetts to Washington, plus sleepers.
A legacy beyond basketballBard senior Yonah Greenstein is the driving force behind a weekly clinic and a summer camp for underprivileged students from a nearby school district.
Inside the men's Top 25How did these teams get here? Pat Coleman breaks down the preseason D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 and gives some sleepers worth watching as well.
Our men's preseason awardsAs the season approaches, awards season continues with our preseason men's selections, 25 players we think will be All-Americans when it's all said and done.
Our women's preseason awardsNicole Wurdeman and BriAnna Lucas highlight the 2012 D3hoops.com preseason women's basketball All-Americans. The full list:
Gwynedd-Mercy gets a head startFall break couldn't have come at a better time for the Griffins, who have used the time to travel to Costa Rica and not only take the floor but also do some service at the same time.
The Jaimie McFarlin adventureThere aren't as many opportunities for Division III women's basketball players to play pro ball overseas, it seems, as for men. But one Wash U All-American is doing it in Denmark. Follow her blog:
Lancaster Bible to play in NEACLancaster Bible joins the NEAC this season, the latest in a long list of changes to the conference's membership.
Centenary (La.) moves to SCACHaving just entered the American Southwest Conference this fall, Centenary is moving and the SCAC gets a much-needed member for after the split.
Coaching carousel keeps spinningSo Adam Stockwell moved to Hamilton from Oswego State which then hired Jason Leone from Keystone, which then hired whom? Get caught up on the Coaching Carousel.
Women's Final Four coach resignsCarolyn Hunter, who coached Christopher Newport to the 2011 Division III women's basketball Final Four, resigned suddenly Sept. 2.
Monks say hello from EnglandSaint Joseph's made the trip from Maine to London, and senior captain Chris Petzy is telling D-III fans all about it.
Whitman men finish Canadian sweepThe Whitman men's basketball team completed its five-game sweep through British Columbia with a 91-76 triumph over Vancouver Island University.
Mike Neer returns to coachingLongtime Rochester coach Mike Neer is coming out of retirement after one year to return to head coaching at Hobart.
D-III players throw it down in EuropeLate in the fourth quarter of the second game of a five-game European tour of D-III players, Widener's Jack Brennan literally brought the basket to its knees.
CCNY hires former D-I coachTom Green spent 26 years at Fairleigh Dickinson (or FDU-Teaneck, if you prefer) before being hired at D-III CCNY this week.
Fahey to be inducted into Hall of FameWashington U. women’s coach Nancy Fahey will be able to add Hall of Famer to her long resume, as the five-time D-III champion will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.
Junior college coach hired at HoodHood's new women's basketball coach is familiar with the area.
Stockwell moves from Oswego to HamiltonAdam Stockwell, most recently the head men's basketball coach at Oswego State, has been selected to fill the same position at Hamilton.
NYC Tech drops athleticsNew York City Tech has dropped intercollegiate athletics effective immediately, D3sports.com has learned.
Centenary coach takes Arcadia jobLorie Khalil helped turn around the Centenary program and will now take her shot at doing the same at Arcadia.
Gallaudet coach steps downKevin Cook, who coached Gallaudet women's basketball to its first NCAA Tournament trip since the Ronda Jo Miller era, resigned July 18 for personal reasons.
Plymouth State hires men's coachFormer Tulane assistant Andrew Novick was hired to replace Damien Strahorn, who took the head coaching job at Colby earlier in the offseason.
Hood coach leaves for AD jobJay Butler, women's basketball coach at Hood and former coach at D-I Columbia, is leaving the school to take a D-III athletic director position.
Case leads academic rankingsCase Western Reserve had the best GPA this past season in Division III women's basketball.
Super-sized D3hoops.com Classic field setCome to Las Vegas for the basketball, where there will be 20 teams, with back-to-back days with seven games apiece! Check out the full schedule.
Kean accused of fixing gradesFormer athletic director Glenn Hedden says he was fired after he self-reported grade changes in the school's successful women's basketball program. The allegations are astounding.
Gettysburg assistant gets Salisbury jobKelly Lewandowski, a former Scranton player and Gettysburg assistant, replaces Charisse Mapp, who resigned after four seasons.
Why D-III?It was an innocuous question, it seemed. When we posted that schools were looking to join Division III, someone responded on Twitter and asked why a school would. And the D-III community responded.
Seven schools move toward Division IIIThe Division III Membership Committee signed off on seven schools exploring D-III membership, including a men's basketball power.
Wilkes women's coach releasedWilkes has announced that it will begin a search for a new women's basketball coach to replace Rachel Emmerthal.
Stevenson hires former D-I coachGary Stewart, most recently head coach at UC Davis, emerged from a long hiring process to get the job at Stevenson, returning to Division III.
Tucker 'drafted' by Harlem GlobetrottersIllinois College's Jacob Tucker, winner of the college slam dunk contest, could be taking his talents to Harlem, so to speak.
Pacific AD to chair men's basketball committeeKen Schumann will wrap up his four-year term on the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship Committee by assuming the chairman's position.
Coaching carousel keeps turningIt's summer, but schools are still hiring coaches. Check out the latest moves.
Eastern hires D-I assistantA former D-III player and current Division I assistant got tabbed to replace Matt Nadelhoffer at Eastern.
Seven break away from SCACThe geographic footprint of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference was so big DePauw decided to leave more than a year ago. Now seven others are doing the same, and Berry is joining the group.
Birmingham-Southern loses coachOn the verge of becoming eligible for the NCAA Tournament, Birmingham-Southern will enter the 2011-12 season without Mitch Cole, who rebuilt the program from scratch in D-III.
Hans on: Thomas More names new coachThomas More named Jeff Hans, an assistant coach at nearby Division II Northern Kentucky, as its next head coach for women's basketball.
McMurry hires new men's coachJerry Isler, a successful high school coach and father of a McMurry men's basketball player, has been named head coach.
Kalamazoo hires women's coachKatie Miller replaces Sherri Brumfield as the Hornets' head coach. She's been a full-time assistant at Westminster (Pa.).
Wheaton (Ill.) promotes interim coachKent Madsen was named CCIW coach of the year as an interim replacement at Wheaton this past season. He got rewarded for that success with a title change.
Franciscan men's coach resignsAfter five years as head coach at Franciscan, Sean Donovan completed his last day on May 15. He was the only varsity men's basketball coach in the program's history.
Former D-III coach John Becker hired at VermontJohn Becker was a head coach at Gallaudet, then an assistant at Catholic before following Mike Lonergan to Vermont, then taking over the head coaching spot when he left.
Colby alum returns as coachYou needed a Colby or Dick Whitmore connection to be a finalist for this job, and Damien Strahorn has that.
D3hoops.com All-Stars hit EuropeThe inaugural D3hoops.com all-star team is on a nine-day, two-city, four-game international tour.
Won and done: Garnett leaves McMurryAfter leading McMurry to the NCAA tournament in his first season, Matt Garnett takes the head coaching position at his alma mater.
Maryville makes it three for USA SouthThe third member of the Great South Athletic Conference has accepted an invitation to join the USA South, as Maryville's other sports will join football as conference members.
Cornell to return to MWCThe Rams left for the Iowa Conference after the 1996-97 season, but will return in the fall of 2012 to the conference they called home for 76 years.
Former D2 coach hired at UW-ECKyle Green, currently an assistant at Northern Iowa and formerly head coach at D-II Lewis, took the UW-Eau Claire job.
Chatham coach leaves for NiagaraThe most successful coach in Chatham's history is moving on up.
Coaching carouselOne of the few women to coach men's basketball, Amy Mulligan, gets a D-III head coaching job, while the Thomas More and Chatham women's coaches take D-I assistant's jobs and more.
Former Ohio State coach hired at EmersonJim O’Brien, who last coached at OSU in 2004 before being fired for NCAA violations, has been named Emerson’s men’s coach, replacing Hank Smith, who was deposed midseason.
Oglethorpe takes summer trip to Costa RicaDivision III teams are allowed one foreign tour every three years. Oglethorpe went to Italy in 2008 and this year flew south. Andrew Steioff checked in on our blog, the Daily Dose.
Mulligan appointed head women's coach at N.J. CityAmy Mulligan has been appointed as the 13th head women’s basketball coach in New Jersey City history after an extensive search to fill the position.
Chapman joins SCIACPool B shrinks even further with the announcement that Chapman will finally be allowed entry into the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Fritz steps down at St. ThomasSt. Thomas men's basketball coach Steve Fritz announced Thursday afternoon, May 12, that he was stepping down from the coaching position for the 2011 national champions.
Former Sewanee coach named head coach at MaineRichard Barron left Division III to take the top job at Princeton in 2001 and has moved up the ladder.
Lonergan hired at George WashingtonFormer D-III champion head coach Mike Lonergan took another step up the coaching ladder, moving from head coach at Vermont to head coach at George Washington.
Swarthmore's Stockbower awarded Fulbright ScholarshipKathryn Stockbower of the Swarthmore women's basketball team has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Germany for the 2011-2012 school year.
Thomas More coach leaves for XavierBrian Neal, the winningest coach in Thomas More history, won't have to move after taking a Division I assistant job.
Salisbury hires alumnus as men's basketball coachSalisbury announced the return of one of its own, with alumnus Josh Merkel as the new men's basketball head coach.
Alma hires Dominican assistantA former Calvin player will take a head coaching position in the MIAA.
Hamilton coach leaves for SienaTobin Anderson won 118 games in seven seasons with Hamilton, but the school will have a new men's basketball coach when it returns to NESCAC play next season.
Stevenson, Hood to join MACDid you think the dust had settled from the Mid-Atlantic Shuffle? Not exactly. Hood will join the MAC in 2012-13, while football affiliate Stevenson will join for all sports.
Georgetown (Ky.) exploring Division IIIThe NAIA power, which made a national semifinal appearance in men's basketball this past season, sent a letter of membership interest to the NCAA.
Wartburg assistant hired at OglethorpeAaron Nester takes over for the Stormy Petrels, whose coach stepped down early in the season for personal reasons.
Wheaton women's coach formally retiresBeth Baker went on medical leave in November and formally stepped down as Wheaton (Ill.) head women's basketball coach this week after 25 years.
Lehigh assistant takes Whitworth jobWith Jim Hayford gone for Division I, the Pirates' next coach comes from a Division I assistant job.
Benedictine assistant hired at FontbonneSteve Schafer was tabbed to try to fill the shoes of coaching legend Lee McKinney, who passed away earlier in the offseason.
New Augsburg coach has long track recordAn assistant on St. Thomas' previous Final Four team, Bill McKee turned a program around as a high school head coach and was called on to do the same with Augsburg.
Former Bowdoin assistant returns to MaineJulie Veilleux was an assistant under Stefaine Pemper at Bowdoin and following her to Division I Navy. But she will return to Maine as Colby's new women's head coach.
CMU hires former Dartmouth head coachCarnegie Mellon has named Jacquie Hullah as head coach of the women’s basketball program. Hullah will succeed Gerri Seidl, who resigned in March after 27 years.
St. Vincent retains interim coachJimmy Petruska, who was elevated to interim coach midseason following the death of Kristen Zawacki, has been elevated to head coach for St. Vincent.
Howard returns to Division IIIAfter three years as a Division I assistant coach, former Hardin-Simmons coach Dylan Howard returns to Division III as head coach at North Park.
Lakeland women hire new coachFormer Division III player Lindsey Vande Hoef will get her first head coaching job with the Muskies.
Wabash promotes assistant to replace PettyAntoine Carpenter will move over a spot on the Little Giants' bench and inherit the unenviable task of replacing a legend.
LaGrange follows Piedmont to USA SouthTwo of the top three women's basketball teams from the Great South will be moving to the USA South in 2012-13, with a third, Maryville, having yet to act on its invitation.
OWU coach leaves to take AD jobNan Carney-DeBord, who led Ohio Wesleyan to the 2001 Final Four among her 400-plus career wins, is leaving coaching to become athletic director at NCAC rival Denison.
Northwood assistant takes Finlandia jobJason Keefer, an assistant at Division II Northwood, will become the next head women's basketball coach at Finlandia.
Beloit hires Loras assistant coachJennifer Randall has been named the 12th head women’s basketball coach at Beloit, after spending the past two seasons as an assistant at Loras.
Nadelhoffer named coach at MillikinFormer Wheaton player Matt Nadelhoffer will return to the CCIW, taking over a struggling Millikin men's basketball program.
CNU player dies in car accidentChristopher Newport junior guard Brian Herrmann died in an accident late Saturday night. He was 21.
Benedictine coach reassignedPaul Nelson has been named the manager of the Dan and Ada Rice Center Fitness Center, Benedictine athletics director Mark McHorney announced.
Houghton to join Empire 8, D-IIIHoughton, currently an NAIA institution, is in the process of applying for Division III membership and will become a member of the Empire 8 beginning in 2012-13.
Fontbonne gets probation from NCAAFontbonne committed major violations in its financial aid process, awarding nearly $50,000 in aid based on high school athletics participation.
Carr comes back to coach LawrenceFormer Saginaw Valley State and Ohio Northern assistant coach Tara Carr will be Lawrence's fourth women's basketball coach in five seasons.
Cunningham receives coaching awardTrinity (Texas) men's basketball coach Pat Cunningham has been named a Guardian of the Game by the NABC.
Piedmont to jump from GSAC to USA SouthThe dominoes are starting to fall in the long-rumored Great South/USA South collaboration as Piedmont is set to join the USAC in the fall of 2012. Could others follow?
Calvin assistant hired at WaynesburgAfter a lengthy search, Waynesburg has announced the hiring of Mark Christner as its new head men’s basketball coach.
Averett names Liz Hickey head coachThe three-time D3hoops.com All-American from Mary Washington was most recently an assistant at Rochester.
Johnson State men's assistant moves overGreg Eckman has been hired as Johnson State's head women's basketball coach effective immediately. Dale Tatro resigned after the team went 4-21.
Fontbonne coach McKinney diesMcKinney was a two-time cancer survivor but couldn't quite finish the season on the sidelines. He passed away Monday morning.
Ramer resigns as Stevenson women’s coachAfter 16 seasons as the head women's basketball coach at Stevenson, Chris Ramer has announced his resignation.
Fontbonne promotes assistant coachFontbonne moved quickly, elevating Matt Wickenhauser to replace Keith Quigley, who resigned last week.
Gibbons steps down at UW-Eau ClaireTerry Gibbons, who coached UW-Eau Claire to the national title game in 2000 but has had four sub-.500 seasons in the past six, stepped down as the Blugolds' coach.
Jacob Tucker wins slam dunk contestHe wasn't satisfied just to get in. Jacob Tucker, the 5-10 guard from Illinois College, came up with two perfect 50s and beat out the entire field to win the slam dunk contest at the D-I Final Four.
Three coaches to get NABC service awardsLee McKinney, Skip Molitor and Mike Neer will be honored by their Division III coaching brethren at their upcoming convention at the D-I Final Four.
Tucker gets nod for dunk contestIllinois College's Jacob Tucker won the final spot in the slam dunk contest in association with the Final Four this week, getting an impressive 88 percent of the vote. When he'll dunk and against whom:
Whitworth coach moves to Division IJim Hayford is the first Division III men's basketball head coach to jump directly to a D-I head coaching job since Dave Paulsen in 2008.
Hoopsville wraps the seasonDave McHugh, Pat Coleman and Gordon Mann wrap up the 2010-11 Division III basketball season, plus Steve Fritz, G.P. Gromacki and a player from each title team. Watch the archive.
Fontbonne women's coach steps downKeith Quigley, who coached Fontbonne to the 2001 Sweet 16 and compiled a 254-134 mark in 15 seasons, is pursuing other opportunities.
Haynes resigns as LaGrange men's basketball coachLaGrange made the GSAC conference finals, but it was one of just five wins for the Panthers this season.
D3hoops.com All-American teamsThe 14th annual D3hoops.com All-American teams are in, with Michael Taylor and Chelsie Schweers the players of the year.
Former All-American hired as head coachAmanda Nechuta was a two-time D3hoops.com All-American. Now she'll be a Division III head coach as well, replacing Jane Hildebrand at Luther.
Amherst seniors complete the journeyThe four seniors who came to Amherst in 2007 couldn't have expected their athletic career would end with a national championship. A lot has changed since then.
West outlasts East to win NABC All-Star GameWhitworth's Michael Taylor and Olivet's Michael McClary each scored 18 points to lead West All-Stars past the East All-Stars, 92-81, in the Reese's Division III College All-Star game.
Tommies make Salem purple againSt. Thomas takes the Division III men's basketball championship the furthest west it's ever been, defeating Wooster 78-54 for the 2011 national title.
Previewing the women's Final FourGordon Mann, who leads our broadcast crew in Bloomington, runs down the women's Final Four and what to expect at Illinois Wesleyan.
From walk-on to All-AmericanIan Franks has been a D3hoops.com All-American once already, and is destined for a second nod. But he wasn't the heir apparent when he stepped on Wooster's campus. A Final Four feature.
Did you miss Hoopsville?We talked with all four men's coaches, a look at how shooters will like the Salem Civic Center and more.
Carnegie Mellon women's coach resignsGerri Seidl reached 275 career wins at Carnegie Mellon this year, but is within 10 losses of 400 as well after 27 seasons.
Lord Jeffs calm the third time aroundAmherst believes it can finally break through and cut the nets down this Saturday night. More in a Final Four feature by Around the Nation's Brian Falzarano.
Midd seniors turned program aroundAlthough Middlebury has been a tournament regular in recent years, that wasn't always the case. Over four years, hard work and success has become the norm.
Mount Union coach resignsMount Union has announced that Lee Hood has resigned his position as head men's basketball coach. The Purple Raiders were 10-16 this past season, 8-10 in the OAC.
NABC All-Star Game rosters namedWho will be taking the floor Saturday afternoon in Salem? Here are the 18 players and four alternates for the NABC Division III All-Star Game.
Salisbury men's coach outSteve Holmes is no longer coach at Salisbury after 11 seasons, 116-170 record. No announcement was apparent on Salisbury's site, but the head coaching job was posted by HR.
All-Region teams announcedThe 10th annual D3hoops.com All-Region teams are in, based on a record 680 nominations. They serve as the basis for our All-American teams, which come Saturday.
Colby coach Dick Whitmore retiresDick Whitmore, one of the all-time leaders in NCAA Division III men's basketball for career victories and one of the top 50 winning coaches in all divisions, announced he is stepping down.
CNU built on Schweers and MooreIt's not just Chelsie Schweers and the Captains, although it might seem that way. Schweers and Jessica Moore met before their freshman season and became fast friends. A feature.
Did you miss Hoopsville?Sunday night's show featured Chelsie Schweers of CNU and coaches from St. Thomas, Wash U, Williams and Wooster. Plus, Pat, Dave and Frank talked about Middlebury. That and more.
Men's Final Four: Two old, two newMiddlebury and St. Thomas make their first trip to Salem, while Williams and Wooster return to familiar territory.
IWU rallies from 23 down to reach homeIllinois Wesleyan trailed 27-4 and 51-35 but rallied to beat George Fox in the closing seconds. Plus Wash U, Amherst and Christopher Newport advance to join IWU at home.
Bears, Bruins win on roadUnranked George Fox is one win away from its second national semifinal in three years. Wash U. rolled top-ranked Thomas More. That and more from the sectional semifinals.
Brumfield out at KalamazooSharri Brumfield, who had turned Thomas More into a national contender, was unable to turn Kalamazoo around and resigned after three seasons.
Jostens Trophy winners announcedSteve Djurickovic of Carthage and Elizabeth Sunderhaus of Cedar Crest have won the Jostens Trophy, emblematic of the top overall student-athlete in D-III basketball.
North Park men's coach outNo formal announcement was made by the school, but the men's basketball coaching job has been posted at North Park, meaning Paul Brenegan is out after seven years as head men's coach.
Augsburg's women's coach resignsJennifer Britz was the third coach in three seasons at the time she was hired. She brought some stability to Augsburg, but not a lot of wins.
Around the Nation: Feel the excitementAfter 36 years without an NCAA Tournament game and an entire history without a trip to the Sweet 16, Marietta has been crazy over men's basketball. That plus Muhlenberg and St. Mary's in Around the Nation.
2011 sectionals at a glanceTeam by team, get a look at each of the two Sweet 16s heading into Friday's games.
Trine coach promotedTrine men's basketball coach Rob Harmon was promoted to assistant athletic director and will leave the sidelines. He was 80-115 in eight seasons.
Did you miss Hoopsville?We talk to teams that are still in it and wrap up a great opening weekend of the Division III NCAA Tournament. If nothing else, you must catch UMHB coach Ken DeWeese, who closes the show.
Sectional hosts announcedWe now know where teams will be traveling for next weekend's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds. And yes, Whitworth will be among the travelers.
Smith out at MillikinMarc Smith was hired at Millikin four years ago after having some success at Keystone. But the Big Blue was 1-23 this past season and Smith was 33-66 in four years.
Cutting the field downIn the span of about 30 hours the field went from 61 to 16 teams. Who's left standing on the Road to Salem? Saturday's men's wrapup.
Pairs book trips to the Sweet 16Two USAC teams and two NESCAC teams have each punched their tickets for the Sweet 16, as have two NJAC and two UAA teams. Plus Chelsie Schweers set a Division III record. More in Saturday's women's wrapup.
Thomas' great night helps carry J&WLamonte Thomas wears Reggie Miller's number for Johnson and Wales. In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, it was clear why.
Bethany Lutheran men's coach resignsA day after the Vikings lost in the UMAC tournament, Rick Jeddeloh resigned. He'd been coach for eight seasons.
A night of close callsTwo of last year's Final Four needed five extra minutes just to get out of the opening round, as Williams and Randolph-Macon survived, while St. Thomas was taken to the brink. More in Friday's first-round wrapup.
Pod of death claims DenisonWash U took the first step toward defending its national title, easing past unbeaten Denison, while Mount Union beat UW-Whitewater and Greensboro rolled past St. Vincent.
Massaquoi, Hipp win NABC voteRIchard Stockton's Kai Massaquoi and Hamline's Carl Hipp led the pack after you cast 16,243 votes among eight finalists for two spots in the NABC Division III All-Star Game.
2011 women's tournament previewWe take a crack at predicting how the Road to Bloomington will map out, with surprises, disappointments and more with the women's basketball NCAA Tournament tipping off Friday night.
Both Earlham coaches outWhen Earlham announced it was moving from the NCAC to the HCAC, its president said a goal was to win more games. They went a combined 2-48 and won zero HCAC games.
2011 men's tournament previewWho are the favorites? The cinderella teams? The disappointments? That and more in our annual NCAA Tournament preview.
Jostens finalists namedThe award for Division III basketball's top all-around student-athlete is down to its finalists -- 10 men and 11 women.
On a title marchThomas More enters the playoffs as the No. 1 women's team, Vassar at 16-11, Skidmore men at 18-9. Illinois Wesleyan is probably the last team in on the men's side. More on all four in Around the Nation.
Hoopsville breaks it down for youSo we've seen the brackets. Hear from those that were snubbed (EMU) and surprised (IWU) plus get Dave and Pat's breakdown and early picks in each bracket on Monday's Hoopsville special.
Men's bracket is out!And Illinois Wesleyan gets into the field, as do three ASC teams, but no Carleton. And the NCAA Tournament committee gets some nice kudos for mixing it up geographically, though not for Whitworth.
Women's bracket is out!Gallaudet made it into the field after stumbling in the final weeks of the season. So did Richard Stockton, as a surprise. But Ithaca, sorry. No such luck.
Final automatic bids grabbedFranklin and Marshall can smile after winning the Centennial Conference's automatic bid. Find out who else can celebrate heading into tomorrow's NCAA tournament selections.
PrestoSports, D3hoops.com, Ustream combine to cover CAC men's basketball championshipPrestoSports, D3hoops.com and Ustream have partnered to provide live coverage of the Capital Athletic Conference men’s basketball title game between St. Mary’s (Md.) and Wesley.
Stevenson's coach to focus on AD roleStevenson's Brett Adams is stepping down as men's basketball coach but will remain athletic director for the growing department.
Championship SaturdayElms knocked off Becker to make the NECC a two-bid league and pop someone's bubble. Del Val and Skidmore clinched NCAA berths for the first time in program history. More in the men's rundown.
Women: Calvin forces its way inCalvin scored a memorable win over Hope. Two NCAA tournament mainstays might miss the Big Dance entirely while four programs clinched their first NCAA berth ever. Saturday's women's wrapup.
Wittenberg stays aliveChris Sullivan was unconscious, as the senior guard put Wittenberg on his back to the tune of nine 3's in a 65-63 win against Wabash in the NCAC. Much more from Friday.
Monmouth coach steps downAfter four years guiding the Monmouth men’s basketball program, Mark Vershaw has stepped down. His Scots compiled a record of 23-67.
Get set for Selection ... MondayThere's no point in calling it Selection Sunday anymore, sadly. Teams are still playing their way onto the bubble at 4:00 on Sunday. But on Monday, we'll have links to the tournament selection shows.
ASC, SCAC start three-day journeyTo win either of the conferences in the southern wing of the South Region, you have to win three games in three days. The ASC and SCAC got the process started. Friday's women's wrapup.
Luther women's coach resignsLuther has announced that after 27 years at the helm of the women’s basketball program, Jane Hildebrand has resigned to accept the position of assistant dean for student life.
MSOE's Meier named Academic All-American of the YearSenior forward Austin Meier has been named Capital One Men’s Basketball College Division Academic All-America of the Year.
Streaking into the finalsSeven is John Carroll's seed in the OAC tournament. It must be lucky since the Blue Streaks keep on winning. That and more in Thursday's men's and women's wrapup.
McKinney confirms: He's retiringLongtime Fontbonne coach Lee McKinney confirmed what D3hoops.com reported last week: This is his last year coaching.
No. 5 Kean bounced into at-large poolKean got upset in the NJAC women's semis, meaning the conference could grab an extra at-large bid. Wednesday's wrap.
Caltech ends 310-game SCIAC skidThe Beavers will go into the offseason on a high note, as they defeated Occidental 46-45 for their fifth overall win of the season and their first SCIAC win since 1985.
Ramapo, Kean get NJAC-edThe top seeds are out in the NJAC, while Wooster survived a scare in the NCAC quarters. That and more in Tuesday's wrapup.
Lewis and Clark men's coach retiresLewis and Clark coach Bob Gaillard coach will retire at the end of the season. He has 526 career wins and counting.
Where does your team stand?As we enter conference championship week, what does your team need to do to get into the NCAA men's basketball tournament? Well, win the automatic bid. But if not ... read on.
Fans get call on All-Star rosterD3hoops.com will give fans a chance to vote for two players for this year's NABC Division III All-Star Game.
Rochester, Chicago clinch tourney's first bidsThe Rochester men and Chicago women each wrapped up the UAA's automatic bids with wins on Sunday. The wrapup.
Daniel Webster women forfeit NECC top seedBecause of an ineligible player, Daniel Webster has forfeited seven wins, including six conference victories and will no longer be the top seed in the NECC tournament.
Gustavus' Hanson wins 400th career gameGustavus men's basketball coach Mark Hanson became the 65th coach in Division III history to reach 400 wins when the Gusties defeated St. Mary's (Minn.) 89-78.
Saturday men: Spots clinchedLa Roche's season found another high point, Elizabethtown fell all the way out, Delaware Valley will host a playoff game for first time, while the NJAC and NESCAC started playoffs. Men's wrapup.
Saturday women: Second time aroundA season-ending rematch turned out well for Christopher Newport, but not for St. Vincent. More in Saturday's wrapup.
Petty's Name Now Permanent FixtureMac Petty’s name will stay atop Wabash College coaching records for years to come and on the Chadwick Court floor much longer. The College named the basketball floor for the retiring 35-year coach after a 72-42 regular-season ending win over Oberlin College.
Frostburg State forfeits CAC gameDue to the inadvertent use of an ineligible player, Frostburg State will forfeit its Dec. 8, 2010 CAC women's basketball game against Hood.
Lawrence to conduct national search for women’s coachLawrence could be searching for its fourth coach in five seasons.
End of the roadBirmingham-Southern can't play for an NCAA Tournament bid, but the Panthers did win their 20th game of the season. More in Friday night's wrapup.
Fontbonne coach hospitalizedTwo-time cancer survivor Lee McKinney, winner of 518 games and more than 300 at Fontbonne, has been hospitalized. He's been taking chemo treatments throughout the season.
Slip slidin' awayWisconsin Lutheran and Maranatha Baptist saw their game suspended Thursday night ... due to a slippery floor. More in Thursday night's wrapup.
Seniors shineFor players across the country, this week marks a last regular season home game. For Springfield's Matt Cavalieri, it was a memorable one, with an upset of No. 10 WPI. More in Wednesday's wrapup.
Mount Union ends title droughtThe last time the Purple Raiders had an OAC title to celebrate, Suzy Venet was on the floor. Now she's the coach and Mount Union is atop the conference again. More in Wednesday's women's wrap.
Concordia (Ill.) forfeits gameThe Concordia (Ill.) men's basketball team has forfeited its NATHC victory from Nov. 23 for using an ineligible player, the conference ruled today. And there may be more.
No men's unbeatens leftWhitman staged an epic comeback, rallying from 21 points down in the second half to win at home against No. 1 Whitworth. It's Whitworth's first loss, leaving no unbeaten men's teams.
Gamble pays off for North CentralLandon Gamble scored seven of his points in overtime and North Central (Ill.) solidified its hold on second in the CCIW by beating IWU. That and more in Monday's wrapup.
Red-hot Gothic Knights on a rollNew Jersey City knocked off Ramapo and won its eighth in a row, while Williams and Wittenberg won archrivalry games and UW-Stevens Point grabbed a share of the WIAC lead. Saturday's men's wrapup.
Amherst, UWSP clinch titlesAmherst finished its regular season run through the NESCAC. UW-Stevens Point will be the top seed in the WIAC playoffs. That and more in Saturday's women's wrap.
Utica's Berry joins elite groupJessica Berry got onto a short list when she added her 2,000th point to an already impressive career resume. She's just the 12th D-III women's player with 2,000 points and 1,000 boards.
NABC All-Star Game returns with sponsorReese's Peanut Butter Cups will sponsor the second annual NABC Division III senior All-Star Game next month in Salem.
Middlebury hands Amherst first lossRyan Sharry had 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Andrew Locke scored 11 and blocked six shots as No. 7 Middlebury beat No. 3 Amherst 69-61. Welcome to Friday night's wrapup.
NYU coach Joe Nesci earns 400th career winNew York University men’s basketball head coach Joe Nesci earned his 400th career win as the Violets defeated Case Western Reserve University 73-63 on Friday, January 11, in front of 1,076 fans at the Coles Sports Center in Manhattan.
Glenn Robinson starts 800 clubGlenn Robinson has been the winningest men's basketball coach in Division III history since 2004. On Wednesday night, he became the first member of the 800-win club.
Marlins win ODAC battleWednesday afternoon Virginia Wesleyan and Randolph-Macon were picked 1 and 2 in the regional rankings. A couple hours later they played each other. That and more in Wednesday's men's wrap.
Messiah makes Leb Val see redMessiah halted Leb Val's winning streak at 15. Loras stopped Coe's streak at 16. That and more in Wednesday night's women's wrap.
Invitations going out for All-Star teamThe inaugural D3hoops.com/Sport Tours International All-Star tour of London and Paris in May features sightseeing and four games with top-notch Division III talent.
Wabash coach announces retirementMac Petty, who has been coaching men at Wabash since 1975, says he'll retire at the end of the season.
Pair of unbeatens fallNo. 1 Wooster was knocked from the unbeaten ranks by Wabash in overtime, while No. 3 Augustana lost to Carthage. No. 9 UW-River Falls picked up its first WIAC loss. Saturday's men's wrapup.
Coe avenges Simpson lossNo. 25 Coe went to Simpson and came away with a tie for first in the IIAC, while Thomas More survived an upset bid and Williams did not. Saturday's women's wrapup.
Still going StrongScranton coach Mike Strong hit another milestone on Friday and is approaching what may be the biggest milestone of all. That and more in Friday night's wrapup.
Denison buzzer-beater upsets WabashJim Leffew hit a buzzer beater from just inside half court to lift the Big Red past No. 15 Wabash 65-62. That and more in Thursday's wrapup.
La Roche on a rollLa Roche was in the news for tragic reasons when coach Scott Lang passed away early in the season. Nowadays the Redhawks are making headlines for happier reasons. That and more in Wednesday's men's wrapup.
Leb Val rolls to 14th in a rowLebanon Valley finished the game on a 29-9 run and defeated Lycoming. Wednesday night's women's wrapup.
Great Scot! Oles pull upsetOn a snowy Monday night in Minnesota, road teams took down the top two teams in the MIAC standings.
Inside the Kean CougarsWhat does Kean have to do to reach the Final Four? Why do the Cougars play Division I Rutgers? And what’s the best part of building a perennial powerhouse? We talked to coach Michele Sharp to find out.
Wilkowski hits 1,500, becomes Hamline's all-time scorerSenior center Mary Wilkowski (Savannah, Ga.) hit two major career milestones as she became Hamline University's all-time leading scorer while hitting the 1,500 career point mark in an 89-61 Piper victory over Augsburg College.
Middlebury bounced from unbeatensJosh Pittman shot 5-for-8 from 3-point range and Guilford knocked off No. 9 Randolph-Macon 62-61. More in Saturday's men's wrapup.
Carthage upsets IWUCarthage's up-and-down season continues, Kean impresses and the last five unbeaten teams stay that way in Saturday's women's wrap up.
Not so fastNYU put a big dent in No. 12 Rochester's UAA title hopes. St. Lawrence and Merchant Marine also pulled their conferences' leaders back to the pack. Friday night's recap.
Salem State coach to retireSalem State women’s coach Tim Shea, who has won 649 games all-time, announced he will relinquish his coaching duties at the end of the season. The Vikings are 3-11.
Thursday wrap: Big win, round numberDeSales rolled to a big win, bringing Fred Richter to 400. That and Thursday's scores.
Augie rallies to stay unbeatenIllinois Wesleyan led by as many as 10 in the second half but Augustana rallied to win with two seconds left. That and more in Wednesday's wrapup.
Steiner posts double-digit blocks for StevensonOWINGS MILLS, Md. - Stevenson women's basketball senior Kristen Steiner tied a school record with 10 blocks while adding 13 rebounds for her 12th career double double as the Mustangs fell at home to Alvernia Monday, 64-44 at Owings Mills Gymnasium. Steiner's double double was the first in school history not in points and rebounds.
Averett women's coach won't returnAverett women's basketball head coach Larry Epperly has decided not to return next season.
Greensboro hands CNU its first lossGreensboro packed the place on a Sunday afternoon and the No. 25 Pride knocked off the No. 5 Captains 65-61. More from Sunday's action.
Time to restack the ODACNo. 2 Virginia Wesleyan made the long trip to Guilford and came away with its first loss, 64-61, while Randolph continued its fine season by knocking off No. 14 Eastern Mennonite. Saturday's men's wrapup.
Bates blows past rival BowdoinThe Bobcats bounced back from a triple-overtime loss to Colby on Friday to drop its other CBB rival 77-56 on the road. That and more in Saturday's women's wrapup.
Emerson men's coach resignsEmerson men's basketball coach Hank Smith resigned suddenly Friday. No explanation was given.
Creating some spaceIthaca created some space between itself and Stevens by beating the Ducks at home. Scranton continued to distance itself from the rest of the Landmark Conference. That and more in Friday night's action.
Wittenberg knocks off WabashThe Tigers never trailed in the final 12 minutes against No. 7 Wabash, holding the Little Giants at arm's-length so that Wes Smith's buzzer-beating three wasn't enough. Wednesday's men's wrap.
Thomas More wins a thrillerNo. 3 Thomas More won a Top 25 showdown at No. 23 St. Vincent in dramatic fashion. Lebanon Valley stifled Messiah and Penn State-Behrend slowed down Medaille. That and more in Wednesday night's women's recap.
Ray Rankis records career win No. 400The visiting Bearcats improve their record to 10-8 overall and 4-2 in CUNYAC, while the Yellow Jackets drop to 1-14 overall and 0-6 in CUNYAC.
Hope denied at CalvinCalvin defeated archrival and top-ranked Hope at VanNoord Arena to give the Knights first place in the MIAA. That and more in Tuesday night's action.
Pipers shoot down TommiesNo. 4 St. Thomas lost for the first time, as Hamline shot 68 percent in the second half and rallied past the Tommies. Plus, there was another Top 25 list before the poll came out. Monday's wrapup.
11th heavenHanover and UW-River Falls ran their winning streaks to 11 games a piece in close contests. Read more about their victories and all of the men's action from Saturday.
Still perfectAmherst picked up its first loss earlier in the week but all of the teams that started the day undefeated in Division III women's basketball remain that way. Almost. Saturday's women's roundup.
UAA delivers two more nailbitersCarnegie Mellon upset No. 13 Brandeis and Case knocked off No. 25 NYU, while No. 5 Middlebury finished the game on a 17-0 run and rallied to beat Tufts.
F&M's road woes continueNo. 18 Franklin and Marshall fell 71-67 to Muhlenberg Thursday evening, the Diplomats' second road loss in a row.
Franklin hands Hanover first lossHanover's unbeaten run ended, while Greensboro hung on to stay unblemished. More in Wednesday's women's wrapup.
R-MC sweeps EMUNo. 11 Randolph-Macon completed the regular season sweep of No. 14 Eastern Mennonite. Did the Yellow Jackets gain ground on No. 2 Virginia Wesleyan in the ODAC? Wednesday's men's wrapup.
Conference leaders stumbleLast week wasn't a good one to be in the second half of the men's Top 25. This one hasn't started so well either. Find out who was upset on Tuesday night.
Kean wins in snow jobWhen No. 1 Amherst and No. 6 Kean lost games to snow, the teams quickly scheduled Tuesday night's game. Read how the Cougars knocked off the top-ranked Lord Jeffs in overtime on the eve of another big snow storm.
DeSales' D drops MuhlenbergMuhlenberg lost for the second time in three games, with DeSales holding the Mules to 18-for-60 shooting from the floor Monday night.
First a heave, then the hornBrandeis kept its winning streak alive as a freshman's shot capped a 23-3 run to end the game and beat NYU. Watch.
Rivalry gets a look at its futureLast season Amherst lost both men's basketball games to archrival Williams and Williams returned to the national title game. But this year's first meeting took on a distinctly younger look.
Wooster, Amherst survive Saturday showdownsThe top-ranked Scots picked a bad time to have a scoring drought but held on at No. 7 Wabash, while No. 17 Amherst took down its archrival at Williams in overtime. Saturday's centerpiece games.
Chicago knocks off Wash UWashington U. opens up the UAA portion of its schedule with a setback, losing at Chicago. More in Saturday's women's roundup.
Brandeis stuns NYUWait until you hear how Brandeis opened UAA play or who is leading the conference races in the MAC Freedom and Capital Athletic Conference. That and more inside Saturday's men's roundup.
Bates women top Colby in OTBates upended rival and No. 23 Colby in overtime on Thursday night, 93-87 in overtime, starting its CBB rivalry season off on the right foot.
NCAA study: D-III athletes graduateNot surprisingly, the NCAA's first formal report on the subject notes that Division III student-athletes graduate at a higher rate than the student body in general. But how much higher?
JCU's Matt Crozier diesJohn Carroll men's basketball player Matt Crozier passed away Wednesday morning from severe head trauma caused by an accidental fall which occurred on New Year’s Day.
Macalester ends 52-game MIAC losing skidThe Scots hadn't won a conference game in nearly 36 months, but went to St. John's and took down the 6-3 Johnnies. Wednesday's men's wrapup.
Mount Union, Muhlenberg, Carthage downedA handful of mid-range Top 25 upsets shaped the night in women's basketball. Wednesday's women's roundup.
Middlebury sweeps PlattsburghThe NESCAC has a pair of big showdowns coming up Saturday between Amherst and Williams. But the conference's other ranked men's team put up a big road win Tuesday night.
Nelson earns 500th winWin No. 500 will be one to remember for Johns Hopkins men’s basketball coach Bill Nelson as his team rallied from a nine-point deficit in the final 61 seconds of regulation to force OT.
Rising in the EastTwo East region teams upset ranked opponents, Eastern Mennonite faced undefeated Ferrum and both Williams teams tuned up for Saturday's battle with Amherst in a busy Monday night.
Top-ranked Wooster turns back upset bidThe Scots ended the game on an 8-2 run to turn back Baruch 79-77. That and more in Sunday's roundup.
Pitt-Bradford coach firedMen's coach Andy Moore was replaced midseason at Pitt-Bradford after an incident following his team's game with Medaille.
Happy new season!The Division III basketball season started in November. But now that we're in 2011, here are nine story lines to follow for the rest of the season, including how far UW-River Falls can go.
Augustana survives at St. NorbertNo. 12 St. Norbert had a shot to knock off No. 10 Augustana, Ferrum remained unbeaten, Manhattanville improved to 9-1 and more in Thursday night's action.
Hope women win rematch with Wash UWash U won Walnut and Bronze back in March but Hope got a measure of payback when the Bears' shot rattled out in the closing seconds.
Western Conn. coach takes leave of absenceWestern Connecticut State University men's basketball coach Bob Campbell will be taking a medical leave of absence after undergoing a procedure on Monday, Dec. 20.
Scranton cancels its trip to VegasMother Nature will keep The University of Scranton men’s basketball team home for the rest of the holidays.
St. Vincent women's coach diesKristen Zawacki, the only coach in the history of the women's basketball program at St. Vincent, died Saturday of an apparent heart attack.
D3hoops.com Classic in VegasUW-Stevens Point finished its two-game run at the D3hoops.com Classic unbeaten, as did Whitworth, while Ramapo held off Ripon to split its two games.
No. 7 Tommies rally past No. 4 PointersSt. Thomas closed down its old gymnasium with a barn-burner win against UW-Stevens Point in 2009. One of the first games in its new gym lived up to the hype as well.
First semester finalsThe last busy weekend until the New Year finds the Seahawks flying south, a 2010 NCAA tournament rematch and the Hope women rolling along. Check out Saturday's recap.
McMurry to move to Division IIMcMurry announced late Friday night that it was planning to move from Division III to NCAA Division II.
Siena retires NJCU coach's numberNew Jersey City men's basketball coach and former Siena star Marc Brown had his legendary No. 4 jersey retired at the Times Union Center.
Holiday surprisesWho are the first three men's teams to reach the 10-win mark this season? Who is the last undefeated team in the OAC? As we head into the holiday break, there are plenty of surprises.
La Roche men's coach diesScott Lang collapsed and died at practice on Friday evening. He was 41.
Caltech defeats Division III opponentCaltech did something it hadn't done in four seasons. And something else it hadn't done since 1997-1998. Click here to find out what and get the team's reaction.
Top 10 teams tumbleThree teams ranked in the women’s Top 10 lost. Another nearly did. Find out who won the big Stevens Point-Whitewater games and how the Wooster men did in their first game as No. 1.
A cultural exchange“When we started the Lopata Classic ... we wanted to bring good academic institutions here and let them compete,” said Wash U coach Mark Edwards. But this year, an opponent comes from China.
Joseph-Richard loses battle with cancerLouisiana College women's basketball coach Janice Joseph-Richard died after a long battle with cancer. Richard had been on leave since the beginning of the school year.
Oglethorpe coach takes 'extended leave'Ron Sattelle is handing over the reins to Fallon Rehmert as the head of the Stormy Petrels.
Wabash knocks off No. 2 MaconThe Little Giants pulled away on a huge run, St. Mary's knocked off F&M. That and more in Saturday's men's wrapup.
Gallaudet ready for new testAfter 20 years in the CAC, Gallaudet starts conference play in the NEAC next week. How will last year's CAC surprise fare in a younger league? Here's a look.
Skidmore survives to win longest game everSkidmore won the longest Division III game ever, defeating Southern Vermont 128-123 in ... how many overtimes?
CCIW, WIAC trade upsetsNeed a Thanksgiving appetizer? The last busy night before the holiday served up upsets on the women’s side.
24th-ranked Augustana handles No. 20 Wash U.Thanks to a 42-26 advantage in rebounding and a 17-for-18 performance at the free throw line, Augustana defeated Washington U. 78-55 on Tuesday night.
Western Conn. coach wins 500thWestern Connecticut State men's basketball coach Bob Campbell recorded his 500th career victory with an 86-80 win against Plattsburgh State on Friday.
Defending champs off and runningThe Pointers improved to 2-0, John Carroll knocked off Carthage, and the pride of Maryland? It went more westerly than you might expect. Saturday night's wrapup.
Macon puts on the lockdownRandolph-Macon got off to a strong start at Gettysburg's tourney on a busy Friday night. The full Friday men's and women's wrapup.
Schweers joins 2,000-point clubIt didn't take long. Christopher Newport senior Chelsie Schweers entered the season with 1,999 points and scored less than a minute into 2010-11.
Heated rivalry in Hot-lantaIt will never be Hope-Calvin, or Amherst-Williams, but Oglethorpe and Emory have certainly become heated rivals in recent years in men's basketball, with the last four coming down to the wire.
Colorado College grounds Air ForceColorado College scored a stunning upset for Division III by beating Division I Air Force 60-57 in overtime at Clune Arena.
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps upsets NAIA's No. 1Azusa Pacific entered the season with tons of accolades at the highest level of the NAIA. But Division III Claremont-Mudd-Scripps knocked them down a rung or two on Tuesday.
Tuesday night's scoreboardThe defending men's champions took the floor against Lawrence and No. 25 Manchester hosted Wheaton (Ill.). Check out Tuesday's final scores from men's and women's action.
Busy Monday opens hoops seasonIt's Monday night so are you ready for some, um, basketball? The 2010-11 season got underway with a full slate of men's and women's games. Find out which Top 10 team opened with a loss.
McMurry tops D-I Houston Baptist in exhibitionMatt Garnett's first game as McMurry's head coach isn't officially a win, but it's definitely a nice start.
Welcome to our new home!D3hoops.com had looked the same since 2000, but it was long overdue for a change. We hope you enjoy the new look as much as we do!
Amherst takes over top spotLast spring Amherst went 32-1, losing to the eventual national champion in overtime. All five starters return.
In fact, all of last year's players return.
The Jeffs were balanced last season,
DePauw drops D-I team in exhibitionRyan Sever scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in leading DePauw to a 66-62 exhibition win against Division I Evansville in front of 4,378 at Roberts Stadium.
2010-11 schedulesWith tipoff less than a month away and teams taking to the floor for the opening practices of the 2010-11 season, here's an update on what's coming this season.
Shenandoah to join ODACShenandoah will be making a big jump in men's basketball competition level in 2012-13 when it joins the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
2010-11 will be great for D-IIID3hoops.com is teaming with Sport Tours International to create both a holiday tournament and a postseason All-Star tour of Europe.
Dallas to join SCACMore than a decade after leaving the American Southwest Conference with hopes of getting into the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, the University of Dallas will finally do so.
Catching up with the champsThey were a D3hoops.com Player of the Year, a fill-in starter, a defensive specialist, a developing swingman and a three-point shooter ready to break out. But together, they went on an improbable run through a tough bracket to Salem and won the 2008 national championship.
Finney named interim AD at Maine MaritimeBill Finney was announced as the interim athletic director at Maine Maritime Academy. Finney, who retired in June after 27 years as the women’s basketball coach and 20 years as the athletic director at Marymount, will serve in that position until the beginning of October..
Lynchburg alum returns to coachLynchburg athletic director Jack Toms announced Monday that former LC standout Abby Pyzik will return to the school as the head women’s basketball coach. She replaces Stephanie Tobey, who took an assistant job at Division I Fordham after compiling a 49-80 record in five seasons.
Time to hit the roadIt's the time of year where groups of Division III players, whether entire teams or groups of players, are hitting the road to go overseas, do some traveling, learn some things and play Division III basketball.
Former All-Region pick named Plymouth State men's coachPlymouth State has filled the vacancy in its men's basketball office with the announcement of a new head coach to take over the Panther program.
King out, AD takes over at SUNY-MaritimeSUNY-Maritime has announced the appointment of athletic director Dick Hack as men's basketball coach, replacing Jody King, who went 19-8 this past season.
Eastern hires women's basketball coachEastern athletic director Brad Fields announced the hiring of Nate Davis as women's basketball coach.
NWC rivals hire new coachesBudding Northwest Conference rivals George Fox and Puget Sound, each of which lost women's basketball coaches this summer, named new ones this week, just days apart.
TCCC survivor Regis to join NECCNew England Collegiate Conference commissioner Del Malloy announced that Regis will become the tenth member of the conference at the close of the 2010-11 academic year.
Lynchburg coach leaves for D-I positionStephanie Tobey announced her resignation as the Lynchburg head women's basketball coach to assume an assistant position at Division I Fordham.
Former D-III champ hired as Hendrix coachHendrix announced the hiring of Emily Cummins as women's basketball coach.
Two join NAC as TCCC breakup continuesColby-Sawyer and New England College will join the North Atlantic Conference effective the fall of 2011, following a mass exodus of membership earlier this year.
Division I comes calling for RueckGeorge Fox women's basketball coach Scott Rueck is making a short move with a big jump, as he has been named head coach at Oregon State.
Fleming resigns at U. of DallasAfter three seasons, University of Dallas women's basketball coach Jennifer Fleming has resigned from the position effective Aug. 1.
Skidmore hires Navy assistantSkidmore has named Joe Burke as head men's basketball coach, following a national search.
Hope to get the Final 4 backThe women's basketball Final Four will return to the DeVos Center at Hope College in Holland, Mich., where the 2012 and 2013 Division III national champions will be crowned.
From the Sound to the BaySuzy Barcomb, the most successful women's basketball coach in Puget Sound history, has resigned from her position to become the next head coach at Division II Cal State-East Bay.
CNU hires Merchant Marine coachAfter leading the men's basketball program for the last 26 seasons, Christopher Newport athletic director C.J. Woollum has handed the coaching reins to John Krikorian.
Former player replaces Finney at MarymountAshlee Courter is the new Marymount head women's basketball coach, according to Debbie Warren, the school's new athletic director.
Rutgers-Camden hires two head coachesRutgers-Camden has announced new men's and women's basketball coaches.
Assistant gets call to replace Van WierenMatthew Neil has been Glenn Van Wieren's assistant since the 1980s. Now he'll get the opportunity to succeed his boss and run the program himself.
DePauw joins NCAC for 2011-12DePauw is leaving the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference to join the North Coast Athletic Conference, effective July 1, 2011, president Brian Casey announced today.
Aurora coach moves to North Central (Ill.)North Central (Ill.) College announced that Michelle Roof, who was the head coach at Aurora, will be its new head coach.
Rochester SID wins national awardDennis O'Donnell has been selected as the 2010 Warren Berg Award winner for his outstanding contributions and activities to the field of college sports information.
New Pacific coach is former D-III playerTim Cleary spent more than a decade working his way through the Division I coaching ranks, but will return to his Division III roots for his first head coaching position.
Priest moves from Hendrix to KenyonDan Priest, former head coach at Hendrix, has been hired as head men's basketball coach at Kenyon, it was announced Tuesday.
Baptist Bible hires former WNBA playerBaptist Bible has hired former WNBA player Amber Jacobs as assistant athletic director and women's basketball coach.
McBride gets Division I jobColby coach Lori Gear McBride has been named head women's basketball coach at Division I Vermont.
Former coach returns to SouthwesternSouthwestern athletic director Glada Munt announced the hiring of Kerri Brinkoeter as the school's next women's basketball coach.
Former assistant returns to U of RLuke Flockerzi, a former Rochester and Amherst assistant who built Skidmore into a Liberty League contender, has been named head men's basketball coach at Rochester.
Centenary (La.) coach departsGreg Gary has announced his resignation as the head basketball coach at Division I Centenary (La.), a future D-III school, after two seasons, effective immediately.
McMurry assistant takes conference head coaching jobAfter two years as an assistant coach for Veronica Snow at McMurry, Rusty Rainbolt will stay in the ASC and take over the Concordia-Texas women's program as head coach.
W&J assistants each find head coaching jobsWashington and Jefferson assistant coach Katie Tetzlaw was recently named head coach at Keystone, while Michelle Filander was selected to take over the program at Austin.
Pacific coach leaves for high school jobAfter five years as Pacific men's basketball coach, Jason Lowery has announced that he is leaving to become the head girls basketball coach at Portland's Jesuit High School.
Carleton alumna returns as coachCarleton has named Cassie (Glasrud) Kosiba '03, currently Long Island University's top women's basketball assistant coach, as its new women's basketball coach.
Cosgrove returns to Division IIITrinity (Conn.) has announced the hiring of James Cosgrove, who posted a 166-77 record at Division II Adelphi over the past eight seasons, as head men's basketball coach.
Frostburg State player killed, another woundedA Frostburg State men's basketball player was shot and killed and another was wounded in an attack early Sunday morning just off the school's campus in western Maryland.
Woollum bids coaching farewellAfter 26 years and 502 victories, Christopher Newport men's basketball coach C.J. Woollum is stepping down from his coaching position and will focus on his AD role.
Averett coach leaves for D-I assistant jobAverett head men's basketball coach Jimmy Allen has stepped down to take an assistant coaching position at Division I Army.
Coach takes another shot at D-IIIRobin Potera-Haskins, who spent one season at Louisiana College in 2006-07 and was coach at Austin College in the 1990s, has returned to Division III as head women's basketball coach at Linfield.
Wooster shuffles staff, changes coachesLisa Campanell Komara, who recently completed her 13th season as Wooster's women's basketball coach, has accepted a chance to be the school's first women's golf coach.
Albertus, Wheaton made their shotsThe D3hoops.com Buzzer Beaters of the Year.
Harris steps down at Grove CityGrove City head women’s basketball coach Sarah Harris has submitted her resignation, effective at the end of the academic year.
Ready for the next chapterAfter 33 years, 660 victories and 17 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association men's basketball championships, Glenn Van Wieren is retiring as head coach at Hope.
ASC adds Centenary (La.)The American Southwest Conference announced Monday that Centenary College of Louisiana has accepted its invitation of membership to the NCAA Division III conference.
Longtime Simpson men's coach steps downAfter a career that spanned 25 years in which he compiled the most victories in program history, Bruce Wilson resigned as Simpson head men's basketball coach.
Hamline women's coach resignsMelissa Young-Kruse, Hamline's head women's basketball coach for the past six years, announced her resignation effective April 9.
Neer retires at U of RMike Neer, longtime men's basketball coach at the University of Rochester, has announced he will retire from his position effective at the end of the academic year
Nine break away from Commonwealth CoastNine New England schools announced Wednesday they are breaking away from The Commonwealth Coast Conference to form a new league, effective with the 2011-12 academic year.
DePauw's man in the big danceA decade ago, Brad Stevens was one of the Division III student-athletes going pro in something other than sports. Now he's the coach of a Division I Final Four team.
Ruder steps down at SouthwesternAfter five seasons as Southwestern's head women's basketball coach, Pam Ruder has stepped down to pursue professional opportunities outside the school.
Bears get one for the thumbWashington U. won its fifth Division III women's basketball national championship by defeating Hope 65-59 in front of a full Shirk Center in Bloomington, Ill.
McFarlin, Bears rewrite a happy endingWith the Walnut and Bronze in hand and a grin on her face, McFarlin began to think about how she had rewritten the end of her college basketball career.
Moses, Pointers follow the pathSix years ago, Matt Moses was just another high school kid in Fond du Lac, watching from afar as the Pointers made history in Salem.
The stars come out in SalemThe first-ever NABC Division III All-Star Game was too good to end in 40 minutes.
Pointers make it No. 3UW-Stevens Point went on a 22-5 run in the second half to turn a 54-44 deficit into a 66-59 advantage and went on to win the 2010 Division III men's basketball national championship, 78-73 over Williams.
It's 2004 all over againIt's a rematch of the 2004 national title game, as UW-Stevens Point will face Williams on Saturday afternoon in Salem, with the winner taking home Walnut and Bronze.
Hope, Bears set for finalThe 2010 Division III women's championship game is set: No. 3 Hope will play No. 6 Washington U. at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Back in line with expectationsWhether it's soccer, tennis, track, cross country, crew, or whatever else, Williamstown is title town in D-III athletics. Why should hoops be any different?
No stranger to this fieldIt's not as though Randolph-Macon's never made noise in March before. In Nathan Davis' Yellow Jackets, you're looking at a men's basketball program with a history of getting it done in the NCAA Tournament.
Pointers' return trip a long time in comingIt has only been five years since UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team won the second of back-to-back NCAA Tournament championships, but for the Pointers, it seems like an eternity.
Hope fulfills its road ambitionsThe route between St. Louis and Holland, Mich., runs right through Bloomington, Ill.
Lawrence lets women's coach goAssistant coach Dennis Nagan has been named Lawrence's interim head women's basketball coach, athletic director Mike Szkodzinski announced.
Never nervous Jeffs hit the roadThe No. 1 ranked Amherst Lord Jeffs women's basketball team may not have the homecourt advantage they relish, but at least one player might have a few extra friends and family in the stands to provide a welcoming atmosphere.
Second Final Four much more familiar for GuilfordLast year's national semifinal loss can be erased from the memory bank with a solid showing against Williams in the first of two semifinals from the Salem Civic Center on Friday night.
Awards season beginsD3hoops.com has released its ninth annual All-Region teams. The team, voted on by Sports Information Directors in each region, was selected from 676 nominations.
Final days until the Final FourOn Saturday night, Amherst, Hope, Washington U. and Rochester qualified for the Division III women's basketball Final Four and Williams, Guilford, UW-Stevens Point and Randolph-Macon qualified for the men's. And to say we had this pegged in the preseason might not be too much of an exaggeration.
Wash U knocks out the champThe 2010 Division III women's basketball national semifinals will feature a rematch, a relatively recent champion and an unranked surprise.
Familiar faces are headed for SalemTwo ODAC teams and two of Salem's frequent flyers will make up this season's Division III men's basketball Final Four, as Randolph-Macon and Guilford will return to the site of the ODAC tournament and Williams and UW-Stevens Point, who played for the 2004 title, punched their tickets as well.
Elite Eight is ODAC's dominionThree Old Dominion Athletic Conference teams are in the Elite Eight as the Sweet 16 of Division III men's basketball is in the books.
IWU, CNU fall in Sweet 16One of the biggest rivalries in Division III got a new wrinkle in women's basketball tonight, but in the end the result was the same as it was the first two times this season.
Rhodes coach retires with 473 winsHerb Hilgeman, who recently completed his 34th year as Rhodes' men's basketball coach, announced he will retire from his position.
Schultz, Hirssig Jostens winnersUW-Stout's Julia Hirssig and Williams' Blake Schultz have been named the 2010 Jostens Trophy winners.
NABC to honor Leatherman, BeitzelThe National Association of Basketball Coaches will present its 14th annual Outstanding Service Award at the Division III meeting of this year’s NABC Convention in Indianapolis on April 3.
The shot heard 'round the bracketDominick Chierico was standing on the baseline at William Paterson with a camera and captured the defining moment of the first round.
Sectional sites announcedThe host schools for next weekend's men's and women's sectional rounds have been announced.
Awesome overtime endingsThree of Saturday night's regional finals were so good, they needed extra time to finish them.
IWU knocks out champsIllinois Wesleyan ended Washington U's quest for a third straight national championship and made a wide-open Division III NCAA Tournament in men's basketball even more so.
Kuhle out at UW-PlattevilleUW-Platteville will begin a national search for a new women's basketball coach immediately, Pioneer athletic director Mark Molesworth announced.
Champs head to the danceChampionship Saturday had a lot to offer, especially for those teams who secured automatic bids to the 2010 NCAA Tournament.
Four teams did so by beating ranked foes for the third time this season.
Fisher falls, but others hold onIt's hard to tell nationally who's safe at any given moment during a busy Championship Saturday, but if you win, there's no question.
If you lose, such as John Carroll did Friday night, even as the
John Carroll upset in OACJohn Carroll entered the weekend as the top seed in the Ohio Athletic Conference and the No. 1-ranked team in the NCAA's Great Lakes regional poll. But the Blue Streaks will have an uncomfortable 60
Seeking CinderellaThe first half of Division III's week to crown conference champions went according to form with all but one ranked team advancing But every season has a couple Cinderella teams who make a surprise
A good Knight for CarletonWhat was a good night for Carleton will end up being a bad one for someone else. The Knights upset No. 3 St. Thomas 73-67 in the MIAC semifinals, putting the Tommies in position to take away one of
Favored for a reasonGuess they call them favorites for a reason. Nationally ranked teams went 7-0 in conference tournament action on a night that saw very few upsets on the men's or women's side.
In men's action, the
CNU coach reaches 500 markChristopher Newport head men's coach C.J. Woollum collected the 500th victory of his 26-year career as his Captains (13-12) defeated Greensboro, 73-60, in the first round of the USA South Tournament
W&J rally saves bubbleKennan Killeen saved someone's spot on the NCAA Tournament bubble, hitting a layup with 4.4 seconds left to lift No. 18 Washington and Jefferson, the second seed in the PAC tournament, past
Carleton women's coach retiringAfter 13 seasons at the helm of the Carleton women?s basketball program, Tammy Metcalf-Filzen announced she is retiring from her position as coach and associate professor effective June 30, the end of
The clock is runningA week from now we'll know who all 125 NCAA Tournament teams are and where they'll be playing. But before then, we've got a lot of business to attend to. Here's what's coming in this most crucial week
For some, the road ends hereWhile most conferences were wrapping up their regular seasons on Saturday, a handful were getting their conference tournaments started.
We had a full set of quarterfinals in the NESCAC and the men
Muhlbauer reaches No. 2,000Buena Vista's Margo Muhlbauer became the third Division III basketball player, all women, to reach
Wash U clinches first bid of seasonNo. 1-by-a-hair
Marymount coach retiring at season's endAfter nearly 27 seasons and 548 victories (and counting), Marymount women's basketball coach and athletic director, Bill Finney, announced his plans to retire in August.
Finney, whose teams have
Blakney gets to 2,000Farmingdale State senior guard Kimberly Blakney became the school's first 2,000-point scorer Thursday night, as she pulled down an offensive rebound and went back up for a jumper to score 2,000 and
Sweep dreams deniedA month ago, the Mary Washington women's basketball team made a surprising statement in the Capital Athletic Conference, holding Marymount scoreless until midway through the first half and holding on
McMurry coach steps downMcMurry president John Russell announced Wednesday that Ron Holmes will step down as men's basketball coach following the postseason. Holmes will continue as athletics director, a position he was
Stockbower passes 1,000 reboundsA special night for the Swarthmore women also became a special night for one of their biggest stars.
During the Garnet's annual WBCA Pink Zone game to promote breast cancer awareness, junior
Bears back atop pollIt?s only February but the 2009-2010 Division III men?s basketball season has come full circle. Washington U., who started the season ranked No. 1, has that distinction again in the latest <a
Division III re-ups for Final Four in SalemThe Salem Civic Center, in Salem, Va., will host the Division III men's basketball Final Four next month for the 15th consecutive year.
And next season, it will get a 16th consecutive season,
Mount Ida cancels rest of women's seasonMount Ida has canceled the remainder of the school's women's basketball season because of unspecified disciplinary action.
Spokesman Steve Peters told the Boston Herald the reason was ?a
Battling back to the topDespite some stumbles throughout the regular season, three teams find themselves in a familiar place going into the final week of the regular - first place and home for the playoffs.
DeSales, which
Ready for a homestandBoth No. 1 Amherst and No. 2 Kean wrapped up the right to embark on long homestands on Saturday.
The top-ranked Lord Jeffs improved to 24-0 with a 79-46 win against Middlebury. They're the first
Hopkins stops run of TerrorJohns Hopkins rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit and pulled away down the stretch, scoring the final six points to finish off McDaniel's 17-game winning streak with a 65-60 win on the road
Laing reaches 2,000 pointsCortland State senior Jessica Laing scored 25 points and reached the career
Off and running againEastern Mennonite made its splash on the national scene on a Wednesday night back in January with a big upset -- a win against then-No. 1 Randolph-Macon. The Royals recently ran into trouble on the
Eyes on the prizeWith the end of the regular season in sight, a growing number of teams have their eyes on the prize of hosting conference playoff games. <a
A super SundaySure, there was a big game in another sport on Sunday. But there were plenty of big games before that in Division III basketball this afternoon.
Elizabethtown notched an important win in
Too hot to be coldWith snow blanketing much of the country, many of Saturday's games have been rescheduled for tomorrow or Monday. But the weather couldn't cool off a couple of teams who remain hot in the final weeks
NESCAC battle fizzlesWilliams ended the first half on a 30-12 run and the showdown for first place in the NESCAC became a rout as the No. 2 Ephs ran away from No. 25 Colby, 82-58.
The only team in Division III men's
Hope shuts down CalvinNo. 4 Hope shut down No. 9 Calvin and notched another win over its archrival 61-50 on Wednesday night. The Knights took a 50-49 lead on a Carissa Verkaik jumper with 5:35 remaining but <a
New day for Green KnightsLast season, St. Norbert went into its first game of February against Lawrence at home at 16-1, riding high. Only thing is, it didn't last. The Green Knights lost at home to the Vikings, then dropped
Guilford, Amherst take top spotsFollowing this weekend?s results, there are two new teams atop the <a href=
Getting on a rollTwo years ago, Piedmont ran the table in the Great South Athletic Conference, went 24-3 and made the NCAA Tournament. The team has struggled to return to those heights since, but has been putting it
Could they be next?A lot of games in the top half of the South Region got postponed on Saturday, but one that was played could be the icing on this week's Top 25 cake.
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Lady Reds make IWU see greenThree weeks ago, Illinois Wesleyan crushed Carthage 76-48 at IWU's Shirk Center, leading wire to wire, putting the game away with a 14-3 run to end the first half and going up by as many as 33.
Mixed results for Amherst, Wash U.The ranked men's and women's teams from Amherst and Washington U. went on the road on Friday night with mixed results.
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Cortland tops Red Dragon rivalThe battle of Division III basketball's Red Dragons had a familiar finish as <a
Crunching the key numbersMuch of the selection process for the NCAA Tournament in Division III basketball comes down to numbers. And when the regulars <a href=
MIT, EMU get first D-III defeatThere aren't any unbeaten men's basketball teams remaining in Division III. And after Saturday, there aren't any men's teams that are undefeated against Division III competition, as No. 7 Eastern
Schweers pours in 40; CNU at 16-0No. 15 Christopher Newport went on a 21-0 run in the first half and cruised to an 86-60 win against Methodist, remaining undefeated behind 40 points from guard Cheslie Schweers.
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First place goes DutchLebanon Valley snapped a 17-game losing streak against conference rival No. 8 Messiah and <A
Ravens survive another nail-biterSeveral ranked teams stayed hot and won big games on the road on Wednesday night. <a
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UW-SP gets back to No. 1For the first time in nearly three years, but the 21st time overall, UW-Stevens Point is the No. 1 team in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25. And for the 11th time, it was a unanimous selection.
Follow passions, discover potentialBoiling down Division III into a few bullet points isn't easy, and it hasn't gotten easier as the division has grown. But Division III has been attempting to define itself in a way that can be easily
High five keep fallingUW-Eau Claire led from tip to finish against UW-Whitewater and <a href=
Eagles ground SaintsMary Washington stymied No. 5 Marymount in the first half and held on through the second to give Saints their first loss of the season, 65-57. The Eagles scored the first 20 points of the game while
Brandeis knocks off Wash U.Andre Roberson scored 15 points and Tyrone Hughes added 13 as the No. 20 Brandeis men went on the road Friday night and <a
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Last men's unbeaten teams fallNo. 18 Eastern Mennonite trounced No. 1 Randolph-Macon 90-67 knocking the Yellow Jackets from the ranks of the unbeaten.
The teams played a frenetic first half that had more than a dozen lead
Not to be overlookedWe might not have pictured Elmhurst and McDaniel as the biggest threats to the top teams in the CCIW and Centennial Conference a week ago. But their victories on Tuesday night erased any chance of
Kean on another hot streakKean hasn't lost since the opening week of the season, at Division I women's basketball power Rutgers. And the fourth-ranked Cougars have been rolling through the break, winning games by 44, 19, 24,
Another classicJames Wang had 19 points and six assists and Joe Geoghegan added 16 points and nine rebounds in just 22 minutes as No. 11 Williams knocked off archrival and No. 9-ranked Amherst 72-69 in Williamstown,
Rough to be rankedFrom New England to Texas, Thursday night was not a good one to be ranked in either Top 25 poll.
In women's action, Washington and Jefferson hit four late free throws to beat Thomas More 61-57.
Top two survive nail-bitersNew No. 1 Randolph-Macon won in dramatic fashion at archrival Hampden-Sydney, 69-68. With the game tied at 59 and 4:28 to play, Hampden-Sydney built a four-point lead on back-to-back baskets. Eric
Macon takes over top spotFor the first time since the last regular season poll in 2003, Randolph-Macon is No. 1 in the D3hoops.com Top 25.
The Yellow Jackets, who improved to 11-0 on Monday night with a 74-53 win at
Thunder beat the buzzers, outlast P-PSaturday was the first full day of competition after the holidays, with 13 Top 25 men's teams in action and 15 Top 25 women's teams taking the floor. But the game of the day didn't end until it was
No. 1 up for grabsWashington U. received all the No. 1 votes in this week?s poll since the ballots were cast through Monday's games. Losses by the top three teams (scroll down for more coverage) opens up room for No. 4
Upsets easy as 1-2-3The top three teams in Division III men?s basketball all fell on the road on Tuesday.
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Lady Reds sink HopeNo. 24 Carthage knocked No. 3 Hope from the ranks of the unbeaten with a strong defensive effort in a 51-47 victory at Oglethorpe on Monday. The Flying Dutch played without Carrie Snikkers.
No place like DomeMississippi College lost both games against Howard Payne last season, but neither was at its Golden Dome in Clinton. This season the Choctaws got the Yellow Jackets at home and got the victory over
NCAA field increases to 61 for menThe men's and women's Division III NCAA Tournament fields will each have one more at-large bid and the men's tournament field size increases from 60 to 61 teams this season as the NCAA released the
Vikings right the shipA two-game losing streak is modest in any circumstances and even more so when it comes against Division I power Gonzaga and the two-time defending Division III champs Washington U. But No. 18
Quietly making noiseThree teams who quietly entered the day 7-1 made noise with big wins over ranked conference foes.
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Mount Union gives JCU an LSophomore forward Jimmy Wood scored 15 of his game-high 22 points in the first half, fellow sophomore guard Ben Hodkinson scored 13 of his 16 in the second half and junior forward Dave Pellerite had
Buzzer beater watchTaking a football pass from sophomore Gabbie DePalo that carried past midcourt, Andrea Bailey caught the ball with a defender at her back, turned to her left and let it fly, giving Wheaton (Mass.) a
Guilford picks up first lossVirginia Wesleyan snapped a five-game losing streak to Guilford.
Moravian draws first bloodNo. 23 Moravian fell down eight points early, but <a href=
MIAA up to challengeHope and Calvin were each victorious on the opening night of the CCIW-MIAA challenge at Hope College, as the host Dutchmen cruised past Wheaton (Ill.) 77-52. The Thunder, which climbed to No. 6 in the
Bears win Maine eventBefore Wednesday night Bowdoin hadn?t won a women?s basketball game at Southern Maine?s Hill Gymnasium since 2003. The <a
IWU back atop pollThe history of Illinois Wesleyan as No. 1 in Division III women's basketball is short.
It is, however, recent. The Titans spent the last six weeks of the 2008-09 season in the No. 1 spot. And they
CLU shocks G. FoxGeorge Fox and Cal Lutheran had very different women?s basketball seasons in 2008-2009. The Bruins went undefeated and won a national championship while the Regals scuffled along at 7-18. But the
Hope edges CalvinIt?s only November but Calvin and No. 23 Hope were in midseason form for another great Rivalry showdown. The archrivals squared off after losing their opening games in Calvin?s holiday tournament.
UMD downs BrandeisNo. 8 Mass.-Dartmouth used a quick start to get the jump on No. 22 Brandeis and handed the Judges their first loss of the season, 92-82. Mass.-Dartmouth opened the game on a 27-7 run before Brandeis
Griffin pours in 51 for SeahawksCamontae Griffin scored 13 straight points in a four-minute span in the second half to help St. Mary's (Md.) erase a seven-point deficit and go on to beat Hood 89-77. <a
Notre Dame (Md.) ends basketball seasonOne game into the season, Notre Dame (Md.) announced it is ending that season, effective immediately.
The school, a women's-only institution in Maryland, also announced the resignation of coach Rob
IWU gets past top- ranked BearsChristina Solari had 16 points and 13 rebounds while Kylie Castans had 11 points and junior Hope added 10 as homestanding No. 6 Illinois Wesleyan knocked off No. 1 Washington University 58-53 on
Smith joining 700 club; Hixon hits No. 600Jim Smith joined an exclusive club in Division III men's basketball as his St. John's team knocked off Division II Minnesota State-Moorhead 81-79 on Saturday night at St. Cloud State.
Smith won his
Wash U rallies past DePauwThe No. 12 DePauw women held a three-point lead over top-ranked Washington U. with just over a minute left, but the Bears scored the game's final eight points and <a
Mac ends long losing streakMacalester won for the first time since Jan. 30, 2008, defeating Crown 77-60 in its first game under new coach Tim Whittle. Crown, which also went winless last season, has lost 24 games in a row.
Opening with upsetsThe wait for the 2009-2010 Division III basketball season is over as men's and women's action is underway.
In fact, a handful of teams couldn?t wait for the fun to begin so they tipped off just
F&M has greater expectationsThe start of the Division III basketball season is less than seven days away so this is prime time to talk about the schools expecting big things in 2009-2010. Franklin and Marshall might not have
Wash U women knock off D-I teamSenior forward Zoë Unruh scored a game-high 21 points and ignited a 19-5 run late in the second half as the No. 1 Washington U. women?s basketball team posted a 84-74 victory at Division I Southern
Preseason picks to clickPrognostication is an inexact science known to inhabit the preseason of many sports. And we apply that theoretical formula to teams in the form of the preseason Top 25, and to individuals in the form
RMC knocks off American in exhibitionEric Pugh?s lay up as time expired sent Randolph-Macon to a 49-47 victory over defending Patriot League champion American in a men?s basketball exhibition action on Tuesday night in Washington, D.C.
Petrel men look to take '10 by stormFor the past few years, it's been women's basketball putting the Stormy Petrels of Oglethorpe on the Division III basketball map. But that talented class of players has finally graduated, no doubt
D-III men to have All-Star game in SalemD3sports.com has learned that there will be no third-place game in the Division III men's basketball Final Four this season and it will be replaced with an All-Star game featuring Division III
Bears rise to top of preseason rankingFour teams received No. 1 votes in <a href=
Former Hamline national champ, Laker, diesThe Hamline community is mourning the passing of Joe Hutton Jr., a member of Hamline?s 1949 national championship basketball team and the 1952 Minneapolis Lakers world championship team. He passed
Penn State-Altoona hires D-II assistantBilly Clapper has been hired as men?s basketball coach for Penn State-Altoona. Clapper was an assistant men?s basketball coach at Pitt-Johnstown from 2007 to 2009, helping the team to back-to-back
Poly goes young with pickFormer Polytechnic player and assistant women's basketball coach Joshua Washington was named coach of the Bluejays' men's team. At 25, he is believed to be the youngest men's basketball coach in
Top rookie not back for defending champA large rookie class helped propel George Fox to the Division III women's basketball national championship this past fall. But the centerpiece of that class won't be around to help the Bruins defend
Mighty Macs to return to MSGThe Immaculata women?s basketball team will make the program?s second appearance at Madison Square Garden when the Mighty Macs meet Cabrini in Manhattan on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at 5 p.m.
The
Waiting for NovemberPractice for the 2009-10 season is several weeks away but that isn?t stopping us from preparing for tipoff.
We are entering and posting schedules for men?s and women?s teams so you can check out
Geneva coach retiresGeneva women's basketball head coach Ronald Galbreath, who formerly won 448 games as the head coach of Westminster (Pa.) men's basketball, announced his retirement. Galbreath coached the Golden
Former Case player named Thiel coachFollowing a nationwide search, Angie Zeuch has been named to the position of head women's basketball coach at Thiel, it was announced Wednesday.
She replaces Artina Trader, who left to take the
Former E&H coach dies of cancerEmory and Henry is mourning the death of Bob Johnson, whose 27 years of coaching men?s basketball at the school left a deep, positive imprint on hundreds of athletes and on a college community.
Coast Guard men pick an interim coachKevin Jaskiewicz has been named the interim head coach of the Coast Guard Academy men?s basketball team replacing Pete Barry, who retired after 19 seasons.
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Playing in Ireland, the BahamasDivision III teams are allowed to take a trip overseas once every three seasons, which gives them a great opportunity to travel, have an educational experience. Oh, and have offseason practices and
Great South-USA South merger called offA potential merger proposed to join the men's sports from the Great South Athletic Conference and the USA South Athletic Conference has been discontinued according to Ray Cleere, president of
Bard hires former player to take over programAfter a national search, Bard has announced that former Raptors player Adam Turner has been hired as assistant athletics director and head men's basketball coach.
He replaces longtime coach Chris
Carthage assistant lands Edgewood jobWhen the Edgewood women?s basketball coaching position opened, one of the first people who called Casey Thousand to tell her about it was her mother. ?She wanted to know if I?d applied yet, and I
New Clarkson coach stays in family businessAfter a national search, Clarkson has named Mark Gilbride head coach. He replaces Adam Stockwell, who departed after five years at Clarkson and a 52- 77 record to take over the head coaching job at
Devean George traded againFor the second time in a month, Augsburg alumnus and decade-long NBA veteran Devean George has been involved in a trade, this time from the Toronto Raptors to the Golden State Warriors, it was
Kean to battle D-I Jersey foeThe Kean women's basketball schedule is one of many posted so far this offseason on D3hoops.com, and <a href=
Centenary moves to Division IIIThe Centenary (La.) Board of Trustees today voted to reposition Centenary athletics into Division III.
Centenary, currently a member of the Division I Summit League, has 854 full-time
Cornell coach leaves professionCornell men's basketball coach Mike DeGeorge, who led the Rams to the 2009 NCAA Division III Tournament, announced his resignation Monday, July 20, after five seasons on the Hilltop.
DeGeorge
Army assistant recruited to head ManhattanvilleLooking to build on the first conference championship game appearance in program history in 2008-09, Lauren Thomer has been named the new women?s basketball coach at Manhattanville, athletic director
Dickinson names new men's coachDickinson found its new men's basketball coach a couple hours to the west, picking Penn State-Altoona coach Alan Seretti to fill the vacancy. Seretti replaces Dennis Csensits.
New Crown hire has large task aheadCrown athletic director Jim Hunter announced the hiring of Bill Adamson as assistant director of athletics and head women?s basketball coach beginning July 1.
UT-Tyler lets first women's coach goTexas-Tyler has chosen not to renew the contract of head women's basketball coach and associate athletic director Terri Deike.
Bethany hires another D-I assistantHoly Cross assistant coach Andrew Sachs has been named the new head men?s basketball coach at Bethany, as announced Monday by athletic director Tim Weaver.
Sachs replaces Mike Summey, who went
High school veteran comes home to OzarksLongtime Lamar (Ark.) High School Girl's Basketball Coach Carl Ramsey is the new Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of the Ozarks, it was announced by Ozarks' Athletics Director Jimmy
Rogers named Marymount men's coachH. Christopher Rogers was named head men?s basketball coach at Marymount, according to athletic director Bill Finney. Rogers is the fourth coach in the 22 seasons of Marymount men?s basketball. He
Carroll's Sweet 16 coach resignsAfter seven years at the helm of the Carroll men's basketball program, David Schultz has resigned his position to pursue other opportunities with the Waukesha school district, Pioneers athletic
Gordon hires men's coachGordon has appointed Tod Murphy as its new men?s basketball coach. Murphy succeeds Mike Schauer, who coached Gordon for the last seven seasons before assuming the head coaching post this month at
It's official: Bard and RIT to the Liberty LeagueBard and Rochester Tech will join the Liberty League as full members, beginning in the 2011-12 season. The announcement was made official today by Jim McLaughlin, Liberty League president.
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Three-time All-Region honoree named Cabrini head coachKate Pearson has been named head women?s basketball coach at Cabrini. Pearson will take over leadership of the women?s basketball program July 1 following five seasons as an assistant coach with the
NCAC commissioner dies of a heart attackDennis Collins, commissioner of the North Coast Athletic Conference passed away suddenly, Sunday, June 14, from a heart attack.
Collins became the conference's first and only commissioner when the
Dodgers draft Cornell centerCornell rising senior Chris Handke was selected Thursday by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 41st round of the Major League Baseball draft, even though he's had far more success as a center for the Rams
D-III players lead team to win in ItalyAlverno coach Brad Duckworth, sophomore Alicia Kontowski and Centenary junior guard Kristen Camuso represented the USA on a 10-day, four-game tour of Italy. The tour was organized by American
Conn. College nabs D-I assistantBrian Wilson, associate head coach at Holy Cross, has been named women's basketball head coach at Connecticut College. Wilson, a 2000 graduate of Virginia, spent six years with the Crusader program in
Coast Guard coach retiresPete Barry, the all-time winningest men?s basketball coach at the Coast Guard Academy, has announced his retirement.
The Bears went 12-13 this past season, 4-8 in the NEWMAC.
Barry, who coached
Gard gets promotionUW-Platteville conducted an extensive national search for its 13th men?s basketball coach, but as it turned out, the ideal candidate was already on the Pioneer bench.
Jeff Gard was introduced as
Frostburg accepts CAC's offerFrostburg State has accepted an invitation to become a member of the Capital Athletic Conference, it was announced by FSU president Jonathan Gibralter and CAC commissioner Tom Byrnes.
Hope, Calvin fill the seatsHope led Division III in men?s and women?s basketball attendance according to statistics provided by the NCAA. The Flying Dutchmen drew 43,319 spectators over 16 games for an average attendance of
Goffnett leaves Alma hoopsAlma women?s basketball coach Charlie Goffnett, who led the Scots to a <a href=
Augie vs. Gonzaga? Seriously.It says something when traveling to the two-time defending national champion isn't the most interesting game on the schedule. But for Augustana, heading to Wash U takes a back seat to the game that
Brown moves to VassarAfter turning Manhattanville into a conference contender in just three seasons, Candice Brown has left for another challenge: rebuilding Vassar.
Brown led the Valiants to an 18-11 record and an
Fifield returnsSouthern Maine has announced that former women?s basketball coach Gary Fifield will return to the sidelines next season, reassuming the reins of a program he guided for 21 years before retiring from
Clarkson coach heads to Oswego StateOswego State named its new head men?s basketball coach with a pick that will keep the East region coaching carousel spinning.
Adam Stockwell will be the next head coach for Oswego State after
ONU ends long hiring processJohn Rhodes, an assistant at Division I Northeastern, has been named head men?s basketball coach at Ohio Northern.
?Getting the opportunity to coach at Ohio Northern makes this the most memorable
Greensboro keeps coaching job in the familyGreensboro?s athletic department won?t have to do much to update its listing for the head women?s basketball coach. The USA South regular season champions can just change the first name from Jason to
Culpo moves from Hartwick to CastletonCastleton State associate dean for athletics and recreation, Deanna Tyson, is pleased to announce the hiring of Paul Culpo as the men's basketball head coach. Culpo beat out more than 200 applicants
Salem joins Great SouthThe Great South Athletic Conference office announces Salem College as the conference's eighth member. The presidents and athletic directors of the GSAC voted unanimously to accept Salem with full
Laukaitis leaves CabriniBernadette Laukaitis resigned her position as Cabrini's head women's basketball coach to join her own former head coach at Division I University of Pennsylvania.
Laukaitis took an assistant
Wellesley hires St. Lawrence coachWellesley athletic director Bridget Belgiovine announced the hiring of Jennifer Kroll as head basketball coach.
Building programThis past season, Macalester men's basketball had a sparkling new facility and not much else to write home about. The Scots, in fact, went 0-25, losing by an average of 22.4 points per game in a
Four D-III players earn NCAA postgrad scholarshipsSusquehanna's Joel Patch, Colorado College's Melanie Auguste, Ohio Wesleyan's Kyle Holliday and Randolph-Macon's Amanda Hiltunen have been selected this year among winter sports participants from all
The long road backTim Whittle helped Washington U. reach the top of the Division III basketball mountain for the past two years. But the former Bears assistant coach has a long way to go in his new job as head men's
Marymount coach returns to alma materAfter 11 years, Scott McClary is back at Muhlenberg as the school?s new head men?s basketball coach.
McClary replaces Dave Madeira, who retired following the conclusion of the 2008-09 season.
UW-P coach headed to D-IIUW-Platteville men's basketball coach Paul Combs was named head coach at Division II Wayne State (Neb.) on Thursday afternoon.
Combs, who has 102 wins in six seasons at Platteville, led the
Schauer heads home to succeed HarrisWheaton (Ill.) will have a familiar face at the helm of its men?s basketball program next season, as alumnus Mike Schauer returns as the team?s head coach.
Schauer, who has spent the past seven
R-MC alum returns from D-INathan Davis is returning to his alma mater as Randolph-Macon?s head men?s basketball coach. He'll be the program's fourth coach since 1956.
Davis comes to Ashland from Colgate where he served as
Wallis will returnWash U point guard Sean Wallis will return for another season next fall for the Bears, coach Mark Edwards announced Monday.
Wallis, who missed all but three games in the 2007-08 season, was granted
Maranatha men change coachesMaranatha Baptist Bible announced that Neal Ring has accepted the position of head men’s basketball coach.
Ozarks hires five-time Texas state champ coachDoug Boxell, the winner of five high school state championships in Texas, was named the new head men?s basketball coach at the University of the Ozarks, it was announced by athletic director Jimmy
Wash U. assistant takes over winless MacalesterTim Whittle has been named Macalester head men's basketball coach, following a successful assistant coaching stint at national powerhouse Washington University in St. Louis.
Whittle has served as
Hamilton moving hoops teams to NESCACHamilton will join the New England Small College Athletic Conference as a full-playing member effective with the start of the 2011-12 academic year, it was announced today by Barry Mills, president of
Oswego State coach moves to NazarethKevin Broderick, a Nazareth alumnus and head coach at Oswego State for the past 13 seasons, has been named head men?s basketball coach at Nazareth.
Broderick, a 1989 graduate, replaces Mike Daley,
Rhoades leaves R-MCMichael Rhoades is taking a short trip, leaving Randolph-Macon to become an assistant coach at Division I Virginia Commonwealth.
Rhoades leaves R-MCMichael Rhoades is taking a short trip, leaving Randolph-Macon to become an assistant coach at Division I Virginia Commonwealth.
Rochester assistant hired at Mount St. MaryMount Saint Mary athletic director John Wright has announced the hiring of Ryan Kadlubowski as men?s basketball head coach.
Kadlubowski, who has spent the past two years as the head assistant
Rowe returns to D-III at EndicottPhilip Rowe has returned to Division III coaching for the first time since leaving for Division I New Hampshire in 1999, as he was hired as head men's coach at Endicott. Rowe, who was most recently
Thomas More coach gets D-II jobThomas More athletic director Terry Connor has announced that head men?s basketball coach John Ellenwood has resigned to accept the position as head men?s basketball coach at Ashland.
Ashland is an
NYU coach loses interim labelStefano Trompeo, who was the second person named as an interim coach for NYU before this past season started, ends the season being named the head coach. He follows Chris Kosiba, who was initially named interim coach after Janice Quinn stepped down in September because of medical issues.
Ryan, Turner, Smith win NABC service awardThe National Association of Basketball Coaches will present its 13th annual Outstanding Service Award at the Division III meeting of this year?s NABC Convention in Detroit, Michigan on April 4, 2009.
Bears repeat, while history does notFor an engineering major, Tyler Nading sure knows his history.
Magical run was not foretoldA year ago at this time, Scott Rueck was, by his own admission, scared to death
His team, the one with seven seniors that advanced to the Sweet 16, was in a state of flux. George Fox had never had
George Fox writes name on perfect listCapital in 1995. UW-Oshkosh in 1996. Howard Payne last year. Washington U. twice in 1999 and 2000. And now you can add George Fox in 2009 to the list of undefeated women?s Division III basketball
Stockton, Wash U to play for men's titleWash U dominated, while Richard Stockton survived, and the two will meet for the national championship of Division III men's basketball on Saturday afternoon.
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A pair of bears advanceThe 2009 national championship game will feature a pair of bears, as the Bears of Washington U. and the Bruins of George Fox will meet for the title in tomorrow's final at 1 pm EDT.
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Off the floor, Bears all friendsIt's probable that, regardless of their own outcome, the Lady Bears will huddle around a computer screen somewhere on the campus of Hope College, the 2009 site of the women's Final Four. Cell phones in hand, text messaging fingers at the ready, the team will anxiously watch as the ‘other' Wash U. team seeks to close out its own semifinal opponent and continue its run at a second-straight national title.
Harris retires as Wheaton coachWheaton (Ill.) head men?s basketball coach Bill Harris has announced his retirement, effective at the conclusion of the 2008-09 school year. Harris has served 18 seasons as the head coach at Wheaton,
Buzzer 'beater' turned '94 titleIn 1994, Buffalo was abuzz about the little guy in a national title game which pitted the relatively tiny, Lebanon Valley, vs. the giant, NYU. Ryan Tipps has more.
Recently retired Knox coach passes awayThe Knox community has lost a long-time friend and coach, as Tim Heimann, a 1970 graduate of the institution and men's basketball coach for 24 years, died Friday, March 13, at home.
Bruins in, IWU outOnly one undefeated team will head to the national semifinals in Holland, Mich. and it is No. 3 George Fox.
The Bruins improved to 30-0 with an outstanding defensive performance in shutting down
Guilford shoots its way to SalemTyler Sanborn had another big night, but it was Clay Henson coming up with the big shot when No. 23 Guilford needed it, sinking an off-balance three-pointer with 0.8 seconds left in regulation to help
Deep and dominantFriday night showed why having a deep roster is so important to making a deep tournament run.
No. 11 Amherst held All-American Jess McEntee to seven points and just one field goal and the Lord
South rises; Mid-Atlantic advancesGuilford and Texas-Dallas posted upsets to reach the round of eight and eliminate the Great Lakes. DeSales continued its Cinderella tournament run. <a
Adrian coach retires after 27 yearsLongtime Adrian head men's basketball coach Buck Riley announced he is retiring after 27 years at the helm of the program. This season, the Bulldogs compiled an 8-17 record and finished tied for fifth
Jostens winners from MIT, CCJimmy Bartolotta and Melanie Auguste have been named winners of the 2009 Jostens Trophy, as originally reported by D3hoops.com.
In voting concluded before the beginning of the NCAA Tournament,
Muhlenberg men's coach retiresThe winningest coach in Muhlenberg College athletic history, Dave Madeira has announced his retirement.
Madeira compiled a career record of 311-247 in 22 seasons as head men?s basketball coach. He
NCAA adds sectional video coverageThe NCAA has done its own video broadcasts from the Final Four the past two seasons and D3hoops.com has been glad to partner with NCAA.com to provide broadcasters for those games.
This year, the
Unloading the bracketFor all the talk about the Midwest-West bracket in the Division III men's basketball tournament, there weren't any upsets the first weekend in that group. Every game played out the way the D3hoops.com
How sweet it isThe 2009 women?s basketball tournament is narrowed down to 16 teams and a quarter of them are from the UAA. No. 6 Washington U., 8 Rochester, No. 14 NYU and Brandeis all advanced through Saturday?s
Death comes for the WIACSaturday night was not a night to be coming off a bye, or to be from the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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Pool B's bounced, champs survivePool B wasn't necessarily expected to have much of a presence or a deep run in the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament, but to get swept in the first round was a surprise.
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HPU sent packingWe'll have a new national champion on the women's side in 2009. <a href=
Long time comingBridgewater State hadn't won an NCAA Tournament game since 1983. DeSales hadn't even played an NCAA Tournament game since 1996, when it was known as Allentown College.
But both schools put those
Who will win it all?As the NCAA Tournament officially gets underway, with one women's game tonight, it's time to take a look at the field.
Who will win it all? Well, before we jump ahead that far, who will be the
Nazareth men's coach retiresMike Daley, the longest tenured coach in the history of the Nazareth athletic department, is retiring as head coach of the men?s basketball team.
Daley recently completed his 23rd season as the
Let the madness beginDid you miss our post-selection interviews of the NCAA committee chairs? They answered our questions and yours, including about the men's bracket of death, about why Ithaca's women didn't get in, or
Dancing againFor a couple teams who have been mainstays in the NCAA tournament, Saturday was their last chance to make the big dance again. Southern Maine was just seventh in the last public regional rankings
E8, LL shake up at-large pictureIf you are chasing an at-large bid, well, Ithaca just may well have taken it away from you. Corey McAdam scored 29 and had eight assists and his brother Ryan McAdam scored 23 points and had seven
Four more join the bid partyGwynedd-Mercy, Richard Stockton and Brooklyn punched their tickets for the Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament, while Baruch did the same for the women's tournament in Friday night's action.
ODAC top three seeds smackedThe No. 4 is the highest seed remaining in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament as No. 1 Guilford, No. 2 Randolph-Macon and No. 3 Roanoke all bit the dust on Friday.
All
MIAC women's semis postponedTonight's MIAC women's basketball semifinal contests at Concordia-Moorhead and St. Benedict have been postponed due to hazardous winter weather.
Semifinal contests will now be played on Friday
Baptiste reaches No. 500Brandon Shelton scored 24 points, Jeff Macchi added 16 and Brandon Stephens 15 as Mass-Dartmouth beat Mass-Boston 79-63 in the Little East quarterfinals on Feb. 24, giving coach Brian Baptiste his
Bubble gets a little smallerTwo at-large bids may have been spoken for already on Thursday night.
Buena Vista, which has seemingly been playing with fire all season, <a
Staying aliveYou've likely heard all of the cliches about seniors looking to extend their careers, and there are hundreds of them out there this time of year. For MIT's Jimmy Bartolotta, the Jostens finalist, his
Jostens finalists namedThe top 10 finalists for the Jostens Trophy were announced today by members of the Rotary Club of Salem, Va. The club is responsible for the initial review of annual nominations and narrowed the pool
IWU runs away from ElmhurstThe top-ranked Division III women's team survived a scare in its regular-season finale, as <a
Macalester coach steps down after 0-25 seasonCurt Kietzer has announced his resignation after 12 seasons as head men's basketball coach at Macalester. Kietzer informed the college and his team of his intentions on Friday. The Scots went 0-25
A week for the strongA week from now we'll know who all 123 NCAA Tournament teams are and where they'll be playing. But before then, we've got a lot of business to attend to. Here's what's coming in this most crucial week
IWU to host 2010, 2011 Finals&&g-boxr&&As the No. 1 team in the country, Illinois Wesleyan is most certainly looking forward to this year?s tournament. And now the Titans can look forward to the next two tournaments because the
Finishing strongIt?s not bragging if you can back it up and Greensboro has been doing just that. The Pride edged Christopher Newport 75-73 to finish the regular season 24-1. Dione Eccles scored 17 points, including
Augie, Amherst still aliveAugustana started the season with high hopes as the preseason No. 2 team in the country. It has been a bumpy road for the Vikings, but they survived CCIW play and reached the conference tournament
Nnamani, Johnson hit 2,000Lehman forward Sally Nnamani received her CUNYAC player of the year trophy on Saturday afternoon, then promptly went out and put herself in the record books and her Lightning in the CUNYAC semifinals.
Down to the last daysInstead of getting clearer, the East region conference races remain up for grabs going into Saturday?s regular season finales.
Geneseo State missed a chance to clinch the SUNYAC by losing at
The spoils of victoryWith varying degrees of drama, several teams wrapped up their conference's regular season title and home court advantage throughout the playoffs.
The NJAC had an exciting night with the top teams
Clinching crownsWith conference playoff action a couple days away, two familiar names clinched the regular season crowns and hosting privileges for the playoffs.
Calvin dropped off the national radar when it lost
Burke rains 3's, scores 46D3hoops.com first-team preseason All-American guard <a href=
In, out and on the bubbleWith just 60 spots in the men's NCAA Tournament and almost 100 more teams in Division III than Division I, it's a lot harder to make the tournament at this level.
Worried about where your team is
UPS logs another victoryNo. 6 Puget Sound got a first-half wakeup call from its former coach's new team, but went on a 17-2 run early in the second half and cruised to an 82-72 win against Whitman. The Loggers (21-2, 14-0
Wash U clinches year's first bidThe reigning Division III men's basketball national champion officially will have an opportunity to defend that championship as <a
Albright finishes Messiah's win streakIt's a big day to think pink, as many Division III schools are taking part in the WBCA's breast cancer awareness program. But it's also a big day to think red, as in Albright. The Lions are just 15-8
Scheele writes place in historyEdgewood's Megan Scheele became just the ninth woman to reach 2,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds, and <a
More than enoughIt is probably not saintly to seek revenge, but No. 11 Thomas More will relish its victory over No. 18 Washington and Jefferson. <a
UWW stays in the huntOn a big night of basketball, No. 5 UW-Whitewater picked up the biggest win by downing No. 4 UW-Platteville 75-62. The lead bounced back in forth early in the second half before Matt Goodwin hit a
DeSales survives upset bidOn a night when no <a href=
UMD can't slow down RIC's rollRhode Island College won its eighth consecutive game and the 12th in its past 13, as Kaseem Johnson turned in a double-double and Antone Gray scored a team-high 18 points in the No. 25 Anchormen's
Which way to the tourney?As NCAA Tournament time approaches, we're posting the first update of our strength of schedule calculations.
The overarching Division III philosophy stresses in-region competition, and while there
Soph. hits 1,000thChelsie Schweers, the 2008 D3hoops.com South Region Rookie of the Year, reached the 1,000-point mark as a sophomore as she poured in 34 points in Christopher Newport's 78-55 win at Meredith on Sunday
Race for the rankingNext Wednesday the first women?s regional rankings of the year will be released. On Saturday several teams made their case for a high debut in those rankings.
The Northeast ranking could look a
Fontbonne coach hits 500th winThe Fontbonne men's basketball team knocked off Maryville (Mo.) 90-81 on Saturday afternoon to earn Griffin coach Lee McKinney his 500th career collegiate victory. The victory improved the Griffins
Panthers in Midd strideMiddlebury extended its winning streak to 15 consecutive games as the Panthers got 25 points from Ben Rudin and only turned the ball over 11 times in a 62-50 home win against Bowdoin. Middlebury,
Saturday's splitsThe John Carroll and Richard Stockton men avenged earlier upset losses to split season series.
No. 11 Richard Stockton avenged an earlier loss at the hands of TCNJ, beating the Lions 71-60 behind
Fontbonne coach hits 500th winThe Fontbonne men's basketball team knocked off Maryville (Mo.) 90-81 on Saturday afternoon to earn Griffin coach Lee McKinney his 500th career collegiate victory.
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Stout stops UW-SPThe WIAC has not had a women?s team go undefeated in conference since 2003 and UW-Stout extended that streak for another year. Julia Hirssig erupted for 37 points and the Blue Devils upset No. 2
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Bartolotta hits 2,000Jimmy Bartolotta scored 39 points on 14-for-19 shooting to lead MIT past Wheaton (Mass.) 85-60, and in the process, surpassed the 2,000-point mark for his career.
He's the third Division III player
Choctaws break outMississippi College, which started the day 16-2 with losses to McMurry and Howard Payne, beat a ranked team for the first time this season as <a
JCU still streakingJohn Carroll finished off a perfect January and claimed a share of the Ohio Athletic Conference lead, <a
Buzzer beater bounces AmherstLeah Rubega's last-second layup gave Bowdoin a 63-61 win at No. 4 Amherst on Friday night, <a
Kean goes pink in Yow's honorKean and TCNJ paid respects to North Carolina State head women's basketball coach Kay Yow, who lost her courageous 20-year battle with breast cancer this past weekend, as the Cougars wore pink
UW-Lax whacks UWWUW-La Crosse jumped out to a 19-6 advantage and led wire to wire as the Eagles upset No. 2 UW-Whitewater 62-53 in Wednesday night women's action.
Mackenzie Hunter scored a game-high 19 points and
No. 1 has two new facesSt. Thomas and Illinois Wesleyan have taken over as the new No. 1 teams in the D3hoops.com Top 25. It's the first time for either school at the top of the poll in its 10-year history.
The Tommies,
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St. Norbert names floor for women's coachSt. Norbert named the playing surface in Schuldes Sports Center ?Connie Tilley Court? on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 24, in a surprise ceremony following Tilley's 499th career basketball win, against
York ups streak to 16 winsNo. 17 York (Pa.) hasn't lost since opening night, and <a href=
Growing painsYou probably haven't heard of the team. You can't go see them play at home and until three months ago, they didn't even exist.
That's the life of the Wells College basketball program, with this
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Red Men upend WheatonIn one fell swoop the Red Men claimed a tie for first place in the CCIW and left Division III basketball with one undefeated men?s team. <A
Mass. confusionAll three ranked teams based out of Massachusetts were in action Tuesday, and the two playing at home both lost.
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Wartburg ends BVU streakBuena Vista had won 11 consecutive games, five of those by four points or less or in overtime. But the No. 6 Beavers' luck ran out when they ran into Wartburg on Monday night.
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Colonials march onUnranked but not unnoticed, Western Connecticut extended its winning streak to 11 games by stifling perennial Little East Conference favorite No. 15 Southern Maine. The Colonials held the Huskies to
Whitmore wins 600thDick Whitmore became the seventh head coach in Division III history to reach 600 wins as his Colby White Mules downed rival Bowdoin 65-55 on Saturday afternoon before 2,000 fans at Wadsworth
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Fisher chases Rochester out of tourney title huntFourth-seeded St. John Fisher got 21 points from Ozell Franklin and held Mike Chmielowiec and Mike Labanowski scoreless in the second half as <a
Raymond hits 2,000Kent Raymond became the second Division III men's basketball player to join the 2,000-point club within the past week, as part of a 26-point performance in Wednesday night's home win against No. 11
On a Maroon streakThe University of Chicago's 12-game losing streak to open the season has been well-chronicled. But there's another set of Maroons on a more than equal and opposite streak in the Old Dominion Athletic
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How high can Grotberg go?John Grotberg recently became the top scorer in his school's history, which, at Grinnell, is saying something. But where could he end up?
Grotberg, who surpassed the 2,000-point mark last February,
RIT knocks off IthacaNate Korinchak hit a three-pointer from just inside halfcourt at the buzzer, or after the buzzer, <a href=
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Stockton survives in 4 OTTim Lucas hit one of two free throws for William Paterson with 3.1 seconds left and Richard Stockton's Michael Farrow blocked a shot at the buzzer as the <a
UTT tips champsThe defending women?s champions had double-double trouble against Texas-Tyler who defeated No. 16 Howard Payne 61-58 on Thursday night.
Becky Taylor picked up 19 points and 14 rebounds while
Calvin opens in styleThe CCIW and MIAA are among the last leagues to get underway, but they tipped off their conference schedules tonight.
The MIAA is highlighted by the opening of VanNoord Arena, Calvin's new
Amherst banked from ranks of unbeatenJunior Jeremy Kaminer launched a 30-footer from the right side which hit the square of the backboard and fell through the hoop at the buzzer to give Wesleyan a 72-69 upset of No. 5 Amherst. <a
Thunder reigns in first '09 pollWheaton (Ill.) became the third No. 1 men's team in as many polls as the Thunder climbed into the top spot in this week's D3hoops.com Top 25.
The Thunder, who finished their non-conference schedule
Belles of the ballWith less than 10 minutes to play and trailing No. 3 Hope by 13, St. Mary?s (Ind.) had no reason to believe this game would end any differently than the previous match-ups between MIAA foes. But the
Points a plentyNo. 2 Wheaton (Ill.) missed setting a new school record for points by one, but <a href=
Kean able to edge Leb ValThe Kean women's basketball team has had a rough stretch lately. First, the Cougars lost at Mary Washington. In the closing minute of that game, they lost All-American guard Melissa Beyruti to injury.
No. 1 falls, No. 3 UST remains unbeatenDivision III basketball in Wisconsin is always unpredictable but it was even more so on Tuesday night thanks to the Midwest Conference upsetting two ranked WIAC teams. St. Norbert defeated No. 1
Back in actionAfter a short winter break, Monday brought a full night of action headlined by a showdown of ranked women?s teams and the new No. 1 men?s team.
Last year Oglethorpe spoiled Thomas More?s perfect
New No. 1 is actually an old oneFor the first time in more than nine years, the Team of the '90s is back on top.
UW-Platteville, which won the Division III national championship in 1991, 1995, 1998 and 1999, received 13 No. 1
Elmhurst knocks off champOn a Saturday in which a new football champ was crowned, Division III's defending men's basketball champ took its first loss of the season. <a
Bruins remain unbeatenIn a coast-to-coast battle of unbeatens, No. 23 George Fox kept its spotless record intact against Virginia Wesleyan. The Bruins (7-0) held off the Marlins (6-1), thanks to late free throws by Keisha
IWU tips HanoverAfter a nine day break, No. 15 Illinois Wesleyan got a little extra work on Wednesday night at Hanover.
The Titans rallied from a seven point halftime deficit to force overtime where they
Hounds on a rollMoravian shot 18-for-27 from the floor and 6-for-6 from three-point range in the second half as <a
Mary Wash keeps streak aliveMary Washington protected its home court for the 36th consecutive time and <a href=
Durbin nets 500th winFor the second night in a row, a women?s basketball coach reached a major milestone. Mike Durbin won his 500th game as St. Benedict held off Macalester 66-61. Amy Stifter scored 24 points for the
Sewanee dusts off a 50-year recordA Sewanee basketball game from 50 years ago has led to a new NCAA record. On Feb. 24, 1958, Sewanee's Jim Roberts pulled down 53 rebounds to help the team to a 57-49 win against Lambuth to win the
Emmanuel coach wins 600th gameEmmanuel beat Lesley 73-59 on Tuesday night, giving Saints women's basketball coach Andy Yosinoff his 600th career win. He joins just four other women's basketball coaches to reach <a
Willamette women's coach diesWillamette women's basketball coach Bruce Henderson collapsed at the team's practice on Monday evening and died. He was 47.
Henderson was in his fourth season as head coach of the Bearcats. A
Kean atop crowded Top 25Seven teams got No. 1 votes in <a href=
Pointers sweep two from UWWUW-Stevens Point completed a sweep of the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the D3hoops.com Top 25, as the women beat the No. 1 Warhawks 84-76 and the men beat the No. 2 Warhawks 67-64 in overtime.
The No.
Petrels storm aheadKatie Kulavic scored 20 points and had five rebounds and four assists as <a href=
Babson women's coach reaches 400 winsBabson head coach Judy Blinstrub became the 28th coach in Division III women's basketball history to win 400 career games as her team defeated visiting Bridgewater State 64-49, in a non-conference
Millikin remains perfect with D-I upsetMillikin got 24 points from Justin Thompson and 13 from Tunde Ogunleye as the Big Blue won 70-59 win at SIU-Edwardsville on Thursday night. SIU-E is in its first year as a provisional Division I
HPU men's coach retiresCoach Charles Pattillo, head coach of the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets men?s basketball team, is retiring from coaching effective immediately. He informed the university of his decision today.
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Geneseo wins on circus shot&&f-boxr&&Scott Morton appears to have made Geneseo State a household name, after his three-pointer gave the Knights a lead, then his over-the-back-of-the-head tip-in finished Oswego State off for an
Ranked and readyThe Top 25 men?s rankings got a makeover with the release of the first poll of the regular season on Monday. Nine new teams grabbed poll positions and five took them out for a spin for the first time
NCAA expands men's tourney to 60 teamsThe Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament is expanding from 59 to 60 teams this season, according to a memo the association sent Division III member schools this afternoon.
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Mount Union beats buzzer to improve to 5-0Westminster (Pa.) rallied from a 14-point deficit to tie the game in the closing seconds, but Chris Switzer hit a 35-footer at the buzzer to lift Mount Union to a 75-72 win on the road on Monday
Platteville remains unbeatenAlready with an exhibition win against a legit D-I squad under its belt, UW-Platteville added a notable Division III triumph to its ledger, as <a
Lehman hands DePauw another LLehman dealt the No. 3 DePauw women their second loss of the season and the No. 1 Wash U men survived Aurora in overtime as Division III basketball got back underway with a limited slate on Friday
Feast or famineThe last busy night before Thanksgiving has some ranked teams rolling into the holiday and others hoping to fill their stomachs and clear their minds after a rough start.
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Wash U survives 1-2 battleROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- Aaron Thompson scored 26 points on 10-for-18 shooting and Zach Kelly added a career-high 19 as No. 1 Washington-St. Louis outlasted No. 2 Augustana 87-82 in overtime Saturday
Set Lasers to stunSo much for easing into the new season. The first midweek games of the 2008-2009 campaign already included thrilling finishes and surprising upsets.
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Kean wins early showdownAfter seeing last season end on its home floor in the NCAA tournament, No. 4 Kean showed why it is so highly ranked to start 2008-09.
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Off and runningA little more than half of the D3hoops.com Top 25 men's teams took advantage of the early start to the basketball season and most did so in a successful manner.
Sean Wallis' return from a broken
D-III's four get name on the floorSt. John?s, New Jersey City, Mississippi College and Emory and Henry each renamed their courts for legendary men?s basketball coaches over the offseason as every Division III school already needed to
Mount Union women won't travel to HopeThe virus that swept across Hope College causing the campus to be closed for several days has another casualty.
Officials at Mount Union notified Hope that its women's basketball team will not be
Kahler retires at top of wins leaderboardAfter 34 years at St. John Fisher, Phil Kahler will officially retire this Friday, Nov. 14. Kahler is the winningest women?s basketball coach in Division III history, with a 757-171 record. He
Choctaws make an exhibition of AlcornSenior guard Michael Penson scored 16 points, including 10 in a row in the final two minutes to give Mississippi College the lead and senior forward Richard Worthy hit two free throws with 4.7 seconds
Platteville upends BradleyPrior to Sunday's exhibition game, UW-Platteville men's coach Paul Combs surprised his team with new uniforms in the locker room. Then he watched his Pioneers surprise Division I Bradley with an 84-79
Wash U drops D-II school in exhibitionTyler Nading?s putback with 11 seconds left gave Division III's defending national champion, Washington University in St. Louis, a 91-90 double overtime win at D-II Missouri-St. Louis on Saturday
Sweet 16 team defeats Bowie State in exhibitionSt. Mary's (Md.) beat Division II Bowie State 82-75 on Friday night in a men's basketball exhibition game at the Verizon Center in Washington. Bowie State was the preseason top pick in its division of
Our preseason All-AmericansWith a little more than a week remaining before the 2008-09 Division III basketball season tips off, it's time for our preseason All-America teams.
We faced a bit of a dilemma with our <a
RMC upsets George MasonJustin Short led three Randolph-Macon players in double figures as he led the Yellow Jackets to a 73-72 exhibition win over Division I and defending CAA champion George Mason.
The Jackets shot 56
Warhawks start in preseason top spotUW-Whitewater, which returns three starters from a team which reached the Division III women's basketball Final Four in 2008, is No. 1 in the preseason <a href=
Defending champs start '09 on topWith one starter graduating and another returning from a season lost to injury, Washington University is the overwhelming choice as the No. 1 team in <a href=
Jeffs' 5 alive in EuropeAs we get ready for teams to hit the floor for practice for the 2008-09 Division III basketball season, it's worth noting that one set of 2008 seniors is not quite done playing basketball.
That's
Ogrodnik retiresTrinity (Conn.) men's coach Stanley Ogrodnik has announced his retirement, effective immediately. As head coach for 27 seasons, Ogrodnik compiled a 478-186 record that gives him one of the top 30
Rosemont hires its first men's coachRosemont has named Ryan Tozer men's basketball head coach, for a Ramblers team that will first take the floor in 2009-10. It's the first men's athletics team in the history of the school that <a
Albion coach retires with 527 winsAlbion coach Mike Turner, today announced his plans to retire as head men's basketball coach. A 1969 Albion graduate, Turner became an assistant coach in 1970, taking over as head coach in 1974. Since
Hardly a slam dunkGreg Tyson, who averaged double figures in scoring for Heidelberg's NCAA Tournament team last year in basketball and is the two-time Division III indoor long jump champion, went out for spring
Arcadia hires another Leb Val gradArcadia University hired Crystal Gibson, a 2005 graduate of Lebanon Valley, as its new head women's basketball coach. Arcadia's men's basketball coach, Pat Dorney, is also a Lebanon Valley alum.
Quinn retires as NYU coachJanice Quinn, who has been head women's coach at NYU since 1987 and has 455 career wins and a national championship, retired as coach Thursday, Sept. 25, in direct response to medical developments.
SLIAC to play with SpaldingThe St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced that Spalding University has been accepted as a full member of the Conference beginning with the 2009-10 academic year. The SLIAC
MIT assistant gets shot at CaltechAfter a search with more than 120 applicants, Caltech got its man in MIT's associate head coach, Oliver Eslinger who has spent that past six years as the top assistant men's basketball coach at MIT.
MacMurray coach moves to Neb. WesleyanEric Jensen has been hired as the head women's basketball coach at Nebraska Wesleyan.
Jensen comes to Nebraska Wesleyan from MacMurray, a NCAA Division III school in Jacksonville, Ill., where he
Pursuit of a bid leads NEAC to DallasWith its membership dwindling to five in the latest round of the Mid-Atlantic Shuffle, the North Eastern Athletic Conference has reached far afield to attempt to retain its automatic bid in men's
Sharp retires from Concordia-AustinWomen's Basketball Hall of Fame member and Concordia-Austin Head Coach Linda Sharp resigned, finishing a career that spanned four decades and included two Division I national championships.
Fifield steps downSouthern Maine announced a major reorganization within the athletic department and introduced an interim women's basketball coach at a news conference.
In 21 seasons as USM women's basketball
Former D-III coach returns to lead Hardin-SimmonsHardin-Simmons athletic director John Neese has named Craig Carse as the 26th head coach in the history of the men's basketball program.
Carse comes to Hardin-Simmons after a successful 13-year
Ex-Dartmouth coach hired at Daniel WebsterDaniel Webster moved quickly to replace departed coach Jeremy Currier, naming former Dartmouth head coach Dave Faucher to lead the program.
Faucher was most recently head coach at Kimball Union
Summer vacationThe summer is almost over and pick-up games are heating up in Division III gyms across the USA as students return to campus for the 2008-09 school year. Over the summer we detailed many teams' trips
Vassar's winningest coach steps downMike Dutton, who turned a perennial loser into a consistent winner at Vassar, stepped down to become athletic director and head boys' basketball coach at North Yarmouth Academy in Maine. The Brewers
Bridgewater coach retiresBridgewater men's basketball coach Bill Leatherman announced his retirement Wednesday after 23 years at the helm of the program.
Leatherman, who compiled a career record of 335-262, led the Eagles
Maryville OK'd for D-IIMaryville (Mo.) has received permission from the NCAA to reclassify from Division III to Division II, effective Sept. 1, 2008.
The timeline to reclassify to NCAA Division II is a three-year
Young Rockford assistant named new coachIt didn't take long for Jessica Stanek to move from college graduate to head coach. Just fourteen months after finishing her bachelor's degree, she has been named the new head women's basketball
Cabrini names new coachesMarcus Kahn, who spent the last six seasons as head men's basketball coach at Pitt-Greensburg, has been named head men's basketball coach at Cabrini, and Bernadette Laukaitis, longtime assistant coach
Former Buena Vista SID dies of ALSNick Huber, who served as sports information director at Buena Vista from 2004-2007, passed away early Saturday morning, July 19, at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa. He was 28.
Lyndon State fills men's positionJoe Krupinski, an assistant men's coach with Division II Saint Michael's the last seven seasons, and the top assistant the last three seasons, has been named the head men's basketball coach at Lyndon
Caltech coach makes moveAfter six seasons trying to do the near-impossible at Caltech, Roy Dow has resigned to take the women's head coaching job at Cal Lutheran.
Dow, who inherited a team in the midst of a 207-game
Williams assistant lands at AlfredAlfred announced the hiring of Dale Wellman as men's basketball coach. Wellman succeeds Jay Murphy, who resigned his post earlier this year to become head coach for the AU women's team. Murphy was
Concordia (Wis.) has top team GPA in women's basketballFor the first time, Concordia (Wis.) claims the No. 1 position on the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll, with the top team GPA in Division III women's basketball. The Falcons claimed back-to-back
New Centenary coach inherits big holeEnrico Mastroianni has been named Centenary's new men's basketball coach.
Mastroianni comes to Centenary after spending the last four seasons as the associate head coach at Misericordia. He
D-I assistant takes reins at WilliamsWilliams athletic director Harry Sheehy announced today that Mike Maker, a 17-year assistant coach at the Division I level has been named head coach of the Ephs' men's basketball team.
Sheehy, the
HSU coach takes Division I assistant postHardin-Simmons men's basketball head coach Dylan Howard resigned to accept an assistant coaching position at Division I Mississippi Valley State.
Howard posted a 78-103 record in seven seasons with
HSU coach takes Division I assistant postHardin-Simmons men's basketball head coach Dylan Howard resigned to accept an assistant coaching position at Division I Mississippi Valley State.
Student Princes crown new coachHeidelberg named Ohio Northern assistant Anthony Gholson as its new men's basketball head coach, ending the OAC coaching carousel that began when <a
Sage hires first men's coachThe Sage College of Albany chose Brian Barnes to be the first coach of its men's basketball program that will begin varsity play in 2009-10. Sage is the co-educational counterpart of Russell Sage, a
Champs take on China's airWashington U. basketball players Tyler Nading and Cam Smith are spending their offseason as part of a contingent of 11 engineering students from the school studying in China.
The university's
Stevens keeps men's job in-houseFollowing a national search, Stevens athletic director Russell Rogers announced the promotion of Bobby Hurley to head men's basketball coach on Tuesday afternoon.
Hurley, a graduate of RPI who has
TCNJ turns men's team over to alumnusThe College of New Jersey athletic director John Castaldo has announced the hiring of 1993 graduate Kelly Williams to direct its men's basketball program. Williams, who played for the Lions from
North Park's new coach to stress defenseThe North Park athletic department introduced Amanda Reese as its new head women's basketball coach this week.
Reese, a former assistant women's coach for Illinois-Chicago, succeeds athletic
Morgan hired at HaverfordHaverford athletic director Wendy Smith has announced the hiring of Bobbi Morgan as women's basketball coach. Morgan was head coach at Cabrini.
“Bobbi's experience and record of success
Furbush returns to Bates as coachJonathan Furbush, assistant men's basketball coach at Springfield and former assistant coach and player at Bates, has been named Bates' new men's basketball coach.
Furbush, a 2005 Bates graduate
Villa Julie gets new nameThe board of trustees of Villa Julie College has voted unanimously to change the name of the institution to Stevenson University.
The decision follows the approval of the Maryland Higher Education
Vick is the pick for HSCThough Tony Shaver isn't returning to Hampden-Sydney, one of his key assistants and former players is. The Tigers announced Dee Vick, an assistant to Shaver at Division I William & Mary, as their new head coach.
Jones back out at MCFollowing a season which started with coach Mike Jones taking leave for triple bypass surgery and ended with Mississippi College missing the ASC title game for the first time in a decade, Jones is
Mount St. Vincent makes a coaching changeMount St. Vincent hopes Brian Nigro, who ranks second all-time in assists at the College, will provide another one as its new men's basketball head coach. The College named Nigro to that post and
Shibles joins BowdoinBowdoin has named Adrienne Shibles, former Swarthmore head coach and Bates alum, as its next head women's basketball coach. She'll try to build on the success of Stefanie Pemper <a
Cougars tab new men's coachConcordia (Ill.) announced the appointment of Tyler Jones as its next men's basketball head coach. He succeeds Brian Sommerhauser who coached the Cougar men the previous four seasons.
“I am
IWU player dies from rafting mishapKevin Bryant, who graduated from Illinois Wesleyan last month and was a three-year varsity basketball player for the Titans, passed away on Sunday, June 8, as a result of injuries suffered in a
Champs pick new coachNational champion Howard Payne announced Joshua Prock as its new head women's basketball coach. Prock, who comes from Denton Ryan High School, where he was an assistant boys' coach, is taking his
SJU names court after coachSt. John's coach Jim Smith needs 15 more wins to reach 700 for his career. But the 44-year coach of the Johnnies has a little more than wins under his feet. His team will have a refurbished court,
Former ETBU men's asst. returns to coach womenLane Loyd, a former men's basketball assistant coach at East Texas Baptist, has been hired as the new Lady Tigers head basketball coach effectively immediately.
Kent Reeves, ETBU's Director of
All-Decade pick to coach North CentralKendra Hunter has been named head women's basketball coach at North Central (Ill.). Hunter was previously assistant athletic director and senior woman administrator at North Central in 2005-07 and an
Rosemont to admit menOn May 30, Rosemont's board of trustees of approved a strategic plan which includes admitting undergraduate men for the first time in the fall of 2009.
The unanimous vote by the board, of which 38
HSC coach heads to SewaneeBubba Smith has been named head men's coach at Sewanee, the school announced today. Smith, who led Hampden-Sydney to the NCAA Tournament twice in five seasons as head coach, is returning to Tennessee,
Emory assistant moves across townActually, it's not even all the way across Atlanta for Tony Ciccone, as the Emory assistant takes over as head coach at Agnes Scott. Ciccone replaces Alex Stewart, who was 17-9 in her only season as
Yoder named interim PBU coachPhiladelphia Bible is pleased to announce the hiring of Jared Yoder as interim men's basketball coach for the 2008-09 season.
Yoder completed an outstanding four-year career at Messiah by being
Loeffler leaves for LafayetteFollowing two very successful seasons as head men's basketball coach at Stevens Institute of Technology, Josh Loeffler will become an assistant coach at Division I Lafayette. Loeffler went 46-13 with
Pemper hired at NavyBowdoin women's basketball coach Stefanie Pemper has accepted the position of head women's coach at the Naval Academy.
Alfred men's coach switches to women's teamJay Murphy, the longtime head men's basketball coach at Alfred, will soon begin a new chapter in his coaching career when he takes over the reins of the school's women's team.
Murphy has been
Former UWP coach gets another shotAt UW-Platteville, Todd Landrum had the unenviable task of following a legend, as the Pioneers' assistant coach took over for Bo Ryan when Ryan left for Division I UW-Milwaukee after four Division III
Concordia (Ill.) coach makes short moveLake Forest athletic director Jackie Slaats officially announced Monday, March 31, that Tamlyn Tills will replace her as the school's next head women's coach. Tills is expected to begin working at the
Hanover men's coach retiresHanover president Sue DeWine has announced that Mike Beitzel will retire as head men's basketball coach, effective immediately.
After loss to D-III, Winona State ran the tableWinona State completed its run to a second Division II men's basketball national championship in three years in stylish fashion by rallying from a 16-point, 53-37, first half deficit en route to an
Inside look at SalemWe'd be the first to say we lucked out this season. When Wash U Sports Information Director Chris Mitchell approached us at the 2007 Final Four, asking if we were interested in having Sean Wallis blog
To the victorsWe were fairly certain Meia Daniels was going to be the <a href=
Wash U rolls in SalemWashington University cut the nets down in Salem, Va., as <a href=
HPU finishes perfect seasonHoward Payne became the first school since 2000 and the fifth ever to complete an undefeated season as <a href=
In the end, 1-2 to meet for titleWashington U. and Amherst were No. 1 and No. 2 in the D3hoops.com preseason Top 25, and after more than 5,000 games, the Bears and Lord Jeffs will meet for the 2008 Division III men's basketball
HPU still perfect, will meet MessiahMeia Daniels scored 21 points and Howard Payne forced 27 turnovers as <a href=
For HPU, the goal is to finish itHoward Payne hasn't been No. 1 this season, but the Yellow Jackets did receive 10 of the 25 No. 1 votes in the D3hoops.com Top 25 several weeks down the stretch. For the Yellow Jackets, however, it's
Their road came from HollandHope saw its season end at the hands of Washington U. last season and is in line to make the opposite happen this time around. But for the Flying Dutchmen, that opportunity comes at the end of a
Seniors step in for AmherstDivision III men's basketball fans would be hard-pressed not to name at least one Amherst starter. That's because senior guard Andrew Olson has been in the lineup throughout the Lord Jeffs' recent run
Murphy, Bowen earn NABC honorsFormer UW-River Falls men's coach Rick Bowen and former Hamilton coach Tom Murphy will be presented with the NABC's 12th annual Outstanding Service Award at the organization's convention next month.
Bounceback BearsWashington University was more than on the ropes through the first 20 minutes on Saturday night, as Millsaps came out to a 27-18 halftime lead. But when the Bears came out of the locker room, a quick
What does it take?At the end of the week, two teams will hoist the Walnut and Bronze, the culmination of a long season, career and for many the end of a lifetime of competitive basketball.
But <a
Bethany men's coach steps downLess than a week after leading the Bethany men's basketball team into their third NCAA Tournament in the last four years, Bison coach Aaron Huffman stepped down after six years at the helm of the
HPU: Last unbeaten standingBROWNWOOD, Texas -- In an exciting showdown worthy of two undefeated teams, No. 2 Howard Payne tipped No. 1 Hope 53-49 behind an All-American performance by Meia Daniels. Daniels scored 37 points,
UWW drops DePauw; ends champs' runCassie Pruzin hit a three-pointer with 2:45 left to give defending national champion DePauw an 80-78 lead, but it was UW-Whitewater which scored the last five points as <a
Salem features familiar facesDefending champion Amherst and fellow Final Four team <a href=
Stitzel back in the MAC, at Del ValDelaware Valley has announced that Casey Stitzel has been named the new head men's basketball coach of the Aggies. He replaces Denny Surovec, whose services were not retained following the conclusion
Wheaton willed to elite statusThe Wheaton Thunder and Coast Guard Bears kept their run going into the round of eight, as <a href=
Women line up 1-2It wasn't pretty but it counts. No. 1 Hope survived a defensive struggle against No. 22 George Fox and moved on to the sectional semifinals with a 47-40 victory.
Stellar defenses and missed
A junior with seniorityJesse Reimink has been in the NCAA Tournament twice before. This time, Hope has him and four seniors in the starting lineup, and the Flying Dutchmen are two games short of going to the Final Four for
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Defending champ's new lookMuch of the first two rounds of the women's tournament went according to form and we have six of the top eight teams still in the field entering the Sweet 16.
One of those is the defending
Tarra, Troy top trophy tallyMcMurry center Tarra Richardson and Washington U. forward Troy Ruths are the 2008 winners of the Jostens Trophy.
The award honors the top Division III men's and women's basketball player who also
Insider's view on first two roundsDivision III basketball players have been blogging for D3hoops.com throughout the season, and two of our Insiders' teams have made it to the Sweet 16.
Washington U. guard Sean Wallis has had a lot
William Smith claims Sweet 16's final spotNo. 20 William Smith used a balanced scoring effort to defeat Brockport State 78-73 in the second round of the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament in Bristol Gym today. All five Heron
Measuring March's milestonesPete Barry reached career win No. 400 and Meia Daniels got career point No. 2,000 on Saturday in NCAA Tournament second-round games.
Barry improved to 400-301 as Coast Guard won 50-47 at
Centennial celebratesUrsinus and Gettysburg rallied from double-digit second-half deficits to knock off Virginia Wesleyan and Elms and advance to the Sweet 16 in Saturday night's second-round action.
The Bears, <a
Sweet and StormyNo. 24 Oglethorpe defeated No. 3 Thomas More 65-55, <a href=
Quakers shaken; Warhawks whackedNo. 8 Guilford had defending national player of the year Ben Strong, but the Quakers weren't strong enough to get past St. Mary's (Md.) in the first round of the tournament.
Pointers fall; Mavs rally; Bears beat buzzerSt. Norbert knocked off UW-Stevens Point and Medaille rallied from seven points down to win at Scranton in Friday night's first-round women's action.
The No. 25 Green Knights jumped out to an 11-2
Who'd we pick?We tip off with five men's games in the first round of the NCAA Tournament tonight, and it's time to give our take, finally, on the Field of 59.
Who will win it all? Who will pull off an upset?
John Jay, CGA get W's awayJohn Jay's Cinderella season keeps on going for another couple of nights, while Coast Guard continued its road run as well.
The Bloodhounds, one of two teams below .500 to make the Division III
Madness underwayTrinity (Texas) jumped out to an early lead on McMurry in the first Division III NCAA Tournament game of the season, but <a
WNEC coach to concentrate on AD jobAfter four seasons, Western New England men's coach Mike Theulen is stepping down. He will remain as the school's director of athletics. Chris Agoglia, an assistant coach with the Golden Bears the
Lynchburg coach resigns at 32-96John Swickrath, head men's basketball coach at Lynchburg, announced his resignation Wednesday.
Swickrath, promoted to guide the program for the 2003-04 season after one year as an assistant at LC,
No. 1: Is that bad?Hope's men moved into the No. 1 spot in the D3hoops.com Top 25 this week after Amherst and Centre each lost games this past week.
However, No. 1 isn't an enviable spot entering the tournament. Only
Surprise: Wheaton men inThe Division III men's basketball tournament bracket has been released, with the Field of 59 set along the road to Salem. Download the newly created <a
Women's bracket is a doozyHoward Payne got the sole bye in the <a href=
Picking the field of 59It's not clear we ever have a lot of faith or confidence in our own projections, but this may be a completely new era of shaken faith.
This year we have a brand-new NCAA selection criterion, in
Projecting the Field of 63Because of the unusual way the NCAA Tournament fields are being announced this year (women's teams Sunday night, women's brackets Monday morning, men's brackets and teams together Monday at noon ET),
Millsaps ends Centre's streakMillsaps finished what it couldn't in the regular-season meeting, putting away No. 2 Centre and claiming the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference men's basketball automatic bid. The Majors won
Projected: 62-for-63As it turned out, indeed, Sunday's games did not affect who got the at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament. Our projections of the at-large teams held up pretty well, even through Sunday's upset of
Is Bowdoin a bubble burster?Thanks to Bowdoin, someone's NCAA playoff bubble somewhere may have popped. <a href=
Still perfectThe 2008 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament will have at least two undefeated teams.
No. 1 Hope upped its record to 27-0 with a 70-59 victory over Albion, clinching the MIAA's
Wooster bashed in semisAaron Brock scored 29 points on 8-for-11 shooting, including 4-for-5 from three-point range, as <a href=
Immaculata's third season the charmJayson Hyman scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, earning the tournament's most valuable player award, as Immaculata stamped its first ticket to the Division III NCAA Tournament with an 85-68
Survive and advanceAt this time of year “survive and advance” is everyone's motto, particularly the favorites who are trying to avoid conference playoff upsets. On Friday night three NCAA participants
MIAC's semis pair of thrillersThe Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference had a pair of thrillers in Thursday night's tournament semifinals, as No. 21 St. Thomas rallied to beat Bethel and Gustavus Adolphus survived five
UWEC runs into WIAC title gameThe Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the top three teams in the latest NCAA regional rankings, and only two can reach the conference championship game. Those two are UW-Eau Claire and
Rivier senior closes career with 1,000th boardRivier senior forward Jeff Carpenter became the first men's player in GNAC history to reach the 1,000 rebound plateau.
Playing in what was his final collegiate contest, on Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the
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Women's finals appear headed for selloutHope College officials reported today an amazing response from the public for tickets for the NCAA Division III women's basketball Final Four to be held at the college's DeVos Fieldhouse on March 21
Jersey sets up a rematchNJAC player of the year Hillary Klimowicz shot 9-for-13 en route to 22 points as The College of New Jersey defeated Montclair State 74-52 and rolled into the New Jersey Athletic Conference women's
Salisbury great at seed No. 8Salisbury continued to bounce back from its 2-13 start to the season and the Capital Athletic Conference's No. 8 seed knocked off top-seeded York (Pa.) in the conference tournament quarterfinals
Cooper reaches Club 2,000Wooster guard James Cooper hit a pair of free throws with 4:26 remaining in the Scots' North Coast Athletic Conference quarterfinal game Tuesday night to reach <a
DVC cuts men's coach loose&&p-boxl&&Delaware Valley has announced that it will not retain the services of head men's coach Denny Surovec after five seasons with the Aggies.
After serving as an assistant coach at Delaware
OAC postpones women's quartersTonight's four Ohio Athletic Conference women's basketball tournament first-round games, have been postponed because of inclement weather conditions throughout the state of Ohio. The four games are
Jostens finalists namedThe top 10 finalists for the prestigious Jostens Trophy were announced today by members of the Rotary Club of Salem, Va. The club is responsible for the initial review of annual nominations and
Just another WIAC nightThird seed UW-Stevens Point survived an upset attempt but No. 2 seed UW-Platteville did not as seventh-seeded <a
Tournament timeWe find out who plays whom in the NCAA Tournament on Monday morning, March 3, with the women at 9 a.m. ET on Hoopsville and the men at noon ET. We'll have links to listen to and watch both here.
Harrington reaches 1,000 boards; 1,500 pointsThe Southern Vermont men's basketball team lost 79-68 to Newbury in an Association of Division III Independents regional semifinal game at Green Mountain. Senior forward Nick Harrington, <a
Defending champs run table in SCACNo. 8 DePauw rallied from a halftime deficit and held off a second-half run by No. 25 Oglethorpe to win 76-73 on the road in the SCAC regular-season finale.
Junior guard Cassie Pruzin hit
WIACs go to UWWThe UW-Whitewater men won the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular season outright and the women shared it with UW-Eau Claire after the teams swept UW-River Falls on Saturday, 82-38
Women's three still perfectThe top three teams in Division III women's basketball each finished their conference seasons unscathed and enter their conference tournaments unbeaten overall.
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Wash U. goes down twice at RochesterJeff Joss blocked Matt Tabash's last-second shot, helping No. 8 Rochester upset No. 1 Washington U. 83-82 in overtime Sunday, then the women followed suit, as No. 23 Rochester defeated No. 1
Fisk drops athletic programFisk University announced it is dropping its intercollegiate athletic programs effective the end of the school year.
The school, located in Nashville, competed in the Great South Athletic
John Jay sniffs out first bidJohn Jay won its first CUNYAC title, pulling off the upset on Friday night as the No. 6-seeded Bloodhounds knocked off top-seeded York (N.Y.) 68-54. John Jay was the only CUNYAC team to have never won
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Newbury hits 75-footer to win at buzzerTwo seconds away from forcing a second overtime after Daniel Webster freshman Chris Hanson sank two pressure-packed free throws to tie the game at 97, Newbury guard Steve Morris answered with a
Capital puzzlementThe Student Princes came out looking like kings at Capital on Wednesday night as <a href=
Hickey tops blocks chartMary Washington's Liz Hickey now has 487 career blocked shots, two more than Cori Carson, who recorded 485 blocks in 85 games over three seasons.
Amherst's Olson reaches rare territoryAndrew Olson became just the eighth player in Division III men's basketball history to record 700 career assists when he fed three Amherst baskets in a 69-58 NESCAC win Saturday afternoon against
CUNYAC top team moves onYork (N.Y.), the only CUNYAC team in the men's regional rankings, advanced to the league's championship game, overcoming a 40-point performance from Hunter's Marlon Smith in winning 89-77.
Ranked teams had a rank weekTwenty-three of the regionally ranked men's teams, including four teams ranked No. 1 in their region, lost this past week.
That's the kind of week it was in Division III men's basketball, coming
Wesley goes 4 OTs to down HoodIn a game twice postponed by weather, Wesley finally made the wait worth it, going to four overtimes to defeat Hood 111-106 in a Capital Athletic Conference game on Monday night.
Hood has gone
Emory forces four-way UAA tieEmory kept the Washington U. women from having first place to themselves in the UAA with a surprise 68-66 win on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.
Lora Turner scored 23 points for the Eagles, who forced
Richardson reaches 2,000Drawing up a more perfect way to end a four-year career at home on the basketball floor would be hard for McMurry senior Tarra Richardson. Not only did she take the crown as the American Southwest
Centre survives DePauw's last shotCentre kept its winning streak going and snapped DePauw's streak, surviving 69-66 on the road on Saturday afternoon in SCAC play. The No. 3 Colonels, who improved to 21-1, got 22 points from Thomas
UWSP back on trackUW-Stevens Point won its second consecutive home game against a ranked WIAC opponent as senior <a href=
Rivalry gets its next generationOther than Hope/Calvin and Amherst/Williams, rivalries grow and fade in intensity as the years go by. Players graduate. (This is Division III, after all.) Fans graduate. Even coaches tend to move on
Saints turn over Herons' streakSt. Lawrence forced a season-high 22 turnovers and ended William Smith's 15-game winning streak as the Saints defeated the Herons 71-55. Jamie Wolff scored a game-high 22 points and three St. Lawrence
Ursinus getting better enoughIt’s not about the wins and losses yet, at Ursinus, and it’s nice to be able to say that when you’re 20-2, 15-0 in Centennial Conference play, and ranked 19th in the D3hoops.com Top 25.
Three of Top 10 fallNo. 4 Mary Washington and No. 6 Kean lost Wednesday night in women's action, while men's No. 8 Augustana fell as well.
St. Mary's (Md.) got 16 points and four steals from Allie Scott, including a
SLIAC run hits record 73Maryville (Mo.) broke the Division III record for longest conference winning streak, <a href=
Lambert to step down as Maryville ADMaryville (Tenn.) athletic director Randy Lambert announced today that he is resigning from his athletic director responsibilities, effective May 31, but will remain the school's men's basketball head
Tourney time nearsWe're less than three weeks from Selection Monday, and tournament questions abound.
In Division III, there is one NCAA Tournament slot allotted for every 6.5 teams, which currently gives men's
RIC gives UMD a losing streakMass-Dartmouth went from unbeaten to losing streak in the span of four days after a home loss Tuesday night to Rhode Island College.
The No. 5 Corsairs, who <a
Manhattanville, Stockton add each other to scheduleManhattanville added a crucial nonconference game to its men's basketball schedule today and will go on the road and play NJAC South leading Richard Stockton on Monday Feb. 18, coach Pat Scanlon
All-Decade TeamTen years ago this month, Division III Basketball Online moved from its temporary home on the Gallaudet and Catholic University servers to www.d3hoops.com, where we've been ever since.
Wash U bounces backNo. 9 Washington U. completed the weekend sweep, turning around each of last weekend's results after beating No. 3 Rochester on Sunday afternoon, 54-53. The Bears, who improved to 16-4, beat Carnegie
Wildcats scratch LoggersLinfield senior Steve Taylor hit a key three-pointer and the Wildcats erased a 14-point halftime deficit to upset No. 13 Puget Sound 93-82 Friday night.
The win was the first for Linfield (12-8,
2,000-point club gets one man strongerBen Strong joined the 2,000-point club Saturday afternoon with a 30-point performance in Guilford's 103-53 win against Lynchburg.
Strong, the reigning D3hoops.com Player of the Year, had 16
Road WarriorsThe Southern Maine women lost a home game for the first time in more than four years, as Eastern Connecticut ended the No. 11 Huskies' streak 66-65 in overtime.
Ashley McFetridge scored 22 points
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Moravian, Kean don pink unisKean wore pink uniforms in support of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Think Pink campaign, and with fan support, helped to increase this year's total money raised to $4,900. The money will
On a collision course?There are still three undefeated teams left in Division III women's basketball, but two of them appear destined to meet in the NCAA Tournament, if only because they are both in the Great Lakes region. While neither Hope nor Thomas More can afford to look that far ahead, we can, because, well, we're the media, and that's apparently what we're supposed to do.
Baldwin reaches 2,000Piedmont's Jake Baldwin netted his 2,000th career point on Wednesday night, Feb. 6, in the Lions' 77-60 road loss at Oglethorpe. He is the second D-III player to reach the <a
Howard Payne streak hits 20No. 2 Howard Payne rallied from a halftime deficit and held off No. 9 McMurry down the stretch as the Yellow Jackets remained unbeaten and ran their winning streak to 20 consecutive games with a 56-51
Finney joins 500 win clubKathleen Brown and Heather Leahy scored a team-high 10 points apiece and Marymount limited Wesley to 21 percent shooting en route to a 51-34 road win.
The victory was the 500th for Saints coach
Bridgewater lands upset of No. 18 MarlinsBridgewater survived a 14-2 Virginia Wesleyan run and <a href=
LVC kicks off Think Pink weekLebanon Valley kicked off the WBCA's Think Pink program for 2008 in front of a program-record 1,310 fans and raised $3,400 for the American Cancer Society in the process.
Each year, more than 700
Plattsburgh ralliesTuesday isn't anywhere near as super a night in Division III basketball as it is in the primary cycle, but it was big enough for Plattsburgh State.
Antwane Miller scored 10 of his 18 points and
St. Ben's keeps pace with USTSt. Benedict pulled away in the second half on Monday night as <a href=
Lord Jeffs revolve into No. 1 spotThe revolving door that the upper reaches of the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 has turned again and moved defending national champion Amherst back into the No. 1 position.
The Lord Jeffs, who
All-Decade TeamTen years ago today, Division III Basketball Online moved from its temporary home on the Gallaudet and Catholic University servers to www.d3hoops.com.
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Stupor SundayNo. 3 Rochester and No. 1 Washington U. went to overtime on Friday night, with Rochester winning by three, but both came out flat against lower-ranked opponents on Sunday.
Wash U trailed by 10 at
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Albion ends Hope's streakSome No. 1 votes may well change hands after <a href=
Wacky WIAC's new leaderAt the dawn of the D3hoops.com era, there was one dominant team in Division III men's basketball: the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. But that was so long ago, the site was still named Division
U of R sweeps in OTThe University of Rochester swept two overtime games from Washington U. and the men's team gained a share of first place in the UAA standings in the process.
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Plattsburgh's big shot still the differenceAnthony Williams likes to call himself "Big Shot" but it’s a nickname he backed up last March. With Plattsburgh down a point in the final seconds, Williams took a feed and drilled a shot from not far inside midcourt at the buzzer for the victory. Almost the same spot he’d been practicing from.
HPU coasts past McMurryMcMurry missed 21 consecutive shots in the first half and Howard Payne took a choking 34-10 halftime lead from which McMurry couldn't recover. The No. 2-ranked Lady Yellow Jackets coasted to for a
Quakers shoot down CapitalWilmington has played just three home games since Dec. 1, but the Quakers protected their house on Wednesday, upsetting No. 6 Capital 72-55. Wilmington never trailed, behind 13 points from Justin
Baker's boards total 1,000No. 14 Medaille won for the 17th consecutive game and All-Region forward Amanda Baker had a game-high 21 points in the Lady Mavs' 79-62 win against Pitt-Bradford on Wednesday night.
Baker, a
New hands, usual placeWhen Lawrence coach John Tharp went to Division II Hillsdale last April, the Vikings knew the program was left in familiar hands. Joel “JoJo” DePagter played at Lawrence and worked as an
Hamilton slows Williams downHamilton scored just eight points over the final nine minutes but it was enough to knock off No. 13 Williams 60-56. The Ephs, who lost for the second consecutive game, scored just seven over the same
Wash U. back in familiar spotWinners of 12 in a row, including a thrilling come-from-behind victory at Brandeis on Sunday afternoon, Washington University returns to the No. 1 spot this week in the D3hoops.com Top 25.
It's
Weekend leaves top spot up for grabsTo be technical, it started when Chicago won on No. 2 Brandeis' home floor on Friday night. Moments later, No. 1 Rochester survived an upset attempt in regulation at Emory and went into overtime with
NJCU player hits triple-doubleSenior forward Vanessa Vargas Espinoza, in her only semester at New Jersey City, got written into the school's women's basketball history by notching the third known triple-double in school history --
Bears roar past BrandeisNo. 4 Washington U. rallied from a seven-point deficit with 1:39 left, as <a href=
Hope takes Rivalry leadMarcus Vanderheide scored 30 points and Tyler Wolfe added 26 as No. 5 Hope survived 3-for-11 free-throw shooting to win 79-76 at uber-rival Calvin. Wolfe hit a layup with a minute left to give the
Frosh's 14 blocks carry O.W.Lester Prosper capped off a tremendous night with a putback dunk with one second remaining, lifting SUNY-Old Westbury to a 73-71 win against Mount St. Mary. <a
One, two punched!Jon Onyiriuka hit an alley oop at the buzzer in regulation (<a href=
Early call got Mass-Dartmouth runningPicked to finish fourth in the Little East this season, Mass-Dartmouth has been one of Division III’s biggest surprises, with quality wins over Brandeis, Salem State and most recently, at Rhode Island College.
Richardson continues scoring climbMcMurry's Tarra Richardson made sure Mississippi College's Lacey Kennedy didn't stay in the record books for long, as she became the American Southwest Conference's all-time leading scorer with 1,896
Platteville forces 4-way tieJeff Skemp hit 11 of 15 shots from the floor and all eight of his foul shots as UW-Platteville knocked off No. 6 UW-Whitewater on the road 79-73. The Pioneers, who improved to 12-4, 6-2 in the WIAC,
CCIW presidents turn down MBB play-in requestThe College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Presidents Council defeated a proposal from the men's basketball coaches that would have created a play-in date to determine the four teams who would
Anchormen can't hold down UMDDan Holbrook scored 20 points and had 18 rebounds to lead No. 8 Mass-Dartmouth past Rhode Island College 77-70. The Corsairs, who improved to 16-0, 6-0 in the Little East, are one of just two unbeaten
At the top of the MiddleComing into Week 6 every region except the Mid-Atlantic had at least one representative in the men's D3hoops.com Top 25 poll, at least it would be if the NCAA hadn't moved Stevens from the Atlantic to
Tommie coach hits 500St. Thomas men's coach Steve Fritz joined the 500-win club with a win against archrival St. John's 71-58 on Monday night in St. Paul. The Tommies, who improved to 12-3, 8-2 in the MIAC, broke open the
U of R still unbeatenNo. 1 Rochester remained undefeated, holding off No. 2 Brandeis at home on Sunday afternoon 74-68 in front of a packed house at the Louis Alexander Palestra.
It was just the second No. 1/No. 2
Wells adding basketball teamsWells College, in Aurora, N.Y., announced plans to add intercollegiate men's basketball in 2008-09 and women's basketball in 2009-10. The men's basketball program will be led by coach Joe Wojtylko,
Kean powers past MessiahNo. 11 Kean led by as many as 16 points in the second half <a href=
Witt's streak hits nineWooster missed its final three free throws and <a href=
Like Bosko, like son“I remember watching when they went to the Final Four in 2002,” Steve said. “That was really when I wanted to play for Carthage. This is the first time he’s coached me probably since middle school and that was like summer league basketball.
Polar Bears freeze EphsChris Shalvoy scored 30 and Kevin Snyder added 25 but Bowdoin shot 53 percent from the floor and had five players in double figures as the Polar Bears won 78-73 on Friday night. Freshman guard Randy
HSU reins in UMHBMardochee Jean scored 15 points and had 10 rebounds and Hardin-Simmons outrebounded No. 4 Mary Hardin-Baylor 45-31 as the Cowboys defeated the No. 4 Crusaders 76-66 on Thursday night. The loss, Mary
Bridgeland takes over at PepperdineFormer Puget Sound men's basketball coach Eric Bridgeland was promoted from assistant to head coach at Division I Pepperdine after head coach Vance Walberg resigned Thursday. Pepperdine is 6-12.
In
SCAC commish resigns, Hanberry named interimSteve Argo, the first full-time commissioner of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, has submitted his resignation to the conference. Argo was hired in 1991 when the College Athletic
Capital men edge away from OAC packRyan Wood scored the first 11 points of the second half and 18 of the first 21 as <a href=
Circle Nov. 15 for '08Division III schools voted to start the men's and women's basketball season on a consistent date, Nov. 15, starting in 2008, as part of the legislative process at the NCAA's annual convention.
The
Back to the top?Success isn't new to the Rochester seniors, who played in the national championship game as freshmen. How is this year's team different and, with No. 2 Brandeis coming to town on Sunday, are they
Show Me SaturdayThis Saturday was a chance for a handful of teams with good records to show they are real contenders.
Who showed us something? <a
Van Wieren gets 600thMarcus Vanderheide led Hope 18 points and nine rebounds, while Tyler Wolfe contributed 17 points and Derek VanSolkema 10 as Hope defeated Olivet on Saturday 80-71. The win was the 600th in the
Keystone stakesFranklin and Marshall men’s coach Glenn Robinson and Wilkes men’s coach Jerry Rickrode have more than 50 years combined of head coaching experience, each with long, extraordinary runs of success and traditions as Pennsylvania powers. Their teams have hit some bumps over the last season and a half and they’re presently working through that, trying to get their programs back to an elite level.
Rochester survives BrockportRob Dominiak's three-pointer with a minute left gave No. 1 Rochester breathing room and <a href=
Millikin to split AD, coach rolesMillikin will begin a national search for a new athletic director in order to allow current AD and women's basketball coach Lori Kerans to devote her full attention to the women's basketball program.
Emmanuel ties up China tripThe Emmanuel College women's basketball team traveled to Beijing from Dec. 28 to Jan. 5 and experienced Chinese culture, visit some of the country's most historical sites and participate in exhibition
Welcome to conference seasonIt's that time of year again -- conference play in the CCIW. It looks like we're in for another bumpy ride. <a href=
Herons pull off upset trifectaWilliam Smith knocked off its third ranked team of the season, defeating No. 16 Cortland State 78-71 on Tuesday night.
The Herons, who previously defeated current No. 21 Medaille and No. 18 George
Brandeis trims Elms in overtimeBrandeis senior guard Joe Coppens poured in a game-high 37 points and sophomore guard Andre Roberson drained a 3-pointer with 3.0 seconds remaining in overtime to help the No. 2 Judges escape with a
Southern Vt. player goes 30-30Nick Harrington scored 37 points and had 33 rebounds for Southern Vermont to lead the Mountaineers past Mitchell on Sunday afternoon, 88-77. The senior fell three boards short of tying the Division
George Fox silences Puget SoundNo. 18 George Fox won its fifth in a row and improved to 2-0 in the Northwest Conference by defeating No. 23 Puget Sound 45-39. The loss was Puget Sound's first against a Division III team on the
RIT downs DucksA big weekend for No. 13 Stevens got off to a rough start as it fell to RIT 91-85. The Tigers scored 55 second half points to knock the Ducks from the ranks of the unbeaten. Stevens, who was playing
Wheaton coach wins 400thBeth Baker won her 400th career game as Wheaton (Ill.) rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit in defeating Chapman 73-66.
Wheaton men's coach Bill Harris joined the 400-win club earlier this
Welton reaches 2,000 pointsAurora's Larry Welton became the first player in Division III this season to reach the 2,000-point milestone on a jump shot with 2:53 remaining in the first half of AU's 74-63 loss at Franklin on Dec.
Hope climbs into top spotThe Hope women took over the No. 1 spot for the first time since the end of the 2005-06 season, pulling in 11 votes for the top spot in the newest <a href=
Cal Lu rallies to top UW-SPDeshion Innnis hit a three-pointer with 21 seconds left to force overtime and scored four of Cal Lutheran's six points in the extra frame, <a
Moorhead men's coach to step downLongtime Concordia-Moorhead men's basketball coach Duane Siverson has decided to resign after the completion of the 2007-08 season. Siverson, who is currently in his 17th season as head coach of the
UMW rallies, fallsNo. 5 UW-Whitewater led by 21 points with 5:45 to go but needed to hit three clutch free throws in the final seconds to hold off No. 1 Mary Washington 70-67.
The Eagles went on a 28-7 run over the
USAC blocks out GSACThe two leagues may well merge eventually, or the USA South might absorb the Great South, but on Saturday night two USAC teams rejected their GSAC opponents in a pair of victories. Averett had six
Carroll, UW-SP advanceCarroll senior center Kim Wickert shot 11-for-15 from the field, including a buzzer-beater, to lift the Pioneers past Gustavus Adolphus 65-64.
The win put Carroll into the title game of the Surf
Gustavus, UW-SP pull upsets in San DiegoThe Gustavus Adolphus women picked up their biggest win of the young season by knocking off No. 22 UW-Eau Claire 65-60 in the first round of the Surf'n Slam Tourney in San Diego hosted by Point Loma
D3hoops.com on tourLast year, D3hoops.com embarked on the <a href=
No. 3 Pointers win at No. 5 AugieNo. 3 UW-Stevens Point used a balanced scoring attack with three players in double figures and some clutch free throw shooting in the final minute by Ross Rortvedt to hand No. 5 Augustana a rare home
Messiah shuts down DePauw in Top 10 battleNo. 7 Messiah limited No. 6 DePauw to 27% shooting from the floor and rode a 26-point performance from Nikki Lobach en route to a 61-47 win in Cancun, Mexico.
Lobach, who reached the <a
Road trip!Hoopsville correspondent Marcus Fitzsimmons (who might be better known as a reporter for The Daily Times, covering Maryville, Tenn., and other D-III issues at large) took a whirlwind trip to
Bluejays fly south for winNo. 21 Elmhurst made the long trip to Orlando and came home with a big win. Ryan Burks hit three free throws with under a second left to lift the <a
Winkle receives top NCAA awardFormer Calvin player Lisa Winkle is one of the just eight senior student-athletes from the NCAA's overall membership to be selected to receive the NCAA Today's Top VIII Award for 2007. Winkle and
MWC teams sink pair of D-IIsSt. Norbert beat Northern Michigan for the first time since 1980, upending the Division II school 59-50 in overtime, while Midwest Conference rival Lawrence defeated Division II Nova Southeastern in
Oshkosh dropped for first timeSnow kept both the attendance and scoring down, but after a 40-minute delay at game's start, <a href=
U of R slams area rivalNo. 1 University of Rochester will probably be holding on to that billing into the New Year. <a href=
Around the NationThey promote stuttering among announcers, cause fans to check and recheck their programs and alter shots.
When it comes to dealing with Rochester big men Uche Ndubizu and Jonathan Onyiriuka,
Rochester passes first No. 1 testRochester survived its first game as the No. 1 team in Division III men's basketball. The Yellowjackets made a 58-54 lead 65-56 and went on to defeat Rochester Tech 80-70. Rochester shot 67% from the
LFC coach to step downLake Forest women's coach Jackie Slaats has announced to her team that this will be her last season as head coach. Slaats will continue as the athletic director and assume new responsibilities as
Baruch knocks off MessiahDominique McClendon came back from a neck injury to shoot 13-for-21 from the floor and scored a game-high 32 points as Baruch upset No. 4 Messiah 70-69 in overtime.
McClendon added 12 rebounds and
Most exhausted man in sportsThat's the phrase that's been used to describe New Jersey City swingman Dana John, whose typical day includes basketball, a full-time job with the U.S. Postal Service, working the graveyard shift,
CBI returns, adds four player spotsThe Collegiate Basketball Invitational, a postseason all-star event involving the best seniors in Division III, Division II and the NAIA, will be back in Wadsworth, Ohio, from 2008-10. The event's
Friday night? LightIt was a rather uneventful Friday, with much of the good stuff on the weekend schedule coming on Saturday. That didn't stop <a href=
Judges rule as Amherst stumblesDefending national champion Amherst fell for the first time as <a href=
Around the NationWhile <a href=
Brandeis trapped by UMDThe No. 1 and No. 3 ranked teams both got major tests on Thursday, readying for their showdown on Saturday afternoon. <a href=
Coming up just shortUpset city hasn't been limited to just the low to mid-major Division I programs, as Division III schools have gotten into the act. Unranked <a
Jumbo-sized victoryThose who thought the NESCAC was just about the likes of Amherst, Williams and Trinity, might want to think again. Tufts, which almost knocked off No. 3 Brandeis earlier this season, won at No. 16
Immaculata upends AlverniaImmaculata, which lost at Alvernia in last February's Pennsylvania Athletic Conference men's basketball championship game, <a href=
Big W's for WarhawksIt's been a great day to be a Warhawk. The UW-Whitewater men and women won their conference openers against UW-Stevens Point, staying perfect and beating ranked opponents to start WIAC play.
On
Salem State's Shea wins No. 600The Lady Vikings received a game-high 20 points from senior guard Michelle Gosselin en route to securing head coach Tim Shea's 600th career victory with a 65-33 non-conference road decision over
Wheaton up to MIAA challenge<a href=
Crosstown shockerThe gym was packed, not for Duke-North Carolina, but for Division III's version of an in-state showdown, and Greensboro rewarded its home fans with a 71-66 upset of crosstown No. 3 Guilford on
USM keeps home streak runningNo. 12 Southern Maine won its 71st consecutive home game in sending No. 21 Bowdoin to its second loss on the season, getting balanced scoring in a 77-58 win. The Huskies received 12 points each from
Amherst jumps on topDefending men's champion Amherst returns to the No. 1 spot in the <a href=
A D-III is greater than D-II's No. 1Unranked St. Thomas made sure that Division II's preseason No. 1 wouldn't go too far without a blemish to its record, <a href=
Defending champs take first defeatDefending national champion DePauw lost for the first time since last February as senior <a href=
Fahey joins 500-win clubWashington U. held off Kenyon 78-75 in double overtime on Saturday, <a href=
Hornets down first-year D-I teamHouston Baptist's first year of provisional membership in NCAA Division I got a little bit rougher on Friday night as Shenandoah ended up on top after 13 lead changes in a 78-75 win.
Houston
Lynchburg players injured in small plane crashTwo Lynchburg basketball players were injured Wednesday morning when the small plane in which they were traveling crashed 50 miles north of New York City.
LC students Jason Early and Sean
Thankful for fast startsThough the season is very young, some teams already have plenty to be thankful for.
Eastern Connecticut State can be thankful for its third victory by a double-digit margin in as many contests.
Stevens Point, Ozarks knock off D-II teamsFive players scored in double figures as the University of the Ozarks men's basketball team earned a 87-76 road win over Henderson State, while No. 3 UW-Stevens Point jumped out to a 17-1 lead in
Delivering the D-III inside dishPlayers in the University Athletic Association and a couple of other conferences involving lots of travel lead an interesting life. They pack up on Thursday for the weekend several times a year, play
Opening weekend's unusual momentsThe craziness of the opening weekend is unmatched throughout the Division III basketball season. Picture back-to-back days with about 400 games apiece, with most people not knowing who they're playing
One Knight onlyWash U's unbeaten reign lasted all of one night, as <a href=
The ball is tipped... and here we are. It's an 11,000-game run for Walnut and Bronze as Division III men's and women's basketball tips off for the 2007-08 season.
This season brings a lot of new faces and conference
E&H men's coach steps downBob Johnson has stepped down as men's basketball coach at Emory and Henry after 27 years. Johnson, who will remain athletic director, is battling cancer and expects to spend large portions of the
Preseason team has new facesWith 14 of last year's D3hoops.com women's basketball All-Americans having played their senior season, there was room for a lot of new names and faces on our 2008 preseason team.
The first team is
Could this be the year?Grinnell lost in the Midwest Conference semifinals after a 13-game winning streak and did not get in the NCAA Tournament at 17-7. Can the Pioneers return to the playoffs for the first time since 2001?
Miss. Coll. coach's bypass surgery successfulMississippi College athletic director and head men's basketball coach Mike Jones underwent successful triple bypass heart surgery Tuesday afternoon at a local Jackson, Miss., hospital.
The
Seniors rack up awardsFive seniors have been named preseason All-Americans in men's basketball by D3hoops.com for 2007-08 and 16 of the 25 spots are occupied by players in the Class of '08 as the season opens.
RIC does it again, upsets Holy CrossJunior guard Cameron Stewart made a layup with seven seconds left in regulation to lead the Rhode Island College men's basketball team past Div. I Holy Cross, 61-60, in an exhibition game on Thursday
No. 1 spots a WashWashington U. went from postseason No. 3 to preseason No. 1, while the Mary Washington women did the same as the two teams who won last season's third-place game find themselves atop the D3hoops.com
PnAC adds Baptist BibleASTON, Pa. -- Pennsylvania Athletic Conference commissioner Amy Frankenstein has announced the conference will add Baptist Bible to its membership. The school has accepted the invitation to join the
Hitting the hardwoodWith two Final Four teams returning to practice, there is plenty of interest surrounding the opening of preseason workouts at Washington University. The Bear men, who finished third in the nation,
E8 commish on list of most influentialEmpire 8 Commissioner Chuck Mitrano was named one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by the Institute for International Sport. The 100 individuals selected have
SCIAC adds four-team tourneyThe Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has added a conference tournament for men's basketball and will award its automatic bid to the tournament winner.
The SCIAC, which was
Coulibaly eyes a return to floorLast season was a great one for Amherst fans, but not for all of the school's players. While the Lord Jeffs were on their way to a national championship, Adolphe Coulibaly was on his way back to the
Southern Vermont to join NECCThe New England Collegiate Conference announces the addition of Southern Vermont as the ninth full member to the new NCAA Division III conference. Southern Vermont, located in Bennington, has been a
AMCC picks up two new membersThe Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference is adding two schools over the next two years, which would follow the departure of Lake Erie from the league.
On the heels of its 10-year anniversary,
Tri-State tryin' a new nameTri-State University will officially be renamed Trine University effective June 1, 2009, it was announced by the school's board of trustees.
The MIAA member school's announcement caps a three-year
18 leagues to light up ScoreboardEight conferences have joined the D3Scoreboard.com lineup and will be reporting their scores directly to D3hoops.com and other sites in the D3sports.com family.
The Heartland, Landmark, Little
Dubuque promotes assistant to top spotDubuque athletic director Dan Runkle announced the promotion of Robbie Sieverding to head men's basketball coach at Dubuque effective Oct. 1.
Marty McDermott, current head men's basketball coach,
Gallaudet hires new men's, women's coachesGallaudet interim athletic director Mike Weinstock announced today the selection of Jeb Barber as the new men's basketball head coach. He replaces Jimmy DeStefano, who was removed from the head coach and athletic director positions over the summer following violations in the university's volleyball program.
Whitten gets D-I head coaching jobDivision I Mount St. Mary's has named Bryan Whitten the new head women's basketball coach. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Whitten, who was 220-103 as head coach at King's, had been an
Loras coach takes D-I jobLoras women's basketball coach Shauna Green will step down from her position effective Sept. 14 in order to take an assistant coaching position with Division I Providence. Green has been the Duhawks
Brown retires after 25 seasonsAfter 25 years as head men's basketball coach at NJCU, Charles Brown has announced he will retire from the school that he has called home since 1962, effective Sept. 30.
“I felt it was
Montclair State coach takes D-I jobMontclair State head women's coach Beth O'Boyle has stepped down from her position to become the first assistant coach at Division I Canisius. Canisius went 16-14 last season, the Golden Griffins'
Welcome back!Division III basketball players and students alike are returning to school this week, and to you we say, welcome!
D3hoops.com is in the midst of a redesign and other interesting things in
Augie flashing D in ChinaAugustana junior Chandlor Collins put the finishing touches on a tremendous victory with a fast-break dunk to end an 83-70 win over the Zhejian Lions as the Vikings improved to 3-0 on their current
Brockport coach takes Hamline jobBrockport State men's basketball coach Nelson Whitmore has been named head men's coach at Hamline.
Whitmore, the D3hoops.com East Region Coach of the Year this past season, coached the Golden
Monmouth coach retires after 469 winsTerry Glasgow began coaching Monmouth men's basketball in 1972 and after coaching nearly 40% of the program's 1,999 games all-time, he is retiring.
Brazil, China on teams' itinerariesCase is getting a crash course in Brazilian officiating, while Augustana is heading even further from home as the Vikings prepare for a 15-day trip to China.
A dozen players and 12 coaches are on
Salisbury, Hood announce coaching changesTwo more Capital Athletic Conference women's coaching positions changed hands this week, as Hood hired former Columbia coach Jay Butler and Salisbury tabbed Princeton assistant Charisse Mapp.
Concordia (Wis.) loses men's coachConcordia (Wis.) men's basketball coach Wayne Rasmussen has resigned effective immediately; accepting a synod call to return as associate pastor at Hales Corners Lutheran Church. Rasmussen returned
Finlandia brings back former assistantCurtis Wittenberg has been selected as the new Finlandia women's basketball coach and sports information director.
Wittenberg spent two seasons as Finlandia's assistant women's basketball coach
HPU gets gift to replace 50-year-old floorHoward Payne president Lanny Hall announced that the university will be receiving a significant gift from Brownwood's TexasBank to be used for the basketball program.
The gift will make possible
Pack signs La Crosse playerThe Green Bay Packers became the second NFL team this offseason to sign a former Division III basketball player with no college football experience as they signed UW-La Crosse power forward Joe Werner
Olivet to build new athletic complexOlivet will construct a new multipurpose events center thanks to the generosity of Dave Cutler, a 1965 Olivet alumnus. Cutler has contributed two donations totaling $4.3 million toward the $5.1
Defiance hires up-tempo women's coachDefiance announced it has hired Dic Doumanian as coach of the women's basketball program. Doumanian will begin as the head coach on Aug. 1.
DC athletic director Dick Kaiser announced Doumanian's
Neumann men's coach out after one yearNeumann's men's coach Corey Stitzel has resigned to pursue other opportunities in coaching after one season at the helm of the program.
Stitzel originally came to Neumann in August 2006 after
Case Western Reserve women's coach resignsJacki Windon announced her resignation as women's coach at Case Western Reserve on Tuesday, July 24. Her resignation is effective July 31.
Windon, who <a href=
Eureka hires women's coachEureka announces the appointment of Abby Hearn as head women's coach and physical education instructor.
Abby Hearn spent the previous two seasons as assistant coach/recruiting coordinator at
UNE hires Wabash assistantUniversity of New England athletic director Kim Allen announced that Jason Mulligan has been hired as men's basketball coach. Mulligan replaces Jon Hayes, who resigned in June after three seasons at
Colby-Sawyer grad hired at ClarksonClarkson has announced the hiring of K.J. Krasco as the new head women's basketball coach for the 2007-08 season.
A native of Medford, Mass., Krasco spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach
Musky's hire is your father's FordMuskingum president Anne Steele announced that Gene Ford has been named men's basketball coach. He replaces his son Geno Ford, who recently announced he was returning to coach at Kent State.
HSU hits No. 1 in GPAHardin-Simmons led Division III women's basketball teams in GPA this past season, compiling a 3.664 team mark, according to rankings released by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
The
Salem State hires HarveyFormer Lasell coach and current Tufts assistant Chris Harvey has been named head men's coach at Salem State. Harvey will also fill the role of compliance coordinator for all of the college's student
St. Olaf women's coach steps downSt. Olaf head women's coach Pat Buresh has resigned, athletic director Matt McDonald announced on Thursday morning. She had a career record of 199-271 (.423).
Buresh was at the helm for 19 seasons.
George re-signs with MavericksAugsburg alum and two-time D3hoops.com All-American Devean George will rejoin the NBA's Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to a one-year deal with the club, according to media reports Monday.
George
Maritime sinks women's teamAfter playing just eight games in the past two seasons, SUNY-Maritime formally dropped its women's basketball program today, July 9, along with wrestling and men's tennis.
The team, which was
PeacePlayers to receive ESPYPeacePlayers International will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs this month, the network announced. The ESPN award will be presented to two players in the organization co-founded by
St. Peter's assistant gets Kean jobRob Kurzinsky, an assistant coach at St. Peter's, has been named the new head men's basketball coach at Kean. Kurzinsky inherits a program that finished 13-12 a year ago and just missed the New Jersey
La Verne men's coach steps downLa Verne athletic director Christopher Ragsdale has announced the resignation of men's basketball coach Gabe Duran, who leaves ULV after five seasons at the helm and 11 seasons affiliated with the
LeTourneau women hire D-I assistantFormer Radford women's basketball assistant coach Corey Thomaston has accepted the LeTourneau head women's basketball coaching job and will start on July 2.
Thomaston becomes the fourth head coach
Hamline men's coach steps downWohler leaves Hamline after taking the position of head boys' basketball coach at Orono (Minn.) HS.
Wohler coached the Pipers for three seasons with a record of 30-47, 24-36 in the Minnesota
Wittenberg coach dies of cancerWittenberg women's coach Pam Smith passed away Tuesday night, June 26, after a long battle with cancer. She was 47.
Benshetler leaves after 17 years at SalisburyBridget Benshetler, the winningest women's basketball coach in Salisbury history, has resigned from her position as head coach and instructor and will leave the school on August 14 to become an
Gromacki on the move againG.P. Gromacki is in the transactions again, having taken the women's coaching job at Amherst.
For Gromacki, it's the third job in the past 12 months. After spending two seasons as an assistant
Olivet names men's, women's coachGene Gifford was named men's coach and Heather Bateman was promoted to head women's coach at Olivet, the school announced Friday, June 15.
For the past six years, Bateman has served as an assistant
Simpson grad promoted by PortlandSimpson graduate Chad Buchanan has been promoted to director of college scouting for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Buchanan has served as a domestic scout for the Trail Blazers since 2004.
A
Scheinman takes leave of absenceThere will be a different look on the sidelines for Plymouth State men's basketball games in 2007-08.
PSU coach John Scheinman has announced he is taking a one-year leave of absence from the
Ferrum assistant heads down the roadAverett athletic director Charles Harris announced Tuesday the appointment of Katrina Williams as head women's basketball coach. Williams will be the sixth head coach in the varsity program's 23-year
Bausch moves again, to St. Mary'sBarb Bausch takes over the reins of St. Mary's (Md.) after a season at Vassar. Bausch began her duties on June 5, 2007. Vassar finished 6-18 in 2006-07.
Bausch was <a
D-III alum to run SupersonicsFormer Emerson player Sam Presti was named general manager of the Seattle Supersonics on Thursday, June 7. He had been vice president and assistant GM for the San Antonio Spurs.
NAC gains two, more spin offGreen Mountain and Lyndon State joined the North Atlantic Conference, while eight schools, including five from the NAC, are forming a new league.
Hope, HPU nab crowd crownThe Howard Payne women and Hope men were Division III basketball's attendance leaders in 2006-07, according to figures released by the NCAA.
Howard Payne, which had two of the three largest crowds
TCNJ coach assumes AD role, steps downThe College of New Jersey has announced the appointment of John Castaldo as the school's interim athletic director. Castaldo, TCNJ's current men's basketball coach and a 1982 graduate, will assume the
Eastern joining PAC exodusEastern confirmed what D3sports.com reported Wednesday night, that the school will be joining the Middle Atlantic Conference. It will join the MAC Freedom starting in 2008-09, continuing the exodus of
Brandeis assistant gets UNE's top jobThe University of New England has selected Anthony Ewing as its new women's head basketball coach. Ewing replaces Curt Smyth, who stepped down after 10 seasons as head coach at UNE.
Ewing, a
Bondi picks up another crownDePauw senior forward Liz Bondi, who helped lead her team to the Division III women's basketball national championship, picked up some hardware of her own with a win in the singles national final of
Nazareth women hire Mass Coll men's coachDevin Gotham, men's basketball coach at Massachusetts College the past four seasons, has been named head women's basketball coach at Nazareth.
Gotham, a 1998 Nazareth College graduate, replaces
Louisiana College coach out after one seasonRobin Potera-Haskins, whose season as women's head coach at Louisiana College ranged from <a href=
Huntingdon hires Alabama coaching vetWith more than 850 games under his belt, former Opelika High School head boys' coach Mike Pugh has been named the new head men's basketball coach at Huntingdon. Pugh will join the staff June 1.
Arc could take a step backThe 3-point line in NCAA men's basketball could be moving back one foot under a proposal approved by the men's basketball rules committee. It was approved by the playing rules oversight panel on May
Austin hires Whitworth assistantRodney Wecker has been named the new head men's basketball coach at Austin.
Wecker comes from Whitworth, where he served as an assistant coach from 1991-2004, and associate head coach from 2005
Stout assistant takes top Dubuque jobDubuque athletic director Dan Runkle announced the appointment of Mark Noll as head women's coach.
All-American hired to coach St. Mary's (Minn.)Hamline assistant women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson has been named head women's basketball coach at St. Mary's (Minn.), the school announced on Monday.
Pearson assisted for two season at
John honored with Knicks' spirit awardNew Jersey City sophomore swingman Dana John has been honored by the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association as the winner of the Sweetwater Clifton
Former D-I player named coach at PacificFormer Portland standout Sharon Rissmiller has been selected as the new head women's coach at Pacific, athletic director Ken Schumann announced Friday.
Rissmiller is the ninth head coach in program
Chicago assistant leaves for DominicanDominican announced it has hired Mike Lane as the head women's basketball coach and assistant facilities manager.
Lane comes to Dominican after serving two years as an assistant coach with the
Eureka hires men's coachEureka has named Chip Wilde as head men's coach and assistant professor of physical education. A Macomb, Ill., native, Wilde worked as an assistant coach at Division I Eastern Michigan last season
Huntingdon men's coach leaves for AD postHuntingdon men's basketball coach Tony Duckworth has been named athletic director at Maryville (Mo.). The announcement came from Dean of Student Life Nina Caldwell.
Duckworth, the sixth athletic
Kenyon grad atop Mountaineers' programDrew Miller, an assistant coach at Trinity (Texas) the past three seasons, has been named the next head coach for Schreiner's men's basketball program. Miller replaces Thiman Dimery who coached the
Loras coach leaves to be assistant coach at IowaLoras athletic director and head men's basketball coach Chad Walthall has accepted a position as an assistant coach for the men's basketball team at Division I Iowa under new coach Todd Lickliter.
McDaniel men hire Colgate assistantKevin Curley has been named McDaniel's head men's basketball coach, announced by athletic director Jamie Smith on Thursday.
Rochester assistant takes Skidmore jobSkidmore has selected Luke Flockerzi to become its head men's coach. Flockerzi is the assistant basketball coach/recruiting coordinator at Rochester and a former assistant coach at Amherst.
Hoyt hits double figures in title gameMount St. Mary All-American guard Mike Hoyt led WRH Health Systems' three Division III representatives with 10 points in the title game of the Collegiate Basketball Invitational on Saturday afternoon
Rosefelt, Port open strong at CBIIsaac Rosefelt scored 12 points and had seven rebounds and Tom Port shot 5-for-8 from the floor as eight Division III players took the floor Thursday in the first day of the Collegiate Basketball
Ramapo player signs NFL dealFormer Ramapo basketball player Todd Lowber has signed a three-year contract with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.
Lowber, who has never played organized football, was also a <a
McMurry women's coach leavesThe most successful women's basketball coach in McMurry history announced his resignation Thursday at a press conference. Sam Nichols departs McMurry after 12 seasons with the school and an impressive
Marietta men hire OWU assistantOhio Wesleyan assistant coach Jon VanderWal has been named the Marietta men's basketball coach. The announcement came from athletics director Debbie Lazorik Wednesday afternoon, April 18
VanderWal,
Millikin hires Keystone coachMillikin has announced that Marc Smith has accepted the position of head men's basketball coach.
Smith, a native of Springfield, Ill., returns to Millikin after five years as the head coach at
Beloit hires Lake Forest assistantBrian Vraney, an assistant coach for seven seasons in the Midwest Conference, has been named head men's coach Beloit. The announcement was made at a news conference on campus today by athletic
Lawrence loses women's coachAmy Proctor has resigned after 19 seasons as Lawrence's women's basketball coach, athletic director Robert Beeman announced.
ASC makes pitch to change systemThe American Southwest Conference has sent a letter to the Division III championships committee chairs regarding the importance the committee places on geographic proximity when selecting tournament host sites.
Eight D-III players get CBI inviteEight players from Division III received invites to compete in the inaugural Collegiate Basketball Invitational, being held April 19-21 in Wadsworth, Ohio. The event, a postseason scouting showcase,
Former Gull becomes head EagleDaniel Webster assistant coach Jeremy Currier has been promoted to head coach. Currier replaces Eddie Quick who resigned after one season at DWC to pursue other opportunities.
“I thank Eddie
MacMurray losing both coachesBoth head basketball coaches and the athletic director are out at MacMurray College, following the release of football coach Brandon McCray and baseball coach/sports information director Kevin Vest
Texas Lutheran hires new men's coachTommy Jones has been hired as the head men's coach at Texas Lutheran, TLU athletics director Bill Miller announced Friday.
Jones brings 27 years of coaching experience to TLU. Jones was the head
Eureka coach steps down after 12-game turnaroundEureka head men's basketball coach Jay Bruer announced he has resigned to pursue opportunities in ministry.
In three seasons at Eureka, Bruer posted an overall record of 26-52, including a 16-10
Oberlin removes Cavaco's interim labelOberlin has removed the interim tag from men's coach Isaiah Cavaco and hired him as men's basketball coach. Cavaco led the Yeomen to a 5-20 record this past season.
St. Mary's (Minn.) searching againWhen Shawn Stimmel <a href=
Lawrence coach off to D-II jobJohn Tharp, who led the Lawrence men's basketball team to unprecedented success, is leaving the university to be the head coach at Hillsdale, a Division II school in Michigan. Joel DePagter, Tharp's
LeTourneau women's coach steps downLeTourneau head women's basketball coach Tina Robbins turned in her letter of resignation, effective at the end of the school year, on Tuesday to athletic director Duane Trogdon.
“She
Litton resigns from DominicanAna Litton has resigned from her position as the assistant facilities manager and head women's basketball coach at Dominican effective Tuesday, March 27, 2007.
In her first season as the head coach
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Skidmore men's coach retiresSkidmore has announced the retirement of head men's basketball coach John Quattrocchi.
Quattrocchi recently completed his 20th season as Thoroughbred head coach and 23rd year overall. He compiled
NJAC senior All-Stars sweep SkylineRowan guard Thomas Baker and NJCU guard Latrese McNair were named NJAC team most valuable players as the NJAC swept senior All-Star games from the Skyline Conference on Wednesday night at Stevens.
Amherst sets its monkey freeChalk up another piece of evidence for considering the NESCAC a power conference. While the league is not strong up and down the standings the way that the WIAC, CCIW and OAC are, it has two teams with Walnut and Bronze now and three appearances in the title game in five seasons.
Johnson, Smith, Zeff honored by NABCThe National Association of Basketball Coaches will present its 11th annual Outstanding Service Award at the Division III meeting of this year's convention in Indianapolis on March 31. The award has
Tigers' tale ends in a title<a href=
Jeffs are Lords of Div. IIIAmherst was the last unbeaten team in Division III basketball. And on Saturday, the Lord Jeffs were the last team standing. <a href=
Bears, Tigers to play for titleThe Division III women's basketball season will end as it began for DePauw and Washington U, though this time with much higher stakes. After starting the season against each other (a DePauw 75-68
Marlins' defense thwarts last shotAmherst got the Salem monkey off its back, as Tim McLaughlin scored 16 points and Andrew Olson added 15 points and nine assists <a href=
Is Mr. March set for another shot?This time last year, TonTon Balenga put himself into the Division III history books, as one of a few to hit a game-winning shot in the closing seconds of the national title game. The Virginia Wesleyan
'Someday' is nowWashington U. was picked as a Final Four contender -- for 2008. But the Bears grew up early and have reached Salem a year ahead of schedule.
Without a target on their back, the Bears, with two
All-Region honoreesSix years ago, an SID asked why there were All-Region teams for men's basketball, but not for women's. In fact, while the men's coaches association selects three teams for each region and 24
A long year's wait pays offA year ago Mary Washington was big-time frustrated after falling to Bowdoin in the Sweet 16. This season, with nearly the same team back, the defensive stalwart Eagles have reached the national
Miseri joins MACAs originally reported by D3hoops.com on March 5, Misericordia will join the MAC Freedom Conference, Michael MacDowell, Misericordia president, has announced.
The change will become official with
The road less recently traveledFor Wasington U., a trip to the Final Four seems like old times. Except it's not. This is a new experience for everyone involved, aside from coach Nancy Fahey. After all, while the Bears were busy
Once again believingWhen freshman Zoë Unruh nailed a three-pointer to give Washington University a 57-46 lead over Puget Sound, a feeling of inevitability pervaded the gym. The Bears were going to win again, their 23rd victory in 25 games. They were going to the national semifinals again, their seventh such trip. All that was left was the formality of yet another Wash U net-cutting celebration. But what followed was anything but formal.
Another purple presenceFor years, any well-rounded Division III fan has associated one purple team with Salem, and that's Mount Union football. In basketball, you could make a case for both Williams and UW-Stevens Point
Woo, what a night!Wooster rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit and held off a late Brockport surge to win in overtime 94-87. The Scots, who got 34 points from James Cooper and 17 from Tim Vandervaart, return to
Wash U back in familiar territoryRebecca Parker scored a team-high 14 points and added 13 rebounds as <a href=
Tyler hires former Miss. Coll. assistantKenny Bizot has been named men's basketball coach at Texas-Tyler, announced Howard Patterson, assistant vice president for student affairs and director of athletics.
Bizot, a New Orleans native,
Wash U back in, HPU, Scranton bouncedWashington U. returned to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2003 and eliminated the hosts as the Bears defeated Luther 59-58. In fact, it was a great day to be a Bear, as the Wash U men
Outwit, outlast, outscoreGuilford got a 25-foot buzzer beater from Jordan Snipes at the end of regulation and <a href=
Lincoln's trip was complexLincoln has had a complicated road to travel this season in returning to the Sweet 16. <a href=
Alvernia makes it official: MAC in '08-'09Alvernia College president Tom Flynn announced Thursday that the institution has accepted an invitation from the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference, commonly referred to as the MAC.
Never losing in city that never sleepsNYU has its women's basketball team in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2004. And the atmosphere at NYU's Coles Center, where NYU (25-2 overall, 16-0 at home) is unbeaten, is rarely matched in
Alvernia schedules news conference with MACAlvernia has scheduled a news conference for Thursday afternoon at which it is expected to say it will accept an invitation to join the Middle Atlantic Conference.
The time frame is in question.
Give them Ducks some respectStevens thought it heard its bubble pop a week ago Sunday, about the time both Amherst and WPI went down in the finals of their conference tournaments. But it wasn't quite over for the tech school
From out to C to Sweet 16Stevens Institute of Technology first-year men's coach Josh Loeffler was a bit nervous. His team, ranked No. 1 in the Atlantic region entering playoff week, had lost a heartbreaker on a buzzer-beater in overtime in the Skyline Conference semis, and though he felt good about his team's chances for a Pool C bid to the NCAA Tournament, he was a little nervous too.
Winkle, Cain win Jostens TrophyWPI's Ryan Cain and Calvin's Lisa Winkle have been named the winners of the 2007 Jostens Trophy, awarded to the top student-athlete in Division III men's and women's basketball, based on three
Region's pieces still in motionThe conference shuffling that has taken place in the Mid-Atlantic region has not died down and other pieces could be in motion soon.
Where we're headedThe women's sectionals hosts have been announced. The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds will be held at the following campus sites: Scranton, Emmanuel, Luther, New York University. The outcome of
Ducks quack up bracketStevens, one of the last teams into the tournament after getting upset in the Skyline semifinals, has reached the sectional semifinals instead. The Ducks defeated Ramapo 69-61 to advance to the Sweet
Scranton survives to Sweet 16If Saturday was Taryn Mellody's final home game at Scranton, she went out in style. The All-American poured in 29 points to account for half of the No. 3 Lady Royals' offense in a 58-52 second round
Hope women's coach steps downHope Semper has resigned her position as head women's coach at Elmhurst to pursue other opportunities.
Big night in the fightIn other first-round women's action, No. 11 Washington U. needed a last minute rally to defeat Manchester.
Games at Southern Maine postponed a dayDue to inclement weather the NCAA Tournament first round games scheduled to be played at Southern Maine's Warren G. Hill gymnasium on Friday, March 2, have been postponed.
Games scheduled for
Fantastic finishesThe first round of the 2007 men's tournament had some fantastic finishes with two buzzer beaters and two overtime games. <a href=
Big Red rolls HopeDenison guaranteed that Division III women's basketball will have a new champion by <a href=
CCIW goes one and outThe College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin got bounced in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Men's tourney previewA bracket of death and a bracket of breaks. When seven of the Top 12 are in one bracket and another one isn't even in the field, you know you're dealing with Division III men's basketball.
Beloit coach reassigned on campusBeloit men's basketball coach Cecil Youngblood will step down from his athletic duties to take on new responsibilities. College president John Burris made the announcement a week after the conclusion
Getting a jump on madnessChapman rallied from a 18-point second half deficit, including scoring the final seven points to force overtime. The Panthers then pulled away from La Verne to win 108-97 in overtime. (<a
Polished dancing shoesThe NCAA Tournament has enough Cinderella candidates of its own on a regular basis. With four titles for the WIAC in the past decade and multiple Final Four appearances for the CCIW, OAC, NESCAC and
You pick 'em, we tally 'emTournament time means brackets and sheets and picks and the like, which is why we've brought back the D3hoops.com Tourney Pick 'em contest for the ninth or so year.
The winners gets their name in
NCAA makes mid-air switchThe Division III men's basketball committee made its second course correction of the past week when it told participating institutions late this morning that it was changing the bracket.
Power outagesThe two best conferences in Division III men's basketball got exactly two teams in the NCAA Tournament. So much for this brave new world -- the four at-large bids the leagues combined for last year
ASC women's title game sets attendance markD3hoops.com research shows that today's American Southwest Conference women's basketball tournament title game is the highest for a regular-season women's game in Division III history. It's the
MWC's traveling road show hits KnoxThe Midwest Conference men's basketball title game has been moved twice and is now scheduled to be played at Knox.
The contest, between Lake Forest and Carroll, was originally slated to be played
Sunday surprises!Williams rallied from a 15-0 deficit and defeated Amherst 70-69, winning the New England Small College Athletic Conference automatic bid and knocking someone off the Pool C bubble. (<a
Where will it pop?The third time was the charm for Hope, as the Flying Dutch got past Calvin 71-68 with 17 points from Jordyn Boles and 16 from Julie Henderson. The win eliminates any fears the defending national
Super System sophsThere are a lot of positives in their second full season at Grinnell -- a new gymnasium, two star players and a new lease on life after an 8-15 season in 2004-05.
John Grotberg, a sophomore guard,
Title time!Teron Simpson hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer as York (N.Y.) defeated Staten Island 56-54, winning the CUNYAC men's title in dramatic fashion on D3hoopsNet. York rebounded a Staten Island missed free
Pacific women's coach steps downAthletic director Ken Schumann has announced that Jeff Thompson has resigned as Pacific head women's basketball coach and men's tennis coach.
Thompson will step aside Feb. 28.
Pool C shocker: Cut back to 18!The NCAA men's basketball committee announced this morning that there had been a mistake -- instead of the tournament field containing three Pool B teams and 19 Pool C teams, as previously announced,
Waiting game already startingOccidental defeated Whittier 63-61 in double overtime, clinching the SCIAC in a wild game and becoming the first men's team to punch their ticket to the Field of 59 on Thursday night. (<a
Greer joins Club 2,000Chestnut Hill guard Isaac Greer became the first member of the school's 2,000-point club Tuesday night when senior forward Mike Devine found him lurking on the baseline for an easy layup. It was part
Jackets bounced from OAC tourneyOn Monday, the Baldwin-Wallace women's team fell out of the Top 25. As it turned out, that was the least of its troubles.
On a night when championship week really got going, and all ranked teams
Jostens Trophy Top 10The 10 finalists for the prestigious Jostens Trophy were announced today by members of the Rotary Club of Salem, Va. The award, which honors the top Division III basketball men's and women's
ONU falls, Messiah pops a bubbleNo. 24 Ohio Northern's roller-coaster season may have come to a crashing end in the OAC quarterfinals. Otterbein sunk the Polar Bears 52-51 on a Tyler Ousley runner as time expired. The loss is
Around the NationConference tournament season means many seniors will see their careers ended, while some will head to the NCAA Tournament. Once there, some are classified as favorites, others as Cinderellas.
It's
TLU men's coach steps down after 4-20 yearTom Oswald resigned Tuesday as the head coach of the Texas Lutheran men's basketball team.
Oswald coached the Bulldogs for seven seasons. He compiled a TLU coaching mark of 74-99. He was 53-71
Bubble teams take noteAs conference tournament season kicks into high gear, some teams will find themselves pushed to the bubble, or will find the bubble popping underneath them. How will you know the status of the bubble?
Foote tenders resignation at MariettaDoug Foote's 15-year tenure as men's coach at Marietta ended Monday afternoon when he submitted his resignation to athletics director Debbie Lazorik.
The Pioneers closed out the 2006-07 season with
Staple at Baruch passes awayBurt Beagle, the legendary official scorer for Baruch, died Monday afternoon in the Bronx after battling cancer. Beagle was in his late 70s.
Beagle's passing comes in the middle of the 2007
Tyler's coach resignsMatt Wallis has resigned as head coach of The University of Texas at Tyler men's basketball team to pursue other coaching opportunities.
As the first head coach in the program's history, Wallis put
WIAC's wildness hits women's sideThe WIAC was thought to have a good shot at getting two teams into the NCAA Tournament, but Monday's women's quarterfinals might cause some recalculation.
UW-Whitewater was looking comfortable with
Longest losing streak endsWesleyan (Ga.) snapped a 67-game losing streak Sunday, defeating Fisk 54-51. The losing streak was the longest in any NCAA division of women's basketball.
Junior guard Carisa Mitchell scored a
Dzik's replacement out after two yearsCabrini athletic director Leslie Danehy announced today that men's basketball coach Matthew Macciocca's contract will not be renewed for the 2007-08 season.
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Hoyt hits 2,500th, enters Top 10 all-timeMike Hoyt added another milestone to his collection.
The wall has Silva's numberFormer Randolph-Macon guard Megan Silva finished with more points (2,371), assists (700) and steals (446) than any male or female basketball player in ODAC history. The 2005-06 D3hoops.com women's
Augustana clinches CCIW crown<a href=
Crusader streak snappedMcMurry ended Mary Hardin-Baylor's 16-game winning streak and won for the 11th consecutive time itself, defeating the No. 23 Crusaders 80-76 in overtime.
A Bud Willis jumper early in the second
Capital comebackComing off a 26-4 season and a loss to eventual national champion Hope in the second round, Capital was looking at a rebuilding year to start the season. The Crusaders graduated three starters, their
Top of the D-III worldFamiliar names are back in the No. 1 spot in the D3hoops.com Top 25.
Bowdoin, which received 12 No. 1 votes, has been No. 1 24 times as well as the 2004-05 preseason. The Polar Bears have gotten
Brandeis strong on sluggish SundayThe No. 23 Chicago women lost at home to Emory, the No. 6 Rochester women were swept in a weekend road trip and the No. 8 DePauw women lost on Sunday afternoon.
DePauw couldn't hold onto a
Carlton named ASC commissionerAmy Carlton has been named commissioner of the affiliated American Southwest Conference after serving in an interim commissioner role since July 1, 2006, the ASC Council of Presidents announced
Calvin finishes Hope sweepMarcia Harris scored 20 points on 9-for-12 shooting and Kristi Brummel and Lisa Winkle added 12 and 11 respectively as <a href=
Funk picks up No. 500With the Johns Hopkins women's basketball team's 60-49 win over Ursinus on Saturday afternoon, head coach Nancy Funk recorded the 500th coaching victory of her career. Funk becomes the eighth coach in
No more unbeatensPatrick Martin hit a 3-pointer with four seconds left and Trinity (Conn.) held on as Andrew Olson's buzzer-beater attempt missed <a href=
UPS logs sweep of WhitJason Foster shot 10-for-17 from the floor and 6-for-7 from 3-point range to help push No. 18 Puget Sound past No. 13 Whitworth 95-90 in overtime.
The Loggers (17-4) and Pirates (19-3) are each a
Millikin avenges loss with win at No. 10 IWUWhitney Schwartz went 4-for-5 from 3-point range and 5-for-6 overall en route to 15 points and Lindsay Ippel recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds as Millikin knocked off No. 10
Different times in NJACThe Atlantic Region used to get eight bids to the NCAA Tournament despite having in the neighborhood of 40 teams. With only the CUNYAC and the Skyline to compete with, the New Jersey Athletic
Redlands' Mazarei hits 2,000Redlands guard Amir Mazarei reached the 2,000-point plateau late Saturday night, scoring 42 points in a 113-102 loss at Pomona-Pitzer.
Mazarei is the third Division III player to reach the <a
Silent sleepersSure, the only way a team can control its own postseason destiny is to win its conference's automatic bid. But some teams are quietly putting themselves in position for an at-large bid if they can't
Chicago's Sunday less than superThe University of Chicago women, who had peaked at No. 4 in the D3hoops.com Top 25, continued to slide Sunday as they fell at NYU 76-75. <a href=
Daniels blanked but HPU victoriousAll-American Meia Daniels took just five shots in 30 minutes and did not score, but <a href=
Witt wins, gets a split<a href=
NYU sweeps visiting BearsThe fans in a packed Coles Center went home happy after NYU completed a sweep of Washington U. on Friday night.
The No. 18 women jumped out to a 19-4 lead and held No. 11 Washington U. at arm's
Louisiana College players walk outSix players, including two starters, have quit the Louisiana College women's basketball team, according to <i>The Town Talk</i> of Alexandria, La.
LeTourneau ends Miss. Coll's ASC win streakJayme Bradley hit a game-tying three-pointer and <a href=
Southern Maine's Marble hits rebound milestoneSenior forward Ashley Marble recorded her 40th career double-double scoring 14 points and grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds en route to becoming the first-ever USM women's basketball player to surpass
UW-Lax upends OshkoshOne week after No. 5 UW-Oshkosh upset UW-Stevens Point on the road, the shoe was on the Titans' other foot as they fell at home to No. 22 UW-La Crosse 73-62.
Chris Ask led the Eagles with 21 points
No. 1's survive; Aurora does notBoth No. 1 teams survived their first games on top of the poll, but Aurora found one of its new conference rivals too much to handle.
The No. 18 Spartans fell at Wisconsin Lutheran 87-82 on Tuesday
Shenandoah senior reaches 1,000 boardsShenandoah senior Cassie Womack became the first Hornets basketball player to register 1,000 career rebounds when she reached the <a href=
New names in top spotAmherst and Messiah took over the No. 1 positions in the D3hoops.com <a href=
Wash U outlasts NYU, twiceThe Washington U. women made it three wins in two weekends against Top 25 teams, while the men won their 13th game in a row Sunday afternoon as both defeated NYU.
The No. 10 men scored the last six
HPU last to pick up defeat No. 1No. 6 Howard Payne could not survive its two games in Abilene unscathed, as <a href=
Howard Payne wins Abilene openerThe No. 6 Howard Payne women won the first game of their two against Top 20 teams in Abilene, Texas, as they were victorious at No. 14 Hardin-Simmons on Thursday night, 59-54.
Howard Payne opened
NYU hands Chicago first lossNo. 15 NYU went on a 20-0 run in the first half and went on to roll past No. 4 Chicago on the road 75-66 on Friday night. Jessica McEntee scored 23 points and pulled down 20 rebounds as the Violets
Around the NationThis might be a 'who are these guys' kind of week for Around the Nation, because every team is either a school we never talk about, or a program that has been in the shadows of the other basketball
Titans break point<a href=
Keene State survives at PlymouthPlaying without coach Rob Colbert, home with an undisclosed illness, Keene State got taken to the wire but rallied from a 17-point second-half deficit to win at Plymouth State 58-57.
The
Scranton back where it startedThe Scranton Lady Royals enter the week the same place they entered this season, at No. 1 in the D3hoops.com Top 25, released Monday afternoon.
Scranton (15-1) ascended to the top spot in a highly
Scranton falls on first No. 1 nightNo. 1 Scranton didn't remain atop its pedestal for long. Mount St. Mary recorded the biggest win in its women's basketball program's history, defeating the Lady Royals 69-49.
The Blue Knights got
Chicago finishes home UAA sweepNo. 11 Chicago finished the weekend with a two-game sweep and No. 2 Rochester took its second road loss in three days as <a href=
Keene State bounces backTyler Kathan scored 25 points and Nick Drouin came off the bench to add 22 as No. 24 Keene State defeated No. 22 Rhode Island College 92-81, completing the regular season sweep of the series in the
No. 1 up for grabsThe No. 1 spot in the D3hoops.com Top 25 was thrown for another loop tonight as <a href=
Coming home to D-IIIG.P. Gromacki has had a successful first season so far as head women's coach at Hamilton and has directed the Continentals to a 7-3 record, already one less win than the school had all of 2005-06.
Foundation established in Flynn's memoryAn educational foundation has been established in memory of McDaniel College men's basketball coach Bob Flynn, who died Friday of a massive heart attack.
The foundation will fund the future
Maine Maritime ends Bowdoin streakMichelle Gott-Stilwell hit a rainbow 3-pointer at the buzzer to sink No. 1 Bowdoin and end the nation's longest home-court winning streak with a 51-49 decision in favor of Maine Maritime on Wednesday.
No sweat for HPUHoward Payne is outscoring its opposition by an average of 38 points per game. Nobody has been within 15 points of the Jackets at the final buzzer. The bench is empty so often that nine players
McDaniel coach dies of heart attackMcDaniel head men's basketball coach Bob Flynn died of a heart attack late Friday night. He was 49.
Flynn had led his Green Terror to a 7-6 mark after McDaniel posted a 9-16 record his first
Rival stops Hope's streak<a href=
Bantams bounce BatesBates has a showdown with No. 2 Amherst on Saturday night, but couldn't get there with an unblemished record as <a href=
Road rules in the CCIWAll four road teams won in CCIW men's basketball games last night, as North Park won 77-68 at North Central, Millikin won 84-82 at Illinois Wesleyan, Elmhurst won 72-62 at Carthage and Augustana won
Cap ends B-W's win streakBEREA, Ohio – Capital's women handed No. 9 Baldwin-Wallace its first loss of the season with a 63-61 Ohio Athletic Conference win in Berea on Saturday, Jan. 10.
Capital, which is trying to
Hoyt reaches 2,000 pointsMike Hoyt reached the 2,000-point plateau as he scored 34 points to lead Mount St. Mary past CCNY 75-48. Hoyt, a preseason D3hoops.com All-America selection, hit a free throw with 6:57 left in the
Fifield wins 500; USM up to 11-1Gary Fifield became the third women's coach this season to reach the 500-win milestone and No. 5 Southern Maine improved to 11-1 in the process as the Huskies defeated Rhode Island College 75-63.
Stormy Petrels rain on DePauw's win streakThe Oglethorpe women did on Sunday what no one else in the SCAC was able to do all of last year -- beat DePauw. Biz Richmann's put-back with 0.9 seconds gave the Stormy Petrels a 63-61 win over No. 5
Baldwin-Wallace coach wins 400thCoach Steve Bankson won his 400th game at Baldwin-Wallace and senior All-American forward Tori Davis and Brenden Schluler scored 14 points each as the B-W men's basketball team defeated Ohio Athletic
Caltech ends 59-game slideCaltech won for the first time since Nov. 22, 2004 and ended a 59-game losing streak, rolling past Bard 81-52. The Beavers had been outscored by an average of 36 points in their first 10 games this
Caltech ends 59-game slideCaltech won for the first time since Nov. 22, 2004 and ended a 59-game losing streak, rolling past Bard 81-52. The Beavers had been outscored by an average of 36 points in their first 10 games this season after taking a game to overtime in 2005-06.
Conference upsets with a Capital CNo. 2 Ohio Northern picked up its second loss of the season as <a href=
Rochester sweeps BrandeisThe University of Rochester and Carnegie Mellon men each pulled off Top 25 upsets on their first night of UAA play, as Rochester sprinted out to a 20-0 run in the first half <a
St. John Fisher coach returnsSt. John Fisher women's basketball coach Phil Kahler is back with his team.
Kahler, now in his 33rd season at the school, suffered a heart attack in late October and missed his team's first eight
UT-Dallas unbeaten streak finishedTexas-Dallas found winning at Hardin-Simmons a significantly more difficult task than winning at Division I Texas-Arlington and <a href=
Long time no see, UWSPUW-Stevens Point returned to the top spot in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25 this week for the first time since they hoisted Walnut and Bronze in Salem.
The Pointers climbed from No. 5 <a
Louisiana College joins upset brigadeKristin Huffman hit a pair of free throws with 11 seconds left as Louisiana College defeated Division I McNeese State in women's basketball, 61-57 in overtime. It's the first win for a D-III over a
Brown out, Brown in at N.J. CityNew Jersey City has announced the hiring of former Siena All-American and 16-year professional basketball player Marc Brown as interim head men's coach. Brown will be the 10th head coach in the
Unbeaten UT-Dallas tops D-I schoolTexas-Dallas rallied from 14 points down to defeat UT-Arlington 78-76 on Saturday afternoon. It's Division III's first victory against a Division I school this season. Texas-Dallas remained
ONU knocks off Wooster in a wild oneNo. 7 Ohio Northern scored 11 of the final 14 points and won a see-saw battle at No. 1 Wooster, 91-84.
The Polar Bears (9-1) and Scots (9-2) tied 18 times and saw the lead change hands 24 times in
Stout stands tall, tops McMurryFor the second consecutive year, the UW-Stout women handed a highly ranked opponent its first loss of the season in a holiday tournament. <a href=
Surridge joins 500-win clubJack Surridge picked up the 500th win of his career as his North Park women's basketball team earned a 62-52 win against Rockford in the title game of the Rockford Holiday tourney. Surridge now ranks
Building project looking strongThere hasn't been much reason to pay attention to the Rose-Hulman women's basketball program. The 3-22 record posted in 2002-03 was fairly typical. The previous seven years, the first in the program's
UW-La Crosse shoots down TommiesUW-La Crosse center Joe Werner took advantage of Isaac Rosefelt's absence from the lineup and shot 8-for-14 from the floor to help lead the Eagles past No. 4 St. Thomas 62-54.
The Tommies, who
No. 1 Wooster falls on west coastTom Port scored 21 and James Cooper added 20, but No. 1 Wooster dropped its first game of the season, a 94-89 loss at Cal Baptist. The Crusaders are 7-4.
The Scots (9-1) shot 51.5% from the floor
ONU puts a hit on WittPreseason All-American Dane Borchers scored 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting but the rest of the starting lineup combined for just 17 more as No. 6 Wittenberg lost at No. 7 Ohio Northern, 68-51.
Greg
Wentworth Tech player reaches 1,000 reboundsSenior forward Cheyenne Noble grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds and in the process became the third Wentworth Institute of Technology women's basketball player to reach the 1,000-rebound plateau as
Washington College wins 1,000th gameA late 18-2 run propelled the host Shoremen to a 61-55 win over visiting Keystone tonight at Cain Athletic Center, marking the 1,000th all-time victory in the history of Washington College men's
Around the NationUW-Stevens Point won two national titles, then lost four starters, two All-Americans and a head coach. Last year the Pointers went just 5-4 in non-conference action and finished 17-10.
But not all
Wheaton rims out against NorthwesternNo. 20 Wheaton had a last-second 3-pointer hit off the rim as time expired as the Thunder fell to Division I Northwestern 41-39.
Wheaton cut the lead to two three times in the final five minutes of
Mac back? Scots drop River FallsJust two years removed from a season it couldn't finish, <a href=
Reynolds becomes fifth to 600 winsDick Reynolds joined Franklin and Marshall's Glenn Robinson, Illinois Wesleyan's Dennie Bridgee, St. John's Jim Smith and former Hamilton and SUNYIT coach Tom Murphy in the 600-win club as Otterbein
Albion coach hits 500Albion men's coach Mike Turner became the 19th coach with Division III experience to post 500 career victories as the Britons knocked down 10-of-18 shots from 3-point range in shelling Finlandia
Gamber wins 400thYork (Pa.) men's coach Jeff Gamber won for the 400th time in his career Wednesday night as the Spartans defeated Gallaudet 96-79. Gamber, who was under .500 for his career when he won his 300th game
Late 3-pointers save PointersDown four with ten seconds left, <a href=
Lincoln makes statement on 201-78 winLincoln released an official statement on its 201-78 men's basketball win against Ohio State-Marion:
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a long and proud tradition of excellence in athletic
Wooster takes over No. 1 spotWooster took over the No. 1 spot in the D3hoops.com men's basketball Top 25. The Scots face archrival Wittenberg on Saturday, which comes in ranked No. 6.
The Scots return to the top spot for the
Trinity sweeps SundayIt's kind of a quiet day for Division III basketball, as the usual Sunday conferences, the UAA and SCAC, are not in full conference mode. But Trinity (Texas) played SCAC rival Millsaps and swept the
Lincoln pours in 201 pointsNo. 11 Lincoln shattered the Division III record for points in a game, trouncing Ohio State-Marion 201-78 in a tournament at Division II Salem International.
The Lions twice set the record for most
Major rallyThe Millsaps men went 7-for-9 from three-point range and shot 67% from the floor to come back from 14 points down in the second half and win at Southwestern 70-68 on Day 2 of Tour de Tejas.
Around the NationAfter about 12 days of the Division III basketball season, some ranked teams have fallen off, while others have proven themselves worthy.
Meanwhile, some unranked teams have forced themselves onto
Millikin gets Kerans 400th winMillikin jumped out to a 17-4 lead and never looked back as the Big Blue got coach Lori Kerans her 400th career victory Wednesday night, defeating UW-Platteville 65-58.
Lindsay Ippel scored a
Ranking has its privilegesPat Coleman's Tour de Tejas got off to a rollicking start as Tarra Richardson had 27 points and 10 rebounds and Symbri Tuttle posted 10 assists as the No. 15 McMurry women rolled past Mississippi
Maritime takes five OTs to get first WSUNY-Maritime outlasted Massachusetts College 126-124 in five overtimes Tuesday night, matching the Division III record for extra periods in a game.
Dave Bisei shot 13-for-22 from the floor,
Bowdoin takes over No. 1, faces No. 3Bowdoin returned to the No. 1 spot for the first time since Week 10 of 2005, pulling in 13 No. 1 votes in this week's D3hoops.com Top 25. Four teams received No. 1 votes, including defending champion
Marlins streak overVirginia Wesleyan saw its 29-game winning streak come to an end and Averett started 4-0 for the first time since 1980 as the Cougars defeated the No. 1 Marlins 81-73.
D'Juan Tucker hit a
Jeffers wins 500thCapital women's coach Dixie Jeffers became the sixth coach in NCAA Division III history to win 500 career games with as the Crusaders downed Wittenberg 69-63 on Saturday.
In her 24th year as a
Lake Forest heave helps drop Wash U to 1-3 markLake Forest rallied from a four-point deficit with 11 seconds left to force overtime and went on to win at Washington U. 83-81.
The Foresters (3-0) trailed by 16 points with 7:45 left before
Rivals get a bonus gameCalvin and Hope set up an extra meeting of the top rivalry in Division III basketball, as each won their opening round game of the Select Bank Tournament. Despite the pair having played in the same
Scorebook legend misses Baruch openerFor the first time since November 1969, long-time sports statistician Burt Beagle missed working a men's basketball game for Baruch.
Beagle entered the 2006-07 season opener for Baruch having
Team of the Week releasedThe Team of the Week is a D3hoops.com tradition, our weekly honor roll which is now in its 10th season.
Each week we take nominations from SIDs and coaches and select five men's players and five
Marlins survive in openerNo. 1 Virginia Wesleyan began this season just as it finished last season, hitting a shot late to beat a ranked opponent. With 15 seconds left, <a
Rochester knocks off top-ranked ScrantonNo. 14 Rochester avenged its loss to Scranton in last year's Sweet 16 by upending the No. 1 Lady Royals 69-51.
The Yellow Jackets held Scranton to 28.8% shooting from the floor in the win,
Back in the saddleDivision III basketball got underway with a vengeance on Friday night. Lincoln knocked off Widener 89-81 in overtime at Franklin and Marshall despite getting just eight points from Sami Wylie (on
Let's get started!The Division III basketball season tips off today with games starting as early as 1 p.m. ET. That's when Geneseo State takes on Lake Erie at the University of Rochester's men's basketball tip-off
Linfield player dies in accidentCounselors and staff at Linfield are meeting with students and faculty after learning that freshman Chelsea Peterson died early Sunday morning in a single car accident near Newberg, Ore.
Peterson,
Season previewsAs the season draws ever closer, read up on what teams around Division III men's and women's basketball are expecting for the 2006-07 season.
Mary Washington finished the regular season as the
Seniors' momentsFive seniors populate the first team in the <a href=
An upper-class teamFour seniors are on the first team of the D3hoops.com 2006-07 <a href=
Scranton joining Landmark ConferenceScranton has joined the Landmark Conference, the school announced. The school, which leaves the Middle Atlantic Conference's Freedom League, returns the Landmark to its original complement of eight
WBCA puts All-Star Game on hiatusThe Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced the WBCA All-Star Challenge game will be suspended for a one-year period of review. The WBCA and its affiliates are assessing the aptness of the
Guilford hangs a loss on ElonBen Strong posted 14 points and 10 rebounds, including seven offensive boards, to lead Guilford to a 62-56 win over Division I Elon in an exhibition game on Saturday night at Alumni Gym. Down by three
RIC chalks up exhibition win at D-I IonaRhode Island College downed Div. I Iona 81-72 in a preseason exhibition game on Friday evening. Iona was the MAAC champion in 2005-06 and was picked to finish fourth in the conference this season.
Stevens Point women hang with MadisonUW-Stevens Point women's basketball coach Shirley Egner was just hoping her team would make a competitive showing Thursday night in its exhibition contest with UW-Madison at the Kohl Center in
Battle at the topScranton returns four starters from last year's Final Four team and nearly 90% of its scoring, vaulting the Royals to the top of the 2006-07 <a href=
Champs back on topIt might not be much of a surprise, but Virginia Wesleyan, the defending Division III men's basketball national champion, has returned to the No. 1 spot in the <a href=
Cancer claims Albright playerIt is with great sadness that Albright announces the passing of Derek R. Kehoe '09. Kehoe died of Leiomyosarcoma on Oct. 28, in his home. He was 19.
While at Albright, Kehoe played point guard
St. Norbert opens exhibition seasonGREEN BAY, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay lived up to its preseason billing with a 70-37 exhibtion win over St. Norbert at the Resch Center. Green Bay is tabbed to finish second in the
Kahler suffers heart attackSt. John Fisher women's coach Phil Kahler is recovering after suffering a heart attack.
Kahler, now in his 33rd season at the school, had an angiogram procedure done on Oct. 24, and is currently
PAC picks favoritesWaynesburg's men and Thomas More's women were picked as the favorites to win the Presidents' Athletic Conference this season, the final season the conference will be without an automatic bid.
Amherst men awarded Program of ExcellenceThe New England Basketball Hall of Fame has announced a new award that recognizes New England college basketball programs which encourage classroom achievement, athletic success, sportsmanship on the
Cal Lutheran picked to repeat as SCIAC champsCal Lutheran was picked to repeat and Occidental guard Stacie Roshon was named preseason player of the year in a recent meeting of SCIAC women's basketball coaches.
CLU, which won the league in
Clarke to leave for NAIAClarke is leaving Division III to join the NAIA, the school announced today. The school, currently a Division III independent after the breakup of the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference, will join the
McMurry drops IndiansThe McMurry University Board of Trustees decided at its Oct. 13 meeting that the best course of action for the school is to use no name for its athletic teams. This option means that McMurry athletic
Marymount to open with March darlingLast season, George Mason shocked the basketball world -- and that's not a term we throw around lightly -- with its trip to the Final Four of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
The
Merchant Marine hires former assistantThe United States Merchant Marine Academy has announced the hiring of John Krikorian as head men's basketball coach.
Krikorian, an assistant at Merchant Marine in 1999-00, has since worked under
Gromacki leaves Drew before a single gameG.P. Gromacki, hired at Drew in June as women's basketball coach, has left Drew two weeks before the beginning of practice to take an interim head coaching position at Hamilton.
UW-La Crosse player drownsUW-La Crosse junior men's basketball player Luke Homan drowned in the Mississippi River after disappearing early Saturday morning. After an extensive search, his body was recovered at 10 a.m. local
D-III pro hopefuls have new event to shoot forMcCarthy Sports Inc. in Delray Beach, Fla., and representatives from the city of Wadsworth, Ohio, have announced the creation of the Collegiate Basketball Invitational to be held April 19-21, 2007.
Hamilton women's coach resignsJulie Diehl, who filed a federal lawsuit against Hamilton College in 2005, has resigned her position as women's basketball coach at the institution.
Platteville to honor RyanUW-Platteville will honor its four-time national championship basketball coach by naming the Williams Fieldhouse basketball court
What they did this summerWe know what the Brandeis women's basketball team and Messiah women's basketball teams did this summer. (OK, to be honest, it's because they told us.)
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Randolph-Macon Woman's College to admit menThe Randolph-Macon Woman's College board of trustees this past week approved a strategic plan to make the college coed with a global honors emphasis.
The 25-2 vote comes after nearly three years of
Here's what's comingThe 2006-07 season is hurtling towards us, and we're compiling schedules on D3hoops.com. As we are now partnering with D3Scoreboard.com to provide game data for basketball, there's a little extra
Rockford tabs alum as women's coachRockford has named Aaron Nester as the tenth head coach in the 24-year history of the women's basketball program. Nester, a 2004 graduate of Rockford, spent the last four years at Rockford as an
Landmark hires first commissionerJohn A. Reeves has been appointed the first commissioner of the Landmark Conference, a newly formed association of seven NCAA Division III institutions. Reeves will begin his service as commissioner
Tanned, running and readyPuget Sound men's team returned from a trip to Brazil with a roster full of tan players and a trophy as well. The Loggers played five games in nine days, going 4-1 and winning a pair of tournaments.
Maryville (Tenn.) names women's coachMaryville (Tenn.) named Jeffrey Pardue head women's basketball coach. Pardue, formerly the assistant men's and women's basketball coach and NCAA compliance coordinator at Lees-McRae in Banner Elk,
Pair of D-III players named assistant coachesBrown announced the addition of Kristen Piscadlo and Northwood hired Amanda DeMartino as assistant coaches. Piscadlo was the starting point for Muhlenberg last season, while DeMartino started at the
Norwich coach departs for VermontNorwich has announced the resignation of Steve Lanpher as women's coach. He has accepted an assistant coaching position with Division I Vermont.
Lanpher has led the Cadets to a 90-27 record during
Widener hires alumnus, former assistantFormer All-American Chris Carideo is returning to his alma mater as head coach. The Widener graduate has been named to replace Dave Duda after Duda was named an assistant at Division I St. Joseph's.
Roarke hired at Buff StateSusan Roarke has been named the seventh head women's basketball coach at Buffalo State today in an announcement by Athletics Director Jerry Boyes.
Roarke inherits a program that has won 557 games
Courter joins teammates in coaching ranksMarymount graduate Ashlee Courter was named coach at Franklin and Marshall, becoming the third member of the same Marymount team in the head coaching ranks in Division III. Courter had been an
McMurry's second Indians appeal deniedThe NCAA has recommended rejection McMurry's second appeal of its Indians nickname and use of imagery.
McMurry was one of nearly 20 institutions, some in Division III, which the NCAA singled out
George signs with MavsD3hoops.com first team All-American Devean George signed a free agent contract with the Dallas Mavericks. George, who was drafted in the first round out of Augsburg by the Los Angeles Lakers, has
Bausch back in D-III at VassarBarb Bausch, who was named the ODAC Coach of the Year in 1995 and 2000 at Guilford and served as an assistant coach at Division I Cal State-Fullerton the past two seasons, has been named Vassar's
Redlands coach stepping downRedlands men's basketball coach Gary Smith will step down at the end of the season, it was announced this week.
Smith, whose teams led Division III in scoring in 1988-89, 1990-91, 1991-92 and
MSJ coach takes Albany assistant jobMount St. Joseph women's coach Melissia Patterson has been hired as an assistant coach under Trina Patterson at Division I SUNY-Albany, it was announced Monday.
Patterson spent eight years with the
Randolph-Macon assistant hired at DominicanAna Litton has been named head women's coach at Dominican. Litton comes to Dominican with more than 10 years of coaching experience, including a four-year stop as an assistant coach at Randolph-Macon
Fisk pulls out of GSACFisk has withdrawn its membership from the Great South Athletic Conference effective immediately.
Melzer signs with SpursFormer UW-River Falls star Rich Melzer has signed a contract with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs. He played last season with the New Zealand Breakers of Australia's National Basketball League, averaging
Hope could host Final FourThe NCAA Division III championships committee has recommended Hope's DeVos Fieldhouse as host of the 2008 and 2009 women's basketball Final Four.
The facility, which opened this past fall, is home
ASC commissioner retiresFred Jacoby, the first commissioner of the American Southwest Conference, announced his retirement after 10 years as the top league executive.
Jacoby, 78, began his tenure with the league in May
A D-III school's NBA crusadeNo Division III basketball players were selected in the NBA draft this year. But the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks might never have met in the 2006 NBA Finals without the work of two graduates from Wheaton (Ill.) — Heat general manager Randy Pfund and Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson.
Clark gets Phillips backClark athletic director Linda Moulton announced the hiring of Paul Phillips as head men's coach. Phillips returns to Clark after two years as the dean of students at St. John's High School.
Skyline Conference adds PurchaseSkyline Conference commissioner Tracy King has announced that SUNY-Purchase has accepted an invitation to join the Division III conference as a full member commencing with the 2007-08 academic year.
Duda leaves Widener for D-I assistant jobWidener coach David Duda has been named assistant men's basketball coach at Division I St. Joseph's.
Duda comes to SJU after eight years with the Pioneers, where he compiled a 143-68 record, with
Former Canisius coach lands at MedailleMike MacDonald has been named the head coach of the Medaille Mavericks men's basketball team. He had been fired after nine years as head men's coach at Division I Canisius, where the Golden Griffins
Sharp shooter returns to WheatonKent Raymond will return to the Wheaton (Ill.) men's basketball team in 2006-07, it was announced today.
Raymond, who played in all 26 games as a freshman in 2004-05 and started 25 as the Thunder
Fisk coach, AD steps downFisk coach Larry Glover has stepped down after 11 seasons, D3hoops.com has learned.
Manhattanville hires two-time All-AmericanManhattanville announced the hiring of Marymount assistant Candice Brown as head women's coach. Brown, a D3hoops.com All-America in 2001 and 2002, served as an assistant the previous two seasons at
Sul Ross gets Wright the second timeA month ago, Sul Ross State <A HREF=
Tessmer, Ruder join WBCA boardWorcester State coach Karen Tessmer was appointed Division III leglislative chair and Southwestern's Pam Ruder was re-elected as a Division III at-large member of the Women's Basketball Coaches
Final Four coach takes Drew jobG.P. Gromacki, who led St. Lawrence to the 2002 national women's basketball title game, has been named head women's coach at Drew, athletic director Connee Zotos announced Friday.
MASCAC hires full-time commissionerWestfield State president Vicky Carwein announced the hiring of Angela Baumann as the first full-time commissioner of the conference. Baumann comes to the MASCAC after nearly a decade in the athletic
Longtime St. Thomas coach becomes D-I assistantThe University of Minnesota has announced that ex-St. Thomas head coach Ted Riverso will join Pam Borton's staff as an assistant coach in women's basketball.
“I'm very, very excited about
Morris coach hired at CoeRandi Peterson has been named the head women's coach and assistant director of athletics at Coe as announced by athletic director John Chandler. Peterson replaces Melissa Brunner, who spent four
Your title, deliveredHope's women made a fantastic run of 30 consecutive wins en route to the Division III women's basketball national championship this past season. Now, Western Michigan residents can remember that run
Southern Vermont out of GNACSouthern Vermont is leaving the Great Northeast Athletic Conference effective immediately, while the conference will be adding three schools effective 2007-08, the two entities announced in separate
B-SC will suspend basketball for final Division I seasonBirmingham-Southern is dropping men's basketball for the 2006-07 season, its final year in Division I, it announced today.
Notre Dame coach takes AD jobNotre Dame (Md.) athletic director and women's basketball coach Scot Reisinger announced today he is leaving to become athletic director at Mount Mercy.
Reisinger, who has served as the director
Recruiting? We'd like to hear about itWe have recruits from more than 160 of the 800 Division III men's and women's basketball programs, but we'd love to hear from the rest of you. We're not ranking the recruiting classes, just collecting
Interstate's seven choose Landmark name; PAC expandsThe group of schools informally referred to as the Interstate 8 have chosen a name of their own. Catholic, Drew, Goucher, Juniata, Moravian, Susquehanna and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy will be
Notre Dame, Centenary head to PACNotre Dame (Md.) has accepted an invitation to join the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference for the 2007-2008 academic year, school president Mary Pat Seurkamp announced today.
The Gators will be a
Birmingham-Southern admitted to SCACBirmingham-Southern has been unanimously confirmed as a new member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. The school is expected to participate in the SCAC basketball schedule in 2008-09.
Edgewood hires Lakeland assistantTola Neils has been named head women's coach at Edgewood, school officials announced today. Neils spent five years as the head coach at Preble High School in Green Bay, Wis., which included a trip to
D3hoops.com All-American named Lasell head coachLasell athletic director Kristy Walter announced that former assistant coach Aaron Galletta was named head coach for the 2006-2007 men's basketball season.
Galletta begins his third year at
MIT wins four in TaiwanMIT capped its first international men's basketball tour since 1983 with a win in the Kainan University International Basketball Tournament. The Engineers won four games on their trip, while Hamidou
Former Stout assistant, Eau Claire player, gets juco jobA former UW-Stout associate head coach was approved Tuesday as head men's basketball coach at Gogebic Community College.
Eric Gardow, of Elk Mound, Wis., was hired by the Gogebic Community College
Capital assistant, Wooster standout, to coach Thomas MoreThomas More president, Sr. Margaret Stallmeyer, C.D.P, announced the hiring of John Ellenwood as head men's coach, effective July 5. Ellenwood is replacing former head coach Terry Connor, who resigned
Partners in scoresD3sports.com and D3Scoreboard.com are embarking on a partnership that will enhance the way visitors use D3football.com and D3hoops.com.
D3football.com, which has collected all Division III football
Stimmel 'can't wait to get started' at St. Mary's (Minn.)Shawn Stimmel got the news Tuesday, and he couldn't wait to get the ball rolling.
After accepting the head women's basketball and golf coaching positions at St. Mary's (Minn.), Stimmel was eager
DePauw assistant hired at LakelandKyle Brumett has been named head men's coach at Lakeland.
For the past seven seasons, Brumett has been top assistant at DePauw. Brumett played at Hanover in his native Indiana and spent a season as
Hope men lead D-III in attendanceHope led Division III men's basketball in attendance for the fourth consecutive season and the eighth time overall, according to figures released by the NCAA.
The Flying Dutchmen, playing in
Lowber wins high jump, Arnall edged in javelin nationalsIn his final athletic event as a Roadrunner, Ramapo senior basketball player Todd Lowber proved to be a high hopper. Lowber captured the men's Division III high jump title with a leap of 7 feet,
Birmingham-Southern to D-III: Why? A Q&AD3hoops.com spoke with Birmingham-Southern president David Pollick by phone Friday evening, shortly after the decision to pursue Division III membership was announced. Pollick, who was president at
BSC to join Division IIIBirmingham-Southern College is leaving Division I to join Division III and will add football. In a Friday afternoon news conference, Board of Trustees chair Jim Stephens said the board has instructed
Sul Ross hires coach with NAIA tourney successMarco Borne was named the new head men's coach at Sul Ross State. Borne replaces Doug Davalos who took the head coaching job at Texas State-San Marcos in early April.
Borne comes to Sul Ross after
MSOE accepted into NAthConThe Milwaukee School of Engineering was accepted Monday as a member of the newly formed Northern Athletics Conference (NATHC) and is scheduled to officially join the league in the 2007-08 academic
Stevens hires former Williams, Hamilton assistantAthletic director Russell Rogers announced the hiring of Josh Loeffler as head men's coach at Stevens. Loeffler, who takes over a team that earned its first winning season since 1995-96 as the Ducks
Hartwick assistant hired at NewburyNewbury athletic director Peter Centola today appointed Megan Duran as the college's assistant athletic director and women's basketball coach. Duran will oversee the women's basketball program and be
Larson to step down, take reins of new leagueEdgewood athletic director and head men's coach Steve Larson announced his resignation at a news conference Monday, May 22 at Concordia (Wis.). The news conference officially recognized the new
Bushey, Dauksas, Witucky earn postgraduate scholarshipsGuards Brandon Bushey of York (Pa.), Adam Dauksas of Illinois Wesleyan and Kyle Witucky of Wooster have earned NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships.
Bushey, a criminal justice major, Dauksas, a risk
McMurry mascot appeal deniedMcMurry's Indians nickname remains on the NCAA's list of those subject to restrictions on the use of Native American mascots, names and imagery at NCAA championships.
Another member of the American
Transy women hire successful HS coachGreg Todd, the highly successful coach of two Kentucky high school girls' basketball programs, has been named head women's coach at Transylvania, athletics director Jack Ebel said Wednesday
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PLU assistant promoted to men's coachSteve Dickerson, who has been an assistant coach and associate head coach in the Pacific Lutheran men's program the past three seasons, is the team's new head coach.
“Steve Dickerson brings a
Puget Sound coach leaves for PepperdinePuget Sound men's coach Eric Bridgeland has accepted a position as assistant men's basketball coach with Division I Pepperdine. The two-time Northwest Conference coach of the year posted a 92-39
MAC gains two, USAC oneThe Middle Atlantic Conference has voted to offer Arcadia and Manhattanville membership in the Freedom Conference. The USA South is adding Meredith.
Goclowski hired at Lebanon ValleyFormer Curry coach Todd Goclowski has been named women's basketball coach at Lebanon Valley.
Goclowski replaces Peg Kauffman, who after 13 years as head coach left the position in February to take
F&M's Johns gets NCAA scholarshipFranklin and Marshall women's basketball point guard Dana Johns has been awarded a 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Postgraduate Scholarship.
She is the 14th student-athlete in school
Alumnus returns to coach HobartHobart athletic director Mike Hanna announced the appointment of Izzi Metz to serve as the head coach of the basketball team. Metz returns to his alma mater after five very successful seasons as an
Duquesne staffer hired at W&JGlenn Gutierrez has been named the 12th head coach in Washington & Jefferson men's basketball history on Friday morning by W&J athletic director Bill Dukett.
Gutierrez brings 21 years of
Mississippi College coach back on benchMississippi College president Lee Royce has announced that athletic director Mike Jones will return to his former role as men's basketball coach, a position he held for 14 years from 1988-2002, as
Arnall nabs another NWC javelin crownPacific's DeeDee Arnall is headed back to nationals in women's track and field with a Northwest Conference championship in the javelin.
Arnall, who was a third-team D3hoops.com All-American in
Marietta hires former D-III coachVeteran college basketball coach Ted Eskildsen, whose most recent post was with St. Ambrose in Davenport, Iowa, has been hired as Marietta's women's basketball coach.
The announcement was made
Drury loses interim tag at William SmithWilliam Smith athletic director Deb Steward announced the promotion of interim coach Lindsay Drury to head coach. Drury has been a part of the William Smith basketball coaching staff since 2003.
Colorado College hires Brown assistantAndy Partee, who helped guide Brown to three runner-up finishes in the Ivy League during the early 2000s, has been named head coach of the men's basketball team at Colorado College.
Partee brings
Colorado College to join SCACColorado College has accepted membership into the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and will become the league's 11th member.
While the school will begin membership in the league in 2006-07
Grzesk moves from Lakeland to coach St. NorbertSt. Norbert announced today Gary Grzesk has been named men's coach. Grzesk, the 13th coach in school history, comes to St. Norbert from Lakeland, where he has been head men's basketball coach for the
Franzen leaves Nebraska Wesleyan for IIACLuther athletic director Joe Thompson has named Mark Franzen the new head coach of the Luther men's basketball program and assistant athletic director for resource development.
Franzen succeeds
Trost out at IWU, hired at D-II LewisIllinois Wesleyan men's basketball coach Scott Trost has been named head men's coach at Division II Lewis University. He succeeds Kyle Green, who resigned following two seasons to become an assistant
Edgewood coach hired at AugustanaBobbi Endress has been selected to replace James Black as women's basketball coach at Augustana, it was announced today. Endress, 29, becomes the sixth coach in Augustana history.
Louisiana College hires former D-I coachLouisiana College announced the hiring of Robin Potera-Haskins as women's basketball coach. Potera-Haskins will replace Tonya McIntosh, who resigned shortly after the season. Potera-Haskins comes to
Messman steps down at St. Mary'sSMU women's basketball and golf coach Dan Messmann announced Monday that he was stepping down from his coaching duties, effective at the end of the current school year.
Wartburg hires Rockford coachRockford coach Bob Amsberry has been named head women's coach at Wartburg .
Sul Ross State coach gets D-I jobTexas State announced the hiring of Sul Ross State coach Doug Davalos as men's coach on Monday, April 3.
Davalos is the first Division III head coach to jump directly to a Division I head-coaching
Dobbs leaves Oberlin after four seasonsFrank “Happy” Dobbs has resigned his position as men's basketball head coach and assistant athletic director, interim AD Joe Karlgaard announced Thursday. Dobbs will remain with the
Neumann men's coach steps downAthletic director Chuck Sack announced Brian Nugent has stepped down as Neumann's head men's basketball coach. Nugent, who filled the position for the past seven seasons, officially resigned from his
Thiel hires men's coachThiel announced the hiring of Tim Loomis as head men's coach Wednesday afternoon.
Harris replaces Lamie at Grove CityGrove City has hired Wheaton graduate Sarah Harris as women's basketball coach.
Harris comes to Grove City after spending the past two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Division I North
NJAC all-stars sweep SkylineNew Jersey City swingman Mark Washington scored a game-high 25 points, and captivated the crown with electrifying dunks to earn NJAC Most Valuable Player honors in his own arena, as the New Jersey
ODAC sweeps USAC in all-star gamesThe Old Dominion Athletic Conference won both games of the inaugural ODAC/USA South Senior Basketball Challenge over the USA South on Wednesday evening at Averett's Grant Center.
In the women's
Marlins expecting to winVirginia Wesleyan wasn't expected to do much in Salem at the 2006 Final Four, but the Marlins showed the present of the program is bright, not just the future.
Hope's fun continuesHope coach Brian Morehouse was having such a good time during the news conference following his team's national championship win that we didn't want to spoil his fun.
All the marblesThe final day of the Division III basketball season is upon us, and as always, D3hoops.com has wall-to-wall coverage. Check out <A HREF=
VWC, Hope finish long runs with titlesThe 2005-06 season hinges on Dec. 2, 2005. After that date, neither Virginia Wesleyan nor Hope lost again as each ran through the rest of the season to win the Division III basketball national
Getting to know the final foursThe teams are in place. The practices are complete. The crews are in Salem and Springfield and we've got eight games in the next 48 hours.
At this point, anyone can still win. The right results, a
The road ends hereThis is it, the final weekend (sniff) of the Division III basketball season. When it's all said and done, two teams will take home Walnut and Bronze.
Amherst has a chance to do it for the first
All-Region honoreesD3hoops.com has released its fifth annual <A HREF=
Burson, Campoli, Nelson NABC awardeesThe National Association of Basketball Coaches will present its tenth annual Outstanding Service Award to Jim Burson, Joe Campoli and Jim Nelson at the Division III meeting of this year's NABC
D-III goes Outside the LinesDivision III on ESPN?
It seems like Division III only gets ESPN's attention when there's a freak occurrence, like a 60-footer to win a conference championship, or a team that presses all over the
Stevens ducks out of I-8 for E-8The Presidents Council of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the addition of Stevens Institute of Technology as a full member effective fall 2007.
Salem, Springfield get their pairingsSound familiar? Southern Maine and Scranton are in the Final Four, virtually assuring a raucous crowd at Springfield. <A HREF=
Lawrence oustedSix of the eight host teams won their sectional semifinal games, but one loss is the most notable. No. 1 Lawrence, the last unbeaten men's team in the NCAA, fell at home to Illinois Wesleyan. <A
Around the NationWe're not going to waste your time repeating clich�s. We're just putting it to you straight: Utica and St. John Fisher have played three times already this season and all three times St. John Fisher
Bowen steps down at River Falls to be full-time ADRick Bowen is stepping down as men's coach at UW-River Falls to become the school's full-time athletic director. He has held both positions since 2004. Assistant men's basketball coach Jeff Berkhof
Silva, Braier named Jostens winnersLawrence's Chris Braier and Randolph-Macon's Megan Silva have been named the 2006 recipients of the Jostens Trophy. The award recognizes the outstanding male and female basketball players in Division
Stories on the roadThirty-two teams meet at eight sites through the weekend in the Division III NCAA Tournament and our goal is to try to make you familiar with at least one team in each sectional.
Bridgewater's road
Statistical spotlightSome of the top performances in Division III basketball from the past weekend's games:
University of Rochester senior guard Jessie Graham was 9-for-17 from downtown in the Yellowjackets'
Buff State women's coach steps downBUFFALO – Jerome Moss stepped down as head coach of the Buffalo State women's basketball team, athletics director Jerry S. Boyes announced.
Buffalo State finished 9-17 for the second
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Upsets few in tourney openersVilla Julie got 25 rebounds from Anthony Fitzgerald to knock off Baruch 86-71 and advance to the second round against William Paterson. <A HREF=
A look at the men's tourneyThe road to Salem gets its start tonight, so as the madness begins, <A HREF=
Hiram hires alum as men's coachSteve Fleming, one of the more accomplished players in Hiram basketball history, is returning to his alma mater as head coach. He succeeds Tim Rice, who resigned after three seasons.
NCC out, Hamilton survivesA CCIW team is already out, as <A HREF=
Looking at the women's tourneyThe Division III women's basketball NCAA Tournament gets underway with one first-round game on Wednesday night, so as the madness begins, it's time for our annual <A
2006 men's NCAA Tournament previewTwenty-win teams getting in is a lot better than 23-5 teams staying home. As much as the brackets are unbalanced, we have to keep in mind that the serious national champion contenders are all in this field. As we get started with Thursday's five first-round games, enjoy the excitement. Having 11 more teams in means there's 11 more games to eliminate them, and that's always got the chance to be a thriller.
Colorado College coach resignsMike McCubbin, who completed his eighth season as head coach of the Colorado College men's basketball this past Saturday, resigned his position Monday, athletic director Julie Soriero announced.
Here's what's nextMaybe the weeping and gnashing of teeth isn't quite finished but with one first-round game on Wednesday and five on Thursday we haven't much time left to mourn.
Here's what's coming from
TLU women's coach steps downTexas Lutheran women's coach Ashley Smith resigned today after six seasons with the Bulldogs. She compiled a record of 42-107 at TLU.
“I want to thank Texas Lutheran for the opportunity to
Another Matchup MondayIt's business as usual in Division III men's basketball. More teams, <A HREF=
Selections Sunday, pairings MondayThe NCAA will release Division III tournament selections on Sunday, but pairings will be released Monday morning, officials tell D3hoops.com. We should expect to learn which teams are in the
Sunday longshotsAustin Brown hit a halfcourt shot at the buzzer to lift DePauw over Centre 64-61 in Sunday's Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship game. Check out the incredible turn of events on <A
Finishing touchesThere are no more unbeaten teams in Division III women's basketball, as Marymount took down No. 4-ranked Mary Washington 62-55 in overtime in Saturday's Capital Athletic Conference championship game.
Sulkowski reaches 2,000 plateauSenior guard Leigh Sulkowski scored 25 points, including the 2,000th of her career, as top-seeded Washington and Jefferson defeated second-seeded Thomas More 61-58 in the championship game of the
Alvernia wins bid, York, others join CAlvernia edged Wesley 66-63 <A HREF=
Jostens finalists unveiledSALEM, Va. – The local Jostens Trophy Organizing Committee has released the 10 men's and women's finalists for this year's Jostens Trophy. The 10 finalists have been forwarded to the national
York puts Baruch into C territoryPool C got just a little bit shallower Friday night as York (N.Y.) beat Baruch 72-61 for the CUNYAC men's championship. The Bearcats became the second regional No. 1 team upset in as many nights,
Another Franklin player hits 1,500It wasn't her most memorable performance, but Franklin senior Lindsey Roberson reached a milestone which only three other women's players have done at the central Indiana school.
Roberson, a guard
St. Clair reaches 2,000 in upset win at GordonAndrew St. Clair scored his 2,000th career point for Colby-Sawyer in Thursday night's Commonwealth Coast Conference semifinal upset win at Gordon.
St. Clair, who needed just four points for 2,000
Cal Lu punches ticketCal Lutheran's Tiffiny Shim made the game-winning basket in the lane with 3.1 seconds remaining Tuesday night to secure a 69-67 victory over Redlands, <A HREF=
Good to the last shotAndrea Korb hit a jumper in the lane with under 10 seconds remaining to lead Carleton past St. Benedict 74-73 in overtime. The fourth-seeded Knights (18-9) advance to play second-seeded
Hiram men's coach resignsHiram athletic director Tom Mulligan has announced that Tim Rice, the school's men's coach the past three years, has resigned effective March 13.
Two in: VWC and CMSVirginia Wesleyan and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps each clinched automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament on Monday night. The Marlins, up to No. 8 in the latest D3hoops.com Top 25, outlasted Randolph-Macon
Around the NationIt's the time of year where scores come in fast and furious, where teams go from favorites to on the bubble in the blink of a buzzer-beater. Since conference tournaments start in earnest on Monday
DeNoble not renewed at St. NorbertSt. Norbert athletics director Tim Bald announced today men's coach Paul DeNoble will not be offered a renewal of his contract, which runs through the end of the 2005-06 academic year.
DeNoble
VWC, RMC reach ODAC finalNo. 12 Virginia Wesleyan survived its semifinal against Guilford and Randolph-Macon outlasted archrival Hampden-Sydney 92-83 in overtime to advance to Monday night's Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Showdown SaturdayOhio Wesleyan held on to knock off No. 1 Wooster on Saturday afternoon, 86-83. Down by 11 with three minutes remaining, Wooster cut the lead to five, then to three on a Kyle Witucky three-pointer with
Wartburg bids gym farewellIt was a farewell party Saturday as Wartburg swept its final men's and women's basketball doubleheader in Knights Gymnasium in front of a capacity crowd of fans, friends and alumni. Coach Dick Peth's
Kane reaches 1,500 pointsFranklin's prospects of pulling even with host Transylvania for the top spot in the Heartland Conference looked promising with the Grizzlies leading by nine points in the second half Wednesday night
Mississippi College can keep ChoctawsMississippi College received word that the NCAA has removed its policy restrictions in the use of the name Choctaw for its sports teams.
School president Lee Royce said, “We are pleased with
Wash U clinches UAA bidWashington University's women's basketball team became the first team to clinch an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament Friday night as the No. 3 Bears defeated No. 12 Brandeis 66-54.
“It was
Washington College senior hits 1,500Jonathan Webb became the fifth Washington College basketball player in school history to score at least 1,500 career points as host Washington College clinched the fourth seed in the five-team
Lawrence survivesKeven Bradley hit the game-winning layup at the buzzer as No. 2 Lawrence survived on the road, defeating No. 14 Carroll 64-63. The Vikings remain the only unbeaten team in Division III men's
Minnesota, Washington U. dominate NCAA 25th-year tourney teamThree natives of Minnesota and three people from Washington U. highlight the NCAA's 25th anniversary Division III women's basketball championships team.
Elizabethtown guard Page Lutz,
Villa Julie's Fitzgerald reaches 2,000 markVilla Julie forward Anthony Fitzgerald, a D3hoops.com preseason All-America selection, reached 2,000 career points on Tuesday night in Villa Julie's 89-68 win at Chestnut Hill. Fitzgerald reached the
T-minus two weeks and countingSelection Sun... err, Monday is hurtling towards us, with less than two weeks until we'll know who's gotten those 39 Pool C bids (18 men, 21 women) and who, even then, didn't get in.
At least this
Washington hits 1,500-point markNew Jersey City senior Mark Washington became the eighth player in school history to record 1,500 career points, and the Gothic Knights finished the regular season with a 10-1 home record by beating
B-W clinches OAC top spotThe No. 1 seed in the Ohio Athletic Conference men's tournament has had four losses each of the past two years, and three losses the year before. But Baldwin-Wallace has run off 10 consecutive OAC
Lucek reaches 1,000 reboundsSimmons senior Kristen Lucek reached the 1,000 career rebound mark during a win at Southern Vermont 82-33.
Lucek needed 10 boards entering the game to reach the 1,000 rebound milestone. She
Storm streak stoppedBuena Vista beat Simpson for the fifth time in six meetings and snapped the No. 18 Storm's 12-game winning streak in the process with a 69-66 win Friday night.
Simpson led by as many as seven
Augie, Hope fall on roadJust 10 minutes and a smidge over 200 miles apart, No. 3 Augustana and No. 4 Hope were upset in men's basketball action tonight. <A HREF=
Yvon reaches 2,000 pointsSpringfield senior guard Derek Yvon reached the 2,000-point mark and later became the school's all-time leading scorer in the Pride's 83-67 win Tuesday night against Clark.
The second Division III
Hoyt reaches 1,500 for Mt. St. MaryMike Hoyt wasted no time in today's game to start breaking records. Only 1:15 into today's matchup against St. Joseph's (L.I.), the junior guard scored a layup to post the first points of the game.
Scots back in top spotWooster reaches the No. 1 spot of the <A HREF=
Wooster finishes sweep, tops WittNo. 2 Wooster turned the tables on No. 1 Wittenberg, beating the Tigers and likely knocking them out of the top spot 86-77.
Wooster, which won the first meeting 86-83 on Dec. 10, got 24 points
Chatham leaves AWCC for PACThe Presidents' Athletic Conference announced the addition of Chatham as the 10th member of the conference, beginning in the 2007-08 academic year. The members of the PAC Presidents' Council voted
Lebanon Valley women's coach resignsPeg Kauffman has resigned as Lebanon Valley women's head coach effective the end of the season, LVC athletic director Kathleen Tierney has announced.
Kauffman, who is wrapping up her 13th season
Historic rally Caps victoryNo. 20 Capital set a Division III women's basketball record Wednesday night, rallying from a 28-point deficit to defeat No. 23 Wilmington on the road 73-71.
The Crusaders, who trailed 39-11 in the
And then there was oneMary Washington is the last remaining undefeated team in Division III women's basketball after No. 17 Hardin-Simmons knocked off crosstown rival No. 9 McMurry 63-54 on Monday night in Abilene, Texas.
Ithaca rallies from 22 down in 6:30Ithaca rallied from a 22-point deficit with 6:30 and defeated Oneonta State 72-70 on in women's action on Tuesday night.
The comeback, two points short of the Division III record, was capped by
DePauw win streak hits 18<A HREF=
Conference clashesMost conferences are turning the corner at this point in the season, finishing the first run through the schedule and starting the second.
NESCAC folks, just so you know, in most conferences play
Wesley adding to CAC expansionWesley will join the Capital Athletic Conference for 2007-08, continuing the league's reshuffling that began when CAC members Catholic and Goucher announced they were leaving to form an as-yet-unnamed
Hood's Provenzano reaches 1,500Junior Santo Provenzano scored 18 of his game-high 26 points in the second half and surpassed 1,500 points for his career as Hood downed Salisbury 77-65 Monday night at Gov. Thomas Johnson High
Augie gets key CCIW winAlready a big night in Division III, with No. 7 Augustana winning at No. 5 Illinois Wesleyan. The Vikings finish the first run through the CCIW unbeaten, while Illinois Wesleyan falls to 4-3. IWU
Drahos joins Drahos in 1,500 clubBethany senior Matt Drahos had 23 points and nine rebounds, while Mike Drahos scored 18 points, including the 1,500th of his career, as the Bison rolled to a 92-58 victory over visiting Grove City
Silva reaches 2,000 milestoneRandolph-Macon guard Megan Silva reached 2,000 career points on Sunday afternoon in a 97-43 win against Hollins. The senior, who averaged 20.9 points over 94 career games entering the afternoon, hit
Friday night's alright for upsetsThree battles between Top 25 women' teams went down to the wire Friday night with two overtime finishes and a two-point game.
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Rhoten reaches 2,000 pointsTrinity (Conn.) senior forward Tyler Rhoten totaled game-highs of 18 points and 12 rebounds and became the first player in the school's history to score 2,000 points in his career, leading the
Squeaker SaturdayWittenberg, Wooster, York (Pa.), Worcester Polytech and Randolph-Macon on the men's side and Mary Washington, Capital, Calvin and Mississippi College on the women's side had closer-than-expected games
Bengel reaches 1,500 career pointsJennifer Bengel and Kathryn Reilly combined for 31 of Gettysburg's 48 points as the Bullets handed the Red Devils their first Centennial Conference loss of the season, 48-45, in overtime on Wednesday
IWU survives, York fallsCatholic rallied from a nine-point deficit with 3:30 left in regulation and defeated No. 8 York (Pa.) in overtime Wednesday night 69-67. The Cardinals (12-3) finished regulation on a 11-2 run and
Vote for D-III 25th anniversary teamTwenty-six players and five coaches are on the ballot for the Division III women's basketball 25th anniversary team.
The team, which is being honored by the NCAA as part of its year-long
CCI-wow!No. 5 Illinois Wesleyan lost for the second time in a week and a half, and No. 12 North Central lost for the first time in nearly 11 months in a night in the CCIW that seems almost WIAC-like in its
It's a video weekendThis is a great weekend to hunker down in front of the television or computer, if you can't get to a game in person. On Friday evening broadband Internet users were able to watch <A
Albion rolls past HopeAlbion had four scorers in double figures, including 20 from Brandon Crawford, as the No. 4 Britons defeated No. 2 Hope 76-58. Albion edged out to a 9-6 lead before going on a 16-4 run to open things
Tigers take over top spotAfter 11 ranked teams lost last week, fans knew to expect a shake-up in this week's men's poll. The pollsters didn't disappoint as Wittenberg narrowly emerged as the new No. 1 and five new teams broke
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Mooney drops 37 in reaching 1,500Facing a possible eighth straight loss and a 1-5 start in Skyline Conference play, Mount Saint Vincent senior James Mooney took over Saturday's game at Centenary and reached a milestone as well.
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North Central upsets No. 1 IWUNorth Central used a 20-4 run to end the first half and withstood a late comeback by No. 1 Illinois Wesleyan to upset the Titans 74-70.
Keelan Amelianovich had a three-point attempt to tie in the
Occidental deals Amherst first lossAmherst rallied from a double-digit deficit to take a lead late in the second half, but Occidental rallied at home to upset the No. 4 Lord Jeffs 73-68. <A HREF=
Hixon hits 500 wins at AmherstAmherst men's coach David Hixon's team improved to 8-0, giving him his 500th career win in the process, in defeating Pomona-Pitzer 61-42. The No. 4-ranked Jeffs held the Sagehens to 28.3% shooting
Perfect so farBrandeis, Chicago, Clark, George Fox, Lawrence, Mary Washington, McMurry, Medaille, New York University, Richard Stockton, Rosemont, UW-La Crosse, Washington U.
Amherst, Carnegie Mellon, Hamilton,
Drahos reaches 1,500 pointsBethany senior Matt Drahos scored 20 points, including the 1,500th of his career, and brother Mike Drahos recorded a double-double, as the Bison came away with a 70-65 victory at Muskingum on Friday
Hood to join Capital Athletic ConferenceHood will join the Capital Athletic Conference next academic year, making it the first year that the school's men's teams will compete in conference play.
Hood teams will compete in seven of the
Out with a bangThe final Thursday of 2005 was a memorable one with four matchups between ranked men's teams, upsets and interesting results galore.
Men's No. 1 Illinois Wesleyan stayed unbeaten by knocking off
Marietta coach resignsMarietta athletic director Debbie Lazorik has accepted the resignation of women's coach Vicki Giffin. Giffin's last day as coach was Dec. 27. Giffin had an overall record of 22-40 in her two-plus
No. 22 CMU upsets PrincetonNo. 22 Carnegie Mellon rallied from a 32-29 halftime deficit to build a 42-35 lead, then held off Division I Princeton down the stretch to win 51-46. It's the second win for Division III against a
D-III player dead in shootoutTy Wallace, a former guard for Arcadia, was shot and killed in West Oak Lane, Pa., on Dec. 22. Police and Philadelphia mayor John Street told the media that Wallace was selling drugs to an undercover
No. 5 UPS upsets D-IZack McVey scored 19 points to lead seven scorers in double figures as Puget Sound defeated Division I UC Riverside 115-111 on Wednesday night for Division III's first upset of a Division I men's
Still the 1Six teams received No. 1 votes, including one as low as 12th place overall, but it was Southern Maine which held on to the No. 1 spot in the D3hoops.com women's basketball Top 25 by just four points.
Spotlight on SalemSalem, Va., was the place for football lovers to be on Saturday, but it was Salem, Mass., that hosted the headline-grabbing event for basketball.
Southern Maine's reign of dominance in New
Around the NationVersatile. Opportunistic.
They're the best words we've seen to describe the No. 1 Southern Maine women's basketball team.
Having beaten Bowdoin for the first time since the 1999-2000 season is
Baldwin-Wallace tips ONUSophomore Tyler Sekerak's lay-up with 47 seconds remaining gave No. 18 <A HREF=
Eight to form new leagueThree MAC Commonwealth schools, two Capital Athletic Conference schools, two Skyline Conference schools and a MAC Freedom school are banding together to form a new conference.
IC upsets No. 1 MillikinIllinois College held on despite giving up an 11-2 run and missing the front end of a one-and-one with eight seconds left to upset No. 1 Millikin 56-53.
The Lady Blues, who improved to 5-3, won
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Wesleyan puts it togetherThe Wesleyan women won back-to-back games for the first time all season <A HREF=
Ruling the roadSt. Thomas and Gustavus Adolphus met in an early-season showdown for the MIAC lead and the matchup was <A HREF=
Murphy's return on the air tonightSUNYIT men's coach Tom Murphy will return to the school he was reportedly forced out of after the 2003-04 season as he brings his Wildcats to Hamilton tonight. The game will air live on <A
Good to the last shotThe spotlight may have shone brightest on the classic finishes in Division III's football playoffs, but Saturday was also a day for some basketball dramatics. <A href=
Point takenUW-Stevens Point only returned one starter from its two-time defending national championship squad, but proves still tough to beat at home.
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Bethany upsets Division II tourney teamBethany's Matt Drahos hit two free throws with four seconds left to push the Bison past Wheeling Jesuit, a Division II school that has won 20 games each of the past three seasons and reached the 2005
Robinson founds D-III's 700 clubFranklin and Marshall defeated Swarthmore 77-65 on Sunday, giving Glenn Robinson his 700th career victory, first among all Division III men's basketball coaches. He became the all-time winningest
Cards deal Scranton lossSomewhere in Vermont the Lonergan family is smiling. That's after Catholic's men's basketball program swept a doubleheader from Scranton, and while the men have made national news before, the women
Sleepers awakenThe jury wasn't out on Lawrence for long. After falling to UW-Stevens Point in the second round of last year's NCAA Tournament, the Vikings also lost three starters. But All-America selection Chris
Lincoln knocks off touted D-II opponentTwo players combined for 58 points and Lincoln improved to 3-0 for the first time since 1993 as the Lions knocked off Division II Salem International 87-74.
Presason All-America guard Kyle Myrick
Moore joins 500-win clubWooster defeated Kalamazoo 84-66 on opening night, giving men's coach Steve Moore his 500th career victory and making him the winningest coach in school history at the same time.
Moore, 500-164
Open for businessThe 2005-06 season is underway with the first two days of games. Hope's men got a new floor and a new start, knocking off No. 15 Elmhurst 70-53 after starting last season 1-5.
No. 9 St. Benedict
Around the NationThe crush is upon us, not only that onslaught of games, scores, notes and information that will comprise the 2005-06 Division III basketball season, but just the love of the game in its highest
One bye for '06 womenThe 2006 Division III women's basketball tournament will feature 63 teams, with automatic bids given to 38 conferences, four Pool B bids set aside for teams outside of those 38 conferences, and 21
Men's preseason team has Titanic lookFour Titans take home 2006 D3hoops.com men's basketball preseason All-America honors.
Alright, so not all of them are Illinois Wesleyan's Titans. There's UW-Oshkosh representation as well. For
2006 season previewsAs tipoff approaches for the 2005-06 season, it's time to get the lowdown on who's returning and what each team expects of itself for the upcoming year. Most times, you can learn something from the
Guards Silva, Sulkowski headline preseason teamAs the season approaches, <A HREF=
Transylvania women's coach steps downMark Turner, who guided Transylvania's women's basketball team to 312 wins in 18 years, has decided to step down as head coach, athletics director Ted Kinder said Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Assistant coach
Carthage changes nickname, logoDuring its Oct. 21 meeting, the Carthage College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to continue the traditional nickname for men's athletic teams.
Reconnecting with the original intent of the
Millikin back on topDivision III women's basketball national champion Millikin returns to the top spot as the No. 1 team in the D3hoops.com <A HREF=
IWU men are No. 1The seventh season of the D3hoops.com Top 25 starts with Illinois Wesleyan on top.
The Titans, who return their top dozen players from last season (Cory Jones is out for three to five more weeks
Morris player dies in football celebrationMinnesota-Morris men's basketball player Rick Rose was killed Saturday when fans pulled down a goalpost at the end of the Cougars' 34-28 home win against Crown. Rose was a junior from Benton City,
For men, a year of 59The long-awaited NCAA Tournament expansion finally comes in this season, and the men's basketball committee has released the details of the 2006 tournament.
The field expands from 48 teams to 59,
Hoopsville back and better than everWhen we talked to listeners and Division III fans about how we could make Hoopsville better, a few things came to mind.
One, you wanted us to talk more about your part of the country.
Two, you
Rockford coach resignsRockford has announced that men's head coach Bill Lavery has resigned his position effective Sept. 30, 2005 to take a non-coaching job in the private sector. Due to the lateness of Lavery's
Former Wheaton player diesOn Thursday Sept., 15 Wheaton (Ill.) coach Bill Harris and the members of the Thunder basketball program were informed of the sudden death of Will Landry, a four-year letterwinner at Wheaton from
Survivor returns to GreensboroFamily commitments took Eddie Montrell away from Greensboro last year. It was a tragedy, however, that brought Eddie and his family back to Greensboro nine months later.
Montrell recently
RIC hires Providence assistantPROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island College has named Bob Walsh head men's coach. He takes over for Jack Perri, who stepped down last month to accept an assistant coach's position at Division I
Crotty hired by CelticsBOSTON — The Boston Celtics announced that Williams grad Michael Crotty, former point guard for the Ephs' 2003 Division III national championship team, has been named the Celtics' director of
Colby names women's coachWATERVILLE, Maine – Lori Gear McBride, who helped win a national championship at North Carolina in 1994, has been named head women's coach at Colby. Gear McBride was named Aug. 30 as the ninth
Macalester hires St. Thomas assistantMacalester has chosen former St. Thomas assistant Ellen Thompson as its new women's coach, athletic director Travis Feezell announced. Thompson replaces Jeannine Ruh, who resigned earlier this summer
Martin returning to ElmhurstAll-America forward Chris Martin has announced he will return to the court for his final year of eligibility at Elmhurst, ending a summer of uncertainty caused by a medical condition.
“I'm
King's hires D-II assistantBrian Donoghue was introduced today, Aug. 30, as head women's coach at King's. Donoghue, who served the past three seasons as the lead assistant at Division II East Stroudsburg, succeeds Bryan
Purchase hires men's coachDenny Carroll was named men's coach at SUNY-Purchase. Born and raised in Westchester County, Carroll graduated from the University of Dayton in 1971.
SUNY-Purchase begins the four-year
SUNYIT hires new women's coachThe SUNY Institute of Technology has a new full-time women's coach. Kevin Grimmer, Director of Athletics at SUNYIT, has announced that Karen Powell has been selected to head the program.
Powell, a
Concordia (Wis.) gets former coach backWayne Rasmussen will begin his second stint as the men's basketball coach at Concordia (Wis.) this fall, athletic director Rob Barnhill announced. “Concordia is blessed to welcome coach
Division III players head down underA group of Division III basketball players and coaches took their game “down under” to compete in the 2005 Eastern University Games in Tamworth, Australia.
Led by coach Beth O'Boyle of
Bennett retiresJack Bennett announced his retirement today, Aug. 19, as head men's coach at UW-Stevens Point after winning back-to-back Division III national championships.
The Pointers' coach leaves after
A new way to postAlright, we admit, upgrading the message board was long overdue. And the process was pretty complex, so it wasn't as smooth as we'd hoped.
However, it's done. We can move on to other things,
Chaszar takes WNEC women's jobSPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Former Temple captain Nicole Chaszar has been named women's basketball coach at Western New England, athletics director Mike Theulen announced Aug. 10.
“I'm excited
Concordia (Wis.) coach moving onPete Gnan, men's coach at Concordia (Wis.) since 1996, has announced his resignation. Gnan accumulated a 108- 132 overall record while guiding Concordia to Lake Michigan Conference championships in
Mt. St. Vincent women's coach resignsMount Saint Vincent athletic director Cathy Ingram announced the resignation of women's coach Andrew Francis. Francis has accepted a position on the men's basketball staff at Division I Villanova.
Rowan's Final Four coach returns to D-IIICandace Crabtree, who coached Rowan to the 1998 Final Four and is the program's all-time leader in coaching victories, was named head coach at Mount Ida.
Crabtree, who was 171-25 (.872) in seven
Logging games of 2005-06The Division III basketball season won't tip off for three and a half months yet.
That fact is unfortunate; however, you can begin to find out who your favorite team will be playing when the
UWO hires alum to follow RuderUW-Oshkosh turned to one of its all-time hardwood greats and named Terri Schumacher as its fourth head women's coach.
NJCU women promote assistantAshante Timoll, an assistant the past three seasons and former three-year captain for New Jersey City, has been hired as the 11th head coach in the 35-year history of the Gothic Knight program,
PS-Altoona hires W&J assistantAlan J. Seretti has been named the new head coach of men's basketball at Penn State-Altoona. He replaces former NBA player Armon Gilliam, who went 18-59 in three seasons.
Seretti spent the last
Regis hires D3hoops.com All-AmericanAthletic director Marybeth Lamb is pleased to announce that Julie Plant has been appointed head coach at Regis (Mass.). The post was recently vacated by the departure of Jaime Hoffman, who left to
UMHB hires women's coachMary Hardin-Baylor has named Kim Kirkpatrick as the school's head women's coach, vice-president for athletics Ben Shipp announced. Kirkpatrick becomes just the eighth coach in the history of the
Finally, a place to find your next jobIt's the question we get asked most frequently (other than
More Mac turnoverMacalester's struggling women's basketball program was dealt another blow when Jeannine Ruh resigned as head coach. She told the team on Friday and it was announced by the school on Monday. She is
Venet returns homeMount Union has hired alumna and All-America point guard Suzy Venet as women's basketball coach.
“We are very pleased to add Suzy (Venet) to our coaching staff,” said athletic
Trinity (Texas) hires UT-Austin gradTrinity (Texas) is pleased to announce the hiring of Amie Smith Bradley as women's basketball coach, effective immediately.
Eastern Mennonite coach steps downRichard McElwee has resigned as head women's basketball coach after two years at Eastern Mennonite, athletic director David King announced July 15.
“I regret putting the new AD in this
Hope plays, works on Mexico tripSightseeing, construction and basketball were on the agenda as Hope's men's basketball team completed an 11-day trip to Mexico on July 4.
The Flying Dutchmen traveled to Chiapas, a state in the
Trinity (Conn.) women change coachMaureen Pine has announced her resignation as head women's coach of Trinity (Conn.) women's basketball team after 18 seasons. Pine compiled a 250-167 record with 11 postseason appearances, NCAA
Macalester hires new ADMacalester has named Travis Feezell athletic director. He was the athletic director and former baseball coach at Whitman. Feezell headed the Whitman athletic department for five years, overseeing 18
UMHB women's coach steps downAfter five years as the head coach of the Mary Hardin-Baylor women's team, Margie Williamson has announced that she will be stepping down from the position at the end of the summer. Williamson will
Arcadia makes another coaching changeShannon Howley, assistant coach at Marymount, has been named the new head women's basketball coach at Arcadia, athletic director Shirley Liddle announced.
“I am very happy that we were able
Whitten takes D-I assistant jobThe King's athletic department has announced women's coach Bryan Whitten has stepped down to accept an offer as the top assistant coach at Division I Virginia Commonwealth.
Whitten leaves King's
Lakeland's new lookAthletes from several decades returned to Lakeland as school formally dedicated its new gymnasium The Moose and Dona Woltzen Gymnasium, honoring one of Wisconsin's most successful college basketball
Buffalo State names men's coachFajri Ansari, a two-time New York State Federation champion in the high school ranks and Buffalo State's assistant director of admissions, has been named the head men's coach at Buffalo State. He was
Trinity (Texas) women's coach resignsBecky Geyer has resigned as head women's basketball coach after 13 seasons at Trinity (Texas) to accept a position of assistant coach at Division I Central Florida.
Pacific hires Pomona-Pitzer assistantFOREST GROVE, Ore. - Jason Lowery, a former (Portland, Ore.) Jesuit High School standout who has spent the past eight years coaching at the Division III and NAIA levels, was announced Monday afternoon
Lynchburg hires Lasell coachThe Lynchburg athletic department announced Thursday that Stephanie Tobey has been named the new head women's coach.
Tobey was the head coach at Division III Lasell for the 2003-04 and 2004-05
St. Vincent joins D-III, headed to PACSt. Vincent, in Latrobe, Pa., announced it was applying for membership in Division III and the Presidents Athletic Conference.
The NAIA school, which currently offers 19 intercollegiate sports,
Player's donation could save a lifeSul Ross State basketball standout Rockland Owens made his reputation on the court with his unselfish play. But his most recent assist might bear far more impact than any game he played.
Owens,
Gordon men do work in TaiwanThe Gordon men's basketball team recently returned from a nine-game, two-week trip to Taiwan. The Scots, who went 9-0 on the journey, traveled through an organization called Sports Ambassadors, which
Messiah center drafted by RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals selected Messiah starting center David Henninger in the 21st round of the major league baseball amateur draft on Wednesday, June 8. Henninger was second on the team in scoring
Swarthmore hires former D-I coachSWARTHMORE, Pa. – Swarthmore has named Renee DeVarney, current head coach at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, Va., and former head coach at Duquesne, head women's coach.
Ferrum coach retires after 29 yearsFERRUM, Va. — Ferrum women's basketball coach Donna Doonan announced today that she is retiring from coaching, effective immediately. Doonan has been at the helm of the women's basketball
Flynn returns to D-III at McDanielWESTMINSTER, Md. -- McDaniel has announced the hiring of Bob Flynn as the next Green Terror men's head coach. Flynn replaces Jay Dull, who was 22-78 over four seasons.
Murphy back in head coaching ranksLast year, Tom Murphy's 34-year reign as head men's coach at Hamilton was cut short with Murphy the fourth-winningest coach in the history of Division III basketball with a 602-262 record.
Johns Hopkins students engineer basketball for the blindThree Johns Hopkins students, two of whom started for the women's basketball team, have designed and built a system that enables blind people to play basketball.
The students were enrolled in a
Austin moves from ASC to SCACThe SCAC Board of Directors, comprised of the chief executive officers of the member institutions, reached a unanimous decision to admit Austin College during the league's annual spring meeting held
Anderson promotes assistantAnderson has announced the hiring of Tom Slyder as men's basketball coach.
“Tom Slyder has been an integral part of the men's basketball program at Anderson University for nearly 20 years,
Platteville sweeps in EuropeUW-Platteville's men's and women's basketball teams each went 2-0 on a tour of Eastern Europe this past week. The men won a pair of nail-biters, while the women's games were both blowouts.
The
DePauw forward finishes as runner-up at tennis nationalsDuring the winter, Liz Bondi was DePauw's top scorer off the bench.
Turns out basketball isn't even her best sport. In the fall and spring, she's been a national contender in Division III tennis,
LeTourneau hires Liberty assistantLONGVIEW, Texas — Robert Davis has officially signed on to become LeTourneau's 19th head men's coach. He was offered the position after a national search.
“I cannot think of anyone
HSU grad named D-I assistantMEMPHIS, Tenn. – Emily Owens, a former player at Hardin-Simmons and current assistant coach at Kentucky Wesleyan, was named director of basketball operations at Division I Memphis.
Pacific men's coach steps downIn an offseason where men's head coaching positions are difficult to come by, Pacific's is now available. Thirteen-year head coach Ken Schumann stepped down May 16 to concentrate on administrative
Hoffman hired at OccidentalTrue to its name, Occidental, which means “bringing the east to the west”, went east for its next head women's basketball coach, Jaime Hoffman, a seven-year veteran from the Boston suburb
Mary Baldwin to join USACFAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The USA South Athletic Conference has announced that Mary Baldwin will join as a full member for the 2007-08 school year. The addition of the school brings the number of
Bertini returns to Westfield StateAndrea Bertini is returning to her roots as she was named today as the women's basketball head coach at Westfield State.
A 1996 Westfield State graduate, Bertini was a four-year standout for the
Puzzling coaching changesA successful Division II coach goes from paradise to the frozen north. A successful Division III coach goes from a perennial contender in the WIAC to a team that finished in the bottom three of the
Puzzling coaching changesA successful Division II coach goes from paradise to the frozen north. A successful Division III coach goes from a perennial contender in the WIAC to a team that finished in the bottom three of the SCAC.
Anderson men's coach retiresAfter 40 years of coaching basketball, Anderson men's coach Denny Lehnus has announced his retirement from the Raven program.
Lehnus has compiled a 154-155 record over the last 12 seasons at
Four earn postgraduate scholarshipsWooster's Matt Schlingman, Tara Rohde of Trinity (Texas), Christian Turner of Potsdam State and Lebanon Valley's Jennifer Northcott have been selected to receive postgraduate scholarships from the
Kantrow resigns at St. Mary'sSt. Mary's (Md.) men's head coach Brock Kantrow has resigned from his position effective the end of May, as announced today by athletic director Scott Devine. Kantrow has decided to leave the coaching
Mount Ida coach lands Central jobAfter two seasons at Mount Ida, Natalie Nakic has been named head women's basketball coach at Central. She replaces Mick Angel, who resigned after four seasons with the Dutch.
A native of
Muskingum coach sets wins recordDonna Newberry, who led Muskingum's women's basketball team to a 403-218 mark, set the all-time Division III career softball wins record Wednesday, April 27, with an 8-3 win against Otterbein in the
Rutgers-Camden hires women's coachDale Hodges, a 1990 St. Joseph's (Pa.) graduate who has played professional basketball on three continents, in addition to coaching on the collegiate level, has been named as the head coach of the
Greenboro '04 finalist gets second shotBryan Galuski has been appointed head men's basketball coach at Greensboro, announced athletics director Kim Strable.
Galuski arrives after spending seven seasons as an assistant coach at
Basketball player shoots 73 for VWC men's golfPeter Warren has made his name known at Virginia Wesleyan through his accomplishments on the basketball court, but this time his standout efforts were not shots, but strokes.
Warren, competing for
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LaRue one and done at GreensboroRusty LaRue has resigned as head men's basketball coach at Greensboro and will become head boys' basketball coach and assistant football coach at Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville, N.C. LaRue,
Schreiner hires conference rivalRiding a one-game winning streak for the first time since January 2002, Schreiner has hired Jeanette McKinney as women's basketball head coach.
McKinney, an assistant coach at American Southwest
Goucher women's coach steps downTOWSON, Md. – Charleata Neal announced she is stepping down after serving as Goucher head women's coach, a position she had held for the past seven seasons.
Neal, who was the women's
Chicago coach loses interim tagUniversity of Chicago athletic director Tom Weingartner announced today that Aaron Roussell has been named head women's coach.
As interim head coach during the 2004-05 campaign, Roussell engineered
Gaye drafted into USBLThe Westchester Wildfire drafted Gwynedd-Mercy center Badou Gaye with their second-round selection on Tuesday night's USBL draft.
Gaye, the only Division III player selected in the draft, which has
Rose-Hulman leaving SCACRose-Hulman is returning to its former conference, the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, and is leaving the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference effective July 1, 2006. Rose-Hulman and
Lynchburg women's coach resignsThe Lynchburg athletic department announced the resignation of Richie Waggoner, head women's basketball and assistant softball coach, on Monday.
Waggoner accumulated a 67-84 record in his six
BVU assistant takes over at NWUAmy Sander has been named the new head women's coach at Nebraska Wesleyan, according to athletic director Ira Zeff.
Dzik lands at PiedmontForced out as head men's coach at Cabrini despite a 483-216 record, John Dzik has been named athletic director at Piedmont.
Piedmont is in its second full year as an active member of Division
PAC adds Thomas More as seventh teamThe Presidents' Athletic Conference has announced the addition of Thomas More as the seventh member of the conference beginning this fall. Thomas More, located in the Cincinnati suburb of Crestview
D-I assistant to replace Burson at MuskingumMuskingum president Anne Steele announced today, April 5, that Geno Ford has been named as its new head men's basketball coach.
Ford, who was an assistant coach at Kent State from 2002-2005,
Key had fatal heart conditionEastern Connecticut guard Antwoine Key, who died after collapsing during a game in January, had a fatal heart condition, Massachusetts' Office of Public Safety said Friday, April 1.
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Becker men get new coachFranz Steiner, a former player and coach at Assumption, has been hired as head men's basketball coach and admissions counselor at Becker.
Steiner spent the past two seasons as head boy's basketball
Coe men's coach takes Cornell women's postCoe men's coach Brent Brase has been named the head women's coach at Cornell, his alma mater. Brase replaces Nicole Kotrba, who resigned at the end of the season with a three-year record of 16-59.
Swarthmore women's coach leavesSwarthmore women's coach Adrienne Shibles has announced her resignation.
In nine seasons at Swarthmore, Shibles improved the program in dramatic fashion. In 2000-2001 the Garnet won its first
Simply the greatestSure, this UW-Stevens Point team, which just won its second consecutive championship, was pretty darn good. Probably the best of the last 20 years, certainly the best of the past decade.
But they
D-III title game outdraws D-II, againFor the third consecutive year, the Division III men's basketball national championship game outdrew the Division II title game.
Virginia Union defeated Bryant (R.I.) 63-58 in front of a gathering
Four named V Foundation Comeback Award finalistsCARY, N.C. – Three Division III basketball student-athletes have been named finalists for the fifth annual V Foundation Comeback Award. The V Foundation for Cancer Research announced the
Central women's coach resignsMick Angel has resigned as Central's women's basketball coach to accept a position as a guidance counselor.
Angel will be a counselor at Harlan High School.
Angel has piloted the Dutch for four
Congratulations are in orderAs the offseason begins, some congratulations from D3hoops.com.
First of all, congrats again to Millikin and UW-Stevens Point for winning the women's and men's Division III basketball national
Back to back for JackOnly two schools had ever done what UW-Stevens Point did this evening, as <A HREF=
Big Blue wins big oneMillikin held Randolph-Macon <A HREF=
Macon, Millikin in finalRandolph-Macon reserve Marta Merkel hit a three-pointer with 1:04 remaining after Scranton had cut the lead to one, and the Yellow Jackets went on to defeat the Lady Royals, 70-65.
It was an
Oh, what a night!Brendan McAllister hit a three-pointer with 4.9 seconds left as <A HREF=
Practice time overThis is it, practice time is over and there's just time for a couple of walkthroughs and the most important games of the season.
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Maine's survivorThere were three Maine powers in the bracket when the tournament started, but just Southern Maine advanced to the Final Four.
For a program that hasn't won fewer than 20 games any time in the
Pointers on pointSo this is it, the much-ballyhooed UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team is back in Salem. And with everyone back from last year's team, why shouldn't they be?
Except for the monkey wrench
2005 All-Region teamSports Information Directors nominated more than 600 players, and then voted on them to name the fourth annual <A HREF=
NYC Tech coach retires with titleBROOKLYN, N.Y. — Ray Amalbert, the winningest coach in the history of New York City College of Technology has retired — with his sixth-ever City University of New York Athletic Conference
Remembering 1985The connections are coincidental but difficult to ignore. We don't want to become preoccupied with 1985, but since that's the last year Millikin made the Final Four and the last time Scranton won a
Setting lofty goalsYears of tournament frustration for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference have been eased, as Randolph-Macon has become the first conference team to make the Final Four.
Looking at the
From 11-15 to SalemA year ago, York's coaching staff taped the national championship game because it sounded like a good idea. They didn't have much reason to believe that a year later, that tape would come in handy.
Kalamazoo coach resignsMichelle Fortier announced today that she will be resigning as Kalamazoo head women's coach effective June 30. After 11 seasons at the helm, Fortier is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. A
Rochester gets back on the ballThe Rochester Yellowjackets had reason for optimism as practice got underway. They had key players as seniors who had been to the Final Four as freshmen. They had a No. 5 preseason ranking.
But
See it all in SalemReady for a weekend in Salem? You could be enjoying your time there courtesy of the City of Salem. The organizers and hosts of the Division III Final Four are offering D3hoops.com visitors the chance
Huskies claim final spot in semfinalsSouthern Maine claimed the final spot in the Division III Final Four, defeating Springfield 80-69 behind a team-high 19 points as well as eight rebounds from Megan Myles on Sunday afternoon. The
Defense wins sectionalsThey might not have been pretty games, but tonight's sectional finals proved the old adage about defense winning championships as no losing team cracked 60 points on a night where the average team,
Around the NationMichigan is home to two sectionals this weekend, and the state's Division III conference has two teams of the 16 remaining in each field. So if all eyes aren't on Albion and Calvin, they should be, at
Byers, Rohde win JostensLebanon Valley point guard Jon-David Byers and Trinity (Texas) center Tara Rohde have been named the 2005 recipients of the Jostens Award.
The award honors the most outstanding men and women's
ECSU's Key rememberedWILLIMANTIC, Conn. -- The Eastern Connecticut State community paid tribute Monday night to the late Antwoine A. Key, a former member of the men's basketball team who collapsed and died this past Jan.
Pointers lose point guardUW-Stevens Point starting point guard Tamaris Relerford, who has started 27 of the Pointers' 28 games this season, broke his hand in Saturday's win against Lawrence and will be out for the rest of the
All-Region nominations dueAs the final hours of nominations start, we have nearly 600 nominations for the D3hoops.com All-Region team. This is the SIDs' final reminder that nominations are due to us by 3 p.m. EST on Tuesday,
Where they'll playThe sectional round hosts have been announced.
Midwest knockoutThe North Coast Athletic Conference got bumped out of the men's tournament. So did the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. But it wasn't without drama, as <A
DePree turns tip-in attempt into game-winning free throwFor the first time since 1978, the Albion College men’s basketball team won an NCAA tournament game — just barely. Albion defeated the College of Wooster, 59-58.
Byers named Academic All-America of the yearLebanon Valley point guard J.D. Byers heads the 2005 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America® Men's Basketball Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The senior, who
Calvin, Lawrence get road winsCalvin and Lawrence knocked off Wheaton (Ill.) and Gustavus Adolphus to play road warrior and advance Thursday night in the toughest brackets of the tournament. There weren't too many shockers in the
Head and shoulders aboveThe kids playing soccer back in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, didn't know it at the time, but a decade ago, they helped develop a trend — and a Little East Conference basketball legend in the process.
Madness extends to 12th seedA pair of No. 12 seeds upset No. 5 seeds as the dance will continue for Denison and Westminster (Pa.) into the second round. <A HREF=
Third strike, Jones outTiffany Jones has been dismissed from Southern Maine's women's basketball team and will not participate in the upcoming NCAA playoffs, the school has said. Jones, a preseason All-American, missed the
The greatest dynasty turns 25The most successful college basketball team I’ve seen in person played in a gym that comfortably seated 1,500 and only received television coverage a handful of times. But for three years, that squad reached a level of proficiency that no NCAA men’s basketball team has produced since. And the team’s lineup reached a level of play that might never be duplicated at the level they played at.
St. Thomas coach resignsAfter six years, St. Thomas women's basketball head coach Tricia Dornisch has resigned, effective March 4.
Dornisch joined the program during the 1995-96 season as an assistant coach and was
Burson retires after 542 winsNEW CONCORD, Ohio — At a news conference Feb. 28, Muskingum president Anne Steele announced that head men's coach Jim Burson will be taking a sabbatical during the 2005-06 season and retiring
Upcoming tourney coverageThere's not a lot of time between now and tipoff but there's definitely a lot of ground for us to cover. Here's what's coming in the next few days for Division III basketball fans.
We'll have our
Projected bracketsIt's become an annual late-night event for us here at D3hoops.com. At the end of a long day and night of scoreboard updating, writing, broadcasting and likely driving, our crew of bracketologists
UT-Dallas is goin' dancin'Texas-Dallas found the glass slipper was a perfect fit, as the Comets streaked to the American Southwest Conference title. After entering the tournament at 12-13, the bottom seed in the East Division
It's all automaticChampionship Saturday had a little bit of everything. There were high scoring shootouts on the men's side (<A HREF=
Two for 2,000 pointsGwynedd-Mercy's Badou Gaye and Plymouth State's Nick Pelotte each reached the 2,000-point mark as their teams won on Friday night, Feb. 25. Gaye's Griffins defeated Alvernia to win the Pennsylvania
Upsets mar women's semisConference top seeds Buena Vista, New Jersey, Mount Holyoke and Marymount each lost Friday night in their respective semifinals, while Wheaton (Ill.) joined Buena Vista on the bubble as well.
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Championship weekendThere are 77 automatic bids to the two NCAA Tournaments, 38 men's and 39 women's. With just four bids clinched coming into Friday that means there's a lot left to be done between now and when <A
Snow disrupts scheduleA snowstorm on the east coast has prompted postponements in at least four conferences and has pushed one conference's title games into an already-crowded Sunday.
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Around the NationMidway through the final week of the 2004-05 regular season, last year's defending champions are still going strong. UW-Stevens Point is 22-3 and has been in the Top Five of the poll all season,
Fourth and final regional rankingsThe NCAA Division III basketball committee released its regional rankings Wednesday afternoon. The first record listed is the record in regional games, followed by overall record, through Sunday, Feb.
Jostens finalists announcedThe 10 men's and 10 women's finalists for the Jostens Award, Division III basketball's top honor, have been announced. The men's field includes two repeat finalists from last year's group.
The
VWC gets year's first bidPeter Warren scored a team-high 17 points to lead four scorers in double figures as Virginia Wesleyan defeated Randolph-Macon 71-57, winning the ODAC tournament and the conference's automatic bid.
A family, a teamThere are two basic commitments that every student-athlete at the Division III level has to balance during the season -- schoolwork and sports.
For most, though, family time means a home-cooked
84th time's the charmAnd on the last day of the regular season, Schreiner won.
The Mountaineers, owners of the longest losing streak in Division III history, avoided carrying that streak into the offseason by
Third week of regional rankingsThe NCAA Division III men's women's basketball committee released its regional rankings Wednesday afternoon. The first record listed is the record in regional games, followed by overall record,
Another classicWhen the discussion of greatest Division III basketball rivalries comes up, it's always a short one.
Calvin vs. Hope. That's it. End of story. And they wrote another chapter tonight, as Hope
Sprint to the finishIt's less than two weeks until Selection Sunday and the flurry is already beginning. There will be 38 men's bids and 39 women's bids handed out between now and then, to the champions of conferences
Brandeis, DePauw upset on SundaySenior day was a fun one in Jackson, Miss., as the Millsaps women knocked off No. 14 DePauw 64-57, and Rochester won its sixth in a row to top No. 10 Brandeis 61-42.
Rochester held Brandeis
Potsdam, Trinity (Conn.), NYU upsetBrockport State went in to Potsdam and handled No. 16 Potsdam State 76-66. Trailing by 16 at the half, the Bears cut the deficit to six points before Brockport pulled away at the end in Friday night's
Strong gets 600Mike Strong joined St. John Fisher's Phil Kahler and Elizabethtown's Yvonne Kauffmann as the only coaches in NCAA Division III history with 600 career victories as the No. 2 Lady Royals won their 21st
Springfield gets Final FourD3hoops.com has learned that Springfield College will be the host of the Division III women's basketball championships in 2006 and 2007.
Sources have confirmed to D3hoops.com that the birthplace
Howard Payne forces three-way tieHardin-Simmons was held to 26% from the field and 20% in the first half as Howard Payne defeated the No. 8 Cowgirls 68-50. It's the third conference loss of the season for Hardin-Simmons, dropping it
All tied upNo. 11 Millikin avenged its only CCIW loss of the season and ended No. 22 Wheaton (Ill.)'s 14-game win streak, beating the Thunder 61-58. The teams are knotted at 9-1 in conference play.
Northcott reaches rebound milestoneANNVILLE, Pa. — Senior center Jennifer Northcott pulled down her 1,000th career rebound in Lebanon Valley's 77-62 loss to Moravian in MAC Commonwealth women's action.
Moravian (18-3, 9-1) led
Second set of regional rankingsThe NCAA Division III men's women's basketball committee released its regional rankings Wednesday afternoon. The first record listed is the record in regional games, followed by overall record,
Hood's Allen grabs 1,000thFREDERICK, Md. – When Hood women's basketball player Danielle Allen pulled down her sixth rebound of Tuesday's game against Notre Dame (Md.), she was holding onto much more than that.
The
Bates jumps up into top spotBates vaulted past Bowdoin and took over the top spot in this week's D3hoops.com Top 25 women's basketball poll. The Bobcats, who entered the week at No. 4, knocked Bowdoin from the top spot and
Grinnell/Beloit game rates slightly above ESPN2 averageThe Grinnell/Beloit men's basketball game which aired on ESPN2 on Thursday, Feb. 3, earned a .48 rating. Last season, college basketball on ESPN2 averaged a .47 rating.
Beloit won the game 86-85 on
Oglethorpe men finish major sweepOglethorpe finished Sunday what Millsaps started on Friday, handing No. 6 Trinity (Texas) its second consecutive road loss in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play with a 76-62 win.
Hope finally gets head above waterAfter the beginning of the season was marred by player suspensions and injuries, Hope finally reached the .500 mark and did so in impressive fashion, downing No. 5 Albion on the road, 68-59. The
ONU names Campoli's replacementCurrent assistant coach Jeff Coleman has been named the next head coach of the Ohio Northern men's basketball program.
Coleman will take over the program after the retirement of legendary head
Trinity (Texas), Lawerence men loseA pair of road upsets of Top 15 men's teams highlighted Friday night's action, as No. 6 Trinity (Texas) lost at Millsaps and No. 11 Lawrence fell at Knox.
Trinity saw its 12-game win streak
System loses, Beloit winsBeloit scored with 2.9 seconds remaining and a last-ditch Grinnell shot never got off before the buzzer as the Buccaneers beat the Pioneers 86-85. Grinnell seemingly never got into the flow from
Bates wins NESCAC rematchLEWISTON, Maine – No. 4 Bates got a double-double from Olivia Zurek and avenged its only loss of the season in knocking off No. 1 Bowdoin on Tuesday night 74-62. The rivalry game does not count
First set of regional rankingsThe NCAA Division III men's women's basketball committee released its first regional rankings of the 2004-05 season Wednesday afternoon. The first record listed is the record in regional games,
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They've got each other's numberRIVERDALE, N.Y. – Mike Hoyt and James Mooney each wear No. 11, each guarded the other and each went for 40 points in a wild 115-107 win for Hoyt's Mt. St. Mary against Mooney's Mt. St. Vincent.
Guilford heave makes ESPNJordan Snipes threw the ball the length of the court and Guilford defeated Randolph-Macon as time expired, 91-89 in overtime.
With :00.6 remaining, Randolph-Macon's Adam Krovic made one foul shot
Three OTs, two celebrationsABILENE, Texas – The women needed two extra periods and the men needed one, but in the end Hardin-Simmons and McMurry split a doubleheader as the crosstown rivals lit up a packed Kimbrell Arena
Amman resigns from AugsburgMINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College men's basketball head coach Brian Ammann has resigned his position effective immediately, college athletic officials announced on Monday.
Ammann, a 1985 Augsburg
Heil reaches 2,000 pointsOhio Wesleyan forward Kelly Heil became the first Division III player to reach the 2,000-point milestone this season when she scored 26 points Saturday in a 69-58 loss to Allegheny. Heil, averaging
Player gets 51 en route to 1,000WATERVILLE, Maine – Thomas fans knew that junior guard Adam Rich was close to scoring 1,000 points, but what happened on Sunday night was far from expected. Thomas defeated Maine-Presque Isle
And then there was oneOswego State took down No. 13 Potsdam State 84-71 on Saturday night, leaving just the St. John Fisher men among undefeated teams in Division III basketball. Oswego jumped out to a 19-point halftime
Muskingum alum collapses, dies at school's alumni gameNEW CONCORD, Ohio (AP) – Muskingum's game against John Carroll was postponed Saturday after a former Muskies player collapsed during an alumni game and died.
Jim Vejsicky was sitting on the
Alvernia moves games to AlbrightREADING, Pa. — Water damage from storms over the past few weeks has caused warping in the floor of the gymnasium at Alvernia forcing the men's and women's basketball teams to look elsewhere for
Wartburg, Wash U. rollWartburg came into Loras' rowdy fieldhouse and silenced the crowd, while Wash U. went to Brandeis and silenced the Judges' offense on Friday night.
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Gaye grabs 1,000th career reboundGLENSIDE, Pa. – Senior Badou Gaye went over 1,000 career rebounds as Gwynedd-Mercy stayed undefeated in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference play with a 75-69 victory over Arcadia Monday evening.
Reitzner shoots down UW-SPThe No. 1 men's team in the country lost and the last unbeaten women's team fell in Wednesday night's action.
Senior guard Brad Reitzner scored a game-high 31 points to lead UW-Platteville past
Thunder roll, Duhawks flyThe Wheaton (Ill.) women and Loras men each recorded upsets of Top 10 teams on Tuesday and remained unbeaten in their respective conferences, with the Thunder locking down No. 6 Millikin 64-47 and
Around the NationDivision III basketball is down to two unbeaten teams, and St. John Fisher and Potsdam State have a good number of similarities. Both come from the small and much-maligned East Region, but both are
Emory shocks Brandeis womenThe weekend snow pushed a lot of games into Sunday, but it was a traditional Sunday matchup in the UAA that provided the biggest news of the day as <A HREF=
UMHB scores big victoryAlthough much of the country did not play because of weather, those that did made some noise. <A HREF=
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ECSU player dies on courtEastern Connecticut State men's basketball player Antwoine Key died Thursday evening at a local Worcester, Mass., hospital after collapsing earlier in the evening in the opening minutes of the team's
Taking, getting a chanceIt was four years ago that Larry Welton thought that the persistent annoyance that was aching his left knee was “growing pains.” This was someone, who after all, sprouted 12 inches during his sophomore year of high school and Welton thought his bones were still adjusting. He would learn soon that it was a much more serious problem.
Salisbury, Marymount feel midnight madnessSnow, massive federally mandated road closures and the resulting rush-hour gridlock delayed the start of Wednesday night's Marymount/Salisbury doubleheader, and an extra period to the men's game
Transy's run lives, Albion's noTransylvania's only loss in the past 13 games has been to Wooster, and <A HREF=
LeTourneau coach stepping downLeTourneau head women's basketball coach Jamy Bechler submitted his letter of resignation, effective at the end of the season, on Tuesday afternoon to athletic director Duane Trogdon. Bechler will
Back in the top spotA pair of familiar names are back in the No. 1 spot of the <A HREF=
No. 1s back on a rollUW-Stevens Point and Bowdoin gave up the No. 1 spots in the D3hoops.com Top 25 last week, but each enjoyed their first full day back on top with big wins.
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Bowdoin still on topBowdoin shot 52% from three-point range, including 17 points from Marisa Berne, as <A HREF=
Home not so sweetHome court wasn't enough of an advantage in men's action on Saturday, as <A HREF=
HSU women win at buzzerABILENE, Texas – Lyssa Dennard sunk Howard Payne with a 12-foot jumper from the left baseline as time expired to give the Cowgirls a 61-60 American Southwest Conference win and move into sole
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Dzik being forced outCabrini is telling its 476-game-winning head coach that his services are no longer needed.
John Dzik, the only men's basketball coach in the history of the college, was told he is not having his
Midwest sees upsetsWisconsin was upset central on Tuesday night, and Iowa wasn't so great either, as all of the ranked men's teams in the Midwest Conference and Iowa Conference lost.
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TCNJ loses second game in a rowNeumann handed New Jersey its second loss in a row, beating the Lions 72-66.
The suddenly struggling Lions got 22 points from Derick Grant, and 17 points and 12 rebounds from Scott Findlay, but
Buffalo State coach to retireDick Bihr, Buffalo State's most successful men's head basketball coach, will retire from coaching at the end of this season to focus on teaching and providing advising and mentoring support to
Wooster, Oshkosh, new No. 1sWooster garnered 14 of the 25 first-place votes and is the new No. 1 men's team in the <A HREF=
Emmanuel knocks off No. 1 BowdoinEmmanuel ensured that we'll see juggling in both the men's and women's Top 25, as the Saints defeated No. 1 Bowdoin at home 65-60.
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Wesley hires interim, then replacementDOVER, Del. – Jerry Kobasa, a fixture in Delaware sports, has been named head men's basketball coach at Wesley. The announcement was made by school president Scott Miller. Kobasa will assume the
F&M, Trinity (Conn.) fallGoucher forward Trevor Quinn went 10-for-10 at the free throw line in the second half for 10 of his game high 20 points as the Gophers held on for a 79-70 upset of No. 11 Franklin & Marshall in
Redlands breaks D-III scoring recordA night after posting 160 points and breaking the Division III records for three-pointers made, three-pointers attempted and field goals attempted, Redlands put itself even more securely in the record
Schreiner relieves Rockford of recordThe Schreiner women's basketball team hasn't won since Jan. 17, 2002, and Thursday night they passed Rockford's record for the longest losing streak in Division III basketball history. Mississippi
Redlands drops 160, sets recordsThe Redlands men placed seven scorers in double figures and set some Division III records in the process in rolling past Robert Morris-Springfield 160-104. Redlands improved to 8-2, while Robert
Weather causes postponementsThe entire Iowa Conference men's and women's schedule has been postponed for tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 5, because of weather. A storm spreading ice and snow from the Rockies to the Northeast pushed the
TCNJ rolls over AmherstThe College of New Jersey had five scorers in double figures and shot 60% from the floor in the second half to pull away from Amherst in an 83-61 win. It's the eighth consecutive win for the Lions
Wheaton ends Williams' home win streakNo. 12 Wheaton (Ill.) did what nobody has done in nearly four years, as the Thunder beat No. 13 Williams on Williams' home floor, 82-74. Trailing by 12 in the second half, Wheaton went on a 23-6 run
Wheaton ends Williams' home win streakWilliams (11-2) saw a 12-point second half lead erased as Wheaton IL (9-1) came back to beat the Ephs 82-74 and win the Purple and Gold Invitational, ending Williams' record 64-game home winning streak.
Lycoming picks up first lossJustin Wansley scored a team-high 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting to help lead Randolph-Macon past Lycoming 88-66, dealing the Warriors their first loss of the season.
Lycoming's only lead came
Olivet knocks off CornerstoneThe Olivet men knocked off Cornerstone, the No. 4 team in NAIA Division II, on Thursday night, Dec. 30, 75-72.
Eleven players scored at least one point for Olivet (6-5). Senior Will Lee came off
Around the NationIt's been so long since UW-Oshkosh has been in the NCAA Tournament that coach Pam Ruder doesn't want to talk about it. Despite having won more than 21 games each of the past three seasons, the Titans
Trinity (Texas) knocks off IWUWith two Division II losses and a Division I loss, Trinity (Texas) was having a hard time staying near the Top 25. But that shouldn't be as difficult in future weeks after the Tigers (5-4) knocked off
Holiday cheerIt might seem like a quiet week between Christmas and New Year's, but there are some big tournaments taking place and some interesting games to be played.
North Central finally got a signature
Standing tall at 4-10The way most schools prefer to list their rosters makes Soli Quintanilla unique. You see, we're sure there are other Division III women's basketball players who are shorter than 5-0, but most of them
Edwards wins 400th gameST. LOUIS — Washington University's men defeated Blackburn 74-57, on Dec. 18 at the WU Field House, giving WU head coach Mark Edwards career win No. 400. Washington U. (7-3) earned its 48th
The System, Grinnell to air on ESPNGRINNELL, Iowa - Grinnell's men's team will face Beloit in one of the first regular-season NCAA Division III games in decades to be televised nationally by ESPN's family of networks, it was formally
Bullets shoot down NavyGettysburg avenged a one-point loss from last season and became the first Division III team to beat a Division I team this season as the Bullets defeated Navy 75-69.
Mike Spadafora scored 12 of
Playing for more than PrideThe personnel are virtually identical, but the difference between this season’s Springfield men’s squad and the one that was 5-14 in February, is significant.
Another Top 5 team fallsNo. 2 New York University lost one of its first-place votes this past week in the D3hoops.com Top 25. On Wednesday night NYU lost its first game of the season, dropping a 70-68 decision at home to
McMurry snaps HSU's streakABILENE, Texas – For the first time in 54 tries an opposing American Southwest Conference team came to Hardin-Simmons and defeated the women's basketball team as McMurry won 77-60 beat its
Mac cancels women's seasonST. PAUL – Macalester has cancelled the rest of the 2004-05 women's basketball season, athletic director Irv Cross has announced. Due to a low number of players on the roster, the Scots will
Pearson reaches two milestones at onceMandy Pearson surpassed a pair of major statistical milestones at St. Mary's (Minn.), and in the process set herself all alone in the Concordia-Moorhead record book during a 77-76 overtime win. First,
Non-conference upsets rule dayBen Lye hit a 16-foot jumper with seven seconds left and Illinois Wesleyan was unable to answer as No. 9 Hanover topped the No. 2 Titans 55-53. And it wasn't the only interconference battle on
CUNYAC-NJAC challenge tips off SaturdayIn what is believed to be the only event of its kind in Division III, the 2004 CUNY-NJAC Women's and Men's Basketball Challenge will take place for the second year in a row on Saturday, Dec. 11.
Pair of upsets in NortheastNo. 13 Trinity (Conn.) fell for the second time in four games and No. 25 Salem State lost for the first time all season on Thursday evening, Dec. 9.
Springfield improved to 6-1 overall with its
St. Lawrence guard arrested in connection with deathKeith Sullivan, a starting guard for the St. Lawrence men's basketball team was one of four people arrested Thursday afternoon (Dec. 9) in Canton, N.Y., and charged in the death of St. Lawrence
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Kauffman reaches 600 winsElizabethtown head coach Yvonne Kauffman became just the second coach in NCAA Division III women's basketball to reach the 600-career win plateau as Elizabethtown blew out Immaculata 91-38 on
Carleton bounces back from tripST. JOSEPH, Minn. – Beth Freeman had 17 points to lead five scorers in double figures and Carleton went 8-for-8 from the line in the final 2:12 as the Knights knocked off No. 15 St. Benedict
Jenkins makes Pistons rosterThree-time D3hoops.com All-America guard Horace Jenkins was added to the Detroit Pistons' active roster and played Friday night, Dec. 3, in an 80-77 loss to San Antonio.
Jenkins, who was invited
Yosinoff wins 500thEmmanuel women's coach Andy Yosinoff led the Saints to a 77-66 victory over Colby on Saturday, recording his 500th career victory. He is one of just five Division III women's coaches to have achieved
Westfield State's new home debutsA pregame ceremony was held Nov. 30 to mark the first basketball game played in Westfield State College's new field house, the Woodward Center.
Meeting at center court for a special presentation
H-SC knocks off LongwoodHAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Hampden-Sydney had a rare home game for a Division III school against a Division I and took advantage of it, knocking off Longwood 73-67 at the Fleet Center on Monday
W.Conn downs TrinityUnbeaten Western Connecticut scored the last eight points of the game as the Colonials dropped Trinity (Conn.) 71-68 on Tuesday night. The Bantams (5-1) shot 12-for-29 from the free-throw line in the
Caltech's long streaks overThe Caltech women snapped a losing streak that started in January 2003 as freshman Lindsay King scored a team-high 18 points and freshman Rene Davis added 16 points and five assists in a 53-44 win
Centre names floor for former coachDANVILLE, Ky. – Tom Bryant, former Centre men's basketball coach and athletic director, will remain a fixture on the basketball court as the new gym floor at Sutcliffe Athletic Center has been
Caltech's long streaks overThe Caltech women snapped a losing streak that started in January 2003.
A time to give backAlthough the Case Western Reserve men's team did not play together competitively this past preseason they did work together off the court.
The Spartans participated in Case for Community Day in
Without Jones, USM gets rockedPreseason All-American forward Tiffany Jones has yet to play for Southern Maine this season, and on Tuesday night it cost the Huskies as Bates blew out the No. 2 team in the country, 61-37.
Jones
Lawrence sweepsThe Lawrence men won at UW-Platteville, but it was the Lawrence women with the upset as the Vikings defeated No. 4 UW-Stevens Point 59-56 at Stevens Point's tipoff tournament.
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Let's get started!Alright, here we go, the 2004-05 Division III basketball season is underway after the eight-month offseason.
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Feels like the first timeWe found four first-time head coaches, who agreed to check in with us for conversations at the beginning, middle and end of their seasons, regardless of record, to allow us to get an inside perspective of their team’s journey through the year.
Around the NationMany players will take the floor for the first time ever in college basketball uniforms this weekend, but it's not just student-athletes making their debut. For some Division III coaches, it will be
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Curry player killed in car crashKim Craft, a 21-year-old Curry basketball player was killed in a head-on collision early Sunday morning, Nov. 14, when her boyfriend, a Curry student who police say was driving drunk, plowed the 1997
F&M gets interim women's coachLANCASTER, Pa. – Erika Linnander has been named the interim head women's basketball coach at Franklin & Marshall.
An assistant coach under Beth Elbon last year, she replaces Elbon who left
Longtime R-MC coach passes awayASHLAND, Va. – Former Randolph-Macon men's basketball coach Hal Nunnally died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004 in a local hospital. He was 65. Nunnally had been inducted into the school's athletic hall
This season's men's starsEvery All-American selection at guard last year graduated, so there were a lot of shoes to fill. So take a look at 10 new guards and a number of new frontcourt players as well, on the <A
Picking this season's starsNew York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
There's a lot of great Division III basketball played around the nation, but the
UW-SP falls just short at MarquetteThe exhibition season is open and the defending champs are back on the floor. Even though the game doesn't count, it doesn't mean Division III's reputation isn't at stake.
Nick Bennett went for
Dream ends at ManhattanvilleFormer NBA player Dean Meminger stepped down from his position as Manhattanville men's head coach on Thursday. The Valiants promoted assistant Pat Scanlon to serve as the coach.
Meminger cited
Center of power remains in MaineSTERLING, Va. – Bowdoin was named the preseason No. 1 team in Division III women's basketball. But the Polar Bears needed almost every single one of their first-place votes to hold off Southern
Surprise: UW-SP back at No. 1They took home the Walnut and Bronze after a long journey to Salem last year. And almost everyone who made that journey is coming back.
DeSales leads tight packDeSales barely edged out the field to gain the top spot in the MAC Freedom preseason men's basketball poll. The Bulldogs received two of the eight first place votes and 40 points overall as they edged Wilkes.
William Smith replaces coachGENEVA, N.Y. – William Smith athletic director Susan Bassett announced the appointment of Olympia Scott-Richardson to serve as the Herons' interim head coach. She replaces Glenn Begly, who was
Methodist, Greensboro tabbed in USACThe USA South Athletic Conference has announced the results of its 2004 men's and women's basketball preseason polls, with Methodist picked to win the men's side and Greensboro the women's side. The
TCNJ, Rowan picked in NJACPITMAN, N.J. – With all five starters returning from a team which finished the 2003-04 season with an 18-9 overall record, The College of New Jersey has been selected as the preseason men's
HSU, Austin picked for ASC womenRICHARDSON, Texas – Hardin-Simmons and Austin, both American Southwest Conference championship tournament teams a year ago, have been picked to finish at the top of their respective divisions in
MC in ASC East, tie in ASC WestRICHARDSON, Texas – A trio of teams have been voted as favorites to finish at the top of their respective divisions in the 2004-05 American Southwest Conference men's basketball race. Voting was
McMurry loses All-Region playerABILENE, Texas – McMurry women's coach Sam Nichols has announced that Sonya West has left the Indians program.
“We are sorry to see Sonya leave our program, but she was unable to reach
Madness beginsDivision III rules say practice can start today, Oct. 15, meaning eight lucky teams will be in-season for five months and change – from now until the men's Final Four in Salem and the women's
No repeats predicted for OACBaldwin-Wallace's men and Capital's women were tabbed as the favorites in preseason voting by coaches after the Ohio Athletic Conference's 2004-05 Basketball Media Day.
Baldwin-Wallace, the No. 16
Presidents' selects Bethany, W&JThe Washington & Jefferson women's basketball team was picked as the preseason league favorite, while Bethany was picked first on the men's side in the Presidents' Athletic Conference Preseason
Keystone hires King's grad as coachKeystone athletic director Scott Jones has announced that Carissa Ryan has been named head women's basketball coach. Ryan replaces Monica Thomas who stepped down in July.
A 2003 graduate of King's,
Legendary coach heads to SUNYITSix hundred game-winner Tom Muphy has landed on his feet after being forced out at Hamilton, reuniting with a former player of his at SUNYIT.
The last time Murphy and Kevin Grimmer shared the same
Augustana 5-for-5 in IrelandThe Vikings first invaded Ireland in 795. It's unlikely that incursion was on Augustana's mind this past week when the men's basketball trip swept five games on the Emerald Isle, but it's possible.
Immaculata hires first men's coachJames Chadwin has been chosen as the first head men's basketball coach at Immaculata.
His first priority is the recruitment of male student-athletes as Immaculata anticipates the enrollment of its
Benedictine women tab men's assistantPaul Nelson will switch roles at Benedictine.
Paul Nelson, who served as an assistant coach with the Benedictine men's program for nine seasons, takes over as head coach of the women's program.
Time to get movingWe're still trying to track down the last missing pieces of the 2004-05 Division III basketball schedules, but we've got more than 90% of them in place.
Talk about quirky – the <A
Case hires high school head coachAfter an extensive national search, Case Western Reserve looked 30 miles south of campus for its new women's basketball coach.
The Spartans named Jaquelyn Windon the sixth head coach in school
NJCU back in the NJACLess than nine months after it declared its independence, New Jersey City University is headed back to the New Jersey Athletic Conference for the 2005-06 season.
NJCU's readmission to the
St. Lawrence hires Chicago coachJennifer Kroll, a former Division I basketball player at Northwestern (Ill.) with prior head coaching positions at Chicago and Ithaca, has been named head coach of St. Lawrence women's program.
St. Lawrence women's coach goes D-IPHILADELPHIA – G.P. Gromacki, who led the Saint Lawrence women's team to six consecutive 20-win seasons and an appearance in the DivisionIII national title game, has been named an assistant
St. Lawrence grad named A-League MVPGoalkeeper Greg Sutton of the Montreal Impact was named Most Valuable Player of the United Soccer League's A-League on Thursday night, Sept. 16.
Sutton, a 27-year-old Hamilton, Ontario, native who
7 players, 5 games, 5 daysUW-Superior had no problem getting into Costa Rica and little trouble guiding a bare-bones team to a 3-2 record over five days, but getting out of the Central American country was a little more
New national committee chairs namedSpringfield athletic director Carrie Schweitzer and Edgewood men's basketball coach and athletic director G. Steven Larson have been named national chairs of the Division III women's and men's
Buena Vista, York women lead in GPABuena Vista's women's basketball team posted a Division III-high 3.603 team GPA, according to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25, released Friday, Aug. 27:
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Shoremen split four overseasWashington College's men split four games on their tour of Italy and Ireland, wrapping up the tour with a 71-50 win Sunday, Aug. 22, against Limerick Super Select.
Misericordia names interim coachTom Griffith has been named interim head women's coach at Misericordia, athletic director David Martin announced Aug. 20. He takes over for Christine Lardon, who stepped down in July after compiling a
Keene State coach named interim ADRob Colbert has been named the interim athletic director at Keene State, it was announced Aug. 12 by Corinne Kowpak, vice president for student affairs.
Colbert, who will continue his duties as
Lincoln men's assistant changes sidesLINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – Andy Haman has been hired as Lincoln's women's coach, it was announced Aug. 12. Haman replaces Al Miles, who coached the Lady Lions for the last 10 years.
This will
Plymouth assistant hired at CentenaryCentenary has announced the hiring Aug. 12 of Andy DeStephano as its head men's basketball coach. DeStephano comes to Centenary from Plymouth State, where he spent the past season as an assistant
Va. Wesleyan SID home after surgeryVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia Wesleyan sports information director Joe Wasiluk is home and resting comfortably after quadruple bypass surgery last weekend. After experiencing chest paints,
Hitchcock takes over Hendrix postAthletic director Danny Powell announced Aug. 4 that Chris Hitchcock has been named the head women's coach at Hendrix. Hitchcock comes to Hendrix from Benedictine where he has compiled a 46-35 record
Jenkins signs with PistonsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars announced Aug. 4 that the club has signed former William Paterson guard Horace Jenkins to a contract. Per team
ONU coach to retireADA, Ohio – Ohio Northern men's coach Joe Campoli will retire from the school at the conclusion of the 2004-05 season. He will coach his 13th and final season at ONU this winter.
This
Clark hires Dayton assistant, D-III alumWORCESTER, Mass. – Clark athletic director Linda Moulton recently announced the hiring of Morgan
John Carroll assistant passes awayUNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio – John Carroll assistant men's coach John Steadman passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 28, after a three-year battle with cancer. Steadman was 62.
When
Trinity (D.C.) coach has lofty goalsWASHINGTON – Trinity (D.C.) has named Mark Bogdansky head women's basketball coach. Recently named junior college Coach of the Year in Region XXI, Bogdansky brings to Trinity nearly 10 years of
Final Four coach hired at North CentralNAPERVILLE, Ill. – Todd Raridon has been named head men's coach at North Central.
Raridon spent the previous 15 years as head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan and never experienced a losing season.
D'Youville assistant promotedBUFFALO – DYouville has named Mick B. Fallis athletic director and men's basketball coach. He had been assistant men's coach there since 1999 and helped guide the team to its first winning
Assistant replaces LonerganWASHINGTON – Steve Howes, who served five years as an assistant under Mike Lonergan at Catholic, has been named to replace him.
Carleton assistant gets head coach jobASHLAND, Wis. – Dan Roiger has been named women's basketball coach at Northland according to athletic director Steve Wammer. Roiger has served as an assistant at Carleton. “I am very
D-III assistant hired at Concordia (Ill.)RIVER FOREST, Ill. – Concordia (Ill.) has announced that Brian Sommerhauser has accepted the position as men's head coach, effective Aug. 2, 2004. Sommerhauser, the 18th coach in the 80-year
Bo vs. PlattevilleUW-Platteville will play an exhibition game against UW-Madison on Nov. 16 at the Kohl Center in Madison. The game was jointly announced at a news conference at the Kohl Center by Pioneer coach Paul
Bethany brings in Division II assistantBETHANY, W.Va. – Bethany has named Rebecca Upton head coach of the Bison women's program, according to an announcement by Bethany athletic director Steven Lee. Upton is the school's ninth head
Waiting for a dealRich Melzer was left hanging as the NBA went 59 picks Thursday, June 24, without calling the name of the consensus Division III player of the year. He will play for the Washington Wizards' summer
Assistant takes over at AlverniaREADING, Pa. – Twelve-year head coach Jack McCloskey publicly announced his retirement as head men's coach at Alvernia on Thursday, June 24. The school also announced the promotion of 10-year
LaRue named coach at GreensboroFormer NBA player Rusty LaRue has been named head men's coach at Greensboro, athletic director Kim Strable announced.
LaRue has strong ties to the Greensboro area. The Kernersville resident prepped
Hayes returns to D-III at U. New EnglandThe University of New England has selected Jon Hayes as its new head men's coach. UNE athletic director Karol L'Heureux made the announcement June 18.
Hayes, who will also serve as the University's
Case coach heads to ColgateKristin Hughes will take her talents to Division I Colgate, where she's been hired as head coach.
H-SC assistant moves to William & MaryWILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William and Mary men's head coach Tony Shaver announced that Chad Warner has been hired as an assistant coach for the team, pending final approval college's board.
Chowan coach heads to Division IIMURFREESBORO, N.C. – Chowan head women's coach Scott Groninger has resigned his position to take over the women's program at Division II Christian Brothers in Memphis. “Although I enjoyed
All-American named Manchester coachManchester athletic director Tom Jarman named Suzy Venet as the seventh women's basketball in school history, effective immediately. She will also serve as an instructor with the Health and Physical
Hilbert hires former Canisius coachHAMBURG, N.Y. – Kara Rehbaum has been named assistant athletic director and head women's coach at Hilbert, announced athletic director Richard Walsh.
Rehbaum takes over a program that
Hendrix women's coach steps downHendrix announced head women's coach Chuck Winkelman has resigned his position to take the head boys and girls basketball coaching position at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock. Winkelman, who leaves as
Misericordia coach promoted, replacedDALLAS, Pa. – Trevor Woodruff has been named head men's coach and coordinator of athletic recruiting at Misericordia, athletic director Michael Mould has announced. He takes over for Dave
Phillips resigns at ClarkWORCESTER, Mass. – Clark head men's coach Paul Phillips announced his resignation effective Aug. 1, 2004. Phillips is leaving Clark to become dean of students at St. John's High School.
North Central men's coach resignsNAPERVILLE, Ill. – North Central head men's coach Benjy Taylor has resigned from his position.
Montclair hires Rochester assistantUPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Montclair State has announced the hiring of Beth O'Boyle as the Red Hawks' new head women's coach. O'Boyle becomes the 10th head coach in the 34 seasons of women's
Thiel hires Allegheny assistant coachGREENVILLE, Pa. – Thiel announced that Artina Trader has been named the college's 11th head coach in women's basketball history.
ASC expands basketball playoffsRICHARDSON, Texas – Championship tournament fields in the American Southwest Conference will be expanded beginning in 2004-05 following action taken at the ASC Council of Presidents meeting in
Ramage not renewed at GreensboroGREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro head men's coach Lynn Ramage will not have his appointment renewed for next season, announced Kim Strable, Pride athletics director.
Ramage compiled a 23-27 mark
Olivet hires new men's coachOLIVET, Mich. – Kurt Soderberg has been named Olivet's head men's coach according to an announcement by school president Don Tuski. He begins his duties June 1 and will also serve as an
Allen takes on rebuilding AverettDANVILLE, Va. – Averett athletic director Charles Harris announced the appointment of Jimmy Allen as head men's basketball coach of the Cougars on Monday, May 24. He replaces Kirk Chandler, who
Hiram promotes women's assistant to head coachHIRAM, Ohio – Hiram named Don Feren as its head women's basketball and golf coach May 24, in an announcement by athletic director Tom Mulligan.
Feren, an assistant coach with the Terriers the
Platteville coach resigns, assistant promotedPLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Tina Kuhle is the new women's coach at UW-Platteville, Athletic Director Mark Molesworth announced Monday, May 24.
Kuhle, an assistant for the Pioneers for the past two
Allen takes on rebuilding AverettAverett athletic director Charles Harris announced the appointment of Jimmy Allen as head men's basketball coach.
Immaculata adding men's basketballImmaculata, which will admit male undergraduates in the fall of 2005 for the first time, will be adding men's basketball that winter for the 2005-06 season. The school will be the third in the
MSOE loses coach to D-II schoolMilwaukee Engineering head men's coach Brian Good has been named head coach at Division II Queens in Charlotte. He steps into the head coaching role after previous coach Barclay Radebaugh resigned to
Wilmington men's coach goes one-and-outWILMINGTON, Ohio – Wilmington head men's coach Will Rey announced his intent to step down from the head coaching position in a statement released Monday, May 18. Assistant coach Marc Kuntz will
Theulen takes reins at Western New EnglandSPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Western New England president Anthony S. Caprio announced May 17 that men's coach Doug Pearson will become the new coordinator of physical education and men's tennis coach,
Chowan ousted from USACThe USA South voted to let Chowan go in all sports effective June 30. The move leaves the conference with just seven men's basketball-playing schools and eight in women's basketball, enough to
Former Dubuque coach named assistant at PurdueWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Paul Lusk has been hired as an assistant coach at Purdue. Lusk, who spent the 2002-03 season as head coach at Dubuque, was an assistant at Southern Illinois. He finished
DeRubbo to take over at W&JWASHINGTON, Pa. – Washington & Jefferson athletic director Rick Creehan announced Jina DeRubbo as the Presidents' head women's coach on Tuesday afternoon, May 11. DeRubbo replaces Carrie
Baruch hires men's assistant as women's coachNEW YORK – Baruch named Machli Joseph as its new women's coach.
Joseph, who currently serves as Baruch's assistant athletic director of facilities and operations, brings a wealth of
Hood hires former D-I playerFREDERICK, Md. – A former NCAA Division I player and Frederick County high school coach is the new head women's basketball coach at Hood.
Tracey Kelley-Franklin, who served as the head coach
Augsburg hires third women's coach in three yearsJennifer Britz, who served as an assistant women's coach at Augsburg in the 2003-04 season, has been named the team's new head coach, women's athletic director Marilyn Florian announced Monday, May 5.
Moving up is hard to doBy all accounts, it's a light offseason for hiring head coaches in Division III basketball. That only makes the job seeker's hunt more difficult. Getting from D-III assistant to D-III head coach is not easy.
St. Mary's men hire St. John's assistantSt. Mary's athletic director Chris Kendall was determined to do a thorough – albeit quick – search to find a successor to Mark Lovelace as the head men's basketball
Clarkson coach to replace legend at HamiltonCLINTON, N.Y. – Tobin Anderson, head men's coach at Clarkson for the past five seasons, has been named the head men's coach at Hamilton. Anderson becomes the eighth person to lead Hamilton's
Clarkson coach to replace legend at HamiltonTobin Anderson, head men's coach at Clarkson for the past five seasons, has been named the head men's coach at Hamilton
Nebraska Wesleyan hires Wartburg assistantLINCOLN, Neb. – Mark Franzen has been hired as the new head men's coach at Nebraska Wesleyan, according to Ira Zeff, NWU athletic director.
During the past six seasons, Franzen has served as
Johnson and Wales player convicted of rapePROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rohan Russell, the all-time leading scorer in Johnson and Wales' men's basketball history, was convicted of rape April 22 stemming from an incident in May 2001.
According
Lonergan jumps from D-III to ACCWhen Mike Lonergan started as head coach at Catholic U. in August 1992, he inherited a program that had no VCR, no recruits and was reeling from the school's contentious firing of Bob Valvano the previous spring. He leaves the program slightly better than he found it.
Lonergan takes Maryland jobWASHINGTON – Mike Lonergan, who coached Catholic University to the 2001 Division III national championship, announced April 22 he is leaving his alma mater to become an assistant coach at
St. Mary's (Minn.) men's coach out after a yearWINONA, Minn. – When Mark Lovelace accepted the position as Saint Mary's head men's coach last summer, he credited Lewis head coach Jim Whitesell – whom Lovelace had been an assistant for
Thomas More names permanent replacementCRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. – Brian Neal was named as the head women's coach at Thomas More on Thursday, April 22, replacing Sherri Brumfield. Neal, who accepts his first head coaching position after
Lonergan jumps from D-III to ACCWhen Mike Lonergan started as head coach at Catholic U. in August 1992, he inherited a program that had no VCR, no recruits and was reeling from the school's contentious firing of Bob Valvano the previous spring.
Lonergan takes Maryland jobMike Lonergan, who coached Catholic University to the 2001 Division III national championship, announced April 22 he is leaving his alma mater to become an assistant coach at Division I Maryland.
Southern Vermont coach moves up to D-IISt. Edward's athletic director Debbie Taylor announced that Southern Vermont head men's coach Ryan Marks has been named head men's coach for the Division II Hilltoppers.
Dominican Priest takes over at HendrixCONWAY, Ark. – Hendrix athletic director Danny Powell announced April 16 that Dan Priest has been named head men's coach at Hendrix. Priest comes to Hendrix with more than 14 years of experience
Johnson steps down, assistant replaces himCHICAGO – North Park announced the hiring of Paul Brenegan as men's head coach. Brenegan, who previously served as the associate head coach of the men's team and head golf coach, has been at
Johnson steps down, assistant replaces himNorth Park announced the hiring of Paul Brenegan as men's head coach. Brenegan, who previously served as the associate head coach of the men's team and head golf coach, has been at North Park for six years.
Jeffries makes USBL rosterWashington U. graduate Chris Jeffries will begin the season on the roster of the Oklahoma Storm in the United States Basketball League.
Matthews gets D-II head coach jobUNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – Manchester head men's coach Jamie Matthews has been hired as head coach at Division II Saginaw Valley State effective immediately, the school announced April 12.
Rhode Island coach heads to James MadisonPROVIDENCE, R.I. – Michael Kelly has resigned as the head men's coach at Rhode Island College in order to accept an assistant coach's position at James Madison. Kelly, who went 25-52 in three
Lincoln coach cut looseLongtime Lincoln men's head coach Robert Byars was released from his job this past week and has promised legal action.
Athletic director and head track coach Cyrus Jones informed Byars of his
Former Kings Point coach takes over at NavyANNAPOLIS, Md. – Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk announced Friday, March 26, that Billy Lange will be the 19th head men's coach at the Naval Academy. Lange, who coached Kings Point
Kaufman, Brock to receive NABC awardsThe National Association of Basketball Coaches will present its eighth annual Outstanding Service Award to longtime Worcester Polytech coach Ken Kaufman and current Springfield coach Charlie Brock at
NJCU represents in its final NJAC gameNEW YORK CITY – New Jersey City senior guard Samar Battle scored 17 points with several thunderous dunks and Rutgers-Camden guard Gene Mergenthal tallied game-highs of 18 points and three steals
W&J coach resigns for other interestsWashington & Jefferson announced Tuesday, March 23, that Carrie Zickefoose has resigned her position as head women's coach to pursue other interests.
Zickefoose, a 1997 graduate of W&J, became head
Look back at SalemCoach's son has to be helped off floor, comes back next day to score 30 in national title game. Bitter archrivals meet for a classic in national semifinals.
Oh, and a game-winning buzzer-beater.
Reflecting on Virginia BeachWilmington proved that seeding, or lack of it, is no object. Like the Catholic men in 2001, they swept through to the national title after rallying from deficits throughout the tournament, playing
Perfection rememberedThis season was perfect in so many ways for Bowdoin that the tears and hugs after the game weren’t so much for sadness at defeat as they were at the thought of not being able to continue the season. Mark Simon has more from Virginia Beach, the site of the 2004 Division III women's basketball Final Four.
Kalsow beats buzzerSALEM – Jason Kalsow hit a fallaway 13-footer from the right elbow with 0.2 seconds remaining to give UW-Stevens Point the win in the men's national championship game, knocking off defending
Wilmington runs tableVIRGINIA BEACH -- Tara Rausch scored a game-high 19 points and added 11 rebounds as Wilmington finished the game on a 16-4 run, defeating Bowdoin 59-53 to win the 2004 women's national championship.
Wilmington' magic carpet ride completeTara Rausch scored a game-high 19 points and added 11 rebounds as Wilmington finished the game on a 16-4 run, defeating Bowdoin 59-53 to win the 2004 women's national championship. It's the first national championship for Wilmington in any team sport, capping an exciting weekend of four tightly contested games.
Purple reignWilliams did it again to Amherst, as D3hoops.com All-Americans <A HREF=
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Handling pressureUndefeated all season long. Got a No. 1 vote as early as Nov. 1, in the preseason poll. Had a bull's-eye on its back from the beginning of practice. Been on the top of the D3hoops.com Top 25 since
Pointer familyThere are Bennetts all over the recent history of Wisconsin basketball, and UW-Stevens Point coach Jack and his son Nick are just two of them.
Playing for an intense coach can be challenging, but
Rivalry overdose?Perhaps Amherst is getting tired of seeing Williams but we're not, and the rest of Division III gets a shot to see it on the big stage in Salem.
It's rivalry extreme, equaled only by the
More power to 'emSo while the best conferences in Division III get fewer and fewer teams into the tournament, those remaining top teams are making their statement by reaching the Final Four. All eight Final Four teams
Now they've seen itThere was one less Pool C spot to go around this year, but Rochester, which tied for third in the University Athletic Association, got one. And it's a good thing, since they're in the Final Four for
Wilmington duo reach 1,000 boardsCRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. – Wilmington senior Tara Rausch and junior Siobhan Zerilla each reached a rebounding milestone in Saturday's NCAA Quarterfinal.
Rausch and Zerilla each pulled down her
Pointers invade Va.Lawrence gave it all it had over 40 minutes plus overtime but Eric Maus' shot with five seconds left propelled the UW-Stevens Point men into the Final Four 82-81 in overtime. <A
Pointers invade Va.Lawrence gave it all it had over 40 minutes plus overtime but Eric Maus' shot with five seconds left propelled the UW-Stevens Point men into the Final Four 82-81 in overtime. <A
Where 16 become 8Two of last year's Final Four are still alive on the men's side, while the only Final Four team to even make the field on the women's side survives to advance to the Elite Eight.
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Maine eventWith all due respect to any other basketball event by the same name, Friday night's game between No. 1 Bowdoin and No. 2 Southern Maine truly is the Maine Event.
We don't often get to see the No. 1
Trio finalists for comeback awardFranklin & Marshall guard Brandon Jones, St. Mary's (Md.) guard Michael Lovern and Baldwin-Wallace forward Lindsay Meek have been named finalists for the Fourth Annual V Foundation Comeback Player of
The road to the Sweet 16There are 16 head coaches remaining on each side, 16 teams feeling spring coming. They're just as optimistic as they were at the beginning of the season, if not more so. And why shouldn't they be?
Back from the brinkAt 5-11, 130 pounds, Hannah Jones wasn't satisfied. She wanted to lose five pounds.
Over the next two years it turned into five more pounds, and five after that, and so on. She ran seven miles a
Melzer invited to NBA predraft campUW-River Falls senior forward Rich Melzer has accepted an invitation to play in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.
Seeds win out for sectionalsGeography suggested otherwise but the top seeds carried the day Sunday when sectional sites were announced. A year after the NCAA committee sent the higher-seeded Whitworth men on the road in the
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Lynchburg coach loses interim labelAfter leading the Lynchburg men to their first conference tournament win in six years, first-year coach John Swickrath had the
Augsburg women's coach lasts a yearAugsburg women's head coach Dave Johnson announced his resignation on Thursday, March 4, after one season with the Auggie program, citing personal reasons.
Johnson had served as women's basketball
Jostens winners announcedEmory and Henry's Justin Call and UW-Oshkosh's Kay Mikolajczak are the 2004 recipients of the Jostens Award.
The award honors the most outstanding men and women's Division III basketball players of
ODAC survives nail-bitersRandolph-Macon and Hampden-Sydney had five extra days off after their conference tournament and the rust showed in the first round as <A
Previewing the men's tournamentForty-eight teams start off, four survive, one takes home the Walnut and Bronze. Who gets to Salem? Who gets bounced? And who's dancing past midnight? We give you our take on who will win it all in
Last line of defenseYou wonder sometimes how a player will respond to certain things you say. So we approached gingerly when we told Bowdoin's sophomore center Justine Pouravelis that she was an intimidating presence on the basketball court.
Cortland records opening upsetDani Maye had 18 points and four steals and Michelle Ciquera added 12 points and a team-high 10 rebounds as <A HREF=
Previewing the women's tourneyFifty teams battle for the right to head to Virginia Beach, where four will battle it out for the national championship. We bring you the skinny on each bracket, tell you who can buck the trends and
ECAC Tournament pairings announcedThe Eastern College Athletic Conference will be hosting eight Division III championships this week, crowning men's and women's champions in four regions, (Metro New York, Upstate, New England,
Bowdoin survivesBates' Betsy Hochadel hit a shot in the lane with nine seconds left to force overtime, but No. 1 Bowdoin finished the regular season undefeated and won the NESCAC to advance to the NCAA Tournament.
Go Midwest, young men? Not exactly.We have the pairings for each bracket on the road to your various corners of Virginia. The Field of 48 and Field of 50 are complete, as announced by the NCAA this evening.
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Go Midwest, young men? Not exactly.We have the pairings for each bracket on the road to your various corners of Virginia. The Field of 48 and Field of 50 are complete, as announced by the NCAA this evening.
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Titans dance againIllinois Wesleyan rallied from an nine-point second half deficit to beat Wheaton (Ill.) 75-72 and gain the CCIW's automatic bid. It's the 10th consecutive win for the Titans, who reached the Sweet 16
Davis sets all-divisions career recordLoras senior All-American Alicia Davis finished her career Friday night, Feb. 27, in a 69-58 Loras loss to Buena Vista in the semifinals of the Iowa Conference Tournament. In ending her career, the
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The final countdownWe're on the approach to Selection Sunday, and with 94 bids to be handed out in the next 48 hours, there's a lot to keep track of. We give you the lowdown on all the games we're broadcasting, plus
Stevens Point women net fourth at 1,000Having a player score 1,000 career points is a special but occasional milestone for a Division III basketball team. However, for the UW-Stevens Point women, the milestone has been anything but occasional.
UW-Platteville back in finalsFavorites advanced in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, New Jersey Athletic Conference, North Coast Athletic Conference, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Capital Athletic
Bids going out to CFour higher seeds got bounced out of their conference tournaments and join a suddenly crowded Pool C picture for the women's tournament.
The biggest fall was taken by No. 5 Messiah, as <A
Jostens finalists selectedFinalists for the Jostens Trophy were announced today by members of the Rotary Club of Salem, Va. The club is responsible for the initial review of annual nominations and narrowed the pool to 10 men
Maryville (Mo.) gets SLIAC bidThe Maryville (Mo.) women beat Fontbonne 74-60 to complete a season sweep and clinch the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title. The Saints become the second team to clinch a bid to the
Hampden-Sydney wins ODAC titleBehind 19 points from tournament MVP Jeff Monroe, Hampden-Sydney came back from an eight-point halftime deficit to claim a 75-69 win over Virginia Wesleyan in the finals of the 2004 Old Dominion
Suspensions handed out from brawlTwo players from St. John Fisher and two from Nazareth were suspended Monday, Feb. 23, following a bench-clearing incident in the second half of Saturday's men's basketball game between the two
NYU women clinchNew York University became the first women's team to clinch an NCAA Tournament spot and got the season sweep of Washington U. with a 100-89 victory in St. Louis on Sunday afternoon. The win ends a
R-MC one-and-doneThe countdown to Selection Sunday starts in earnest, as six conference tournaments moved into in full swing, and in the first quarterfinal of the day a top seed went down, as Lynchburg upset
Redlands player hits 17 3-pointersBilly Shivers scored a game-high 54 points in just 24 minutes in Redlands' 155-125 win at Whittier on Saturday, Feb. 21. The performance rivaled that of Grinnell guard Steve Wood, who scored 55 points
River Falls proves pollsters correctThe conference preseason poll picked River Falls to win the the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the 18th-ranked Falcons made it stand up, defeating UW-Platteville 50-47 to claim the
Analyzing Pool CWe're taking a look at Pool C contenders this week and where teams stand, for <A HREF=
D-III point guards finalists for awardOtterbein's Tony Borghese, Williams' Michael Crotty and Rochester' s Gabe Perez have been been chosen as three of 16 finalists for the inaugural Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award,
Another 2,000 downIt's probably safe to assume Hayley Smith had a sweet weekend. And it had nothing to do with Valentine's Day!
The Maryville (Tenn.) senior guard reached an exclusive <A
Here's to youFranklin and Marshall defeated Muhlenberg 75-52 on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 14, and got coach Glenn Robinson his 667th career win, setting a Division III record. He passed former Illinois Wesleyan
Rider reaches 300 career victoriesTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Cal Lutheran men's coach Rich Rider reached a milestone Feb. 14 as he collected his 300th career victory with a 92-43 win at Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic
Robinson becomes D-III's all-time wins leaderFranklin and Marshall head men's coach Glenn Robinson recorded his 667th career victory to pass former Illinois Wesleyan head coach Dennie Bridges for the NCAA Division III career wins record as the Diplomats performed a 75-52 St. Valentine's Day defeat of Muhlenberg in Centennial Conference play at the Mayser Center.
Mills upsets Trinity, scares AmherstSenior co-captain guard Keala Mills scored a game-high 32 points, making 10 of 17 from the field and 10 of 11 from the foul line, to lead Wesleyan to an 83-80 win against Trinity (Conn.) on Friday,
Muhlenberg, Haverford light it upHaverford's Alumni Field House was raining with three-pointers when the Muhlenberg women's basketball team defeated the Fords 105-81 on Thursday, Feb. 12.
The two teams combined to attempt 72
Stevens Point makes statementWHITEWATER, Wis. – No. 7 UW-Whitewater was never in this one.
No. 12 Stevens Point visited the Warhawks and jumped out to a 20-7 lead, never letting Whitewater get back within 10 points in a
Last unbeaten fallsST. LOUIS – On the 80th day, there were no remaining unbeatens in Division III men's basketball.
Washington U.'s bench took care of the final undefeated team, defeating No. 1 Rochester 69-64
Trinity men prove they belongAMHERST, Mass. – No. 3 Amherst saw a 13-point second half lead fall by the wayside in a 68-66 upset loss to visiting No. 10 Trinity (Conn.) on Saturday, Feb. 7. The win cemented Trinity's place
Coe stops BVU's winning streakCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Coe connected on 13 3-pointers en route to an 86-71 upset victory over No. 6 Buena Vista on Friday night, Feb. 6, at Eby Fieldhouse. Coe forward Brandon Sain was 5-for-5
Wartburg reaches 1,000th all-time winWartburg joined the 1,000-win club with a thrilling 77-74 win against Cornell on Friday, Feb. 6, at the Small Multi-Sports Center in Mount Vernon. The victory also moved the Knights to 14-5 overall
Ohio going to the wireIt’s a given that every season you’re going to have a couple of league races that are nip and tuck from top to bottom. In 2004, it looks like the best place to go for that is the men’s side of the Ohio Athletic Conference.
Emmanuel player hits quad-doubleEmmanuel sophomore point guard Evita Esteves recorded the first quadruple-double in school history on Thursday, Feb. 5, when the Saints tamed Johnson and Wales 73-48. In 32 minutes, Esteves was
Hennigan hits 2,000BOSTON — Emerson guard Rob Hennigan scored his 2,000th career point Thursday, Feb. 5, in a 82-68 loss to Suffolk. Hennigan entered the contest with 1,973 career points and reached the milestone
Eau Claire women tripped up at homeEAU CLAIRE, Wis. – No. 13 UW-Eau Claire saw its 26-game winning streak against Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference member UW-La Crosse snapped when it lost to the Eagles 60-57 here
GAC hangs on, HSC doesn'tDoug Espenson hit a fadeaway 3-pointer with 8.5 seconds remaining in overtime Wednesday night, Feb. 4, to give No. 17 Gustavus Adolphus a 73-72 win against Macalester, barely avenging an early-January
Williams claims home markWilliams knocked North Park out of the record books, defeating Maine-Fort Kent 106-58, and setting the Division III record for consecutive home victories with 63. Williams started its run with a 65-64
NEAC's final lineup set at 12KEUKA PARK, N.Y. – Villa Julie and Chestnut Hill will make the North Eastern Athletic Conference an even dozen, as the conference announced its revamped lineup for 2004-05.
David Sweet,
Segert hits 2,000 milestoneU.S. Merchant Marine Academy forward Rebecca Segert surpassed the 2,000-point plateau Tuesday evening, Feb. 3, becoming the first female player in the program's four-year history, third overall at the
Thomas More women's coach oustedAssistant men's basketball coach Jeff Hetzer has taken over the women's team at Thomas More after head coach Sherri Brumfield was removed with four games remaining.
The school refused comment as to
Thomas More women's coach oustedAssistant men's basketball coach Jeff Hetzer has taken over the women's team at Thomas More after head coach Sherri Brumfield was removed with four games remaining.
Moorhead hits all 25 free throwsMOORHEAD, Minn. – It was a perfect night and a near-record night for Concordia-Moorhead as the Cobbers went 25-for-25 from the line en route to a 93-85 win against Bethel on Monday night, Feb.
Monmouth shocks LawrenceMONMOUTH, Ill. – Behind the tremendous clutch shooting of reserve guard Tyler Snyder, Monmouth (6-10, 2-8 Midwest Conference) stunned the nation's 10th-ranked team, topping Lawrence 93-85 in
No. 1 Bowdoin survives in overtimeWILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Bowdoin sophomore Vanessa Russell buried a 3-point shot with 2.4 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the nation's top-ranked team to a 62-61 overtime win at NESCAC foe
Philadelphia Bible to be NEAC's 10thPhiladelphia Biblical University filed the paperwork in time for the Jan. 30 deadline and will be the North Eastern Athletic Conference's 10th team when the conference is reconstituted in time for the
Rochester women hold onROCHESTER – Kelly Wescott drove baseline for a layup with two seconds left to break a 54-54 tie and hit two free throws with one second remaining to give No. 4 Rochester a 58-54 win against No.
NEAC set for large expansionThe surviving members of the North Eastern Athletic Conference are joining forces with at least six new schools to form a larger conference effective the fall of 2005.
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Adrian does it again to Siena HeightsFor the second consecutive season, Adrian upset its NAIA rival Siena Heights, defeating the crosstown Saints for just the second time in 17 meetings. Siena Heights (20-4) was ranked No. 2 in the
No. 1 sweep ends SundayJasmine Rowan, who hit a game-tying 3-pointer to force overtime with 13 seconds left, hit the go-ahead jumper with one minute left in double overtime as Case Western Reserve defeated top-ranked
Scranton women get first lossThe No. 20 DeSales women upset No. 3 Scranton 64-59 in MAC Freedom action in front of a record crowd at Billera Hall on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 24.
The Bulldogs (12-3, 3-2), in front of nearly
Williams returns the favorTrailing by as many as 14 in the second half, No. 3 Williams picked away at the lead over the last 15 minutes and junior Tucker Kain hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key to send the game into
Woollum reaches 400 wins at Christopher NewportChristopher Newport's C.J. Woollum picked up the 400th victory of his career Saturday afternoon, Jan. 24, as his Captains won on the road at Ferrum 70-59.
Woollum becomes the 44th coach in Division
Cedar Crest finally finds W columnJunior guard Courtney Porzio scored a game-high 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as Cedar Crest to its first win in 48 tries, defeating Wilson 55-45 on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Falcons had not won
Abernathy grabs 1,000th rebound for F&MCenter Amy Abernathy became the third player in Franklin & Marshall women's basketball history to record 1,000 points and rebounds as the Diplomats routed Haverford (1-13, 0-8 Centennial) 89-53 on
Two unbeatens fallTrinity (Conn.) and Grinnell each picked up their first losses of the season on Friday, Jan. 23, as the No. 9 Bantams lost at NESCAC rival and third-ranked Williams 81-64. No. 21 Grinnell fell at
Stakes high in NESCAC weekend“It’s going to be very intense,” said Williams coach Dave Paulsen. “A fun weekend to watch, but I don’t know how much fun I’m going to have.”
Cap rallies from 23 down to top WilmingtonTrailing by 23 with 10 minutes remaining, Capital rallied to beat Wilmington 74-71 in a battle for first place in the Ohio Athletic Conference on Wednesday night, Jan. 21, in Wilmington.
It was
This time, it's Amherst at topSTERLING, Va. – Amherst becomes the third No. 1 team in as many weeks as the Lord Jeffs step in for Hampden-Sydney, whose one week at the top included a loss at No. 8 Randolph-Macon. It's the
Lincoln center ties record with 18 blocksNew Jersey City rallied from a 19-point, 46-27 halftime deficit and overcame an NCAA all-divisions men's record 18 blocked shots by Lincoln sophomore center John Bunch, and held on to defeat the Lions
St. Olaf rallies from eight down in final 30 secondsSt. Olaf scored the last 10 points in the final 1:30 of regulation to force overtime and eventually went on to win 70-66 Monday night, Jan. 19, at Hutton Arena.
The Pipers (6-9, 3-7 in the MIAC)
Wood hits 2,000; Grinnell 12-0A nail-biting weekend ended with a pair of close wins and a <a href=
Catholic women pull off another upsetKathleen McGlynn scored 16 points and added 17 rebounds, both game-highs, as Catholic won its sixth in a row, upsetting No. 9 Marymount 66-56 on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 17, at the DuFour Center.
Opponents each reach 1,000 in same gameKings Point senior tri-captain Gabe Whitney became the 22nd men's basketball player in Mariners history to score 1,000 career points Saturday afternoon at Liebertz Gymnasium, as he registered a
PLU women strike first in Northwest Conference racePacific Lutheran's women's team gained sole possession of first place in the Northwest Conference race on Friday, Jan. 16, with a 61-52 victory against Whitworth at Olson Auditorium.
PLU is 3-0 in
Rivalry game goes to MaconNo. 8 Randolph-Macon led by as many as 13 points in the second half, but No. 1 Hampden-Sydney had a shot to tie in the final seconds before falling to its archrival 70-64.
All-American guard Jeff
HSC, Rochester new No. 1sSTERLING, Va. – Hampden-Sydney returned to the top spot in the D3hoops.com Top 25 for the first time in nearly four years, while the Rochester women take over the No. 1 position for the first
Amherst dumps archrivals, ends Williams' 28-game runAMHERST, Mass. – Amherst remains the only team to beat Williams in the last two seasons, beating its archrival at home each time as the No. 6 Lord Jeffs topped the No. 1 Ephs 78-62 on Saturday,
Augustana ends slide by handing Wheaton first lossA preseason Top 10 team that had lost three of its last four to fall to 6-6, Augustana finally lived up to its preseason promise by knocking off No. 7 Wheaton 83-77.
Wheaton fell from the ranks of
Catholic women hand Montclair State first lossDown 41-33 at the half, Catholic rallied to defeat unbeaten Montclair State 77-68 in a key Atlantic Region game on Friday night, Jan. 9. It was Catholic's fourth consecutive win.
It marked the
Wartburg coach picks up 300th career winMonica Severson picked up her 300th win as a head coach. She is second among active Iowa Conference coaches in wins, trailing Luther's Jane Hildebrand.
Senior forward Jessica Mennen earned her
DePauw head coach reaches 300 milestoneDePauw men's coach Bill Fenlon recorded his 300th career victory after the Tigers won at Hendrix on Friday, Jan. 9, by a 78-70 score. Fenlon has served as a head coach at four schools in 19 seasons
Robinson heads for historyWhat Dean Smith is to Division I, the 59-year-old Glenn Robinson will soon be to Division III. He is closing in on Illinois Wesleyan’s Dennie Bridges’ record for most career wins by a Division III coach — 666. Robinson entered the weekend with a record of 656-233, all at F&M.
Platteville does it once againIt's too early to say if first-year head coach Paul Combs can bring a championship to Platteville, but the 1998 and 1999 national champion proved it would not be a pushover in the WIAC.
The
Westminster guard hits for 47 pointsMark DeMonaco nearly quadrupled his season average when he poured in a career-high 47 points, leading Westminster (Pa.) to a 111-95 win against Case Western Reserve.
The sophomore guard averaged
No. 1 for a moment onlyWell, that didn't last long.
Less than six hours after UW-Stevens Point ascended to the No. 1 spot in the D3hoops.com Top 25 poll, they were outshot, outrebounded and outscored 78-61 in a loss at
Mac dumps Gustavus againFor the second consecutive year, Macalester has dealt Gustavus Adolphus an upset loss in early January as the Scots (5-5, 4-1 MIAC) pulled away for a 66-54 win. After starting the season 0-4,
Stevens Point fights off WIAC challengeUW-Stevens Point scored the final six points of the game over the last 4:25 to pull out a 57-55 victory over UW-Eau Claire and match its best start in school history in a matchup of Top 10 teams on
Chestnut Hill men get first-ever D-III winChestnut Hill came into the night with wins against Valley Forge Christian and Penn State-Berks/Lehigh Valley. The first-year program was matched up against an NCAA Tournament team on its home floor.
McMurry upsets No. 1 TrinityMcMurry rallied from an early 19-5 deficit to defeat No. 1 Trinity (Texas) on Dec. 30, 73-72, ending the defending women's national champions' 17-game winning streak and posting the first win against
Hope loses for first time in 41 regular-season gamesHope lost a regular-season game for the first time since in more than 22 months and No. 19 DePauw improved to 8-2 on the season as the Tigers defeated the No. 13 Flying Dutch 61-53 in the Kalamazoo
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John Jay beats Paterson, improves to 8-0John Jay remained undefeated under coach Mike Brown as guard Pablo Palma scored seven of his game-high 30 points during a game-ending 14-2 run as John Jay defeated William Paterson 67-60 on Monday
GAC edged by NAIA champThe defending NAIA Division I champion needed a last-second shot to beat the defending Division III runner-up Saturday afternoon, Dec., 20, as Concordia-Irvine, ranked No. 4 in NAIA D-I, beat No. 14
Johns Hopkins men upset at GettysburgGETTYSBURG, Pa. – Junior Dami Oloruntoba scored a career-high 15 points and added nine rebounds to lead Gettysburg over No. 17 ranked Johns Hopkins 70-53 in Centennial Conference men's action on
Fisk tries to build on second upsetLarry Glover initially came back to Fisk University eight years ago to teach, but when asked by members of the athletic department to fill in as head men’s basketball coach at his alma mater until someone else could be found for the job, he was willing.
Moravian perfect on record 35 foul shotsMoravian set an NCAA record by connecting on all 35 of its free throw attempts led by freshman guard Katie Rizman, who was 11-for-11, in a 61-53 MAC Commonwealth victory versus Susquehanna.
The
Fisk beats Tennessee State againTennessee State could not convert from the free throw line down the stretch while visiting Fisk did to lead the way to the Bulldogs' 65-63 comeback victory over the Tigers on Thursday night, Dec. 4.
Williams tops D-I Holy CrossNo. 1 Williams led by as many as 11 points twice in the second half and held on to win at Division I Holy Cross on Dec. 4, 78-71. It's the fourth Division III upset of a Division I men's team since
Whitworth women upset new D-I teamWhitworth held off a strong comeback by visiting Utah Valley State and defeated the NCAA Division I Wolverines 64-62 in a women's game Dec. 3 in the Whitworth Fieldhouse.
UVSC, in its first year as
Dooley resigns from Del ValBill Dooley has resigned as head coach of the Delaware Valley men for personal reasons and assistant Denny Surovec will take over effective immediately.
Dooley coached Delaware Valley from 1998 to
Murphy announces retirementHamilton men's coach Tom Murphy, one of the winningest coaches in the history of Division III, announced his retirement Dec. 1, effective the end of the 2003-04 season.
Murphy began his 34th and
H-SC knocks off D-II LongwoodHampden-Sydney held off Division II crosstown rival Longwood 80-76 on Monday night before a capacity crowd of 2,231 in Lancer Hall in the first matchup between the two programs since 1978.
With
Hopkins takes down Wash U.The Washington U. women are suddenly in the somewhat unfamiliar place of having lost two of their last six games, falling at home to Johns Hopkins on Nov. 30. The No. 4 Bears (4-1) led 69-65 with just
Rivalry renewedThe football teams started playing again in 2000. The NCAA Tournament forced the men's basketball teams back onto the same floor in 2001.
Tuesday night, finally, the women's basketball teams at
Fifield posts 400th victorySouthern Maine had four players in double figures, led by sophomore forward Megan Myles with 16, to defeat Bates 84-61 in a non-conference game Nov. 25 at the Warren G. Hill Gymnasium. The win was the
Finally underwayYour long national nightmare is over, as basketball is back in Division III for the 2003-04 season.
On a weekend with more than 600 games, there's a lot to absorb, like John Jay starting out 2-0.
Shenandoah player dies of cancerShenandoah suffered a loss Nov. 20 when former player John Tigney passed away after a seven-month battle with brain cancer.
Tigney, 27, was to have been a senior on this year's team. However, his
Best of the bestTwenty-five players, five at each position, from first team to honorable mention. Some will lead their teams to the NCAA Tournament, while some can only hope to keep their team out of last place.
Williams hosts Globetrotters, raises championship bannerWilliams unfurled its national championship banner in front of a packed house and the Harlem Globetrotters, playing an exhibition game with the D-III defending champs for the second time in three
Season starts at 7 millionD3hoops.com reached the seven million hits milestone early this morning, Oct. 25, 2003, meaning the front page of the site has been viewed seven million times since Dec. 4, 1997. It was also our first
Let the 2004 season begin!Our seventh season covering Division III basketball is also the first season in Division III for a handful of schools, and the first season of basketball whatsoever at UT-Tyler.
Practice starts
Case Western hires former Hiram coachSean McDonnell is moving from the country to the city. Case Western Reserve named the former Hiram coach as only the third men's basketball coach in the program's 38-year history.
Marisa retires from Waynesburg after 565 winsWaynesburg president Timothy Thyreen announced Monday that head men's coach Rudy Marisa has retired after 34 years of coaching. Marisa will remain the school's athletic director. Frank Ferraro will
Chandler goes in CBA draftThe Gary (Ind.) Steelheads took the two-time Division III scoring champion in guard Willie Chandler of Misericordia as their first pick in the 18th annual Continental Basketball Association draft on
Curry coach resigns to keep day jobMILTON, Mass. – Todd Goclowski resigned as head women's coach at Curry in order to concentrate on his full-time employment. Goclowski, who led Curry to a 39-13 record in two seasons, was
Curry coach resigns to keep day jobTodd Goclowski resigned as head women's coach at Curry in order to concentrate on his full-time employment. Goclowski, who led Curry to a 39-13 record in two seasons, was Commonwealth Coast Conference
Meehan jumps from Salem State to BrandeisBrandeis named Brian Meehan, who led Salem State to the 2000 Final Four, as its new head men's coach, director of athletics Jeff Cohen announced.
St. Joseph's (Maine) hires women's coachSaint Joseph's athletic director David Roussel announced Aug. 14 that Mark McCaleb has been hired as the sixth head coach in the 26-year history of the women's basketball program.
McCaleb, who
Upper Iowa dropping to D-IIA charter member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Upper Iowa announced Aug. 4 it will officially become an NCAA Division II provisional member Sept. 1. UIU's decision to drop to
Washington & Lee hires Case Western coachWashington and Lee athletic director Mike Walsh has announced the appointment of Adam Hutchinson as head men's basketball coach and assistant professor of physical education. Hutchinson will begin his
NCAA approves 200-mile radius for regional gamesThe NCAA has approved a proposal intended to redefine regional competition and will implement it for all 2003-04 Division III championships.
Effective this season, in-region games will be defined
Guilford fills both head coaching positionsGuilford hired Tom Palombo as head men's coach and Stephanie Flamini as head women's coach in a news conference July 23.
Palombo moves to Guilford from Defiance where he compiled a 100-63 record
Scholl changes her mind, Pacific hires for interimJeff Thompson has been named as Pacific University's interim head women's basketball coach and the search for a permanent coach has been delayed until next spring, athletic director Judy Sherman
New entry process admits sixSix schools have been granted permission to enter the NCAA and Division III starting in the 2003-04 school year. Palm Beach Atlantic, Texas-Tyler, Penn State-Berks/Lehigh Valley, Maine-Presque Isle,
Former Springfield star named at Wheaton (Mass.)Wheaton athletic director Chad Yowell, has announced the hiring of Melissa Hodgdon as head women's coach, effective Aug. 15. Hodgdon replaces Cheryl Aaron, who resigned after six seasons with the
Lynchburg releases men's coach, names interimLynchburg released one-year head coach Andrew Miller following a 6-19 season and named John Swickrath as interim head coach.
Swickrath, 25, is believed to be the youngest head men's coach in
Rebassoo signs to play in DenmarkFinn Rebassoo, a four-time All-Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference basketball player who graduated in May from Occidental, has signed a contract to play professionally with the
Lafave resigns to take Holy Cross assistant's jobWashington and Lee athletic director Mike Walsh has announced that Jeff Lafave, the head men's coach for the past four years, has resigned effective July 11 to accept an assistant coaching position at
Becker names Nelson's replacementBecker has named Scott Dion men's basketball coach, as announced by director of athletics Gene Alley.
Dion replaced Adam Nelson, who left after three seasons to take the head coaching position at
Ford's D-III moonlighting stint ends at 13-37Former Boston Celtic player and head coach Chris Ford has returned to the NBA after posting a 13-37 record in two years at Brandeis. He took a position July 10 as an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Driesell named assistant at GeorgetownGeorgetown announced the hiring of Marymount coach Chuck Driesell as an assistant coach for the Hoyas. Chuck was at Marymount for six years and previously served as an assistant at James Madison for
Wentworth coach resigns for teaching positionJill Seaman, head women's basketball coach at Wentworth Tech, has resigned her position effective immediately, to accept the position of Instructional Coordinator in the school's Department of
Nelson moves from Becker to NewburyAdam Nelson has been named head coach at Newbury, replacing Don Doucette, who has been named associate head coach at New Hampshire.
Nelson joins the staff with a wealth of coaching experience in
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps coach takes over ChapmanChapman ended its three-week search for a head women's coach June 27 with the announcement that Carol (C.J.) Jue will serve as the eighth head coach in the 29-year history of Chapman women's
D-III entrant won't be calledIt seems to have escaped the attention of most basketball followers, but Division III has an early entrant in this year's NBA draft: North Carolina Wesleyan forward Rob Smith. The draft takes place
Delaware Valley head coach leaves D-IIIDOYLESTOWN, Pa. – Bob Simmons has resigned after two seasons as Delaware Valley head men's coach effective immediately to accept an assistant's position at Division I Lehigh.
Earlham assistant to take over at CalvinCalvin has named John Ross as its head women's basketball and men's tennis coach. Ross replaces Kim Gall who resigned as women's basketball coach in March.
A native of Manitowoc, Wis., the 36-year
SCAD leaving NCAASavannah College of Art and Design executive vice president Brian Murphy and athletic director Jud Damon announced June 17 that the college is changing athletic affiliation and has submitted an
Former All-Region player named coach at Russell SageRussell Sage College president Jeanne H. Neff and athletic director Candice Poiss announced June 16 the hiring of Kelly Thompson as head basketball coach and sports information director.
Thompson
Kantrow named St. Mary's (Md.) men's coachSt. Mary's (Md.) has named Brock Kantrow its new men's basketball head coach, as announced June 13 by athletic director Scott Devine. Kantrow was selected from a pool of more than 170 applicants.
Rey returns to Division III at WilmingtonFormer Wright State assistant and Loyola (Ill.) head coach Will Rey has been hired at Wilmington as the 18th head men's basketball coach in school history. He replaces Scott Stemple, who resigned this
Assistant replaces ShaverHampden-Sydney president Walter Bortz and athletic director Joe Bush announced June 10 the hiring of Ryan
Scholl draws first head coaching job at PacificAfter six seasons as an assistant coach with two highly successful programs, Nicole Scholl is making the move west to become Pacific's seventh women's basketball coach.
Scholl's hiring was
Friday goes from Bucknell to Lycomingycoming athletics director Frank Girardi has announced the hiring of Don Friday as head coach of the men's basketball program.
Friday joins the Warrior program after spending nine seasons as an
Gilchrest elevated to head coach at Wash. Coll.Gail Gilchrest has been named the second head coach in the history of Washington College women's basketball. Gilchrest, who served as an assistant coach last season, takes over the program as it heads
Estes resigns to go to Miami-DadeButch Estes announced he will resign as Guilford's head men's basketball coach to accept the same position at Miami-Dade Community College on June 6. The news leaves Guilford without a men's or
King's gets boost from WozniakIn 1999, Jen Wozniak enrolled at King's as a lightly regarded prospect who was relegated to junior varsity status. To compound a frustrating rookie year, Wozniak suffered a season-ending injury after
Kenyon hires Capital assistant to head menMatt Croci, an assistant men's coach at Capital, was hired June 2 by Kenyon to serve as the Lords' new head basketball coach. Croci's hiring makes him the 19th head coach in the program's 104-year
Guilford coach moves back to Cal State FullertonBarb Bausch resigned as Guilford women's basketball coach after 10 seasons to accept a position as an assistant women's basketball coach at Division I Cal State Fullerton, her alma mater. She also
Augsburg hires Wisconsin high school coachDave Johnson, who coached the Hudson High School girls to six Wisconsin state tournaments and two state titles in the last eight years, has been named the new women's basketball head coach at
Grzesk gets the call to replace Combs at LakelandNearly 10 years ago, in the NCAA Tournament, UW-Green Bay shocked the world by upsetting Cal as Gary Grzesk, a gritty, defensive-minded guard, put the clamps on then-college phenom, now NBA-superstar
Sewanee hires alumnus to coach womenDickie McCarthy, a successful Alabama high school basketball coach and a former Sewanee men's basketball player, has been hired as the school's 10th women's head coach it was announced today by
Rose-Hulman hires Hill to turn around women's teamTony Hill has been named the head women's basketball coach at Rose-Hulman, effective May 19.
Hill has served as the women's basketball and softball coach at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Ill.,
Bethany player dies in accidentJust hours after graduating from Bethany College on Saturday morning, May 17, Derek Hoffman of St. Clairsville, Ohio, was killed in a single-car accident in Carroll County, Ohio.
Hoffman was
Glenn promoted to take over Piedmont menPiedmont has announced that it will promote Lee Glenn to take over as the school's head men's coach and head men's and women's golf coach.
McDevitt ends successful coaching stintSaint Joseph's athletic director David Roussel announced the resignation of head women's basketball coach Michael McDevitt on May 13. McDevitt, who is a 1983 graduate of Saint Joseph's, cited the need
Eastern Mennonite fills one position with DeanEastern Mennonite athletic director Larry Martin announced the hiring of Kirby Dean, former head boys basketball coach at Waynesboro High School, as head men's basketball coach. The women's position,
Stutzman leaves after three years at MariettaJames Stutzman has decided to resign as women's coach at Marietta, athletic director Debbie Lazorik announced May 9.
Stutzman, who has been at MC for three seasons, had a 24-52 record since taking
Koelbl named La Crosse's third coach in three yearsUW-La Crosse named Ken Koelbl as its head men's basketball coach at a press conference on campus May 7.
Conrad named head men's coach at Fitchburg StateFitchburg State announced the hiring of Shawn Conrad as head men's basketball coach. Conrad will join the coaching staff immediately.
Conrad comes to the Falcons after earning a wealth of
Champion has interim label removedAfter serving in an interim capacity during the 2002-03 season, Christa Champion has been named as the head women's coach at Oberlin. The official announcement was made at the Senior Athlete Banquet
Shaver takes William & Mary coaching jobAfter 17 seasons and two trips to the Final Four, head coach Tony Shaver has resigned at Hampden-Sydney to take the head coaching position at Division I William & Mary.
Shaver, who was a candidate
Four win NCAA postgrad scholarshipsMegan Selmon of Trinity (Texas), Messiah's Christina Vouriotis, Simpson's Jesse Harris and Kevin Bartow of Maryville (Mo.) have each been awarded one of the NCAA's postgraduate scholarships.
Pair of Final Four assistants land head coaching jobsWilliams assistant men's coach Devin Gotham has accepted the head coach position at Massachusetts College, while Gustavus Adolphus assistant Mike Boschee will take over at Central, in moves announced
Thomaskutty to succeed Sims at EmoryChristy Thomaskutty has been appointed head women's coach at Emory. Thomaskutty has spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach at the Division I level.
Dunmyer hired to coach Virginia WesleyanAfter a year of coaching at the Division I level, preceded by two years in Division II, Stephany Dunmyer is ready to return to Division III.
Her fledgling coaching career will continue at Virginia
Hegarty takes post at D-I Long BeachChapman women's basketball coach Mary Hegarty has accepted an offer to become the next head coach at Long Beach State, it was announced at a news conference April 25.
Curliss takes over at East Texas BaptistLisa Curliss, an assistant coach at Division II Washburn, has been named the new head women's coach at East Texas Baptist. The announcement of Curliss' hiring was made April 23 by ETBU Director of
EMU coach resigns amid allegations of misconductEastern Mennonite women's head coach Mike Dunavant, resigned April 16 after he was accused of improper conduct by one of his players, according to the Harrisonburg Daily News-Record. Dunavant finished 31-21 in two seasons.
Combs hired to take over ailing Platteville menUW-Platteville introduced Paul Combs as the 13th head men's coach of the Pioneers.
Combs was introduced to the UW-Platteville community April 16 in a packed press conference .
Chandler first round USBL pickMisericordia's Willie Chandler was selected in the first round of the United States Basketball League draft, fifth overall, by the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs.
A D3hoops.com All-American, Chandler was
St. Mary's coach resigns, cites program's 'direction'St. Mary's head men's coach Alfred Johnson has resigned from his position effective immediately, as announced April 14 by athletic director Scott Devine.
Johnson has been at St. Mary's since 1999.
Stemple resigns from Wilmington postWilmington head men's coach Scott Stemple has announced plans to resign from his position effective Friday, April 18, in order to accept the athletics director position at Sidney (Ohio) High School.
Washington and Lee hires D-III alumWashington and Lee athletic director Mike Walsh has announced the appointment of Mandy King as head women's basketball coach and assistant professor of physical education. King will begin her duties
The spirit's the thingLast weekend in Terre Haute, Indiana, three of the four teams found themselves on the short end of late-game heroics. The end result was one champion in name, three others in spirit.
Westminster (Pa.) men promote from withinWestminster (Pa.) athletic director and head men's coach Jim Dafler has decided to relinquish his coaching duties at Westminster and will be replaced by current assistant coach Larry Ondako.
NJAC sweeps CUNYAC to take 4-1 series leadIn the Second Annual NJAC/CUNYAC Senior All-Star Challenge at played at Montclair State, the New Jersey Athletic Conference Women's All-Stars defeated the CUNY Athletic Conference All-Stars, 78-69. In
Coaching change season continues, Fitchburg nextThe Fitchburg State athletic department announced March 26 the resignation of head men's basketball coach Jack Scott. Scott, right, had been at the helm for two seasons after serving as assistant
Waiting to celebrateWho knows if Williams has gotten it all out of its system?
After more than a week since the Ephs won their first national title, there's been no reception, no pep rally and no team party on campus.
Williams gives NE first titleTim Folan was the most outstanding player of the final 90 seconds as he scored five of the last six points, got an offensive rebound of a missed free throw, hit the game-winning free throws and stole
Women again go to the wireAllison Wooley hit a baseline jumper in the final 10 seconds, then forced Eastern Connecticut's Allison Coleman to bobble the ball on the Warriors' final possession. Her final shot fell short as
Cinderellas keep dancingWho knew?
No. 20 Eastern Connecticut State and No. 21 Trinity (Texas) will play for the women's title, while No. 24 Gustavus Adolphus will play for the men's title (against No. 3 Williams) after
No, we're not the team to beat, reallyWhat we have here are two teams, neither of whom wants to be considered the team to beat, so we’ll oblige and label both the Rochester Yellowjackets and Trinity Tigers women’s basketball teams as the as underdogs, even though they are going head-to-head in Friday’s national semifinal.
IWU knocks out Wash U. menIllinois Wesleyan got 31 from Luke Kasten and 21 from Adam Dauksas as <a href=
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Hoping to end SCIAC's exileThe Southern California Interscholastic Athletic Conference has a cold, barren reputation when it comes to playing national competition in the postseason, so that may be why the league has a close eye on the Occidental men heading into the Sweet 16. The Tigers, 22-2 with a 16-game win streak, will change planes, then drive in vans two hours to Storm Lake, Iowa, to face host Buena Vista in the sectional semifinal on Friday night.
D-III's honor preserved as Villanova upsets UConnVillanova knocked off No. 1 Connecticut in Division I basketball on March 13, 52-48, preserving the true NCAA record women's basketball winning streak for Washington University.
Since the national
Ryan's successor will not be renewed at PlattevilleUW-Platteville announced Saturday, March 8, that the contract of men's basketball coach Todd Landrum will not be extended beyond the current academic year.
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Home holds true in first roundIllinois Wesleyan, Rutgers-Camden and Pitt-Greensburg posted first-round upsets, but the home court held true on the rest of the first 18 games in the women's NCAA Tournament.
It wasn't without
Miseri goes one-and-out, Chandler finishes at 2,898Willie Chandler scored 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting but it wasn't enough to keep Misericordia's season or his career going as DeSales advanced to the ECAC Southern Region semifinals with an 81-65
Central coach resigns after 5-21 seasonDan Mason, who led Central to a 44-108 record in six seasons, has resigned from his position as men's basketball coach at Central. Mason informed the team of his decision Wednesday afternoon.
Chandler will get last shot at passing ForemanStanding 64 points short of Division III history, Misericordia's Willie Chandler will get one more chance to pass Salisbury State's Andre Foreman and set the Division III record for career points.
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Saturday provides few upsetsAs the dust settled from Saturday's conference title games, <a href=
Montclair wins NJAC, Ramapo added to C listBen Martinez drove the length of the floor and scored on a layup with 1.9 seconds remaining as Montclair State knocked off top seed Ramapo 86-84 in double overtime to win the New Jersey Athletic
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Defending national champs fallOtterbein's title defense formally ended Wednesday night as the defending men's national champions lost at home to Ohio Northern in the Ohio Athletic Conference quarterfinals 74-65. Defending women's
O'Brien caps career with 2,000th pointAndy O'Brien needed 27 points to reach 2,000 for his career and he got there on the final basket of the game as York (Pa.) lost to Marymount 82-78 in the Capital Athletic Conference quarterfinals.
Macon wins ODAC, voted new No. 1SALEM, Va. – Jared Mills' tip-in with 2.7 seconds remaining lifted No. 2 Randolph-Macon to a 48-47 win against No. 3 Hampden-Sydney in the title game of the 2003 Old Dominion Athletic
Simpson on fire from 3-point range, sets recordSimpson set a Division III record for highest 3-point percentage in a game (minimum 15 attempts) as the Storm defeated Dubuque 109-73 Feb. 22 in Indianola. Simpson shot 17-for-19 from beyond the
Knocked off at the finish lineBoth No. 4 Catholic and No. 11 Christopher Newport got upset on the road in the final weekend of the regular season, as Catholic (22-3) lost 88-75 at Goucher (15-9) and Christopher Newport (21-3) lost
Fahey wins 400th game for Washington U.PITTSBURGH – Coach Nancy Fahey captured her 400th career win and senior Laura Crowley had a career-high 32 points as the top-ranked Washington University women improved to 23-0 on the season
Jostens finalists announcedSALEM – Ten Division III men's and women's basketball players were named as finalists Friday afternoon for the Jostens Trophy. The awards will be presented March 20 in Salem.
Kevin Bartow of
IWU foul shooting at North Park sets D-III recordIllinois Wesleyan's 35-for-36 performance (.972) from the free throw line in the 98-97 double overtime win at North Park on Feb. 19 broke the single-game Division III record (more than 30 made). The
St. Ben's ends Carleton streakNo. 6 St. Benedict knocked No. 5 Carleton from the ranks of the unbeaten and remained in a tie for second place in the MIAC, beating the Knights 77-65. The win avenged a Jan. 18 76-75 loss at
MIAC apologizes for officials' error at end of Carleton/St. Olaf gameIn a statement, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference apologized for an officiating error that likely cost Carleton's men's basketball team a win against St. Olaf on Feb. 1.
In that
Walsh pulls down 1,000th rebound at ColbySenior center Sarah Walsh became the first Colby women's player to score 1,000 points and pull down 1,000 rebounds in a career while leading the Mules to a 68-47 non-conference victory over Newbury on
Robinson enters 2,000-point clubWaynesburg's Ray Robinson became the fourth D-III player this season and the second player in school history to score 2,000 career points, as he eclipsed the milestone in a Feb. 15 home win against
Macon evens seriesThe game lived up to expectations until midway through the second half, when No. 3 Randolph-Macon pulled away for a 66-55 win against No. 2 Hampden-Sydney. No. 1 Washington U. is now the only
Even doctors can't stop KolmodinThere isn’t much that the doctors can do to alleviate the pain in Wheaton junior center Joel Kolmodin’s knees, but there still isn’t much that opponents can do to stop the best player in the CCIW.
Miseri pair all-time teammatesDALLAS, Pa. – What began unknowingly four seasons ago, ended in impressive fashion Feb. 12 as Misericordia teammates
Willie Chandler and Jason Perry combined for 65 points in a 97-80 win at
Maine Maritime's Johnson passes 1,000 reboundsCASTINE, Maine – Jed Johnson led the Maine Maritime men to an 80-65 victory against Mt. Ida on Sunday afternoon, and in the process, passed the 1,000-rebound mark and became the Academy's
Visness adds NCAA recordWINONA, Minn. – Concordia-Moorhead's Jamie Visness was perfect on another four free throws at St. Mary's (Minn.) on Sunday afternoon, breaking the NCAA record for consecutive free throws made.
Visness adds NCAA recordWINONA, Minn. – Concordia-Moorhead's Jamie Visness was perfect on another four free throws at St. Mary's (Minn.) on Sunday afternoon, breaking the NCAA record for consecutive free throws made.
Scranton women, IWU men fallA pair of Top 10 teams found the road tougher than expected, as the No. 5 Illinois Wesleyan men lost at Elmhurst, while the No. 7 Scranton women lost at Delaware Valley.
Plattsburgh co-captain called to Guard dutyPLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Erica Poole, a co-captain and guard on the women's basketball team, played her final game for the Cardinals Feb. 4 after being called to active duty in the National Guard.
Brown wins 400th game at NJCUJERSEY CITY, N.J. – Charles Brown had waited 10 days for his 400th career victory. But when the team he and New Jersey City had beaten for No. 399 came to town, he didn't have to wait any
Upsetting afternoonA pair of highly ranked men's teams lost in baffling fashion on Saturday afternoon, as No. 15 Franklin & Marshall fell at Washington College (6-12), while No. 24 Nazareth lost at home to Hartwick.
Glover gets 2,000th pointJOHNSON, Vt. – Patrick Glover scored 23 points, including his 2,000th along the way, as Johnson State defeated visiting Maine Maritime, 79-74.
Glover scored his 2,000th with 2:54 to go in
Virginia Wesleyan awarded women's Final Four in 2004, 2005VIRGINIA BEACH – NCAA officials announced Jan. 31 that Virginia Wesleyan College was selected host of the Division III women's basketball championships in 2004 and 2005.
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Melzer scores 54 in River Falls winLA CROSSE, Wis. – On a night in which all four road teams won in WIAC men's action, Rich Melzer shot 20-for-27 from the floor and 14-for-16 from the line for 54 points as UW-River Falls men's
Elms becomes home for LittleWhat's Elms, anyway?
Most people would have the same reaction as Chellvonto Little did a few years back. After all, the Springfield, Mass., area school is so small that the men's basketball
Coppolino passes 1,000-rebound markFRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Framingham State's Janice Coppolino had 10 points and 16 rebounds to reach the 1,000-rebound mark for her career in an 80-61 loss to Salem State. She also became the
Men down to two unbeatensAmherst returned the favor to Williams as the No. 10 Lord Jeffs avenged their loss to Williams by beating the No. 3 Ephs 67-61 at home. It was Williams' first loss of the season.
Washington
Reich reaches 2,000 career pointsChicago senior forward Derek Reich scored a game-high 29 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Maroons to a 74-63 win over Carnegie Mellon University in University Athletic Association men's
AMCC to add three schools for basketballThe Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference expects to stand at ten schools by the 2004-05 academic year, conference commissioner Donna Ledwin announced. Joining the current seven members will be
Wash U. survives RochesterST. LOUIS – Jarriot Rook, right, hit an 18-footer with 30 seconds remaining in overtime and Rochester missed on chances to win and tie from 3-point range as the No. 1 Washington U. men remained
Chandler passes 2,500 pointsDespite a season-high 40 points from Misericordia's Willie Chandler, Marywood rallied from a double-digit second half deficit to defeat Misericordia in a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference men's contest
IWU men hold off CarthageBLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Freshman Adam Dauksas hit an off-balance shot with 1:21 left and senior Eric Starkey knocked the ball away from All-American Antoine McDaniel in the final seconds as No. 8
Calvin continues run vs. HopeWith the 150th men's basketball meeting between Calvin and Hope on center stage Saturday afternoon at the Calvin Fieldhouse, it was only fitting that the game provided yet another storied chapter to
Wabash player's return completeThe final score will show Wabash defeating Earlham 93-57 at Chadwick Court on Jan. 15, but the most important basket of the evening came with 1:24 left in the contest and the outcome already decided.
Gustavus knocks off St. Ben'sST. PETER, Minn. – With no time left on the clock, No. 2 St. Benedict missed two free throws, allowing No. 14 Gustavus to upset the Blazers 43-42 on Jan. 15.
Gustavus guard Angie Peterson,
Corbett reaches 1,000 reboundsGENEVA, N.Y. – Hobart senior forward Joe Corbett brought down his 1,000th career rebound and added 34 points in the process in helping the Statesmen defeat Hilbert 92-77.
Corbett shot
Williams strikes first in archrivalryWILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Playing without senior center Pat Fitzsimons, out with an injury for the third consecutive game, No. 8 Amherst fell at No. 7 Williams 74-65 in front of a capacity crowd at
Hopkins rallies to upset No. 4 CatholicWASHINGTON – Mike Blaine scored 14 of his team-high 16 points in the second half and Eric Toback scored all 11 of his points in the final 20 minutes as Johns Hopkins upset No. 4 Catholic 77-69
Eagles hope ride hasn't landedThe Mary Washington men have matched their win total of 10 from last season in just 11 games, despite the fact that the team's starting lineup is almost identical to last season. The worst thing the Eagles could say about the first two months of the season was that they ended. Now head coach Rod Wood has to get his team back into shape, after two-and-a-half weeks of no practice that followed a stunning win at Division I Virginia Military Institute.
Montclair State men survive in overtimeUPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Senior guard Joseph Thomas scored 22 of his 24 points in the second half in overtime as No. 23 Montclair State remained unbeaten with an 88-78 extra-session victory
UST hands GAC second loss in a rowST. PAUL – Freshman guard Sean Sweeney scored 17 points, including 5-of-6 at the foul line in the final 1:05, as No. 17 ranked St. Thomas held off No. 9 Gustavus, 74-70, in MIAC men's action
Maryville's Lambert wins 400th career gameMARYVILLE, Tenn. – Josh Tummel had 29 points and 14 rebounds for his sixth double-double this season and Maryville's Randy Lambert earned his 400th career win with a 79-71 victory against King
St. Thomas coach wins 400th career gameMINNEAPOLIS – Kevin Fitzgerald had 12 points and 12 rebounds for his ninth career double-double and St. Thomas' Steve Fritz became the third men's basketball coach in MIAC history to reach 400
CNU rallies to beat WheatonNEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Carlos Heard was 8-for-8 from the line down the stretch as Christopher Newport rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final 7:30 to beat Wheaton (Ill.) 72-70 and win the
Wheaton's run downs No. 17 Salisbury 90-72Sarah Harris scored a tournament-record 34 points, but it was a run that Wheaton made with her on the bench that led the No. 23 Thunder to an 90-72 win against No. 17 Salisbury at the Christopher
Central's first win is upset at WartburgWAVERLY, Iowa – Central hit over 53% from the field in the second half and went on a key 8-0 run in the final four minutes, knocking off No. 19 Wartburg 81-74 at Knights Gymnasium on Jan. 3. It
Guilford, Carroll men add D-I transfersFormer Wisconsin high school basketball player of the year Julian Swartz has transferred to Carroll and Brandon Clifford, a former Mr. Basketball runner-up in North Carolina, is transferring to
Westfield women knock off D-II AICSPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Freshman Lekisha Walker hit a 10-foot jumper with seven seconds left to lift Westfield State over Division II American International on Dec. 30 56-54 in a non-conference
Kalamazoo knocks Wooster from unbeaten ranksWOOSTER, Ohio – Dirk Rhinehart canned a 3-pointer with less than 30 seconds to play to give Kalamazoo College a 77-72 lead and Kalamzoo went on to win the championship game of the E.M.
Elmhurst men top Wartburg, go to 7-3ELMHURST, Ill. – A 15-2 run early in the second half led Elmhurst to an 83-58 win over Wartburg in the opening round of the Elmhurst Press Bluejay Classic on Friday, Dec. 21. The Knights (6-3)
Mary Washington upsets VMILEXINGTON, Va. – Senior forward Dan Dupras, right, scored a team-high 21 points to lead four Eagles in double figures as Mary Washington defeated Division I Virginia Military Institute 60-56 in
Baldwin-Wallace hands Mount Union first lossBEREA, Ohio – Baldwin-Wallace head coach Steve Bankson won his 600th career game tonight spanning three levels as Baldwin-Wallace handed Mt. Union its first loss of the season 87-83 in an Ohio
Loftus: Dan hits, Brian needs 10 moreSenior guard Dan Loftus scored 19 points, including the 1,000th of his career, to lift Scranton to a 75-72 victory over Elizabethtown in non-conference action Saturday evening at the John J. Long
Kean hands Ramapo men first lossUNION, N.J. – Kean's Tan Kesler scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Cougars to a 84-68 victory over Ramapo on Saturday afternoon in New Jersey Athletic Conference men's action.
B-W rains from long rangeBEREA, Ohio – Sarah Gordon came off the bench to hit six of six 3-pointers and Baldwin-Wallace made 15 of 21 overall today as No. 6 Baldwin-Wallace stayed unbeaten and defeated No. 16 Wilmington
Whitworth knocks off a taller CarrollTACOMA, Wash. – Unfazed by a significant height disadvantage, Whitworth went right at Carroll (Mont.) to earn a 56-45 victory in a non-conference women's game Saturday afternoon at the
Loftus twins could reach milestone in same gameSCRANTON, Pa. – Scranton senior guard Dan Loftus will quite possibly play his final game against his twin brother Brian Loftus this Saturday, Dec. 14, when the Royals host Elizabethtown.
The
Outten's 35 second-half points spark Worcester St.WORCESTER, Mass. – Senior guard Isaac Outten scored 35 of his 37 points in the second half to power Worcester State to a 64-48 non-conference victory over Eastern Connecticut State on Thursday
Mt. St. Mary posts upset at Coles CenterMANHATTAN – Mt. St. Mary avenged a 2001 NCAA tournament loss by defeating No. 24 NYU 71-65 in overtime. It was the Mount's first-ever victory against NYU or a nationally ranked opponent.
Last
Guard's hot shooting sparks Hobart to first winGENEVA, N.Y. – Tim Lomot sank his first nine shots, seven of them 3-pointers, as Hobart picked up its first win of the season this evening at Bristol Gym, beating Cazenovia 94-86.
The
Big scoring day not enough for Lebanon ValleyANNVILLE, Pa. – Senior forward Stephanie Tighe exploded for a career-high 42 points and set three different school records, but No. 18 Lebanon Valley came up on the short end of a 98-94 overtime
Mills' career high leads Macon past CNUASHLAND, Va. – Senior forward Jared Mills scored a game and career-high 29 points on 10-of-17 shooting (58.8%) to lead No. 5 Randolph-Macon to a 63-55 victory over visiting No. 22 Christopher
Oshkosh upset as WIAC starts againOSHKOSH, Wis. – Whenever Tim Dworak and Rich Melzer face off, you're sure to see some big numbers.
While Dworak poured in 32 points for UW-Oshkosh, it was Melzer who scored 18 of his
Two of women's top five fallWheaton (Ill.) knocked off the defending national champion, while No. 15 DeSales beat MAC Freedom rival and No. 4 King's in a pair of women's upsets Dec. 7.
Each of the two teams played stingy
Wheaton men off to program's best start at 5-0Wheaton (Mass.) continued its best start in team history Saturday afternoon, as the Lyons ran their record to 5-0 after an 83-70 victory against visiting Bridgewater State in Emerson Gymnasium. The
Rhodes' Hilgeman wins 400thRhodes men's coach Herb Hilgeman belted his 400th career win, 105-80 over Maryville (Mo.), thanks mostly to the efforts of Rami Almefty and Austin Lutz, who combined for 44 points and 10 rebounds.
Hopkins upsets Navy, 66-61Johns Hopkins senior forward Steve Adams scored 14 points and senior guard Brendan Kamm added 12 as the Blue Jay men recorded Division III's second upset of a Division I
Methodist posts second Top 25 upsetFAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – This time, the Methodist Monarch men's basketball team got the best of a ranked opponent.
Paced by some strong offensive rebounding and productive play off the bench,
Elizabethtown held to 55 points in upsetELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. – Widener picked up its first win of the season with a commanding 72-55 victory over No. 15 Elizabethtown in the Commonwealth Conference season opener for both teams.
Chicago ends Illinois Wesleyan's early-season runCHICAGO – Senior forward Derek Reich scored 15 of his team-high 18 points in the second half as Chicago upset No. 14 Illinois Wesleyan 77-69 in non-conference action Wednesday, Dec. 4, at
Wartburg wins IIAC battleSTORM LAKE, Iowa – No. 17 Wartburg ended a key Iowa Conference men's basketball road battle at No. 24 Buena Vista on a 12-3 run, leading to a 75-67 win over the defending league champions Dec.
Happy birthday, here's a winAmherst men's coach Dave Hixon '75 received a well-deserved 50th birthday present on Tuesday, Dec. 3, when his undefeated and No. 12-ranked Lord Jeffs, who hadn't beaten visiting Clark since 1998,
Bowdoin women hang onBRUNSWICK, Maine – Southern Maine's Megan Cressler hit a 25-footer to tie the game at the end of regulation, but it was No. 2 Bowdoin outlasting the Huskies 78-76 in doube overtime.
The two
DeSales survives Muhlenberg's rallyCENTER VALLEY, Pa. – The 18th-ranked DeSales women withstood numerous comeback attempts and held on to defeat 20th-ranked Muhlenberg 68-64 in a non-league matchup on Monday, Dec. 2.
The Mules
Russell gets 100th in SCAD win against OtterbeinMARYVILLE, Tenn. – Labeeb Abdullah scored six of his game-high 21 points in overtime as the Savannah Art and Design men knocked off defending national champion Otterbein 76-72 on Sunday, Dec. 1,
Occidental beats Cal State Fullerton's second string in exhibition gameGavin Keohane scored 22 points and Dallin Wilson added 19 on Dec. 1 to lead Occidental to an 82-74 victory in an exhibition game at Cal State Fullerton.
The Tigers made 13 of 23 3-point field goals
Refs use videotape rule in Paterson winWAYNE, N.J. – After getting the benefit of a controversial call thanks to an official reviewing videotape, junior forward Khayri Battle hit two free throws with 2.0 seconds remaining to help
Case Western women run past WilmingtonNo. 3 Wilmington (3-1) dropped its first game of the season in a 105-91 to Case Western Reserve (3-1). The Spartans were led by G'Ann Lauder and Jasmine Rowan who scored 29 and 26 points respectively
UW-Eau Claire, Rochester advance to finalROCHESTER, N.Y. – UW-Eau Claire senior Jason Larson scored five of his 31 points in the final 86 seconds and Andy Larkin and Seth Hauben combined for 36 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists for
Carleton avenges playoff lossCara Jones, left, scored a team-high 14 points and hit a 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining, capping a Carleton rally as the 14th-ranked Knights overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to defeat host
Franklin & Marshall upsets ElizabethtownFranklin & Marshall point guard Duran Searles stroked a 3-pointer with one second left on the shot clock and 5.1 ticks left on the game clock in double overtime as the Diplomats outlasted No. 9 ranked
TCNJ wins NJAC opener in double overtimeThe College of New Jersey women needed double overtime to get past the Scarlet Raptors of Rutgers-Camden in the first NJAC matchup for both teams. TCNJ junior forward Laura Mala poured in a
Fisk gets year's first D-I upsetFisk University pulled off the first Division III-over-Division I upset of the season and the fifth in the last three years as they knocked off Tennessee State 69-65 on Nov. 25.
After Fisk led much
Christensen sets D-III free throw markMILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Lutheran senior guard Julie Christensen broke the NCAA Division III record for most free throws made in a game. During the championship game of the annual Wisconsin
Elizabethtown wins sectional title game rematchELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. – When No. 9 Elizabethtown and No. 20 Clark each won its opening round game of the 2002 Sprint Blue Jay Classic Friday, it meant the tournament's championship game Saturday
Calvin wins tourney battleAfter seeing a 45-game double-figure scoring streak come to end in a 96-67 win against Grace Bible, Calvin senior Jeremy Veenstra wasted little time in starting a new one. No. 15 Calvin topped No. 16
Wartburg's late run upsets No. 17 WhitewaterAn 11-2 run in the closing moments led Wartburg to the championship of the 2002 Buzz Levick/Red Fox Tournament crown with a 76-67 win over No. 17-ranked UW-Whitewater Saturday, Nov. 23. The Knights
IWU rolls past DePauw on opening nightIllinois Wesleyan rolled out of the gate to a 40-18 first-half lead and coasted past No. 14 DePauw 77-64 at Wabash's tip-off tournament. IWU will face Wabash on Saturday, while DePauw plays
Trinity (Texas) rallies to beat ElmhurstBALTIMORE – Trinity University held Elmhurst scoreless for eight minutes, 40 seconds, and went on a 22-2 run late in the second half to beat the Blue Jays 58-52 in the Blue Jay Invitational at
Methodist wins opener at Franklin & MarshallLANCASTER, Pa. – The Methodist men opened the 2002-03 season as heavy underdogs at Franklin & Marshall on Friday night. First, Franklin & Marshall came in as one of the top traditional powers in
No. 3 Wilmington cruises past No. 24 BethanyWILMINGTON, Ohio – Wilmington, behind Megan Woodruff's 29 points defeated 24th ranked Bethany 89-73 in the opening game of the Damon's/Wilmington Inn Tip-Off Tournament.
Helping the cause for
Baruch to play first-ever home gameNEW YORK – On Tuesday, Nov. 26, a milestone event in the history of Baruch will take place in the school's new Vertical Campus at the corner of 24th Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown
Preseason players pickedIt's time for our preseason All-America selections, including the best five teams with a player at each position.
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Westfield player dies on courtWESTFIELD, Mass. – Richard Cofield, a freshman basketball player at Westfield State, collapsed during a routine practice at Parenzo Hall late Wednesday, Oct. 16, and was pronounced dead at Noble
Fontbonne's McKinney beats cancer, againFor Fontbonne head men's coach, Lee McKinney, Oct. 15th could not come fast enough. Along with being the first day of his 41st season, it was also his first day back on campus following a successful battle with lung cancer.
Bethany hires Huffman for men's programBETHANY, W.Va. – Bethany has announced that Aaron Huffman will be the 23rd head men's basketball coach in the program's 95-year history.
Huffman, who was an assistant for Dan Petri at
Buff State women hire Moss as head coachBuffalo State named Jerome Moss its fifth women's basketball coach since the varsity program's inception in 1965. Vice President for Student Affairs Hal Payne and Athletics Director Jerry Boyes made
B-W gets boost from returneeBEREA, Ohio – Baldwin-Wallace got a giant boost when D3hoops.com All-Region honoree Shawn McCormick decided to enroll in MBA classes and use his final year of eligibility.
McCormick, who
Bethany men's coach heads to AlleghenyMEADVILLE, Pa. – Allegheny interim athletic director Maureen Hager announced that Rob Clune, a former Gator assistant coach, has been named heads men's basketball coach. Clune, who has been the
Hilbert names RIT assistant head men's coachHAMBURG, N.Y. – Robert deGrandpre has been named sports information director and head men's basketball coach at Hilbert.
deGrandpre will take on the programs to allow former coach Richard
Ford to return to Brandeis for another yearWALTHAM, Mass. – Usually a coach staying isn't news, but when a former NBA head coach signs to be an interim head coach at the D-III level, it isn't expected to be for long.
Nonetheless,
Lehman hires former WNBA starBRONX – Lehman has hired WNBA veteran Tora Suber as an assistant women's basketball coach. Suber, 27, is a 1997 graduate of the University of Virginia and was a finalist for the Naismith award
Washington & Lee hires interim women's coachLEXINGTON, Va. – Washington and Lee athletic director Mike Walsh has announced that Washington and Lee head volleyball coach Bryan Snyder will serve as the interim women's coach for the 2002-03
NCAA approves 17 membersThe NCAA management council approved the active membership of 17 new institutions, paving the way for a possible limited expansion of the men's and women's basketball tournament brackets.
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Allegheny coach resigns for development officeMEADVILLE, Pa. – Allegheny men's coach Phil Ness has resigned his post to accept a position in the school's development office as a major gifts officer. A national search for Ness' replacement,
Webster hires Maryville (Tenn.) assistantST. LOUIS – Webster University athletic director Tom Hart has announced the hiring of Christopher Bunch as the men's basketball coach. Bunch takes over the program from Dave Kaneshiro, who has
Chowan head coach headed to HawaiiUniversity of Hawaii head coach Riley Wallace announced the hiring of longtime Chowan coach Bob Burke as an assistant.
“I've known Bob for many years, and I felt with our team having a chance
Heidelberg hires Baldwin-Wallace assistantTIFFIN, Ohio – Heidelberg director of athletics Jerry McDonald announced Duane Sheldon had been named Heidelberg's 18th men's basketball coach during a press conference Aug. 7.
Sheldon
Alum takes over Conn's men's programNEW LONDON, Conn. – Tom Satran, a 1994 Connecticut College graduate, has been named the head men's basketball coach at his alma mater.
Satran, a three-year member of the Camels and a team
George re-signs with LakersAugsburg alumnus Devean George agreed to a four-year, approximately $21 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers it was announced Thursday, staying with the team on which he has earned
Menard transfers from Marquette to CarthageKENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage men's basketball coach Bosko Djurickovic has snagged a Division I transfer from Marquette. Kevin Menard will attend Carthage in the fall and have three years of
Susquehanna names women's coachSELINSGROVE, Pa. – Susquehanna University has named Liz Cranmer Briggs head women's basketball coach, director of athletics Don Harnum announced July 22.
Briggs succeeds Mark Hribar, who
Penn State Altoona hires former NBA alumALTOONA, Pa. – Former NBA player and UNLV standout Armon Gilliam has been named as Penn State Altoona's head men's coach.
Gilliam played 13 years in the NBA. He was selected by the Phoenix
Case Western lands another D-I transferCLEVELAND – G'Ann Lauder, a former standout at Regina High School, has decided to transfer to Case Western Reserve from Division I James Madison.
The 5-11 junior guard played in 31 of 33
Washington & Lee women's coach resignsLEXINGTON, Va. – Washington & Lee Athletic Director Mike Walsh has announced that Janet Hollack, the school's head women's coach for the past two seasons, has resigned to pursue coaching
New Paltz hires new head women's coachNEW PALTZ, N.Y. – The department of athletics at New Paltz State has hired Brad Duckworth as its new head women's basketball coach.
Duckworth spent the last two years as the head women's
Rutgers assistant takes over at LorasLarry Lawler has been named the new head women's basketball coach at Loras. Lawler replaces Tam Tills, who recently left Loras after three years as the Duhawks' head coach to take the position of
Kings Point hires women's coachKINGS POINT, N.Y. – Director of Athletics Susan Petersen Lubow, announced
the hiring of Michael Murray as head women's basketball coach at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In addition to his
Dubuque hires Lusk to head men's programPaul Lusk, an assistant at Missouri Southern State, was named head men's basketball coach at Dubuque on Tuesday, July 9.
Paul Lusk earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Education from Southern
D-II coach takes over at NewburyBROOKLINE, Mass. – Newbury has announced that Don Doucette has been hired as athletic director and men's basketball coach effective immediately. Doucette makes his return to the New England area
Jelinek jumps from Thiel to W&JWASHINGTON, Pa. – Washington & Jefferson athletic director Rick Creehan has announced Karel Jelinek as the Presidents' new head men's basketball coach.
Jelinek comes to W&J after turning
Second time the charm for Engen at Moorhead StateAfter not getting the job three years ago, UW-La Crosse and former Upper Iowa head coach Stu Engen was named head coach at Division II Moorhead State.
Dickinson hires Csentis as men's coachDickinson athletic director Dr. Les Poolman announced the hiring of Dennis Csensits as head men's basketball coach.
Csensits, a 1990 graduate of Allentown, comes to Carlisle from Division I Colgate
Kings Point women's coach hired at AdelphiAdelphi University named Kings Point head coach Kelley Watts as the women's head coach effective immediately. She replaces Kim Barnes-Arico, who accepted a head coaching position at St. John's.
E. Mennonite hires former D-I coachHARRISONBURG, Va. – Mike Dunavant, former head coach at Rice University and most recently head girls' basketball coach at Central Virginia High School, as head coach of the Lady Royals'
George gets third NBA ringAugsburg alumnus Devean George became the seventh player to play for an NBA champion each of his first three years in the league when the L.A. Lakers completed their four-game sweep of the New Jersey
Eastern men hire former D-III player as coachEastern announced the hiring of Wheaton (Ill.) alumnus Matt Nadelhoffer as head men's coach. Coach Nadelhoffer comes to Eastern from Dupage junior college in Illinois where the 2001-2002 team won the
Men's assistant steps up to lead St. Mary's womenWINONA, Minn. – After spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach, Dan Messmann is eager for the chance to run his own team.
Saint Mary's is giving him that chance.
Messmann,
Tufts hires Berube as women's head coachCarla Berube, an assistant coach at Providence the last two years, has been hired as head coach of the Tufts women's basketball team.
Loyola assistant takes over at Eastern Conn.WILLIMANTIC, Conn. – Bill Geitner, a college assistant coach the past 14 years, has been selected the tenth head coach in the 62-year history of the Eastern Connecticut State University men's
Massachusetts College hires women's coachMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts has hired Tezlyn Kraft as the women's head coach.
Case Western women get Division I transferCLEVELAND – The Case Western women's program has landed its third Division I transfer in as many years as Rachel Spadafore (Meadville, Pa.), a former standout at Regina High School, has decided
Kahn takes over at Pitt-GreensburgGREENSBURG, Pa.– Pitt-Greensburg announces the hiring of Marcus Kahn as head men's basketball coach. Kahn will be the third head coach in the seven-year history of men's basketball at the
Miller hired as Lynchburg's men's coachLYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg athletic department announced May 21 that Andrew Miller has been hired as the school's head men's basketball coach. Miller was an assistant coach and recruiting
HSU hires former playerABILENE, Texas – After a record-setting career as a player at Hardin-Simmons, Shanna Briggs has been named women's basketball coach at her alma mater.
New Paltz State hires Cortland assistantNEW PALTZ, N.Y. – Douglas Pasquerella, former assistant men's basketball coach at Cortland State, moves on to take the head men's basketball Coaching position at New Paltz State. Working under
Schultz named to lead Carroll menWAUKESHA, Wis.–David Schultz has been named head men's coach at Carroll, the college announced May 7.
Schultz spent the last nine seasons as head coach of the Waukesha West boys' basketball
NCAA changes rule on fouls away from the ballINDIANAPOLIS – For the 2002-03 season, an offensive foul away from the ball will no longer result in free throws, similar to a player control foul. The rule change was made at the NCAA rules
Ramage goes from Conn. College to GreensboroLynn Ramage has been named head men's coach at Greensboro, announced athletics director Kim Strable.
Ramage arrives at GC after serving as head coach at Connecticut College. During his three years
Arcadia hires Ridge to lead women's teamGLENSIDE, Pa. – Valerie Ridge, a standout collegiate player, former head women's coach at Bucks County (Pa.) Community College and an assistant coach for the boys' basketball team at Bensalem
Arcadia hires Doyle as men's coachMike Doyle, administrative assistant at Saint Joseph's, was named the new head men's coach at Arcadia by athletic director Shirley Liddle.
Frohman steps down from Dickinson postCARLISLE, Pa. – After 13 years as the head men's basketball coach at Dickinson, Dave Frohman will step down at the end of the academic year. In 2002-03, he will be on a partial sabbatical leave
Schauer goes from Eastern to GordonWENHAM, Mass. – Michael Schauer, formerly head coach at Eastern, has been named head men's basketball coach at Gordon. Former head coach Troy Justice has accepted a job with Athletes in Action
Husband-and-wife coaches resign at GreensboroGREENSBORO, N.C. – Eddie Payne, Greensboro men's basketball coach, resigned to accept the head job at the University of South Carolina at Spartanburg.
Odegaard promoted at Concordia-MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. – Troy Odegaard has been named the head women's coach at Concordia-Moorhead, while Bob Kohler has been named assistant coach. Odegaard has served as the assistant coach the past
Passage named head coach at KalamazooRob Passage has been named head coach of the men's basketball team at Kalamazoo. He becomes the 12th men's basketball coach in school history, <a
Davalos replaces Grant at Sul Ross StateSul Ross State named Doug Davalos to replace Roger Grant as head men's basketball coach. Grant was 94-281 in 15 seasons at the helm. Grant remains the head of Sul Ross' physical education department.
Eastern hoops player breaks NCAA all-time lax goals markST. DAVIDS, Pa. – Eastern's Andrea Collesidis became the most prolific goal-scorer in the history of intercollegiate women's lacrosse after scoring five goals and adding two assists in a
Good enough for the Big XIIHardin-Simmons women's head coach Julie Goodenough was named head coach at Division I Oklahoma State on Wednesday, April 10.
Cepek resigns from Concordia-MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. – Concordia-Moorhead athletic director Dr. Armin Pipho announced April 8 that second-year head women's basketball coach Sara Cepek has resigned her position effective the end of
Cosgrove goes from Endicott to top D-II jobGARDEN CITY, N.Y. – James Cosgrove parlayed a 68-39 career record at Endicott into the head coaching job at Adelphi University. He replaces Jim Ferry, who left Adelphi to coach Long Island
Cosgrove goes from Endicott to top D-II jobJames Cosgrove parlayed a 68-39 career record at Endicott into the head coaching job at Adelphi. He replaces Jim Ferry, who left to coach Long Island University.
Denison coaching carousel continuesGRANVILLE, Ohio – Denison has named Robert Ghiloni as its new head men's basketball coach. Ghiloni, who is Denison's 20th head coach in the program's 103-year history, comes to Denison from
Former All-American named head coach at MSOEJessica Ott, an assistant women's basketball coach at Milwaukee School of Engineering during the 2001-02 season, has been promoted to head coach effective immediately. Ott replaces Laurie Brock, who guided the MSOE program since 1997.
Hribar resigns women's position at SusquehannaSELINSGROVE, Pa. – Susquehanna head women's coach Mark Hribar has resigned after 15 seasons with the Crusaders, director of athletics Don Harnum announced March 27.
Hribar, who turns 48 on
Carr resigns after two years at LynchburgLYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg College announced Monday evening that Ron Carr, head men's basketball coach, has resigned his part-time coaching position effective at the end of the spring semester.
NJAC sweeps CUNY/NJAC All-Star gameSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – After dropping the inaugural CUNY/NJAC Senior All-Star Challenge last season, the New Jersey schools took it right at the New York City team, and claimed the championship
Western Conn's Rajcula retires to accept teaching postBy Jim Stout
D3hoops.com
Despite the way it may appear, Jody Rajcula isn't giving up on the game of basketball. Quite the contrary.
Rajcula hopes to make basketball – and other sports
Carroll lets men's coach McDonough goWAUKESHA, Wis. – Carroll College officials announced that the college will not renew the contract of head men's basketball coach Sean McDonough. His contract expires on June 30, 2002.
Carroll
Haklin dismissed from coaching jobKALAMAZOO, Mich. – Kalamazoo College announced the dismissal of Joe Haklin from his duties as men's basketball coach Wednesday, March 6, a move the school termed
Our All-AmericansAs the 2001-02 season comes to its climax this weekend, it's time for the D3hoops.com All-America Team. We selected four teams and an honorable mention for both men and women.
Jones, Kile win Jostens awardSALEM – Adam Jones of Buena Vista and Heather Kile of Swarthmore are the 2002 recipients of the Jostens Trophy, recognizing the outstanding student-athletes in Division III basketball. The two
Sectional sites announcedEight schools will get the precious homecourt advantage on the roads to Salem and Terre Haute. This weekend's men's sectionals will be hosted at Brockport State, Carthage, Catholic and Otterbein,
4-time champs oustedNo. 1 Washington University goes one-and-out as the Bears were shocked by UW-Stevens Point 66-60, ending their 70-game home winning streak and a string of four consecutive national titles. Stevens Point went on a 9-2 run midway through the second half and held on to advance to the Sweet 16.
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Bubble bursts for Capital, F&M, HanoverAfter compiling 23 wins and a handful of narrow losses, Capital found itself on the outside looking in when the <a href=
Hall hits at the buzzer to lift AndersonANDERSON, Ind. – Anderson sophomore Angel Hall connected on a 17-foot jumper as time expired Saturday to give the Ravens a 62-60 win over Defiance and the HCAC Championship. With the win, the
Ripon ends St. Norbert's win streakDE PERE, Wis. – Using a sticky zone defense, Ripon College held No. 15 St. Norbert to 30% field goal shooting to upset the Green Knights 54-45 in the championship game of the Midwest Conference
Lake Forest upends Carroll for MWC crownWAUKESHA, Wis. – Lake Forest's Katie McCants scored a game-high 14 points and pulled down a game-high 15 rebounds to lead Lake Forest to a 72-56 victory over Carroll in the championship game of
WIAC season comes down to last shotOSHKOSH, Wis. – If any one game epitomizes the competitiveness of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, this would be it.
The No. 1 and No. 3 seed, conference co-champions,
Paterson wins third NJAC title in a rowPOMONA, N.J. – William Paterson won for the 12th time in 13 games, defeating Richard Stockton 55-49 to win its third consecutive NJAC championship. It was their sixth consecutive win overall and
Hope breaks Calvin slump, wins MIAAOn Friday, the Hope men's basketball team picked up its first-ever MIAA Tournament victory at the Calvin Fieldhouse.
On Saturday night, the Flying Dutchmen picked up their second win at the
Carleton finishes MIAC tournament runST. JOSEPH, Minn. – Karissa Kramer scored 16 points, 14 in the second half, and Beth Freeman added a career-high 14 points on 6-for-7 shooting as No. 25 Carleton beat No. 12 St. Benedict 79-63
Ohio Wesleyan rallies from 18 downSPINGFIELD, Ohio – It was a tale of two halves – and then came overtime.
When the dust had settled, Ohio Wesleyan had rallied from an 18-point deficit to defeat the No. 1 seed and host
Gettysburg knocks out F&M, 50-47LANCASTER, Pa. – Curtis McNeil hit the go-ahead free throw with 2.7 seconds left to lift Gettysburg over top-seeded and 16th-ranked Franklin & Marshall 50-47 in the Centennial Conference
Jostens finalists announcedSALEM – Ten Division III men's and women's basketball players were named finalists for the Jostens Trophy, honoring the outstanding basketball player who exemplifies the Division III ideal of
Wheaton stuns Clark in NEWMAC semisWORCESTER, Mass. – The Wheaton (Mass.) men knew it wasn't going to be easy to get to the NEWMAC title game, as the Lyons had to go through the top seed and No. 22-ranked Clark. However, the
Oberlin forfeits all nine winsCLEVELAND – The North Coast Athletic Conference announced Wednesday that the Oberlin men's basketball team would forfeit all nine of its wins for the 2001-2002 season, including a 56-49 win
Kean ends New Jersey's run, wins NJACEWING, N.J. – Kean junior center Jaquana Abdullah and sophomore guard Kellie Rice each poured in 20-plus points for the second time this week to lead their team to the 2002 NJAC Championship.
Hood's rally lifts team to AWCC finalFREDERICK, Md. – Trailing by 16 points in the second half, Hood went on a punishing 45-13 run to rally past, then bury Chestnut Hill 64-48 to advance to the Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps clinches bidClaremont-Mudd-Scripps defeated Whittier 84-52 and Pomona-Pitzer upset SCIAC co-leader Cal Lutheran 62-61 to give the Stags the outright conference title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Hope finally solves AlbionHOLLAND, Mich. – The third time proved to be the charm for the sixth-ranked Hope women, which advanced to the championship game of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament
6-seed advances to MASCAC title gameSALEM, Mass. – The Framingham State men went on a 22-8 run over the final 11 minutes en route to a 61-59 upset victory over Fitchburg State on Thursday evening at Salem State's Twohig Gymnasium.
Paterson men return to NJAC title gameUPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Senior guard Khalid Coursey scored a game-high 28 points, including 16 in the first half as fourth-seeded and two-time defending champion William Paterson upset
Marymount advances without CrawleyYORK, Pa. – York failed to take advantage of a one-game suspension of Marymount's Dallas Crawley and fell in the Capital Athletic Conference men's semifinals 103-100.
With Crawley on the
Cabrini finishes PAC run, makes NCAAASTON, Pa. – Gary Goldman hit a 3-pointer with 14 seconds left to lift fourth-seeded Cabrini past homestanding Neumann in the PAC men's championship game 71-67 before a standing room-only crowd
Westminster upsets Case WesternNEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – The Westminster women closed the 2001-02 regular season on a strong note Feb. 20 at Buzz Ridl Gymnasium, as the Lady Titans improved to 14-11 with a 66-53 upset of No. 20
Elizabethtown survives upset bidELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. – Until the final minute, one could have said that Elizabethtown point guard Rocky Parise was having an off night in the Blue Jays' MAC Commonwealth semifinal game against
Western Maryland's roll continuesALLENTOWN, Pa. – In a hard fought defensive battle visiting Western Maryland held on to upset No. 17 Muhlenberg 53-52 in the Centennial Conference semifinals. Neither team could find any
Carleton knocks off TommiesST. PAUL – Senior forward Renee Willette had 15 points, seven rebounds and four steals and third-seeded Carleton built a 19-point first-half lead and held on for a 71-62 victory at second-seeded
New rivals headed for ASC showdownThe common lament among Division III basketball programs is that there are too many quality teams and not enough spots for everyone to make the NCAA Tournament. The restructuring of the tournament a couple of years ago spreads the bids across the country and the large number of upsets in conference tournaments make it difficult for everyone to find a spot.
Mac avoids upset with late 3ST. PAUL – Ryan Gerry nailed a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 1.4 seconds left to lift Macalester (16-10) to an 83-82 MIAC tournament win Tuesday St. Paul over St. John's.
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Staten Island putback puts out BaruchNEW YORK – Top seed Staten Island battled tooth and nail against fifth seed Baruch in a CUNY Athletic Conference men's semifinal and emerged victorious 66-64 when Champ Albano followed a missed
William Paterson advances to NJAC semifinalsJERSEY CITY, N.J. – William Paterson held the New Jersey City men under 50 points in a game for the first time in two seasons as the Pioneers knocked off the Gothic Knights 60-44 in a New Jersey
HSC wins ODAC tournamentSALEM, Va. – Hampden-Sydney fired a warning shot across the bow of every team hoping for a Pool C bid as the third-seeded Tigers knocked off top seed Randolph-Macon 55-48 in the Old Dominion
Western Maryland survives Centennial play-inWESTMINSTER, Md. – Johns Hopkins center Kathy Darling had her say all night, but it was her counterpart Kris Brust who delivered the final word giving Western Maryland a 70-68 victory in the
Leb Val women upset MessiahGRANTHAM, Pa. – The playoff picture for the Lebanon Valley women became crystal clear Saturday as freshman Crystal Gibson drained a 3-pointer at the buzzer to stun No. 8 Messiah 50-47. With the
Schubert surges to 2,000-point markBETHANY, W.Va. – Senior forward Keith Schubert (with ball) scored a season-high 43 points and in the process, surpassed the 2,000 point mark as Bethany rallied for a 96-91 overtime victory
Eastern Conn. returns favor to Southern MaineWILLIMANTIC, Conn. – The No. 6 Eastern Connecticut women shot better than 60% from the floor in the first half and rolled to a 75-56 Little East Conference win against No. 3 Southern Maine on
York's big run upsets No. 25 MarymountARLINGTON, Va. – Junior guard Catherine Elliot made all three free throws with 2.0 seconds left in the game to cap a 16-2 run and give York (Pa.) a 57-56 upset of No. 25 Marymount at Marymount's
Otterbein tops Capital, claims OAC top seedCOLUMBUS, Ohio – With the Ohio Athletic Conference regular season championship, the No. 1 seed in the OAC tournament, Capital's 16-game win streak and crosstown bragging rights on the line,
Rowan sends NJCU men to NJAC play-in gameGLASSBORO, N.J. – New Jersey City had a chance to clinch a berth in next week's New Jersey Athletic Conference tournament with a victory on Saturday. But sophomore guard Tylee Thomas hit a
Albion finishes Hope sweepHOLLAND, Mich. – Albion has accomplished what no other team could so far this regular season. The Britons defeated Hope. Twice.
Albion (16-8, 7-7 MIAA) earned a regular season sweep over the
Emory & Henry ends Guilford women's streakEMORY, Va. – The Emory & Henry women picked up a record-setting 21st win on Saturday as they knocked off ODAC leader Guilford in a big way, beating the Quakers 77-53 on Senior Day.
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George Fox's tailspin continues, falls to third seedNEWBERG, Ore. – Dana Bielec's backdoor layup with 2.7 seconds left gave Whitworth a hard-fought 69-67 win against George Fox, breaking a deadlock for second place and giving the Pirates the
Ithaca, Ithaca earn NCAA bidsThe Ithaca men and women swept visiting Alfred on Friday night to clinch both Empire 8 titles and qualify for the NCAA playoffs.
The women's team (19-3, 11-1 Empire 8), who beat Alfred 71-55, has
NJAC race tightensThere are just four playoff spots in the New Jersey Athletic Conference, and three of them are still up for grabs going into the final game for each team this weekend. Only Ramapo, at 12-5 in the
Calvin wins sixth straight in D-III's biggest rivalryGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Faced with the possibility of falling out of the MIAA title hunt, Calvin delivered one of its most passionate defensive performances and in the process, the Knights put
Jones honored before final home gameCLINTON, Miss. – Men's head coach Mike Jones fought back tears Thursday night as he was honored in a pregame ceremony before his final home game at Mississippi College.
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Platteville women finally pull an upsetPLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The UW-Platteville Pioneers have come so tantalizing close to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's
Va. Wesleyan's run continues with sweep of HSCVIRGINIA BEACH – When Bill Gobble connected on a 3-pointer with 1:50 remaining to be played against long-time rival Hampden-Sydney, a partisan record crowd of 1,102 at Virginia Wesleyan' Jane P.
Lewis & Clark ruins Willamette's first day in Top 25PORTLAND, Ore. – Lewis & Clark's Scott Davis led the Pioneers to a 78-67 win over No. 25 Willamette in a battle between the Northwest Conference's top two teams. Willamette (18-6, 12-3 NWC) had
Experts determine Carthage has clinched bidKENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage beat North Park 74-59 on Monday night to clinch at least a tie for the CCIW title and, according to CCIW tiebreaker experts Gregory Sager and Bob Quillman, the CCIW's
Buri leads St. Thomas past Macalester in 3 OTST. PAUL – Senior guard Mark Buri had 29 points, including the final six points of the game in the decisive third overtime, as No. 5 ranked St. Thomas outlasted Macalester 86-80 in MIAC men's
Gustavus clinches MIAC first-round byeST. PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus men defeated Bethel 68-66 on Monday, assuring the Gusties of a first-round bye and home court for at least the semifinal of the MIAC playoffs.
The Gusties led
King's wins regional battleALLENTOWN, Pa. – Nikki Kingston scored 12 of her game-high 20 points in the second half to power the King's women to a 60-46 victory against host Muhlenberg in a battle of two of the top teams
DePauw, Wash U. clinch bidsDePauw and Washington University clinched bids to the women's NCAA women's NCAA Tournament as DePauw claimed the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference by beating Trinity (Texas) 79-66 and Wash U
Rochester completes another sweep of NYUROCHESTER, N.Y. – Erika Smith converted a three-point play with 21.8 seconds left and Anne Gotstein added an insurance free throw with eight seconds remaining as Rochester (15-7, 6-5 UAA) upset
No. 2 HSU unbeaten no moreBROWNWOOD, Texas – Kristy Lyons was just 5-for-14 from the field but 7-for-10 from the line in leading four players in double figures as Howard Payne upset No. 2 Hardin-Simmons 74-66 in American
George Fox dumped twice over weekendSALEM, Ore. – For the first time in almost three years, the George Fox women's team has dropped two games in a row as the Bruins struggled offensively and suffered a heart-breaking 53-51 upset
Sappenfield's long shot lifts Franklin to victoryFRANKLIN, Ind. – It was the kind of shot that's been dreamed about kids shooting around by themselves since the beginning of basketball.
And it happened for Jake Sappenfield and it happened
Elizabethtown does last season one game betterANNVILLE, Pa. – After going 20-6 and being snubbed for the postseason in 2001, Elizabethtown has gone one better so far this season, winning at Lebanon Valley 95-66 to improve to 21-2. The win
Lebanon Valley women win 13th in a rowANNVILLE, Pa. – Junior Stephanie Tighe posted a game-high 22 points and 11 rebounds as Lebanon Valley beat visiting Elizabethtown 58-41 in a MAC Commonwealth matchup.
The Valley increased its
Chandler ends sprint to 2,000A famous coach once said of his star player,
Mills leads No. 7 Randolph-Macon past No. 8 Hampden-SydneyHAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Junior forward Jared Mills scored 23 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lift seventh-ranked Randolph-Macon to a 60-51 victory against ODAC foe and eighth-ranked
Capital pushes streak to 15, tops Baldwin-WallaceCOLUMBUS – A 16-0 run midway through the second half lifted the Capital University men's basketball team to an 85-73 win over Baldwin-Wallace in an Ohio Athletic Conference matchup Saturday.
Three teams pick up No. 2No. 2 Catholic, No. 4 Brockport State and unranked Keene State each picked up their second losses of the season Saturday, as Catholic's 20-game win streak ended at Marymount 79-70, Brockport lost
Chowan snaps CNU women's eight-game streakMURFREESBORO, N.C. – Down 11 as many as 17 points in the second half, Chowan rallied to beat Christopher Newport 64-62.
The Braves (12-9, 6-5 Dixie) trailed by 11 at the half and could not
DeBord hits 2,000 but TLU tops Concordia-AustinAUSTIN — Duke Chance hit four three-pointers and scored 25 points as the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs rallied from a poor start to post an 89-81 American Southwest Conference road win Thursday
DeBord reaches 2,000 points for Concordia-AustinAUSTIN, Texas – Five minutes into Thursday night's game, Concordia-Austin forward K.B. DeBord put down a reverse dunk on a backdoor cut to become the second Division III player this season (and
Oshkosh wins WIAC road game, moves into firstWHITEWATER, Wis. – The last time the UW-Oshkosh men's basketball team was in first place in February, the league was still the WSUC, and head coach Ted Van Dellen was in a Titans uniform.
But
No. 21 Franklin & Marshall tops No. 23 GettysburgLANCASTER, Pa. – Steve Juskin scored a game-high 13 points and No. 21 Franklin & Marshall opened the second half on a 21-2 run en route to a 59-44 win against No. 23 Gettysburg in Centennial
Gustavus rallies in final minute to top MacalesterST. PAUL – David Newell scored on an inside bank shot off a nice assist from Chris TeBrake with 6.4 seconds to go to lift Gustavus (19-3, 14-3 MIAC) past Macalester 64-62 Wednesday night.
Wlimington women avenge only loss, top CapitalWILMINGTON, Ohio – It being the first week of February, Capital's women might have felt like they were in the movie Groundhog Day as the Crusaders fell in overtime for the second straight year
Babson takes over first place in NEWMACWELLESLEY, Mass. – Powered by the top defense in the nation, Babson defeated No. 18 Clark 90-79 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference men's action Tuesday night. With the win, the
Keuka men win first of season, down D'YouvilleKEUKA PARK, N.Y. – Controlling the tempo of the game, and outrebounding a bigger team were the keys in a, 70-58, North Eastern Athletic Conference win for the Storm against D'Youville.
Rochester nearly pulls off two Wash U. upsetsROCHESTER, N.Y. – Chris Jeffries put in a rebound layup just before the final buzzer to give No. 4 Washington U. a 65-63 victory over host No. 22 Rochester at the Palestra on Sunday. Matt Tabash
VWC celebrates win in styleVirginia Wesleyan celebrated the opening of the brand-new Batten Center with a key Old Dominion Athletic Conference win vs. Randolph-Macon.
St. Norbert clinches MWC's top seedDE PERE, Wis. – St. Norbert wrapped up an outright Midwest Conference championship and home-court advantage for the MWC Tournament with an 81-55 win over Knox at Schuldes Sports Center. The No.
King's women post first sweep of ScrantonWILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Junior forward Jen Wozniak came off the bench to score a career-high 25 points and junior guard Nikki Kingston added 20 to lead the No. 6 King's women to a 77-65 victory over
Trinity downs Amherst after three overtimesAMHERST, Mass. – Trinity senior sharpshooter Colin Tabb drained a 3-pointer with three seconds left in the third overtime en route to a team-high 34 points as the visiting Bantams edged Amherst
Mississippi College can't miss against OzarksCLINTON, Miss. – Ozarks visited Mississippi College on Saturday hoping to gain a tie for first place in the American Southwest Conference Eastern Division but left not knowing what hit them as
Bates upsets No. 2 Bowdoin in Maine eventLEWISTON, Maine – Senior guard Kate Dockery (left) hit two free throws with six-tenths of a second left on the clock tonight to give host Bates a 56-54 New England Small College Athletic
Emory & Henry ties D-III 3-pointer markEMORY, Va. – Shooting better than 50% from 3-point range, the Emory & Henry women shot their way to an early lead against Eastern Mennonite on Saturday afternoon, and never looked back. E&H
St. Benedict bounces back to beat CarletonNORTHFIELD, Minn. – Danni Hannon scored 22 points, 15 in the first half, and grabbed nine rebounds as No. 14 St. Benedict held off No. 23 Carleton 79-71 at West Gym on Saturday afternoon.
The
Dewane reaches 2,000 pointsSHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Lakeland senior guard Jill Dewane scored 24 points Saturday afternoon, becoming the first to break the 2,000-point plateau in the 2001-02 season and setting Lakeland's all-time
George Fox tops PLU in Northwest showdownNEWBERG, Ore. – Becky Thompson scored seven points in overtime, including a three-point play to open the extra period that put George Fox ahead for good, and the No. 21 Bruins went on to a
NYU returns the favor, wins at Case WesternCLEVELAND – The No. 15 NYU women defeated host No. 17 Case Western Reserve 67-64 on Friday night. After falling 66-58 last Sunday to Case Western Reserve at home, NYU (16-3) bounced back to even
Ohio Northern tops cold-shooting OtterbeinADA, Ohio – Ohio Northern used a 19-12 advantage at the foul line to upset No. 8 Otterbein last night, 63-62.
Otterbein struggled through its second-worst shooting performance of the season.
UST sweeps series from GACST. PETER, Minn. – Gustavus Adolphus team fired a season-low 36.7% from the field as they suffered their third three-point loss of the season, 61-58 to St. Thomas 61-58. Their previous two
No. 23 Carleton women take over MIAC leadMOORHEAD, Minn. – Renée Willette (left) scored 18 points, 12 in the second half, as No. 23 Carleton used a 15-0 run late in the game to pull away from host Concordia-Moorhead 65-50.
Pitt-Bradford men extend win streak to 15ERIE, Pa. – Doug Schneider hit a jumper at the buzzer to force overtime and Pitt-Bradford outscored Penn State Behrend 20-9 in the extra session as the Panthers posted their 15th consecutive win
Gustavus women upset third ranked teamST. PAUL – Sophomore guard Angie Peterson had 18 of her game-high 27 points in the second half and Gustavus made 12 of 16 free throws in the final 1:29 as the visiting Gusties edged No. 16 St.
Shenandoah men upset CNUWINCHESTER, Va. – Shenandoah made a major statement Wednesday evening, pulling off an upset of Dixie Conference rival and No. 9-ranked Christopher Newport 73-58 in front of a packed house at
Widener's roll continues by beating ElizabethtownELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. – Mike Siuchta hit a pair of 3-pointers in the final minutes and scored a team-high 18 points to lead Widener to its 12th win in 13 games, an upset of No. 4 Elizabethtown
Carthage avenges only loss, downs ElmhurstELMHURST, Ill. – No. 1 Carthage defeated CCIW rival Elmhurst 70-63 on Tuesday night and cemented its hold on first place in the conference, avenging a 76-75 loss in Kenosha, Wis., from Jan. 9.
No. 19 Clark shoots its way to win over TrinityHARTFORD – Senior tri-captain forward Amos Anderson scored 19 points to lead visiting Clark to a 108-75 win against Trinity (Conn.) in men's action at Oosting Gymnasium. Trinity drops to 12-4
Emory & Henry dumps No. 1 RMCASHLAND, Va. – In a high-scoring contest which saw nine players score in double figures, Emory & Henry junior guard Jay Rosser scored a game-high 20 points off the bench to help the visiting
Catholic hangs on to dump rival Goucher in OTTOWSON, Md. – Goucher was one second away from snapping No. 3 Catholic's 16-game winning streak and handing the defending national champions their first Capital Athletic Conference loss of the
Bridgewater upsets No. 10 Hampden-SydneyBRIDGEWATER, Va. – Bridgewater overcame a nine-point second-half deficit and finished the contest on a 23-10 run to upend No. 10 Hampden-Sydney in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference showdown
Bridgewater women win 10th game in a rowBRIDGEWATER, Va. – Bridgewater used a 13-2 run over the final five minutes of the first half turn a one-point deficit into a 40-30 halftime advantage and beat Washington and Lee 68-60 in ODAC
Bowdoin ends 20-year skid, rolls No. 18 WilliamsBRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin men posted their most impressive performance of the season this afternoon, dominating 18th-ranked Williams 84-54. Led by five players in double figures and 15
St. Benedict returns the favor on St. ThomasST. JOSEPH, Minn. – Despite 27 points from Missy Pederson, No. 19 St. Benedict avenged an early-December defeat by beating visiting No. 12 St. Thomas 81-69 in MIAC play Saturday.
The Blazers'
Wittenberg fights off WoosterSPRINGFIELD, Ohio – No. 22 Wooster had six chances to take the lead in the second half, but was unable to do so each time and No. 12 Wittenberg squeezed out a 75-70 win Saturday to move into a
DeSales knocks off King'sWILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Amy Yencho (left) scored a game-high 22 points and the DeSales University defense forced 36 turnovers as the visiting Bulldogs handed third-ranked King's its first loss of
Piccolomini's overtime buzzer-beater leads Western MarylandWESTMINSTER, Md. – Jen Piccolomini delivered the final blow in a Centennial Conference women's basketball slugfest, dropping a jumper on the Mules as time expired on the extra frame to lift
BVU rallies, now 10-0 in IIACSTORM LAKE, Iowa – No. 16 Buena Vista rallied from an 18-point deficit to defeat Simpson 88-83 on Friday night in Iowa Conference men's action.
The Storm opened the game on a 27-9 run, shot
Wash U. wins, Chicago keeps pace in UAAThe Washington University men improved to 16-1 for the first time in school history and took over sole possession of first place in the University Athletic
Association on Friday night with a 65-48
Wartburg women take over IIAC leadWAVERLY, Iowa – A 22-5 run over the last 90 seconds of the first half and first seven minutes of the second lifted Wartburg to its seventh straight women's basketball win, 76-58 against Central
Augsburg women end Concordia slideMINNEAPOLIS – Kelly Chapman matched a career high with 21 points to lead all players, as Augsburg broke a 42-game, 24-season losing streak to Concordia-Moorhead with a 56-55 triumph in a
McDaniel's buzzer-beater lifts CarthageROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Antoine McDaniel hit a fade-away eight footer that nestled through the cords as the final buzzer sounder to give No. 2 Carthage a 64-63 victory over Augustana on Wednesday
Albion knocks Hope off unbeaten trackALBION, Mich. – All winning streaks must come to an end. The Albion women put an end to No. 2 Hope's 38-game regular season winning streak with a 65-64 victory in Kresge Gymnasium Wednesday
Oshkosh rains 3s, rallies past PlattevillePLATTEVILLE, Wis. – UW-Oshkosh scored three 3-pointers in the final 20 seconds to tie the game then completed the stunning comeback in the extra session to beat the UW-Platteville women 74-72.
Gibbs can't miss, Otterbein in firstBEREA, Ohio – Jeff Gibbs scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed 20 rebounds as No. 9 Otterbein gained sole possession of first place in the Ohio Athletic Conference on Wednesday night,
Unbeaten no moreBUFFALO – The final undefeated men's team in Division III was taken down Tuesday night as Buffalo State defeated No. 5 Brockport State 74-55, ending the best start in the program's history.
Howanski's fallaway gives F&M upsetLANCASTER, Pa. – Guard Lauren Howanski hit a field goal while falling to the floor with 2.2 seconds remaining on the clock as F&M edged No. 16 Johns Hopkins, 71-70 in Centennial Conference
Wheaton gets last-second winNORTON, Mass. – Wheaton senior co-captain Luke Gordon drained a game-winning 3-pointer with three-tenths of a second to play Tuesday night, lifting the Lyons to a thrilling 75-73 victory over
NYU swept on weekend tripCHICAGO – Laura Hebel scored 24 points, including 10 in overtime, as Chicago upset No. 3 NYU 70-64 in University Athletic Association women's play Sunday afternoon at Chicago's Henry Crown Field
Robinson turning to political arenaLANCASTER, Pa. – Franklin & Marshall men's coach Glenn Robinson has formally announced his intentions of seeking the Republican nomination for the 100th District Pennsylvania state House seat.
Swarthmore hands Muhlenberg first lossSWARTHMORE, Pa. – Swarthmore guard Katie Robinson scored a career-high 30 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to lead the Garnet (13-3, 6-0 Centennial) to a 65-53 Centennial Conference victory
Elmhurst pulls off another CCIW upsetELMHURST, Ill. – The Elmhurst men rebounded from a nine-point first-half deficit and held Augustana to just 32 points in the second half to beat the Vikings 87-83 on Saturday. Both teams shot
Capital men win ninth in a row, top ONUADA, Ohio – Sophomore forward Tyler Schleich nailed a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left to send Capital University to its ninth win in a row with a 53-50 victory at Ohio Northern in an
LVC women drop hammer on MessiahANNVILLE, Pa. — Lebanon Valley picked up one of the team's biggest wins Saturday by stunning No. 9 Messiah 59-47. The Valley improved to 12-3 overall and 5-1 in the MAC Commonwealth Conference.
Williford follows 56 with 43 in winHARRISONBURG, Va. – Bridgewater senior Kyle Williford continued his week-long tear through the ODAC by pouring in 43 points Saturday night to lead the Eagles to an 84-63 victory over rival
Whitworth returns home, upsets GFUSPOKANE, Wash. – Erica Ewart scored 29 points to lead Whitworth to a 74-64 upset win against visiting George Fox on Friday night in a Northwest Conference women's game.
Ewart scored 17 points
No. 1 Wash U. tops No. 3 NYUST. LOUIS – The top-ranked Washington University women's team extended its home winning streak to 65 games and their conference home winning streak to 35 games with a 57-47 victory against No. 3
DePauw perfect through first SCAC runGREENCASTLE, Ind. – No. 17 DePauw finished the first half of Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play with a perfect 9-0 conference record as they held on for a 75-64 win over visiting
Williams returns favor, crushes AmherstWILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Drew DeMuth scored 20 points and pulled down 17 rebounds as the No. 19 Williams Ephs made a major statement Friday night, crushing archrival No. 22 Amherst 74-45.
SJF hands Rochester 1st lossPITTSFORD, N.Y. – Seventh-seeded St. John Fisher shocked No. 2 seed Rochester, defeating the visiting Yellowjackets 72-67 in the quarterfinals of the 36th Annual Men's Basketball JPMorgan Chase
Roanoke overcomes Williford's 56BRIDGEWATER, Va. – Bridgewater senior Kyle Williford scored an ODAC-record 56 points Wednesday night, but Roanoke came away with a 107-99 overtime victory.
The Maroons led by 15 at the break
Va. Wesleyan wins at Hampden-SydneyHAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Virginia Wesleyan opened up a 15-point second-half lead and then held off a furious Tiger rally to upset from No. 7 Hampden-Sydney 60-57 on Jan. 16 in ODAC men's action.
Augsburg pulls off shockerMINNEAPOLIS – Jay Howard recorded his fifth double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds, and went 6-for-6 from the free-throw line in the final 28 seconds of play, preserving a
NJCU hits at buzzer, wins in overtimeUPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Junior guard Mike Barry buried a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining to force overtime and then added seven in the extra period as New Jersey City defeated Montclair
RMC can't upset D-I WinthropROCK HILL, S.C. – Ryan Stein scored 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting and Jared Mills added 17 but it wasn't enough as Division I Winthrop outlasted No. 1 Randolph-Macon 75-69.
Randolph-Macon
Lebanon Valley extends F&M's streakANNVILLE, Pa. – With both teams shooting a combined 37-for-116, the magic and mysticism of Lynch Gymnasium lifted Lebanon Valley out of nowhere and into the win column against No. 7 Franklin &
Randolph- Macon new No. 1Completing its meteoric rise under third-year head coach Mike Rhoades, Randolph-Macon takes over the No. 1 spot in the newest D3hoops.com Top 25 poll. The Yellow Jackets (13-1) jumped from No. 11
Carleton hands UST first MIAC lossNORTHFIELD, Minn. – Renée Willette scored a season-high 22 points and Carleton scored six points off one possession, outlasting No. 13 St. Thomas 71-66 in overtime.
Cara Jones hit two
No. 1 Wash U. women continue to rollCLEVELAND – Washington U. senior forward Robin Lahargoue led four Bear players who scored in double digits with a game-high 17 points and 11 rebounds as No. 1 Washington defeated No. 15 Case
Southern Maine hands Eastern Conn. first lossGORHAM, Maine – No. 18 Southern Maine erased a five-point deficit with five minutes left and went on to hand No. 5 Eastern Connecticut State its first loss of the season, 61-59 on Saturday in a
McNeil leads Gettysburg to F&M upsetGETTYSBURG, Pa. – Curtis McNeil entered Gettysburg's 1,000-point club on Saturday with a performance befitting a 1,000-point scorer. Needing to match his season-high of 29 points to reach the
Ranked Stevens Point, Oshkosh splitOSHKOSH, Wis. – Sophomore Andrea Kraemer scored a career-high 22 points as No. 8 UW-Stevens Point edged No. 22 UW-Oshkosh 79-75 in overtime Saturday in a women's showdown.
The matchup
Amherst hands archrival lossAMHERST, Mass. – Junior center Pat Fitzsimons (pictured, back) tipped in an errant layup by classmate Ryan Faulkner with five seconds left in overtime and sophomore guard Adam Harper hit a free
King's rallies past ScrantonSCRANTON, Pa. – No. 4 King's overcame a 16-point first-half deficit and closed out the game with a 23-6 run to post a remarkable 61-50 comeback victory against rival No. 19 Scranton on Saturday
Bates overcomes Earle's 45 pointsLEWISTON, Maine – Bates jumped out to a 21- point midway through the first half and hung tonight to defeat visiting Gordon 78-76 in Alumni Gymnasium. The Bobcats' balanced scoring with four
Men's tournament remains the sameThe number of automatic-bid conference runners-up remains eight, while the independents and non-automatic conference members' pool is five for the 2002 Division III men's NCAA tournament. It's the
William Smith's 40-0 run dooms VassarGENEVA, N.Y. – William Smith used a 40-0 first half run to knock out Vassar 83-33 in its Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association opener. The Herons used stifling defense and double digits from
Iserloth's 40 points lead Stevens PointRIVER FALLS, Wis. – UW-Stevens Point junior forward Josh Iserloth had a night Jan. 9 that most people can only dream about. Iserloth, a 6-8 junior, set a school record by scoring 40 points on
Muhlenberg holds on to top GettysburgALLENTOWN, Pa. – Toomey Anderson and Michael Barletta scored a team-high 16 points apiece as Muhlenberg let a 19-point first-half lead slip away before rallying to defeat Gettysburg 70-62 in
Carthage drops firstKENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage fell from the ranks of the unbeaten Wednesday night as CCIW rival Elmhurst came in and beat the No. 1 team in Division III 76-75, breaking the Redmen's 11-game winning
Capital, Wilmington share OAC leadCOLUMBUS, Ohio – Capital's women jumped into a first-place tie in the Ohio Athletic Conference and sent Wilmington to its first loss of the season 63-53 on Jan. 9.
Both teams entered the game
Earlham upsets No. 3 DePauwGREENCASTLE, Ind. – The freshly minted No. 3 team in the country lost in overtime on its home floor as Earlham upset DePauw 106-101 in overtime. Travis Brett hit a 3-pointer to force overtime,
Adewuyi leads Springfield to 10th winSPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield junior forward Adetokunbo Adewuyi came off the bench to lead the Pride with 14 points to go along with five rebounds in SC's 60-50 win aginast Worcester Polytech
Gustavus rebounds, beats MacalesterST. PETER, Minn. – Gustavus Adolphus rebounded from Saturday's overtime loss at St. Thomas by beating Macalester 86-77 on Monday night. The win marks the 25th consecutive time Gustavus has
Goucher hands F&M first lossTOWSON, Md. – Goucher scored the final seven points of the game Sunday afternoon to secure a 61-52 upset of No. 3 Franklin & Marshall and knock the Diplomats from the ranks of the undefeated
St. Thomas upsets GustavusST. PAUL – Senior guard Mark Buri scored the final four points of regulation and was 4-for-4 at the foul line in the final 25 seconds of overtime as St. Thomas (9-2 overall, 5-1 MIAC) handed
Hampden-Sydney holds off BridgewaterHAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Sophomore forward Jason Holman recorded his first career double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 4 Hampden-Sydney to a 65-62 victory over ODAC foe
UW-Oshkosh women roll past UW-StoutOSHKOSH, Wis. – The UW-Oshkosh women defeated visiting No. 20 UW-Stout, 88-60, on Saturday (Jan. 5) in Kolf Sports Center. UW-Oshkosh's victory moves the Titans into sole possession of first
PLU stops No. 6 George Fox at 11 winsTACOMA, Wash. – For three consecutive years, George Fox has put together record 11-game winning streaks, but for the third year in a row, the streak will go no further as Pacific Lutheran handed
Franklin & Marshall goes to 12-0LANCASTER, Pa. – Guard/forward Larry Fain scored 13 points and corralled 10 rebounds for his second double-double in as many days to earn Most Valuable Player honors as No. 3-ranked Franklin &
DePauw pushes streak, tops MillsapsGREENCASTLE, Ind. – DePauw ran its Division III-best win streak to 15 in a row as the No. 6 Tigers defeated visiting No. 24 Millsaps 75-60. The Tigers remain in a first-place tie in the SCAC
E-town's hot start continuesELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. – Elizabethtown senior forward Bob Porambo led the No. 16 Blue Jays with 21 points in Friday's 85-65 win over King's, bringing his career scoring total to 1,011. With that <A
Whitworth knocks off Lewis & ClarkPORTLAND, Ore. – Whitworth stormed into the Pamplin Sports Center and soundly defeated No. 15 Lewis & Clark 86-72 on Friday.
The Pirates used a flurry of 3-point goals in the first half to
Capital gets transfer from E. KentuckyCOLUMBUS, Ohio – Capital University announced today (Jan. 4) that Lindsay McClellan has joined the women's basketball team.
McClellan, a 6-5 sophomore center, has spent the past year and a
Muhlenberg upsets ScrantonALLENTOWN, Pa. – No. 25 Muhlenberg hit 11 of its first 13 shots from the field and placed five players in double figures en route to a 79-66 victory against No. 9 Scranton in non-conference
Stevens Point shuts down Eau ClaireSTEVENS POINT, Wis. – UW-Stevens Point held UW-Eau Claire to just two field goals over the first 17:47 of the second half and its lowest scoring output in seven years in posting a 62-44 victory
Christopher Newport rallies to top NJCUNEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Senior shooting guard Irv Jenkins scored 23 of his career high 33 points on 10-for-13 shooting in the first half as New Jersey City took a 42-35 lead to halftime over No. 2
Case Western back on a rollCOLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus has been in a cold spell for almost two weeks and that weather pattern moved indoors on Wednesday night as the No. 15-ranked Capital women shot a season-low 29.2%
Whitworth puts a scare into UtahSALT LAKE CITY – Whitworth nearly pulled off Division III's second upset of a D-I team in a week before Utah beat the Pirates 63-57.
Gunner Olsen scored 13 of his game-high 22 points in the
Otterbein upsets Wittenberg, againSPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Otterbein, for the fourth consecutive year, knocked off Wittenberg 73-64 on the road. Otterbein post Jeff Gibbs nearly turned a triple-double, collecting 20 points, 20
B-W women win Marymount tourneyARLINGTON, Va. – The Baldwin-Wallace women defeated host Marymount 61-36 on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 30, in the championship game of the Marymount (Va.) Tournament. For her efforts, junior forward
Buena Vista beats Gettysburg at buzzerTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Chris Peterson hit a layup at the buzzer to lift Buena Vista over Gettysburg 63-61 in the championship game of the Eighth Annual Lutheran Brotherhood men's basketball
Macalester rallies to beat YaleGREENVILLE, S.C. – Division III beat Division I for the first time this season as Macalester rallied in the final five minutes to beat Yale 90-82 in the third-place game of Furman's Poinsettia
UW-Whitewater holds off AlbionALBION, Mich. – Albion finished its non-conference schedule with a 9-3 record after falling to No. 13 UW-Whitewater 73-69 in the title game of the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce Classic
Hope men rout No. 23 Mount UnionHOLLAND, Mich. – Hope won its fourth game in a row, soundly defeating No. 23 Mount Union 69-43.
Outstanding defense set the tone. The Dutchmen (8-4) held Mount Union to just 16 points in the
Unranked King's upsets UW-PDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The King's men picked up their biggest win during the brief tenure of first-year head coach J.P. Andrejko as the Monarchs stunned No. 18 UW-Platteville on Dec. 29 in the
Edgewood upsets ranked D-II teamKENOSHA, Wis. – Edgewood put three players in double figures as the Eagles upset UW-Parkside, ranked No. 16 in NCAA Division II, 60-54.
The Edgewood defense held Parkside (9-3) 17.5 points
Randolph-Macon wins eighth in a rowASHLAND, Va. – Randolph-Macon scored 15 of the last 19 points of the game as the No. 25 Yellow Jackets defeated Staten Island 76-59 at Crenshaw Gymnasium. It was Randolph-Macon's eighth
St. Norbert holds on to upset HanoverWESTERVILLE, Ohio – St. Norbert's men's basketball team posted one of its biggest wins in recent memory with a 56-53 win against 20th-ranked Hanover in the first round of the Otterbein College
George leads Lakers with career-best 17LOS ANGELES – Devean George came off the bench to score a career-high 17 points for L.A. Lakers but it wasn't enough as Toronto beat the defending NBA champions 89-86 on Friday, Dec. 28. George,
Whitworth tops NAIA No. 5 Spring HillBAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Eric Avery's two free throws in the final fifteen seconds lifted Whitworth to a 51-49 win over Spring Hill in the opening game of the State Farm Roadrunner Classic at Cal
No. 13 UW-Whitewater, Albion advance to tournament finalALBION, Mich. – The Albion men extended their winning streak to four and advanced to the title game of the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce Classic with a 72-45 victory over Dominican (Ill.)
Platteville deals Mass-Dartmouth second lossDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – No. 18 UW-Platteville handed Mass-Dartmouth its second loss of the season with a hard-fought 75-71 victory in the Land Of Magic Classic on Friday.
The Pioneers improved
Thiel upsets Ohio NorthernWOOSTER, Ohio – Thiel won for the third time in the last four games, but only the third time on the season in defeating No. 11 Ohio Northern 76-72 in the first round of Wooster's Mose Hole
NJCU one of four atop NJACJERSEY CITY, N.J. – Ten games into the 2001-2002 season, the New Jersey City men are satisfied with where they are. Heading into the holiday break, the Gothic Knights are 7-3 overall, having won
AWCC to get automatic bidThe Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament in women's basketball this upcoming season, bringing the number of AQs in the 50-team tournament to 36.
Albion completes trip, dumps ElmhurstELMHURST, Ill. – The Albion men's basketball team completed a perfect three-game trip to the Chicago area with a 74-68 victory against Elmhurst in the title game of the Elmhurst Press Bluejay
GMC men pick up non-conference winGWYNEDD VALLEY, Pa. – With four seconds left and the score tied at 62, Badou Gaye went to the line after being fouled attempting to dunk an alley-oop from Jolon Davis, and nailed both free
D-II South Dakota beats No. 12 SimpsonVERMILLION, S.D. – The South Dakota women's basketball team (6-4) took a 15-point halftime lead and cruised to their third consecutive win with a 82-53 victory over No. 12 Simpson (7-1) on
Southern Miss slips away from MillsapsHATTIESBURG, Miss. – Millsaps head coach John Stroud simply said one sentence to his team before the Majors took the floor against Division I Southern Mississippi on Tuesday night:
Hamilton stays unbeaten, tops WartburgA pair of 15-2 runs in the first and second halves guided Hamilton to an 84-73 win over Wartburg in the opening round of the Adidas D3 men's basketball Desert Shootout on Tuesday, Dec. 18 in Lieds
Record FT run snapped at 84HILLSDALE, Mich. – Kalamazoo's Dirk Rhinehart ended his record-breaking free-throw streak when he missed his fourth attempt of the night Dec. 17 in a 91-78 loss to Division II Hillsdale.
RMC men knock off No. 2 CNUNEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Randolph-Macon raced to a 41-16 halftime lead and went on to a 78-60 victory over Christopher Newport, handing the No. 2 ranked Captains their first loss of the season Dec.
TLU hands Wooster third lossSEGUIN, Texas — Duke Chance scored 11 of his season-high 17 points in the second half and John Laramore (pictured) grabbed a season-best 18 rebounds as Texas Lutheran held off No. 20 Wooster
Freshman leads St. Norbert to upset winOSHKOSH, Wis. – Behind freshman center Abbey Johnson's 20 points and 13 rebounds, St. Norbert defeated No. 19 UW-Oshkosh 73-65 at Kolf Sports Center on Dec. 16. It was St. Norbert's first win
E-town men rout GettysburgGETTYSBURG, Pa. – In a game that could have wide-reaching playoff implications a couple months down the line, No. 22 Elizabethtown improved to 8-1 overall with a convincing 96-57 road win over
Richard Stockton adds Rowe to staffATLANTIC CITY – The Richard Stockton men's basketball program has gained a valuable asset with the addition of C. Alan Rowe to the coaching staff. Rowe recently joined the Stockton program as a
Defending MAC men's champs both loseLycoming defeated Wilkes and Elizabethtown beat Widener as the MAC Commonwealth and MAC Freedom champs both lost Wednesday night. The Warriors (5-1, 1-0) overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to
Stout women post another upsetMENOMONIE, Wis. – UW-Stout's Stacie Anderson has saved some of her best games for UW-Eau Claire and the latest installment in the series was another outstanding effort for the senior guard as
Eastern Conn routs EmmanuelWILLIMANTIC, Conn. – Sophomore All-America forward Allison Coleman and senior forward Joanna Debicki sank 3-pointers to ignite an early run of 12 unanswered points that powered homestanding
No. 25 Clark knocks off No. 21 AmherstWORCESTER, Mass. – In a rematch of last year's NCAA Tournament second-round game, the No. 21 Amherst men fell at No. 25 Clark 87-77 on Tuesday, despite team-highs of 16 points and 10 rebounds by
Ramapo dumps Camden, goes to 7-0CAMDEN, N.J. – Ramapo ran its unbeaten streak to seven Saturday when it defeated Rutgers-Camden in a key New Jersey Athletic Conference women's basketball matchup 69-60.
The Roadrunners'
St. Thomas upsets St. Ben'sST. PAUL – Senior guard Missy Pederson (at left) scored seven of her team-high 19 points in the final 42 seconds to cap a 11-1 run in the final 2:27 as host No. 20 St. Thomas rallied to post a
Rochester men go to 8-0ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester men rolled to their 10th consecutive victory, a 74-61 decision against St. John Fisher at the Louis Alexander Palestra on Saturday, Dec. 8. The Yellowjackets are
Franklin wins 1,000th gameFRANKLIN, Ind. – Franklin recovered after allowing a 12-point second-half lead slip away and turned the tables on visiting Marian (Ind.) in a nail-biter of a championship game in the annual
Mount Union men upset No. 5 ONUADA, Ohio – Reigning three-time Ohio Athletic Conference champion Ohio Northern began the defense of its title with 76-58 loss to Mount Union on Saturday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center.
Gettysburg's 6-0 start Bullets' best since '52CHESTERTOWN, Md. – Terence Callahan led four players in double figures with 14 points and Gettysburg ran out to a 26-4 lead en route to a 73-57 win at Washington in both teams' Centennial
Wash U. breaks long streak to IWUST. LOUIS – Washington University's men, ranked 10th in Division III, improved to 8-1 on the year with a convincing 81-58 win over No. 22 Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon at the WU Field
Linfield rallies from down 11 to tie, winMcMINNVILLE, Ore. – O.J. Gulley's coast-to-coast basket as time expired lifted Linfield to an improbable 89-87 Northwest Conference men's victory Friday night at Ted Wilson Gym. Gulley brought
No. 9 DePauw off to 6-0 startGREENCASTLE, Ind. – DePauw improved to 6-0 for the first time since the 1946-47 season with an 80-61 win against visiting Sewanee.
The host Tigers (6-0, 2-0 SCAC) quickly jumped out to a 13-5
Capital hands Wooster No. 2WOOSTER, Ohio – The Capital men moved their record to 5-0 on the season with a 62-55 win at No. 14 Wooster on Dec. 5. The Scots pick up their second loss against two victories.
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Mass-Dartmouth upset by Salve ReginaNEWPORT, R.I. – Salve Regina's men defeated No. 19 Mass-Dartmouth for the first time ever (in 12 contests) with a 59-54 triumph at the Rodgers Recreation Center.
A closely contested game saw
McDaniel helps No. 1 Carthage rollCHICAGO – Antoine McDaniel scored a game-high 21 points to lead top-ranked Carthage to a 66-49 win over No. 18 Chicago in non-conference play Wednesday night at Chicago's Henry Crown Field
No. 12 King's dominates No. 23 GMCGWYNEDD VALLEY, Pa. – In a battle of unbeaten, nationally ranked squads, the King's women posted their most impressive win of the young season as the No. 12 Lady Monarchs posted a 79-48 decision
Alvernia knocks off D-II Kutztown againREADING, Pa. – Junior forward Tillman Sims grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds and added 13 points for his second consecutive double-double as Alvernia defeated Division III Kutztown 59-53 on
Hurley leads Hartwick past RochesterONEONTA, N.Y. – Against the No. 18 team in the country, Hartwick's Tiffany Hurley played like one of the better players in NCAA Division III.
The preseason All-American finished with 22
Wheaton's charge continuesWHEATON, Ill. – No. 16 Wheaton used solid shooting from the field to upset No. 11 Calvin 69-63 Tuesday night. It was the third consecutive win against a ranked team for the Thunder (4-0) and the
Wade scores 40 to lead GMC past F&MLANCASTER, Pa. – Gwynedd-Mercy guard Mary Anne Wade scored a school-record 40 points as the Griffins (4-0) outlasted a second half comeback from Franklin & Marshall (3-1) to claim a 75-69 win.
No. 25 JHU runs past No. 17 MarymountBALTIMORE – Junior guard Ashley Shepler scored 12 points and added a career-high nine assists to lead the Johns Hopkins women to a 73-49 win against 17th-ranked Nov. 26 in Baltimore. The
Back to No. 1? Wash U. routsST. LOUIS – No. 2 Washington U. captured its second tournament title of the 2001-02 season as the Bears defeated UW-Stout 101-47 in the championship game of the first annual McWilliams Classic
Sturtz returns, OWU's streak overFreshman wing Kelly Heiland senior guard Michelle Wolfe combined for all 17 points as the Bishops opened the second half with a 17-2 run and went on to defeat Ohio Northern in non-conference action on
Scranton routs MessiahGRANTHAM, Pa. – Sophomore guard Kate Pierangeli scored a career-high 17 points, pulled down four rebounds and handed out five assists to lead Scranton to an 81-46 victory against No. 1 Messiah.
Wheaton pulls another upset, Chicago falls againWHEATON, Ill. – The Wheaton men improved their record to 3-0 with a 67-63 win over No. 12 Chicago tonight in King Arena. This is Wheaton's first 3-0 start to a season since 1995-96. The Maroons
TCNJ women join upset paradeEWING, N.J. – New Jersey's women's team fell 56-48 to Rutgers-Camden in its NJAC opener on Tuesday night in Packer Hall. TCNJ falls to 2-1 on the season and 0-1 in the league, while
Ramapo upsets WPU a second timeWAYNE, N.J. – Junior point guard Tennyson Whitted finished with 13 points, 13 assists and four steals, sparking a defensive effort that forced 29 William Paterson turnovers, as Ramapo routed the
Allen pulls down 31 reboundsSophomore Anita Allen recorded career-highs of 25 points and a school record 31 rebounds for Newport News Apprentice on Sunday in a 106-85 victory over Lehman in the consolation game of the College of
Catholic raises banner in packed houseWASHINGTON – Catholic raised its 2001 NCAA National Championship banner to highlight its exhibition contest against the world famous Harlem Globetrotters before a standing-room crowd at the
Wheaton shoots lights out, upsets WittWHEATON, Ill. — Wheaton (Ill.) scored the last five points of the game, defeating No. 13 Wittenberg 77-72 and winning the championship game of the Sixth Annual Lee Pfund Classic.
The game was
UW-Platteville upsets St. John's againCOLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – On Saturday, the UW-Platteville men's basketball team put on a youth clinic at the Target Center prior to the Minnesota Timberwolves' game. On Sunday, the Pioneers put on a
Buri, St. Thomas upset Wooster menWOOSTER, Ohio – No. 6 Wooster (1-1) could not overcome a 10-for-28 first half shooting performance or the hot hand of tournament MVP Mark Buri, as the preseason All-American finished with a
Kalamazoo stifles Oshkosh offenseKALAMAZOO, Mich. – The UW-Oshkosh women couldn't overcome poor shooting from the field and lost 50-49 to host Kalamazoo in championship game of the Hornet Tip-Off Tournament on Nov. 17.
Rochester sends Scranton to first lossROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tournament MVP Kelly Wescott sank six free throws in the final 94 seconds as Rochester held off 14th-ranked Scranton 61-52 to win the Chuck Resler Invitational Tournament at
Paterson wins rematchNo. 14 William Paterson jumped out to a 49-26 halftime lead and withstood a furious Catholic rally to hold off the No. 5 Cardinals 71-67. Sophomore Will Morley's three-point play pulled CUA within
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Canadian team knocks off HSCHAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Collin Charles scored 19 points, while Wilton Hall chipped in 18 to lead Canada's GT Express over Hampden-Sydney 88-75 in a men's basketball exhibition tonight in Fleet
Bridgewater men top New ZealandBRIDGEWATER, Va. – Bridgewater seniors Kyle Williford and Matt Stevens combined for 53 points Tuesday night to lead the Eagles to an 80-73 victory over the New Zealand National Team in an
Brandeis tabs former NBA coach to head men's programChris Ford, former head coach for the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Clippers, was introduced as interim head coach at Brandeis on Oct. 1.
Ford, who was a candidate this past offseason
Grundman named as Marywood coachSCRANTON, Pa. – Eric Grundman has been named the head men's basketball coach at Marywood University.
Grundman is the third head coach of the Pacer's men's basketball team, which began in
Centenary hires CYO directorHACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – Centenary is pleased to announce the appointment of Abraham Kasbo as men's basketball head coach. Kasbo joins the Centenary Cyclones after many years of coaching on a
Kunka takes over Kenyon's men's teamGAMBIER, Ohio – The next time the Kenyon men's basketball team hits the hardwood, it will be under the direction of newly hired head coach Dave Kunka. Upon recently accepting that leadership
Foltice transfers out of Division IIICalvin guard Bryan Foltice, whose 10-foot buzzer-beater sent Calvin to the 2000 national championship game, has announced he will leave Calvin and enroll for his junior season at NAIA Division II
Jenkins opts for Italian teamAlthough William Paterson all-time leading scorer Horace Jenkins got overlooked in June's NBA Draft, he will still play pro ball. Despite getting invited to the Orlando Magic's veterans' camp, the
King's hires men's coachWILKES-BARRE, Pa. – As an all-American and most recently as an assistant coach at his alma mater Scranton, J.P. Andrejko was involved in numerous hotly contested battles with King's over the
Misericordia returns from Emerald IsleDALLAS, Pa. – The College Misericordia men's basketball team recently returned from its tour of the Republic of Ireland, where they played four games against local pro club teams.
The Cougars
Jannuzzi signs Italian contractWILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Former Wilkes star Dave Jannuzzi has signed a contract to play with Livorno in the Italian Basketball League. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Jannuzzi, who scored
O'Connor named men's coach at OzarksCLARKSVILLE, Ark. – Matt O'Connor has been named head men's basketball coach at the University of the Ozarks.
O'Connor, 32, held the associate head coaching position at Division II Colorado
Dickerson signs with Ireland pro teamWILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Ever since he was a little boy, King's basketball standout Corey Dickerson dreamed of playing professional basketball. After concluding a record-breaking career with the
Harless resigns, takes D-II asst. postGAMBIER, Ohio – After serving as head coach at Kenyon College for the past two seasons, Jamie Harless has announced that he will no longer be directing the Lords basketball team. Harless, a 1995
Catholic hires Lonergan. Yes, LonerganWASHINGTON – Catholic University named Maggie Lonergan head coach of the women's basketball team. She joins her husband, Mike Lonergan, head coach of Catholic's 2001 Division III national
Conn assistant heading to IrelandNEW LONDON, Conn. – Connecticut College men's assistant basketball coach Pat Price has been named the new head basketball coach and director of operations for the Blue Demons Professional
Colgate head coach moves to MuhlenbergRon Rohn, head coach for the last six seasons at Colgate, has been named head women's coach at Muhlenberg. He replaces Tammy Smith, who resigned in June to become head coach at Lafayette.
Former CMS coach dies of cancerCLAREMONT, Calif. – David Lloyd Wells, 50, former Athletic Director and head men's basketball coach at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, has died following a long battle with cancer. Wells died July 2 at
Vander Muelen retires with 440 winsWHITEWATER, Wis. – Dave Vander Meulen, men's basketball coach at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, announced his retirement July 3, effective immediately.
Vander Meulen joined the
Hilbert hires Kosiba as women's coachHAMBURG, N.Y. – Chris Kosiba has been appointed as the head women's basketball coach and athletics facilities coordinator at Hilbert College. He will also serve as the assistant women's
Hungerford named at Conn. CollegeNEW LONDON, Conn. – Connecticut College Director of Athletics Kenneth McBryde has announced the hiring of Laura Hungerford as its new head women's basketball coach.
Hungerford comes to
Jenkins falls out of NBA draftWilliam Paterson guard Horace Jenkins was not the second Division III player to be selected in the NBA draft in the last three seasons.
The first team All-American, who led the Pioneers to two
Callero resigns as Puget Sound coachUniversity of Puget Sound Athletics Director Richard Ulrich announced the resignation of head men's basketball coach Joe Callero. Callero resigned his position with the Loggers to become head men's
Hoffman named head coach at MontclairUPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Montclair State University announced that it has hired Jaime Hoffman as its new head coach for women's basketball. Hoffman comes to MSU after serving as an assistant
SCAC adds conference tourneyThe Board of Directors of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) passed legislation creating postseason league men's and women's basketball tournaments beginning in the 2002-03 academic
Wilkes tabs Reed as women's coachWILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Wilkes University Director of Athletics Addy Malatesta has announced the hiring of Jim Reed to head the school's women's basketball program. Reed replaces Karen Haag, who
OWU's Carney-DeBord takes sabbaticalDELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Wesleyan women's basketball coach Nan Carney-DeBord will be on a faculty sabbatical during the 2001-02 academic year and will not coach the team during the upcoming season,
Cabrini hires new women's head coachRADNOR, Pa. – Darlene Hildebrand has been named the women's basketball head coach at Cabrini College. Hildebrand served as an assistant coach at Philadelphia University for the past four
Texas assistant hired for Alma menALMA, Mich. – Alma has hired University of Texas assistant coach Ed Kohtala as its head men's basketball coach, athletic director Denny Griffin announced on June 13. Kohtala becomes the 23rd
Oliver named women's coach at CUWConcordia University Wisconsin has named Chuck Oliver its new head women's basketball coach, CUW President Patrick Ferry announced.
Oliver, a native of Grand Island, Neb., attended Grand Island
Texas Wesleyan moves upTexas Wesleyan University is moving up from Division II to Division III and has accepted an invitation to join the American Southwest Conference, effective August 1, 2002. Texas Wesleyan withdrew from
Booker promoted to replace BarronSEWANEE, Tenn. – Karen Booker, a former All-Southeastern Conference and All-American women's basketball player at Vanderbilt, has been hired as the women's head basketball coach, it was
Denison lets Lee go with a year leftGRANVILLE, Ohio – Denison fired head men's basketball coach Bill Lee after five years on the job. He went 54-71, but only 18-55 over the past three seasons. He had one season left on his
Sewanee's Barron goes to PrincetonRichard Barron makes the jump from Division III to Division I.
Nugent takes over at Washington Coll.CHESTERTOWN, Md. – Washington College athletic director Bryan Matthews announced Robert Nugent, Jr. as the new head coach of the men's basketball team on May 10. Nugent will replace interim head
Curley named at Juniata, replaces FerryHUNTINGDON, Pa. – Greg Curley has been named the head coach of the Juniata men's basketball program by director of athletics Larry Bock. Curley takes over for Rick Ferry, who resigned from his
Ward to step down, Kornaker promoted at St. John FisherPITTSFORD, N.Y. – Bob Ward will step down as St. John Fisher's head men's basketball coach and will serve exclusively as Athletic Director.
For the past 14 years, Ward has served in both
W. New England to host area classicWestern New England College's Alumni Healthful Living Center will be the site of the inaugural Pioneer Valley Classic men's basketball tournament on Dec. 7-8, 2001. The
Marcil takes over at Westfield StateWestfield State announces the hiring of Steve Marcil as its new women's basketball head coach.
Marcil was an assistant women's coach at
Whitworth names Hayford head coachJim Hayford has been hired as the men's basketball coach at Whitworth. Hayford led the University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) to within a game of the NAIA Division II national title.
Carideo promoted at Kings PointKINGS POINT, N.Y. – Kings Point assistant men's basketball coach and former Widener standout Chris Carideo was promoted to head coach April 24, replacing Bill Lange, who took an assistant's job
Skaggs will not return to AlmaAlma College head men's coach Kevin Skaggs' contract has not been renewed for the 2001-02 season, athletic director Denny Griffin announced on April 19.
Angel ascends to Central positionVeteran high school coach Mick Angel has been named head women's basketball coach at Central. Angel has compiled a 341-125 record (.732) over 21 seasons.
Osborne hired to lead Haverford womenJames P. Osborne, former women's head coach at Trinity (Vt.), has been named head women's basketball coach at Haverford, effective July 1.
Lange departs Kings Point for VillanovaKINGS POINT, N.Y. – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy head men's basketball coach Bill Lange accepted a position this past weekend as an assistant coach at Villanova under new head coach Jay Wright.
Bechler takes over at LeTourneauJamy Bechler, at 27 years, three months, 19 days, became one of the youngest head basketball coaches in the NCAA when it was announced on April 15, 2001, that he would take the reins of the LeTourneau program.
Trost replaces Bridges at IWUIllinois Wesleyan has named former IWU assistant and current University of Michigan assistant Scott Trost men's basketball head coach, replacing Dennie Bridges, <a
Tyler leaves Albright for ShepherdKen Tyler has resigned at Albright to take the head coaching position at Division II Shepherd in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Tyler went 87-64 in six years at Albright, advancing to the ECAC Tournament each
Ryan named Wisconsin head coachFormer UW-Platteville head coach Bo Ryan was named head coach at UW-Madison, finishing a rapid climb to the top of the University of Wisconsin system.
Ryan had coached for two years at UW-Milwaukee.
Bridges retires as winningest active coach in D-IIIThe winningest active coach in Division III men's basketball is active no more. Illinois Wesleyan head coach Dennie Bridges will announce his retirement on Wednesday morning.
Catholic finishes unlikely title runAndy Rice scored 17 points and the Cardinals finished with a 28-12 run as the Cardinals defeated William Paterson 76-62 to win the 2001 Division III men's basketball national title.
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Paterson's return engagementIf there's one thing we know about William Paterson, it's that they're a one-man team, right?
Go ahead, think that NBA prospect Horace Jenkins is the only weapon head coach Jose Rebimbas' Pioneers
The surprise teams in SalemYou picked Illinois Wesleyan and Catholic as the two biggest surprise teams in the Final Four, so we're going to take a look at them first.
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Inside Messiah, Ohio WesleyanOne is a Top 20 team, the other the ultimate Cinderella. One team bonds in the pregame huddle, the other bonded on the long road to Danbury.
Mark Simon takes a look at Saturday night's second
First-timers reach Final FourThe Catholic men and Ohio Wesleyan, Messiah and Emmanuel women advance to their first-ever Final Four, as two Cinderella teams come out of the women's bracket to advance to Danbury. Saturday night's
Carthage rolls Mass-DartmouthCarthage bulled its way into the Elite Eight, <a href=
Danzig named to follow Bessoir at ScrantonToby Lovecchio, director of athletics at The University of Scranton, has announced the appointment of Carl G. Danzig as head men's basketball coach.
Danzig, 35, replaces Bob Bessoir, who retired
Grubbs, Jannuzzi win Jostens AwardAlison Grubbs of Lake Forest and David Jannuzzi of Wilkes are the 2001 recipients of the Jostens Trophy, recognizing the outstanding student-athletes in Division III basketball. The two athletes will
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With third chance, Wooster beats WittWooster won the NCAC automatic bid after brawling Wittenberg for 40 minutes before the second-seeded Scots came away with an emotional 59-56 victory over the top-seeded Tigers. The victory improves
Carleton women upset St. Thomas, earn bidThe Carleton women used a game-closing 8-1 run to secure the school's first NCAA Division III basketball playoff berth with Saturday night's 61-58 victory over the host Tommies in the finals of the
No. 7 Millikin defeated No. 25 Wheaton (Ill.) by a 61-52 finNo. 7 Millikin defeated No. 25 Wheaton (Ill.) by a 61-52 final score in Division III women's basketball action this afternoon in front of 1,200 fans in Wheaton's King Arena. Not only did the Big Blue
Wartburg men and women sweep IIAC bidsThe remarkable Wartburg winter season continued as the Knights swept the Iowa Conference championship games at Knights Gymnasium. The women won their school-record 18th consecutive game with an 84-56
Catholic avoids Pool C with a buzzer-beaterWASHINGTON – Freshman forward Will Morley hit a seven-foot jumper in the lane as time expired to give No. 15 Catholic a 61-59 victory against Marymount in the Capital Athletic Conference
Full-court heave saves Cabrini's seasonREADING, Pa. – Cabrini brought a nine-year winning streak at Alvernia into Saturday afternoon's Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Final, and with Crusader freshman Byu-Deen Twyman on the free
No. 8 seed CCNY rides home court to NCAA'sThe eighth-seeded CCNY Beavers wrapped up a week of improbable upsets, finishing off one of the most shocking runs in CUNYAC Tournament history by capturing the conference championship and earning the
ONU advances to OAC championshipFreshman Chad Bostelman scored a career- and game-high 23 points to lead No. 6 Ohio Northern to a 71-64 Ohio Athletic Conference tournament semifinal victory over Capital on Saturday at the ONU Sports
Mississippi College survives on buzzer-beaterThe Mary Hardin-Baylor men fought back from a 12-point deficit with less than five minutes remaining in the game only to watch Mississippi College nail a last-second shot and escape with a 57-55
Jenkins leads Paterson to another NJAC titleSenior All-American Horace Jenkins scored a game-high 31 points on 11-for-24 shooting as No. 11 William Paterson (22-4) captured their second consecutive New Jersey Athletic Conference championship
Hope women edge Calvin in overtimeBecky Sutton's three-point basket from the corner with seven seconds left in overtime gave the Flying Dutch an exciting 73-71 victory over rival Calvin on Thursday in the MIAA semifinals.
Playing
IWU tops Carthage, Elmhurst gets bidElmhurst clinched a playoff berth and its second NCAA Tournament appearance without having to step foot on the court Wednesday night as No. 24 Illinois Wesleyan remained perfect at home in knocking
Carleton tops St. Ben's to reach MIAC finalBridget Seegers scored a career-high 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as No. 23 Carleton outscored No. 16 St. Benedict 12-2 in overtime, scoring an 85-75 victory in the MIAC playoff semifinals
Capital women upset in OAC quarterfinalsThe Capital women's season came to an abrupt end Tuesday as No. 10 seed Muskingum upset the No. 2-seeded Crusaders 72-66 at home in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Athletic Conference women's
Platteville women complete UW-SP sweepFor the second consecutive night, UW-Platteville pulled off the dramatic in Stevens Point, beating UW-Stevens Point on a last-second shot to advance in the WIAC basketball tournament.
After Bryan
MacMurray returns to tournament after 40 yearsDerek James scored 29 points, including 18 in the second half, to lead MacMurray to a 100-95 win over Fontbonne and clinch the Saint Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship and an
New Jersey City tops Kean, to face PatersonSenior forward Jeff Harrington drained a 12-foot jumper with 37.8 seconds remaining, and sophomore guard/forward George Thomas ripped a key steal with 0.9 left as New Jersey City advanced to the New
Stout rout caps wacky WIACThe UW-Stout men picked a great time to snap their winless conference road streak. After trailing very briefly early in the game, the Blue Devils went on to a 90-49 win at top-seeded UW-Whitewater on
Hampden-Sydney claims ODAC automatic bidAaron Gibbs, Brandon Randall and Matt McKeag combined for 50 points as Hampden-Sydney posted a 90-83 win in the championship game of the 2001 Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament at the Salem
Platteville women eliminate OshkoshUW-Platteville upset UW-Oshkosh 68-57 in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference playoff stunner Monday.
The seventh-seeded Pioneers became the lowest seed in the three-year history of the
Stillman game stopped after brawl in standsTwo women were hospitalized and a man arrested after at least three fights erupted during Monday night's game between rivals Miles and Stillman.
Police emptied W.F.
McMurry overcomes Moore's 53 points for winMary Hardin-Baylor stormed back from a 27-point deficit, but could not come all the way back in a 116-111 loss to No. 18 McMurry on Saturday afternoon.
The Crusaders trailed 99-72 with 8:45
St. John Fisher, Ithaca win Empire 8 bidsSenior R.J. Fiorelli set a school record with 40 points for points in a game to give St. John Fisher an 84-70 win against visiting Utica in Empire 8 action today. With the victory and a loss by
No. 1 Wooster falls, home streak overIn front of a sellout crowd of 3,400 at Timken Gymnasium, No. 5 Wittenberg upset No. 1 Wooster 94-80, taking the NCAC regular season title and ending Wooster's NCAA-best home win streak at 44 games.
Horst leads Lebanon Valley to upset of WidenerSenior Steve Horst played his final regular season game as a Dutchman and burned No. 14 Widener for 28 points to help lift Lebanon Valley to a 67-57 upset win over the visiting Pioneers.
The win
Capital's Meyer gets 1,000th reboundKendra Meyer made her mark on the Ohio Athletic Conference record books as her 15-rebound performance helped lead No. 7 Capital to a 74-59 home win against crosstown rival Otterbein on Saturday.
Concordia-Austin finishes with three playersSix players fouled out for the Concordia-Austin women when their game was called against No. 17 Hardin-Simmons on Saturday. There was less than a minute left in the game when the Tornados dropped to
Concordia-Moorhead sweeps St. Ben'sShaking off a thigh injury, Mandy Berggren sparked Concordia by coming off the bench to score a team-high 21 points on 5-for-6 shooting from 3-point range, leading the Cobbers to an 85-72 defeat of
Benton reaches milestone just in time for WesleyThe Lady Wolverines' all-time leading scorer, Nicky Benton reached another career milestone in her final season at Wesley. Benton's 15 points against Gwynedd-Mercy vaulted her over the 1,500 mark in
Chandler scores 51 but it's not enough in 4 OTsAlvernia secured home court advantage throughout the PAC playoffs with a 106-101 win against Misericordia in quadruple overtime Feb. 14.
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No. 13 New Jersey keeps NJAC record perfectFreshman forward Liz Martin's rebound and putback with 35 seconds left secured a 50-44 victory for No. 13 New Jersey over NJAC rival Rowan in front of 250 at Packer Hall.
The Lions (20-3, 17-0) led
Elmhurst ends Augie's home win streakElmhurst survived a frantic second-half comeback by Augustana to pick up a hard-fought 71-66 victory in CCIW men's action on Feb. 14, handing the Vikings their first home loss of the season.
The
Willamette upsets No. 1 George FoxPlaying without leading scorer Kelly Sorenson, Willamette knocked off No. 1 George Fox 59-56 in Northwest Conference action Tuesday night.
In winning their ninth in a row, the Bearcats improved to
No. 4 Millikin takes first D-III loss, home streak overIllinois Wesleyan rallied from an early 11-0 deficit to topple No. 4 Millikin 75-70 on Tuesday evening.
Elisa Ettner hit nine of 12 free throws for the Titans, most of them down the stretch, as IWU
Buzzer-beaters lift Wartburg women, Norbert menTwo long shots produced winners on Feb. 13.
Wartburg junior guard Brianne Schoonover nailed a half-court shot as time expired, giving Wartburg a 59-56 win against Luther in Iowa Conference women's
Finally, Wooster new men's No. 1They've come close many times but finally the Wooster men have ascended to the No. 1 spot in the D3hoops.com Top 25 poll.
Randolph-Macon men's run continues HSC's slideSophomore guard Tim Smith scored a team-high nine points to help the visiting Randolph-Macon men's basketball team to a 45-39 upset of No. 14 Hampden-Sydney in Old Dominion Athletic Conference action
Stevens Point women upset Oshkosh in overtimeFreshman guard Tara Schmitt's layup with 0.3 seconds left in overtime lifted the No. 25 UW-Stevens Point women to a 70-68 victory against No. 6 UW-Oshkosh on Feb. 10 in Albee Hall. The victory was
Jannuzzi reaches 2,000-point markSenior guard Dave Jannuzzi cashed in a season-high 35 points, including the 2000th of his career, to lead No. 12 Wilkes to an 87-74 win against FDU-Madison before an estimated 1,100 fans in the Marts
Late Luthman jumper leads No. 5 Baldwin-Wallace past No. 7 CaIn a battle of two of the nation's best, No. 5 Baldwin-Wallace got a jumper from Kim Luthman with 1:48 to go, then held on to beat No. 7 Capital 60-59 in an Ohio Athletic Conference women's game
Otterbein's Reynolds gets 500th career winOtterbein head men's basketball coach Dick Reynolds picked up his 500th-career win, an 88-79 decision over John Carroll in single-overtime last Saturday. Heading into this season, only 14 men's
Conn. men explode in second half to beat TrinityTrailing 36-29 at the half, the Connecticut College men's team exploded for 54 second half points, en route to a 83-64 win over Trinity (Conn.) on Feb. 9 at the Charles B. Luce Field House.
The
Averett hands CNU another Dixie lossNo. 5 Christopher Newport dug itself a big first-half hole and couldn't withstand Averett's three-point shooting, falling 81-72 Friday at the Grant Center. It was the first win for Averett against the
Christopher Newport women forfeit five gamesChristopher Newport used an ineligible player in five early-season games and today announced it was forfeiting women's basketball contests to Meredith, Philadelphia Bible, Mary Washington, Fisk and
Mullet posts D-III's highest point total in 10 yearsNearly 10 years to the day since the original record was set, Eastern Mennonite's Emily Mullet scored Division III's second-highest single-game total when she dropped 58 on Washington & Lee (7-12) on
Widener, F&M upsets throw Mid-Atl. into disarrayThe process of divining the best team in the Middle Atlantic region just became a whole lot murkier. No. 10 Widener became the Blue Jays' 12th home-court victim this season, as E-town won 81-71
Mullet posts D-III's highest point total in 10 yearsNearly 10 years to the day since the original record was set, Eastern Mennonite's Emily Mullet scored Division III's second-highest single-game total when she dropped 58 on Washington & Lee.
No. 25 Linfield knocks off No. 15 Lewis & ClarkIn a battle of the giants of the Northwest Conference, No. 25 Linfield (16-4, 10-2 NWC) came away with a 107-97 road victory Tuesday, breaking No. 15 Lewis & Clark's (16-5, 11-2) nine-game winning
Augustana upsets CarthageAugustana finished the game on a 13-2 run Feb. 6 and upset No. 1 Carthage 62-58. The Redmen (16-3, 6-2) led 30-28 at the half before pulling out to 54-47 with 4:22 to go.
Then Mike Nee went to
George Fox women clinch tie for NWC's top spotKatie Lacey recorded her ninth double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 rebounds and the No. 1 George Fox tied a team record with its 11th consecutive win, defeating Linfield 78-56 before a
George Fox new No. 1For the first time in the relatively short history of the D3hoops.com Top 25 poll, Washington U. is not the No. 1 women's team in the country. That honor belongs to George Fox, of Newberg, Ore. The
Roanoke rallies to upset No. 7 Hampden-SydneyRoanoke rallied from a 13-point second-half deficit to upset Hampden-Sydney 71-67 on Monday night in Old Dominion Athletic Conference action.
With 9:31 to go, the No. 7 Tigers (18-3, 12-3 ODAC) led
Carleton rallies to knock off St. Ben's, share firstRenée Willette scored 16 points, including the go-ahead basket with 44 seconds left, as Carleton rallied from 10 points down with 3:10 left to defeat No. 13 St. Benedict 69-64 on Monday night.
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Wilkes men lose for second time in a weekSenior guard David Jordan scored 28 points to surpass 1,000 points for his career and the Moravian men's basketball team scored 64 points in the second half to defeat No. 2 Wilkes 104-96 on Alumni day
Linfield men drop Pacific Lutheran in overtimeIn arguably one of the wildest men's basketball games ever played in the history of 31-year old Olson Auditorium, visiting Linfield held off Pacific Lutheran 119-115 in overtime in a Northwest
Simpson men upset No. 19 Buena VistaSimpson upset No. 19 Buena Vista 86-76 on Feb. 2 in Iowa Conference men's action. The Storm limited the Beavers to just 33.8% (22-for-65) shooting from the field and outrebounded BV 45-39.
Simpson
Vassar ends St. Lawrence's 17-game streakVassar built a 19-point first half lead and then hung on for a 65-63 shocker over the No. 6 St. Lawrence women Feb. 2 at the new Athletic & Fitness Center. Vassar snapped the Saints' 17-game winning
Magyar's Miracle in ManhattanNYU junior guard Dari Magyar redeemed herself for a
missed layup by draining a buzzer-beating three pointer to defeat
No. 1 Washington University 65-64.
St. Ben's completes sweep of St. ThomasSophomore guard Michelle Barlau (23 points) and freshman guard Ashley Brown (21) combined to make six three-pointers as No. 13 St. Benedict (15-2 overall, 12-1 MIAC) broke to a 20-point lead and held
Another reversal: Kalamazoo winsAnd on the 13th day, Kalamazoo finally won.
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association commissioner Sheila Wallace-Kovalchik announced a reversal of <a
Colby-Sawyer hands No. 22 Amherst road defeatSophomore forward Ethan Betts scored two of his game-high 28 points with 1:05 remaining to give host Colby-Sawyer a 70-68 lead they would never relinquish on the way to a 76-70 win against No. 22
No video required: Kalamazoo upsets CalvinAfter coming close to gaining its first league win on several prior occasions, it figured to be only a matter of time before a youthful Kalamazoo men's basketball team broke into the MIAA win column.
Bessoir reaches milestone, Strong still waitingScranton men's coach Bob Bessoir won his 550th career game, while Mike Strong is learning first-hand that the waiting is the hardest part.
Sophomore center Derek Elphick scored a game-high 28
Gustavus loses another home MIAC gameIn a matchup of two of the top shooting teams in Division III, No. 6 Gustavus Adolphus suffered its second loss of the season Jan. 31 at the hands of St. John's, 74-67.
In their first meeting of
Wilkes, Cortland women lose; Carthage avenges ElmhurstBattling a week-long viral infection, senior guard Corey Dickerson scored a team-high 30 points to power King's to a crucial 73-70 road victory against No. 2 and previously unbeaten Wilkes on Jan. 30
Capital's Jeffers earns 400th career victoryCapital head women's basketball coach Dixie Jeffers claimed career coaching victory No. 400 with a 69-45 win over visiting Marietta in an Ohio Athletic Conference matchup.
Jeffers is 400-91 in her
Emmanuel upsets No. 21 Salem State womenFreshman center Melanie Sloan scored 17 points and pulled down eight rebounds to help lead Emmanuel to a stunning 82-61 upset of No. 21 Salem State on Jan. 30. The Saints improved to 17-2 and won for
Moore makes Wooster second with three at 300Wooster men's basketball team made history Saturday in its 90-80 victory against Earlham, becoming just the second NCAA school, and first in Division III to have had three coaches win 300 or more
Slam puts exclamation point on Paterson winJunior transfer Rashaan Barner slammed an alley-oop inbounds pass from senior guard Horace Jenkins with 2.7 seconds remaining to break a 60-60 tie, and help William Paterson survive New Jersey City
Hampden-Sydney rallies to beat B-waterHAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. – No. 7 Hampden-Sydney came from as many as 10
points down to defeat No. 19 Bridgewater (Va.) 65-60 in front of a full house in Fleet Gymnasium. The win puts the Tigers
Long three-pointer keeps WIAC standings in fluxFreshman Matt Kukla hit a long three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Falcons to a 71-70 win at UW-Whitewater on Saturday.
Whitewater took a 70-68 lead with just seven seconds to play when Aubrey
No. 2 Wilkes men top archrival ScrantonSenior guard Dave Januzzi scored a game-high 16 points and junior forward Tom Stambaugh added 12 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 2 Wilkes to a 61-47 victory win against Scranton in MAC Freedom
Millikin prevails in OT, takes CCIW leadThree Millikin players scored in double figures and the No. 8 Big Blue ran their home court win streak to 44 with a 62-55 overtime win against CCIW rival Wheaton on Friday.
The win gives Millikin
Thompson sets steals record, leads George FoxBecky Thompson scored 15 points and set a team record with 9 steals, and Katie Lacey recorded her sixth double-double of the season, lifting the No. 2-ranked George Fox to a hard-fought 55-49 win over
Millikin faces Wheaton for advantage in CCIW raceTonight's clash between No. 8 Millikin and No. 15 Wheaton (Ill.) will be a clash of the Titans on several levels.
A battle between two dominant programs, two high-octane, highly successful coaches
Eastern Conn. women extend run to 13 in a rowJunior post player Kristyn Grassi scored 16 of her 18 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the floor in the second half to spark No. 17 Eastern Connecticut State to its 13th consecutive win, a 74-58 win
Mississippi College's streak ends at eightJunior Wes Guinn scored 18 points and senior Matt Lucero hit two key free throws with 11.8 seconds to play to lift Austin (12-4, 9-1) to a hard-fought 48-45 win over No. 15 Mississippi College (14-2,
No. 23 Mass-Dartmouth men knock off TuftsBehind a strong effort from senior guard Marques Houtman, Mass-Dartmouth defeated Tufts 87-72.
This contest pitted the No. 23 Corsairs and Tufts, the third-ranked team in the latest Northeast
No. 12 Scranton loses second in a rowSophomore center Teri Antolick scored a game-high 16 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead DeSales to a 57-51 victory against No. 12 Scranton in MAC Freedom action Jan. 24 at Billera Hall.
Williams returns the favorTrailing by as many as 14 in the second half, No. 3 Williams picked away at the lead over the last 15 minutes and junior Tucker Kain hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key to send the game into overtime and help lead the Ephs past No. 1 Amherst.
Devean George gets rare start for LakersDivision III alumnus Devean George started for the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 23 and played a season-high 29 minutes, scoring a season-high nine points on 3-for-7 shooting from three-point range.
Upon further review, video call reversedKevin Baird's final shot has been in the air for three days, and Tuesday afternoon it was ruled no good. The final outcome of the Jan. 20 men's game between Olivet and Kalamazoo has been reversed.
No. 1-No. 2 showdown a Wash-outNew York University's Dari Magyar scored the first basket of the game, but that would be the last lead the visiting Violets would enjoy, as No. 1 Washington U. allowed just 16 first-half points to
Soccer sends Emory forward on whirlwind tripBeing a two-sport athlete poses a logistical challenge when conflicts arise between the two. Emory's Andrea Pawliczek experienced an unusual twist to that scenario last weekend.
After starting at
Connecticut College loses second on weekendBowdoin senior David Baranowski hit a lay-up with 30 seconds left to go in overtime to break a 79-79 tie and classmate Steve McKinnon sank two free throws with two ticks left to give the Polar Bears
Witt ends Wooster's long NCAC streakFor the first time in more than two years, the Wooster men lost a North Coast Athletic Conference game, as No. 24-ranked and host Wittenberg put an end to No. 3 Wooster's 41-game winning streak gainst
King's upsets No. 5 Scranton in big rivalry gameSenior guard Denise Igo scored a game-high 19 points and sophomore guard Nikke Kingston added 14 to lead King's to a 67-54 victory against No. 5 Scranton in Freedom Conference action Saturday
Video shows Kalamazoo beats OlivetIn one of the craziest finishes ever at Anderson Athletic Center, the Kalamazoo men earned their first MIAA victory of the season with a 71-70 win against Olivet.
Olivet took a 70-69 lead with
No. 5 George Fox women improve to 14-1Point guard Jill Barram came off the bench to tie her career high in points and set new personal marks for assists and rebounds, and center Katie Lacey posted her fifth double-double of the season,
Amherst sweeps regular season from WilliamsSenior co-captain Brian Daoust hit a jumper with 1:04 left to put Amherst ahead for good, as the Jeffs clawed back from a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat archrival Williams 59-57. Sophomore
Bates men win ninth in a row, improve to 11-3All five Bates starters scored in double figures as the host Bobcats extended their school-record winning streak to nine games on Jan. 18 with an 84-75 victory against New England College.
Bates
Elizabethtown men strike blow against F&MIn the history of Franklin & Marshall-Elizabethtown men's basketball, one thing is for certain. When the Diplomats and Bluejays take to the court, they are not playing basketball, they are going to
Albion jumps out early, hangs on to upset CalvinCalvin's propensity for slow starts at home reared its ugly head and this time it spelled defeat as the Knights were stunned by Albion 77-68 in front of 3,026 fans Jan. 17 at the Calvin Fieldhouse.
Concordia-Moorhead upsets No. 10 St. Ben'sConcordia-Moorhead used a fierce inside game from Sara Spears to upset No. 10 St. Benedict 71-55 and hand the Blazers their first conference loss. Spears proved to be too much to handle as she
Roanoke hands No. 8 Bridgewater second lossRoanoke upset visiting Bridgewater 73-62 on Wednesday night in Old Dominion Athletic Conference action. The Maroons, who have won six of the past seven meetings with the Eagles, improve to 10-4 on the
Carthage falls to ElmhurstJason Wiertel's long shot at the buzzer was ruled a two-pointer and No. 1 Carthage had a Carthage Redmensix-game winning streak snapped at home by No. 21 Elmhurst (13-2, 4-0 CCIW) 69-68 on Wednesday
Bates women win fourth in a row, top SpringfieldThe Bates women won their fourth consecutive game Jan. 16, defeating Springfield 66-60 to snap the Pride's five-game winning streak.
Bates (8-4) trailed Springfield 36-35 at halftime. Sophomore
Wash U. streak endsThree-time defending SLIAC champion Fontbonne rallied from a six-point halftime deficit and ended No. 1 Washington University's historic winning streak at 81, defeating the Bears 79-68.
Leading the team in somethingThe Los Angeles Lakes took the court Friday night to a chorus of boos from a sold-out Conseco Fieldhouse. At the front of the lay up line, leading the NBA's top team out onto the floor, was rookie Devean George. Call it a dreamland for the 22-year-old from Augsburg.
Gustavus, Bridgewater lose for first timeNo. 6 Gustavus Adolphus and No. 10 Bridgewater (Va.) each dropped their first game of the season Jan. 15, leaving just Wilkes and Dallas as undefeated men's teams in Division III.
Bethel defeated
Peace defeats Bennett, 98-3. Yes, 98-3Peace set a Division III women's record for fewest points allowed in a 98-3 victory Jan. 15 against Bennett. The previous mark was set by Vassar in its 67-4 victory against Bard on Dec. 9, 1997.
Henderson's putback beats buzzer, HopkinsBALTIMORE -- Senior forward Brad Henderson scored off a rebound as time expired to give No. 4 Chicago a 54-53 win against host Johns Hopkins in men's college basketball action on Sunday afternoon at
Ripon upsets No. 12 Lake Forest menBehind 19 points and five rebounds from freshman forward Scott Landisch, the Ripon men upended defending Midwest Conference champion and 12th-ranked Lake Forest 65-58 on Jan. 13 in Wyman Gymnasium.
Cortland men dropped on the road by New PaltzSenior center Robert Jones hit two free throws with four seconds remaining as New Paltz State (4-9, 3-7 SUNYAC) upset No. 17 Cortland State 62-60, snapping the Red Dragons' nine-game winning streak.
Chandler reaches 1,000 in just his 38th gameHeading into the Jan. 13 game with Beaver, Misericordia sophomore Willie Chandler needed nine points to go over the 1,000-point mark in his career.
He got them in impressive fashion, reaching the
Yosinoff reaches 400-win milestone at EmmanuelOn Jan. 13, Emmanuel women's basketball coach Andy Yosinoff notched his 400th career win.
Yosinoff, a Boston special education teacher by day, is in his 24th year of coaching at Emmanuel. His
Capital women end B-W's OAC streakNo. 15 Capital handed the No. 3 Baldwin-Wallace women their first Ohio Athletic Conference loss in 39 games with a 54-45 win in Berea on Jan. 13. The win also halted the Yellow Jackets 10-game winning
Dickerson becomes King's all-time leaderSenior guard Corey Dickerson made history Jan. 13 as the standout senior guard scored a game-high 33 points and became King's all-time leading scorer as the Monarchs posted a 82-65 victory against
No. 5 George Fox survives drought to beat LinfieldAfter going scoreless for almost five minutes to start the game, No. 5 George Fox finally caught fire and rolled to a 65-44 win over Linfield in a Northwest Conference women's game Jan. 12 at Ted
Wash U men to Top 10: We belong!Sophomore Dustin Tylka scored 35 points, including a 6-for-8 performance from behind the three-point line, as the No. 8 Washington University men improved to 12-1 for the first time in school history
N.C. Wesleyan upsets No. 9 Christopher NewportNorth Carolina Wesleyan broke open a tight game in the second half, outscoring Christopher Newport 27-16 down the stretch to upset the No. 9 Captains 74-64. Fabian Lawrence led the Battling Bishops
Hope men take first place; Van Wieren wins 450thThe Flying Dutchmen gained sole possession of first place in the MIAA standings by posting their eighth consecutive victory, 96-71 against Olivet on Jan. 10 before 2,300 Civic Center fans.
Coach
No. 15 Wilmington edges No. 13 Capital at homeWilmington went on a 6-0 run to start overtime and held on to beat Capital 60-55 in an Ohio Athletic Conference women's basketball matchup on Jan. 10.
Capital (9-3, 6-1 OAC) entered the contest
Mount Union men upset No. 11 Baldwin-WallaceBaldwin-Wallace fell to OAC rival Mount Union on Jan. 10 at the Rudolph Ursprung Gymnasium, 78-69. With its victory, Mt. Union improved to 7-6 overall and 4-3 in the OAC. In defeat, B-W is now 11-2
No. 6 Scranton, hands Del Val first lossIt isn't often that Mike Strong and his Scranton women's team finds itself in the role of a spoiler.
Such was the case Jan. 10, when the Lady Royals faced unbeaten Delaware Valley in an early MAC
Buena Vista upsets No. 18 Central womenBuena Vista knocked the Central women out of first place with a 63-62 Iowa Conference decision on Jan. 9. It was a major turnaround for the Beavers, whom Central had routed at Storm Lake 99-73 on Nov.
Wooster falls from ranks of unbeatenSavannah Art & Design upset its second ranked team in three nights as the Bees sprinted out to a 42-26 first-half lead and held on to beat No. 2 Wooster 83-78 on Jan. 8. SCAD (11-8) was led by Marcus
Delaware Valley women stay unbeaten; to host No. 6 ScrantonDelaware Valley hit nine of its first 10 shots to jump out to a 20-2 lead and never looked back as the Aggies downed visiting Alvernia 84-38 in a non-conference game.
The Aggies are now 11-0 on the
Buena Vista loses third in a rowWartburg continued its best Iowa Conference men's basketball start in a decade and sent No. 10 Buena Vista to its third consecutive loss with a 78-66 win Jan. 6. The Knights (9-1, 6-0 IIAC) ended a
No. 23 Bridgewater men top No. 9 Hampden-SydneyBridgewater outscored Hampden-Sydney 35-27 in the second half to come from behind and upset the No. 9 Tigers 69-67 on Saturday in BC's Ninninger Hall. The win moves the No. 23 Eagles to 10-0 on the
Fisher coaches each reach milestonesIt was an historic night at St. John Fisher as women's coach Phil Kahler recorded his 600th win in just 715 games with a 63-29 victory against visiting Rochester Tech, while men's head coach Bob Ward
St. Norbert's Tilley wins for 700th timeSt. Norbert women's basketball coach Connie Tilley picked up her 700th career collegiate coaching victory in big fashion at Schuldes Sports Center.
The veteran Green Knight floor boss led her squad
Panko signs with AtlantaFormer Lebanon Valley star and D3hoops.com All-American Andy Panko has signed a 10-day contract with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. Panko was leading the IBL in scoring and rebounding, playing for the New
Lebanon Valley upsets No. 8 Catholic menANNVILLE, Pa. -- The score of tonight's men's basketball game between Lebanon Valley and No. 8 Catholic almost turned out the way a Top 10 team usually defeats an unranked opponent, but LVC used a
Brand-new No. 3 teams swept at homeBoth No. 3 ranked teams in the D3hoops.com rankings fell at home Jan. 3 as the UW-Eau Claire men won at UW-Stevens Point 70-60 and the UW-Stevens Point women returned the favor in Eau Claire with an
Howanski rallies F&M past No. 21 MessiahJunior Amy Kreitz converted one of two foul-shots with one second left in the game as the Franklin & Marshall Diplomats (7-3) stunned nationally ranked Messiah (7-3) 72-71.
Messiah, which carried a
Carthage upsets D-II No. 7 TampaAntoine McDaniel hit three free throws with seven seconds left to force overtime as No. 1 Carthage rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat Tampa 80-74. Tampa is the No. 7 team in NCAA
Juniata men off 8-2 start, their best in 55 seasonsThe Juniata men returned to action following the holiday break with an impressive 81-66 win against host Springfield in the first round of the Holiday Inn-Naismith Classic on Jan. 2. The triumph was
No. 2 Wooster blows out No. 8 ChicagoNo. 2 Wooster equaled its best start in school history and won the Mose Hole Classic championship, defeating No. 8 Chicago 89-57 on Dec. 30.
Chicago (8-2) scored two of the first three buckets but
No. 20 Salem State loses for second straight nightFor part of the second half on Saturday afternoon, it appeared the huge first half lead the Gothic Knights had built up would be wasted. The Knights took leads of 12-0 and 20-5 with 8:08 remaining in
Wittenberg deals No. 22 Hanover men first lossWittenberg used a 13-5 burst to close the game and stave off a stern challenge from Hanover, winning the championship game of the 2000 Kiwanis-Wittenberg Men's Basketball Holiday Classic 57-45. The
Eau Claire upsets No. 4 Buena Vista in OTIn a game very reminiscent of one last March, the UW-Eau Claire men defeated Buena Vista 91-80 in overtime for the championship of the 32nd annual Eau Claire Holiday Classic at the W. L. Zorn Arena on
No. 19 Hope women upend No. 8 CapitalHope scored 50 points in the second half for a 75-65 come-from-behind win against Capital in the final round of the Hope College Classic on Saturday.
Capital (8-2) entered the contest ranked No. 8
Catholic wins D3hoops.com ClassicWASHINGTON -- Catholic University went on a 17-5 run midway through the first half and got double figures from four players to defeat Hobart 82-57 in the championship game of the D3hoops.com Classic
No. 5 Baldwin-Wallace finishes Abilene sweepThe No. 5 Baldwin-Wallace women won their seventh consecutive game and improved to 9-1 overall Dec. 30 with a 76-67 victory against No. 17 Hardin-Simmons. Hardin-Simmons lost its sixth in a row to
North sweeps South in Abilene ClassicFor the first time in four years the Hardin-Simmons women's basketball team has lost three straight games as they dropped a 74-68 decision to No. 10 UW-Oshkosh on Dec. 29 in the Abilene Classic. The
Chicago, Wooster to meet for Mose Hole titleDerek Reich scored 10 of his game-high 18 points in the second half as No. 8 Chicago defeated No. 3 Calvin 73-71 on Dec. 29 in the first round of the Mose Hole Classic at Wooster. Chicago (8-1) led
Edgewood ends B-W's unbeaten run in PhoenixThe Baldwin-Wallace men fell from the unbeaten ranks, losing to Edgewood 70-63 in the semifinals of the Phoenix College Cactus Hoop Jam Classic on Dec. 28. With the loss, the Yellow Jackets 9-1
Baldwin-Wallace men remain unbeatenThe Baldwin-Wallace men stayed unbeaten with a 66-60 win against No. 14 William Paterson on Wednesday night in the first round of the Phoenix Cactus Jam Classic.
The 9-0 start by the Yellow Jackets
Break's over: Clarke women fall in tournamentClarke fell to the Mount Mercy Mustangs 59-51 on Dec. 26 in the first game of the Clarke College Holiday Basketball Tournament. Rhonda Schmidt led the Crusaders in scoring with 14 points, followed by
Moler's three as time expires wins gameJunior guard Mike Moler gave the Muskingum men's basketball team an early Christmas present when he made a 30-foot shot as time expired to lift the Fighting Muskies to a 68-65 victory against
DePauw upsets No. 3 Scranton womenThe University of Scranton suffered its first loss of the season, a 49-34 setback to DePauw in the opening round of the adidas D3 Desert Shootout on the campus of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas on
Capital women run away from MariettaCapital jumped out to a 22-0 lead on its way to an 85-40 route of Marietta in an Ohio Athletic Conference game on Dec. 20. Capital (7-1, 5-0 OAC), ranked No. 8 for a second straight week in the
Adrian stays unbeaten, beats No. 15 WilliamsTied 79-79 with 1:32 left, Adrian's Mike Lagger took over the game. The 6-5 forward converted on a three point play, grabbed a key rebound and then laid in a big bucket with 45 seconds left in the
Wartburg becomes third to beat a D-IPatrick Morrison led all scorers with 24 points to help Wartburg to a 72-61 victory against Division I Central Florida on Dec. 18. The Knights joined <a
Millikin women push home streak to 41Millikin ran its home win streak to 41 games with an 83-74 win against Wartburg in the championship game of the Harriett Crannell Holiday Classic on Sunday. The Big Blue have not lost at Griswold
Baldwin-Wallace wins 36th consecutive OAC gameThe No. 5 Baldwin-Wallace women's basketball team set an Ohio Athletic Conference record with its 36th consecutive OAC regular season win, 81-59 over No. 17 Wilmington (6-1, 2-1) at the Raizk Arena.
Kern's return from ACL a success so farApparently, 6-2 senior center Karyn Kern is returning to form at Susquehanna -- returning for a fifth year after suffering a torn anterior crutiate ligament in her right knee in last season's fifth
2001 men's tourney will feature 8 from Pool CThe 2001 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament will feature 35 automatic bids and eight Pool C bids for runners-up in those conferences.
The addition was made possible because the American
Wooster home streak now NCAA's longestWith Utah's 79-77 home loss to Weber State on Dec. 9, No. 2 Wooster currently owns the longest active home winning streak among all NCAA affiliated institutions. Utah had won 54 in a row at Jon M.
St. Ben's upsets No. 3 St. Thomas at buzzerSophomore post Danni Hannon dropped in a baseline jumper on a pass from another sophomore, Michelle Barlau with 1.7 seconds remaining as No. 22 St. Benedict edged No. 3 St. Thomas 66-65 at Claire
Wartburg men open 6-0, match 1990-91 squadThe Wartburg men's basketball team is off to its best start in 10 years following a 61-47 win over Central on Dec. 9. The Knights (6-0 overall, 4-0 Iowa Conference) held the Dutch to just seven field
Dzik wins 400th career game at CabriniSenior center Gabe Hargrove scored 14 points, and junior Gary Goldman added 12, as the Cabrini Cavaliers (3-4) defeated the Marymount Saints, 59-51, giving head coach John Dzik the 400th win of his
Carthage nearly knocks off Eastern Ill.Carthage lost to Division I Eastern Illinois 72-71, despite 23 points from Greg Ktistou. Eastern Illinois was ranked No. 123 of 325 teams in Division I in Jeff Sagarin's power ranking.
The Redmen
Simpson women beat Central in Top 25 matchupIn a game between two nationally ranked teams, No. 15 Simpson defeated No. 23 Central 78-63. The Storm used a 15-0 run that began with two Casey Spree free throws with a little under 10 minutes to go
Kings Point women win first varsity gameThe U.S. Merchant Marine Academy women's team posted the first win of their inaugural varsity campaign tonight by a 50-49 final score. SUNY-Old Westbury led by three points with 2:04 remaining in the
Roanoke men lose second in a rowAnother lackluster performance proved costly for the Roanoke men's team Monday night, as the Maroons lost to Randolph-Macon 63-54. The loss was the second in a row for the Maroons, who fall to 4-3 on
Kings Point women win first varsity gameThe U.S. Merchant Marine Academy women's team posted the first win of their inaugural varsity campaign tonight by a 50-49 final score. SUNY-Old Westbury led by three points with 2:04 remaining in the
Wooster improves to 5-0, could be new No. 1Wooster extended the longest active home winning streak in NCAA Division III men's basketball to 36 games and improved to 5-0 on the season with a 75-59 win over visiting Earlham College in North
Stockton men hand Paterson second lossn a rematch of last year's New Jersey Athletic Conference final, Richard Stockton upset nationally ranked William Paterson 70-66 at the Stockton Sports Center. The Ospreys evened their record at 3-3
Nebraska Wesleyan women beat Buena VistaIn a key women's game between West Region foes, Nebraska Wesleyan held off Buena Vista 78-73 on Dec. 1 at Snyder Arena.
Senior guard Rachel Klein, who led NWU with a game-high 23 points, scored on
No. 2 Baldwin-Wallace women upsetBaldwin-Wallace lost to non-league foe and Cleveland crosstown rival Case Western Reserve on Nov. 30 in University Circle, 65-61. With the win, CWRU improves to 4-1 overall. B-W led 28-26 at the
No. 1 Calvin needs overtime to beat WheatonOne of the oldest records in the Calvin men's basketball books is no longer but for most of the game between Calvin and Wheaton, it appeared that the record would stand.
For the second consecutive
College of New Jersey runs away from StocktonThe College of New Jersey men's basketball team was led by four players in double-digits as they tallied a 111-102 win against Richard Stockton on Nov. 29. The Lions came back from a three-point
No. 6 falls as York men top CatholicAndy O'Brien scored 19 points and Alex Bernstein added 18 to lead the York (Pa.) men's basketball team to a 76-62 victory over No. 6 Catholic University at DuFour Center on Wednesday in the Capital
No. 20 Bethany women defeat Mount UnionBethany improved to 3-0 on the young season with a 61-54 win against visiting Mount Union. It's the first time Bethany has defeated the Purple Raiders in 11 all-time meetings.
The Bison trailed
Augustana posts second upset, tops No. 12 UWPFor the second time in four days the Augustana Vikings men's basketball program picked up a significant victory, defeating No. 12 UW-Platteville 80-74.
Balanced scoring was the answer as five
Long drought kills Capital's D-I upset hopesShoot 26% from the floor and go a combined 20 minutes without a field goal and you might think that the chances of that team winning a game is nearly impossible.
Well, the Capital men's basketball
No. 5 Chicago's home streak snappedBryan Bertola scored a game-high 27 points as Lake Forest defeated No. 5 Chicago 85-67 on Nov. 28 night at Chicago's Henry Crown Field House. The loss ended Chicago's homecourt winning streak at 38
Foul shots lift Nebraska Wesleyan past UW-ECIn a men's basketball game filled with 79 trips to the free throw line, Nebraska Wesleyan University upset No. 8 UW-Eau Claire 70-65 on Saturday night in NWU's Snyder Classic.
Nebraska Wesleyan was
Rockford holds Grinnell to 20% from downtownGrinnell loves to shuffle players in and out of games and create chaos for opponents. It almost worked during the Pioneers' opening round game of the Old Chicago/Rockford College Thanksgiving
Spring Arbor ends No. 1 Calvin's streakCalvin's 27-game winning streak came to an end Nov. 25 as the Knights were upset by Spring Arbor 73-72 on a last-second shot by Ryan Walter. Calvin's streak was the longest active win streak in NCAA
Reich leads Chicago past Illinois WesleyanDerek Reich hit a free throw with three seconds left in the game to give No. 7 Chicago a 77-76 win against No. 24 Illinois Wesleyan on Nov. 25 at Chicago's Henry Crown Field House.
Reich hit the
Augustana men top D-I Western IllinoisDrew Carstens scored a game-high 23 points as Augustana defeated Div. I Western Illinois 76-71 on Nov. 25, becoming the second Division III team in eight days to beat a D-I team. The Vikings (2-1)
Ohio Northern men victorious in home openerOhio Northern won its home opener for the fourth consecutive season with a 74-56 victory against Ohio Wesleyan on Nov. 22 at the ONU Sports Center.
Senior Kris Oberdick recorded a double-double
Late flurry lifts Witt past No. 4 CapitalThe Wittenberg women scored five points in the final 2.3 seconds to beat Capital 76-75 on Nov. 21. Rochelle Germany nailed one of two free throws to give Capital a 75-71 edge with nine seconds to go.
Goucher men top Hopkins with buzzer-beaterGoucher sophomore guard Curtis McNeill hit a running jumper as time expired to stun Johns Hopkins 66-65 on Nov. 21 in men's action at Goldfarb Gymnasium.
Johns Hopkins (1-2) junior forward Paul
Marymount women upset No. 6 UW-Eau ClaireThe Marymount women's basketball team won its own Tipoff Classic, defeating UW-Eau Claire 76-75 at the Verizon Sports Arena on Nov. 19. The Blugolds (2-1) came into the tournament ranked No. 6 in the
Is Platteville back? UWP upsets No. 10 St. John'sUW-Platteville knocked off No. 10 St. John's 70-63 in a well-played, entertaining game at Williams Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon. The Pioneers improved to 2-0, while the Johnnies, who returned 10 of
Connecticut College wins Blue Jay InvitationalSenior guard Kareem Tatum scored 18 points and grabbed four rebounds, while junior guard Mizan Ayers totaled 19 points, four boards, and added five steals to lead Connecticut College to a 79-69 win
No. 7 Catholic upsets D-I AlbanyPat Maloney led all scorers with 20 points, including 10-for-11 free-throw shooting, as Catholic defeated Division I Albany in the Mohegan Sun Classic at Central Connecticut State.
Washington U. men win Bill Merris ClassicBehind Dustin Tylka, Washington U. went on a 15-3 run down the stretch and captured a 73-65 win Saturday over host Illinois College in the championship game of the Bill Merris Tip-Off Classic.
No. 3 Wooster men survive on Opening NightWooster opened the year with a hard-fought 96-90 victory over Aurora in the opening round of the Al Van Wie Rotary Classic at Timken Gymnasium. With the victory, the Scots extended their home-winning
No. 7 Catholic men nearly knock off D-I ColumbiaCatholic came within three minutes of upsetting Columbia before falling 63-58 in the first round of the Mohegan Sun Classic.
The Cardinals led 50-48 with 3:02 left, but faltered down the stretch.
Concordia-Moorhead women beat No. 4 OshkoshNo. 4 UW-Oshkosh became the first women's upset victim of the season, falling 72-64 to Concordia-Moorhead. Sara Spears paced the Cobbers with 25 points and 15 rebounds, both game-highs. The Cobbers
Finnegan steps down at Washington CollegeTom Finnegan will step down as Washington College's head men's basketball coach. Mike Hart, Finnegan's long-time assistant will take over the head coaching duties on an interim basis.
After 30
Top picks not unanimousDefending national champions Washington U. and Calvin each start the 2000-01 Division III basketball season at the No. 1 spot in <a href=
Drexel hires Rowan's CrabtreeDrexel has hired Rowan women's head coach Candace Crabtree as its new head coach.
Engen goes from Upper Iowa to UW-La CrosseUW-La Crosse named Stuart Engen the head men's basketball coach at a joint news conference in the Cleary and Alumni Friends Center on campus May 16.
Drake hires UW-EC coachDivision I Drake introduced UW-Eau Claire coach Lisa Stone as head women's basketball coach in a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
Wheaton picks up first Shirk winBLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Wheaton used balance, depth and a lot of determination Feb. 19 to pick up an 88-83 win at No. 16 Illinois Wesleyan. It was Wheaton's first win on the Illinois Wesleyan campus
Washington U. reaches 61 winsPITTSBURGH -- The Washington University Bears won for the 61st consecutive time, defeating Carnegie Mellon 61-38. As heard live on D3hoopsNet, the No. 1 Bears improved to 23-0 with a 15-4 run that
Rockford's long road to WellvilleBob Amsberry jumped into a fire that many coaches -- young or old -- would have avoided when he took his first head coaching job at Rockford College. But the college and Amsberry are still collecting the dividends since his appointment as women's basketball coach less than three years ago.
Independents to form Great South Athletic ConferenceMaryville (Tenn.), LaGrange, Piedmont and Stillman are joining forces to form the Great South Conference, which will begin play in the fall of 2000.
Hampden-Sydney rolls Nebraska WesleyanT.J. Grimes scored 20 points and dished out a career-high seven assists to lead No. 2 Hampden-Sydney to an 86-61 home win against No. 18 Nebraska Wesleyan (7-4) in the championship of the Taco Bell
Platteville's winning streak snappedMidAmerica Nazarene beat No. 1 UW-Platteville 69-63 Dec. 29 before an overflow crowd of more than 1,700 at the Clarke College Holiday Classic in Dubuque, Iowa. MidAmerica Nazarene, No. 4 in NAIA
Halpin's 18 put No. 9 Scranton in UCSD finalScranton senior guard Kelly Halpin went over the 1,500-point career mark Dec. 8, with a 13-point performance in the Lady Royals' 73-51 win at Lycoming in MAC Freedom League action at Lamade Gymnasium.
No. 22 Linfield rallies in overtimeLinfield pulled off a miracle comeback, beating Southwestern 85-81 in overtime during consolation play Dec. 29 at the Alamo Shootout in San Antonio. Guard Rob Emerson rediscovered his jump shot in the
No. 6 Baldwin-Wallace women gain transferBaldwin-Wallace women's basketball welcomes Division I transfer Sarah Gordon to its roster. Gordon did not play in the Next Level Desert Classic when B-W lost its only game of the season, to No. 8
Basketball celebrates its 108th birthdayIt was Dec. 23, 1891 when Dr. James Naismith, a native of Almonte, Ontario, Canada, invented the game of basket ball (then two words) and introduced it to his Physical Education students at the
Hampden-Sydney pair reach 1,000 in one nightJust 30 players in the history of Hampden-Sydney basketball have scored 1,000 career points. In a recent win against Bridgewater a pair of seniors reached the milestone in the same game. Guard Chris
For 1999: 33 automatic bidThere will be 33 automatic bids, nine Pool B bids and six Pool C bids to the 2000 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Pool C bids go to runners-up in the 33 automatic conferences (a list follows) and
No. 8 Simpson pulls off another Desert upsetOne night after upsetting No. 5 UW-Oshkosh, the Simpson women completed the sweep by defeating No. 6 Baldwin-Wallace 93-78 to win the top tier of the adidas D-III Desert Shootout in Las Vegas. The
Catholic men win eighth in a rowPat Maloney scored a game-high 21 points, including a four-point play, to lead No. 8 Catholic University to a 72-63 victory against Alvernia in the championship game of the adidas D-III Desert
No. 8 Simpson holds No. 5 Oshkosh to 25%No. 8 Simpson used strong defense to defeat No. 8 UW-Oshkosh 52-49 Dec. 21 in the semifinals of the adidas D-III Desert Shootout. The Storm forced 17 Titan turnovers and limited Oshkosh to 25%
St. John's knocks off No. 18 Nebraska WesleyanSJU junior Troy Bigalke had a career-high 32 points and six rebounds in a 90-75 win against No. 18 Nebraska Wesleyan at Sexton Arena Dec. 21. Nebraska Wesleyan (6-3) held a 15-14 lead with 12 minutes
Baldwin-Wallace women win Top 10 battleIn a battle of Top 10 women's teams, No. 6 Baldwin-Wallace defeated No. 7 Capital 61-53 Dec. 11. Baldwin-Wallace led for the entire game as Capital struggled with dismal 27.8% (15-for-54) shooting
It happens again ? 4 and 5 loseFor the second time in a week, two Top Five men's teams lost, No. 4 Wilkes lost again, 71-69 in overtime at Goucher, and No. 5 Franklin & Marshall lost to Albright 73-70.
Wilkes (6-2) has lost
D-II Fairmont defeats Bethany womenDespite 22 points from senior center Jill Kamerer, the Bethany women's basketball team lost its second game of the season Dec. 9 on the road to undefeated Divison II Fairmont State 59-56.
Kamerer's
Springfield hosts Naismith exhibitThe original draft of the rules of basketball will be on display for only the second time since it was written and signed in 1891 by the game's inventor, Dr. James Naismith, on Thursday, Dec. 9, from
Rose-Hulman men knock off No. 22 AndersonRose-Hulman freshman Jimmy Kosieniak scored 16 points, while senior Michael Harris and junior T.J. Holmes added 14 apiece to lead the Engineers to a come-from-behind 63-61 victory against No. 22
No. 16 Ohio Northern men edge DefianceOhio Northern built a 13-point lead and hung on for dear life, pulling out an 84-82 men's basketball victory against Defiance Dec. 8 at the ONU Sports Center. The No. 16 Polar Bears improve to 5-1
William Paterson, Wilkes upsetAfter swapping places in this week's D3hoops.com Top 25, No. 3 William Paterson and No. 4 Wilkes each lost Dec. 8 for the first time this season.
King's pulled off the MAC Freedom League upset as
Santiago posts quadruple-double for LehmanLehman freshman Katherine Santiago accomplished a quadruple-double Dec. 7 in an 80-25 victory against SUNY-Purchase, totalling 23 points, 13 assists, 12 steals, and 10 rebounds.
The 5-7 point
Pfiel gets 1,000th; McAlester 101stCoach Brad McAlester won his 101st game for Lebanon Valley, breaking the record of 100 set from 1952-1960 by George
Shuffield stuffs 11 shotsUniversity of the Ozarks sophomore center Christie Shuffield established an American Southwest Conference single-game record with 11 blocked shots at Hardin-Simmons on Dec. 4. The previous record of
Carleton knocks off No. 8 St. BenedictSenior Laurie Peterson scored 15 points as the Carleton women's basketball team (3-1, 1-0 MIAC) defeated No. 8 St. Benedict 72-71 Dec. 4 in the MIAC opener for both teams. Carleton's win against St.
Coon's streak ends at 70Illinois Wesleyan's Korey Coon set the Division III record for consecutive free throws made with 60 Wednesday night, then extended it to 70 before missing Saturday in a win against Benedictine.
Career over for Susquehanna's Kern?Dec. 1 was a bittersweet day for Susquehanna senior post player and tri-captain Karyn Kern, as she was named to the Team of the Week by D3hoops.com the same day she learned her collegiate basketball
No. 18 Gallaudet beats No. 2 CapitalGallaudet's women's team upset No. 2 Capital 78-75 to win the Gallaudet Holiday Tournament in Washington, D.C.
The Bison (3-1) got off to a quick start with the help of junior guard Ronda Johnson,
Kalamazoo's Phillips scores 1,000th pointBrad Phillips had a career night while guiding Kalamazoo past Goshen 91-64. Phillips led all scorers with 24 points on his way over the 1,000-point plateau. The senior guard from Sturgis, Michigan
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D'Youville posts first D-III winD'Youville recorded its first-ever Division III win Nov. 23 with a 95-61 victory against Keuka.
The Spartans, a second-year provisional member, went 0-24 last year and also dropped their first two
Wilkes men knock out CabriniA game that was supposed to pit two heavyweights turned into an early round knockout as No. 3 Wilkes raced out to a commanding 21-point halftime lead and was never seriously threatened in an 83-57
Cautious optimism at WesleyanWhen a team says it has a chance to win the NESCAC men's basketball title, it is saying a lot. The last three champions of the New England Small College Athletic Conference -- and four of the last five -- have reached the NCAA Division III Final Four.
No. 18 Gwynedd-Mercy losesSusquehanna's women's team avenged a season-ending loss to Gwynedd-Mercy in last season's NCAA Tournament, defeating the Griffins 71-62 in the Susquehanna Varsity Club tournament championship. The win
Simpson opens with two winsJoe Coppola paced a balanced attack with 15 points and led Simpson to a 72-56 win Nov. 20 against Blackburn in the title game of the Bill Merris Tip-Off Classic, hosted by Illinois College.
The
Washington College closes in on Centennial PlayoffsSophomore guard Greg Adams scored a team-high 16 points to help the visiting Washington College men's basketball team to an important 70-64 Centennial Conference victory against Haverford on Wednesday
Anderson All-American center outChaz Smoot, the first-team center on the 1998-99 D3hoops.com All-American team, has been removed from the men's basketball team and is no longer a student at Anderson in wake of an altercation Nov. 5
Avoid these preseason magsWe know preseason college basketball magazines are reaching your newsstands. As a public service, we'll let you know which ones contain a Division III men's preview and which ones to avoid like the
Wash U. threepeat?It should come as no surprise that two-time defending national champion Washington University is No. 1 in our women's preseason Top 25. The Bears ride a 38-game winning streak into the 1999-00
Wilson indictedA grand jury indicted St. Mary's (Md.) men's coach Othell Wilson on Nov. 3 on charges on kidnapping and raping his ex-girlfriend. Wilson was arrested Sept. 27 and accused of kidnapping a 20-year-old.
Panko waivedFormer Lebanon Valley standout Andy Panko was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers Oct. 28. He had not played in the Lakers' previous preseason game.
Devean George remains on the roster. As a
Moore resigns at Washington and LeeKevin Moore, head basketball and golf coach at Washington and Lee, resigned Oct. 25 to explore other employment opportunities. Jeff Lafave, who served as Moore's assistant last year, will be the
Lambert announces retirementWard Lambert has announced that the 1999-2000 season will be his last as head coach of the Salisbury State men's basketball team. Lambert, 61, will retire following his 30th season with the Sea Gulls.
St. Mary's (Md.) coach arrestedSt. Mary's men's basketball coach Othell Wilson was arrested Sept. 27 and charged with rape. Police responded to a complaint filed by an unidentified 22-year-old woman Sept. 26.
Finally, George signsThe day before Lakers camp officially opened, the team announced it has signed first-round draft pick Devean George, of Augsburg, to a contract.
No terms were announced, but as the 23rd overall
Panko signs with LakersThe Lakers, who recently made Devean George the first D-III player ever drafted in the first round, have signed former Lebanon Valley star Andy Panko to a contract. Terms were not announced.
MAC to receive two bidsThe Middle Atlantic Conference has been awarded two automatic bids in men's and women's basketball for the 2000 NCAA Tournament. The AQs will go to the regular-season champions of the Commonwealth and
Scheible takes over at U. RochesterFormer Elmira coach James Scheible is the new women's basketball coach at the University of Rochester.
Women's Final Four returns to DanburyDue in part to the positive impact visiting student/athletes had on Western's initial venture last March, the school and the city of Danbury will play host to the women's Division III championships for two more years.
Medashefski signs Portuguese contractKing's standout Heather Medashefski has signed to play professionally in Portugal, with Associacao Academican de Coimbra.
As a senior, the 6-3 center helped guide King's to a 18-9 record and the
D-III team finishes tour 3-1The Men's College Select Team ended their European tour with an 81-67 victory over ABYHOJ of the Danish First Division. The victory improved the Select Team's record to 3-1.
Five select team
Men's select team suffers first defeatThe Men's College Select team traveled to Helsingborg, Sweden to face the Helsingborg Pearls, reigning champs of the Swedish First Division. The game began with a 7-0 outburst by the College Select
Select team improves to 2-0The Men's College Select team lifted its record to 2-0 by defeating MALBAS 81-69. Jon Mizener (Messiah) sparked the team with his physical play at both ends of the floor even taking a charge at a key
D-III stars rout Swedish pro teamThe Men's College Select Team, made up of D-III players representing eastern region schools began their tour of Scandinavia with an impressive 112-57 victory against the Swedish professional club
Two Calvin grads sign pro dealsA pair of former Calvin men's basketball players are headed off on European adventures. Recent Calvin graduates Ebong Eka and Scott Plaisier both signed professional basketball contracts this past
Panko earns Laker inviteRapidly becoming the official NBA team of D3hoops.com, the L.A. Lakers have invited Lebanon Valley D3hoops.com All-American forward Andy Panko to training camp.
According to a report in the July
Kjar hired at St. Catherine'sSt. Catherine has hired Tim Kjar as the new head coach of the Wildcats' basketball program. He replaces Lori Finanger who resigned this spring from coaching at St. Catherine after four seasons.
George Curious About Zen, LakersDevean George doesn’t know anything about Zen other than hearing Dennis Rodman mention it once or twice with the Chicago Bulls. But George, the Augsburg star turned NBA first-round draft choice, showed that he was in perfect harmony with new Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson.
Lakers make George their top pickThe Los Angeles Lakers made Augsburg's Devean George the first D-III player taken in the first round of the NBA draft and the first player taken since 1991 when they took him with the No. 23 pick. <a
Lakers make George their top pickThe Los Angeles Lakers made Augsburg's Devean George the first D-III player taken in the first round of the NBA draft and the first player taken since 1991 when they took him with the No. 23 pick of the 1999 draft.
Mahlum named Greensboro women's coachKelly Mahlum has been named coach of Greensboro's women's basketball and tennis programs. Taking over the reins of the Pride women's basketball program marks the first head basketball coaching
St. Mary's stays, Defiance leaves MIAASt. Mary's (Ind.) will become a full member of the MIAA, while Defiance will leave for the HCAC effective the spring of 2000. Each had been provisional MIAA members, but Defiance was not accepted as a
Keene State coach takes New Hampshire jobAfter compiling a 41-16 record the last two years at Keene State, Phil Rowe has been hired as head coach at Division I New Hampshire.
Rowe, who has also coached at the Division III level for New
Panko heads to Chicago, George outWith his twisted ankle not at 100%, Augsburg's Devean George will sit out the upcoming Chicago NBA scouting camp. Lebanon Valley's Andy Panko will participate. The playing portion of the camp runs
Centre hires alum to succed DeWittGreg Mason, a 1994 Centre graduate and an assistant coach at the school since 1996, has been named the head men's coach at his alma mater.
After spending one season as an assistant at Kentucky
Another year, another new Plymouth State coachThe new men's basketball coach and men's tennis coach for the 1999-2000 season is John Scheinman, who spent the past three years as head basketball coach at New England College in Henniker, N.H.
Austin names Hunter head women's coachDebra Hunter, who has served as head women's basketball coach at Colorado College for the past two seasons and had an extremely successful 10-year stint as head coach at Bethel, has been named head
Rules commiittee lets held-ball rule dropThe NCAA basketball rules committee eliminated the much-discussed held-ball rule from men's basketball, reverting to the previous format in which all held balls will be decided via the alternate
Guilford fills men's coaching jobButch Estes, the former head coach at Furman and Presbyterian College, succeeds Jack Jensen who retired in March after 386 victories and 29 seasons on the Guilford sidelines, including the 1972-73
WIAC extends tournament agreement through 2001The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has added two years to its postseason championship tournament experiment, extending the agreement through the 2000-2001 season.
Ferry resigns, DeChristopher signsFirst-year Plymouth State men's basketball head coach Jim Ferry resigned to take the head coaching position at Division II Adelphi, the same week that graduating star Adam DeChristopher signed with
UW-Platteville promotes assistantAssistant coach Todd Landrum, who has assisted UW-Platteville the past two years, was named the new head coach for the two-time defending NCAA Division III national champions at a news conference
George road show continues with GlobetrottersAugsburg senior and pro prospect Devean George is playing with the Harlem Globetrotters professional basketball team in a series of three games against a team of college basketball seniors.
The
Metro N.Y. Basketball Writers name All-StarsFour of Division III's eight regions are represented in the 1999 All-Met teams. The Atlantic, East, Northeast and Middle Atlantic placed players on the team, chosen by the Metropolitan Basketball
Conn. College hires Miller's replacementConnecticut College has named Lynn Ramage its head men's basketball coach. Ramage takes over for Glen Miller who resigned in March after six seasons at Connecticut College to become the head men's
Cunningham goes from Chicago to TrinityTrinity (Texas) hired U. of Chicago coach Pat Cunningham as its new men's basketball coach. Cunningham, UAA Coach of the Year three of the last four seasons, has been the head coach at Chicago since
George leads five drafted by USBLAugsburg's Devean George, North Carolina Wesleyan's Marquis McDougald, Richard Stockton's Brendan Fagan, Lebanon Valley's Andy Panko and Keene State's Stacey Massiah were drafted Thursday by the
Dornisch promoted to St. Thomas head coachSt. Thomas has elevated five-year assistant coach Tricia Dornisch to head coach of its women's basketball program. Dornisch will replace Ted Riverso, who's leaving coaching to begin work in the
Who won the contest?Bryan Whitten won our NCAA women's tournament contest, scoring 78 points. Whitten got seven of the Elite Eight and all of the Final Four correct. Only one other person picked all four of the
Big changes afoot for tournamentIt's already time to look forward to the 1999-2000 season, where NCAA changes will make it the least competitive tournament yet. Find out what the men's basketball committee will have to deal with in
George makes Portsmouth All-Tourney teamDevean George averaged 12 points and 10.7 rebounds at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. The Augsburg senior was the only non-Division I player named to the all-tournament team.
Ryan leaves for Division IFour-time national coach of the year Bo Ryan is leaving UW-Platteville to take the head coaching position at Division I UW-Milwaukee, ending months of speculation. Ryan, whose Pioneers won their
Inside the mind of Bo RyanAfter his team won its fourth national championship in a decade, UW-Platteville coach Bo Ryan took a break from the midst of a celebratory hug to see his 75-year old father Butch standing by the foul line, holding up a sign. Now that sign has come true: BRING ON DUKE!
Glen Miller resigns to take Brown postConnecticut College men's basketball head coach Glen Miller resigned Monday in order to take the head coaching position at Division I Brown. Miller led his team to a 28-1 record and third place in
George, Panko invited to NBA combineAugsburg's Devean George and Lebanon Valley's Andy Panko will each attend the Portsmouth Invitational, a camp for the 64 top collegiate players in the nation to show their skills to be potentially drafted or signed by NBA teams.
Kiss your bid goodbyeWe already know the NCAA Tournaments for 1999-2000 and beyond will be set up differently, but how differently? You have no idea what's coming.
Higgins, Panko to play in All-Star gamesWilliams guard Kathleen Higgins has been selected to play in the second annual WBCA All-Star Challenge, to be held March 27 in San Jose. Higgins was one of 20 players selected, including the 17 top
Jensen retires after 29 years at GuilfordAfter 29 years and 386 career coaching victories, Guilford head men's basketball coach Jack Jensen announced his resignation at a news conference March 19. Jensen remains the Quakers' head men's golf
Nunnally retires, Rhoades to head Randolph-MaconBothered by health problems, Randolph-Macon head coach Hal Nunnally will announce his retirement this afternoon and introduce his replacement, current assistant coach and former Lebanon Valley star
Venne, Schantz win Jostens AwardsKristen Venne of Susquehanna and Michael Schantz of Hamilton are the recipients of the 1999 Jostens Trophy, recognizing the outstanding student-athletes in Division III basketball. The two athletes
Beware the Thundering HerdNot more than 15 minutes following an 81-71 triumph over the much-heralded College of New Jersey women’s basketball team, the Gallaudet squad waited patiently through the queries and curiosities of a handful of sportswriters, then scrambled towards dessert with a vengeance.
Lewis scores 38 to help Lincoln advance in ECACDarrel Lewis scored 26 of his game-high 38 points in the second half to lead Lincoln past Allentown, 91-87 in the first round of the ECAC Southern Region tournament for its 14th straight win on
Gustavus Adolphus wins MIACGustavus Adolphus limited host Augsburg to five points over the last 7:29 of the game Saturday night, as the Gusties rallied with nine points over the same stretch, leading to an 66-64 victory in the
Cabrini women upset Gwynedd-Mercy in PAC finalErin Crawford scored 20 points and tournament MVP Melissa Posse added 18 and 13 rebounds, as Cabrini defeated Gwynedd-Mercy 61-52 to claim the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championship. The Lady
Goucher wins CAC men's titleTOWSON, Md. -- Goucher went on a 7-0 run late in the game and held on to defeat Catholic 77-73 in the Capital Athletic Conference men's championship game. Leading 59-56 with 4:37 remaining, freshman
Rowan women win fourth consecutive NJAC titleJunior guard Meleena Edwards scored a game-high 25 points, including 11 in overtime to lead Rowan to a 69-59 upset of New Jersey in the NJAC championship at TCNJ's Packer hall. Rowan won its fourth
Rowan edges Stockton for NJAC titleRowan got 16 points from senior forward John Randall (left) and defeated Richard Stockton 58-50 Friday night to improve to 25-1 and win the NJAC men's title. The Profs led the entire second half en
Wilkes upsets Lebanon Valley to win MACWilkes held Lebanon Valley forward Andy Panko to just 15 points and five field goal attempts to post a 66-51 road win in the Middle Atlantic Conference championship game. The Colonels (24-3) won their
Simpson women clinch IIAC crownSimpson claimed its first outright IIAC women's basketball title Feb. 26 with a 86-77 victory against Wartburg. With the win, the Storm seized the IIAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Trisha
Rose-Hulman women break 43-game losing streakRose-Hulman's women's basketball team ended a 43-game, two-season losing streak with a 51-46 SCAC victory against Millsaps. The Engineers picked up their first conference victory in the four-year
Snow wipes out MASCAC semifinalsThe storm belting southern New England has forced the MASCAC to reschedule Thursday night's men's games for Saturday afternoon at the Richard O'Keefe Center in Salem, Mass. At 1:00 third-seed
Wash. College advances to Centennial finalGreg Adams scored 28 points to lead Washington to a 77-71 upset of Franklin & Marshall before 1,000 at Mayser Center. The Shoremen won their eighth consecutive game to improve to 17-9 and advanced to
Gallaudet women rally past York in CAC semisJunior center Ronda Jo Miller showed no ill effects from a knee injury Feb. 24 as she scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in Gallaudet's 77-70 win against York.
Miller entered the game with
Washington men top Ursinus in Centennial play-inGreg Adams tied a Centennial Conference playoff record with 30 points as Washington College held off Ursinus, 72-69, to win the East Division tie-breaker game Feb. 22.
Adams scored 24 of his
Josten's finalists announcedThe ten finalists for the second annual Jostens Trophy have been announced. The award will be presented at the Salem (Va.) Rotary Club Thursday, March 18 in conjunction with the D-III men's Final
What a weekendYou average 11.5 points and 7.5 rebounds to help lead your team to two of its biggest wins of the season and come from behind to gain a share of your conference championship, you score the 1,000th
William Smith, Hamilton clinch NCAA bidWilliam Smith extended the nation's longest home winning streak to 70 games and clinched its fourth straight Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association championship with an 82-45 victory against Skidmore
Anderson knocks off Midwest No. 1 ManchesterAnderson got 18 points from senior guard Brent Brobston and 13 off the bench from junior forward Mike Wingert to defeat Manchester 65-60 Feb. 20. Anderson (19-5, 10-4) came in ranked No. 4 in the
And the game played onIt took five extra periods to decide the Feb. 18 men's game between Wheaton (107) and Babson (115). In a back-and-forth battle throughout regulation, Wheaton led 65-62 with 20 seconds left before
St. Benedict defeats St. ThomasSt. Benedict defeated the St. Thomas women 77-62 on Feb. 17 to gain sole possession of first place in the MIAC. St. Benedict (22-1), which suffered its only loss to St. Thomas (19-2) in January, shot
Melissa Posse reaches 2,000 for CabriniCabrini senior Melissa Posse converted a fast-break layup with just over three minutes remaining in the Lady Cavaliers 71-61 win against Marywood on Feb. 17 for her 2,000th career point. Posse
St. Lawrence sets wins record in triple OTSt. Lawrence's women played one for the (record) books Tuesday night as the Saints downed Middlebury 106-96 in triple overtime to set records for both points in a game and wins in a regular season.
Cortland men clinch SUNYAC regular-season titleThe Cortland State men's basketball team clinched the State University of New York Athletic Conference regular-season title with a 73-65 victory against visiting New Paltz State on Feb. 16. The No. 20
A case for Muhlenberg as No. 1For all of you who like comparative scores, here's a case for Muhlenberg as the No. 1 men's team in all college basketball. Muhlenberg defeated Swarthmore by 34 points. Lafayette defeated Swarthmore
A decent proposalLinfield junior guard Matt Dyment accounted for six assists, four steals and three points, but it was his unusual marriage proposal that had the crowd of 1,500 at Ted Wilson Gymnasium talking. After
Elizabethtown women four wins from 800When history calls Elizabethtown's storied women's basketball program in February, it will be with an 800 number. Already the winningest program in the history of NCAA women's basketball with 796
Opponents each reach 1,000 pointsTwo players from opposite sides each reached the 1,000-point plateau for their respective careers. McMurry senior guard Macheic Crawford went into Saturday's game with 995 career points and finished
Anderson beats another ranked teamAnderson saw the return of its starting point guard and shot 53% from the floor to defeat Franklin 74-73 in HCAC action. Franklin is the No. 2 team in the Midwest region and had defeated No. 1
Calvin edges Defiance to stay atop MIAAAaron Winkle hit a layup with 6.1 seconds left as Calvin held off Defiance in an MIAA contest Saturday 81-79.
Defiance (10-8, 4-4) held a 9-7 lead with 14:43 left in the first half before Calvin
No. 3 Connecticut College remains unbeatenConnecticut College, ranked first in the Northeast and No. 3 in the nation, received a strong second-half surge from sophomore guard Kareem Tatum as the Camels held on to defeat Colby, 63-56, Saturday
Wheaton Women Upset NE No. 1 SpringfieldThe Wheaton (Mass.) women won their fourth consecutive game, defeating Springfield, the No. 1-ranked team in the Northeast (No. 10 overall) 56-38.
Using a late first half run that saw Wheaton lead
Trinity men defeat WilliamsTrinity (Conn.), the No. 5 men's team in the Northeast region, got 19 points from Mike LaBella and 16 from Jason Levin and defeated No. 3 Williams, 76-71, in a NESCAC showdown Friday night at Oosting
Austin women hand E. Texas Baptist home lossThe Austin College Lady Kangaroos, the number three ranked team in the NCAA South Region, jumped out to a 10-0 and never trailed in the game, as they defeated the East Texas Baptist University Lady
Mass-Dartmouth asst. returns to Greek pro leagueBasketball has taken Stefan Pagios all over the world. Tuesday night, he was sitting along side Mass-Dartmouth basketball coach Brian Baptiste for the Corsairs' Little East Conference game against
Augsburg avenges loss by edging GustavusDevean George moved closer to the 2,000-point plateau with a 17-point, 15-rebound effort Wednesday night, leading Augsburg to a 57-56 men's basketball victory against Gustavus Adolphus in a battle of
Smoot scores 43 as Anderson upends WabashAnderson got a career-high performance from its star center to pick up an 86-84 win against Wabash tonight in HCAC men's basketball action. Raven junior Chaz Smoot scored a career-high 43 points on
No. 6 F&M edges Washington CollegeSenior guard Matt Leddy led all scorers with 27 points to help visiting Franklin & Marshall men's basketball team to a 77-76 Centennial Conference victory against Washington College Wednesday night.
Platteville posts 1,000th victoryUW-Platteville earned its 1,000th men's basketball victory Wednesday night with a 79-54 win at UW-River Falls. The Pioneers' all-time record is now 1,000-669. More than one-third of those victories
Plymouth State knocks off Keene StateThe Plymouth State men's team handed Keene State its first Little East Conference loss of the season Wednesday night, 87-84, before a crowd of 1,000 at Foley Gymnasium. The Panthers got 18 points from
Ouahid's shot lifts Gallaudet past No. 19 Salisbury StateJust when it appeared Gallaudet's 10-game winning streak would end, junior guard Touria Ouahid bailed out the Bison with a clutch three-pointer, followed later by a steal and two free throws to clinch
Calvin men claim sole possession of MIAA top spotCalvin pulled out a 65-62 slugfest victory against visiting Albion to move into sole possession of first place in the MIAA. Saturday's game was in doubt for the majority of the contest as Albion led
Moravian's Coughlin scores 1,000thOn a three-pointer with nine minutes left in the first half of 75-59 lost to Elizabethtown College, Moravian senior Jessie Coughlin became the 12th player in Lady Greyhound history to surpass the
Gallaudet women march toward MarchThe hottest team yet to make the rankings is probably Gallaudet’s women’s team. After a 1-3 start with losses to ranked teams such as No. 24 Defiance, No. 10 NYU and No. 19 Salisbury State, the Bison have reeled off 10 consecutive wins and are poised to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996-97.
Simpson women win 13th in a rowSimpson extended its school-record winning streak to 13 Friday night with a 89-70 defeat of Upper Iowa in an IIAC game. Six Storm players scored in double figures led by senior Kristy Norman who
Wilkes tops Scranton in key MAC battleWilkes raced out to an 18-point halftime lead and held off a furious second half comeback attempt by Scranton to post a 67-58 MAC win before a sellout crowd in the Marts Center. The victory improves
Western Maryland women improve to 12-1Senior forward Kathi Snyder led all scorers with 24 points to help the host Western Maryland women's team to a 58-54 Centennial Conference victory against Washington College on Jan. 21. Snyder shot
Ozarks coach Jones wins 300thUniversity of the Ozarks head women's coach Jack Jones won his 300th career game Jan. 21 in the Lady Eagles' 86-80 double overtime road victory agaist LeTourneau.
Jones, also the school's athletic
Southern Maine women hand Bates first lossFour Southern Maine starters scored in double figures as the Huskies overcame a late rally to defeat Bates 55-52, snapping the Bobcats' school-record 12-game winning streak. The Bobcats (12-1) jumped
King's Colyer ends season with knee injuryKing's received devastating news Jan. 20 that senior point guard Elaine Colyer, who suffered a knee injury during the team's trip to the Bahamas two weeks ago, will be lost for the remainder of the
Macon turns tables on SydneyRandolph-Macon shot 54% from the floor, including 60% in the first half, to knock off previously unbeaten Hampden-Sydney 68-57. Matt Meehan led all scorers with 22 points on 7-for-9 shooting. Brian
F&M hands Lebanon Valley first lossFreshman center Alex Kraft and junior guard Mark Sadowski shared team-high scoring honors with 18 points and junior guard Mike Ritacco added 14 to lead Franklin & Marshall (11-2) to a 62-52 win
Susquehanna tops D-II Bloomsburg -- againThrees were the charm for the Susquehanna University men's basketball team as the Crusaders shocked Division II Bloomsburg for the second straight season -- this time in Bloomsburg's Nelson
Oshkosh ends Eau Claire's win streak at 14UW-Oshkosh scored 23 of the first 26 points in the game and held on for a 76-66 victory against the UW-Eau Claire women's basketball team Jan. 16 at W.L. Zorn Arena. Oshkosh scored the first 11 points
Gallaudet women end drought at MarymountGallaudet (Washington) and Marymount (Arlington, Va.), separated by the Potomac River, are bound by a history of games dating back to 1970. The two teams met Jan. 16 at Marymount, with Gallaudet
George drops in 52 for AugsburgSenior Devean George scored a MIAC single-game record of 52 points to lead Augsburg in a 105-97 overtime win against Carleton on Saturday. George broke the MIAC single-game scoring record of 49
Lycoming men continue to surpriseJunior guard John Tompkins canned a 3-pointer with one second left in the second overtime to lift Lycoming (11-2, 3-1) to an 89-86 double-overtime win over FDU-Madison (7-3, 1-2) in MAC Freedom League
Wheaton edges IWU on Moo's last-second free throwsWheaton posted an 83-81 come-from-behind victory against defending conference champion Illinois Wesleyan Jan. 16 at Wheaton's Centennial Gym. Wheaton improved its records to 10-3 with five consecutive
Rivalry DayOn Jan. 16, 1999, many of Division III basketball's most fierce rivalries took the stage on the same day, including the biggest of them all, The Rivalry between Calvin and Hope.
Simpson men on fire from the lineSimpson broke one free-throw record and tied another as the Storm men defeated Central 94-82 Jan. 15 in IIAC men's basketball action. The Storm set a school record for free throw percentage in a game
St. Norbert women shock Lake ForestSt. Norbert coach Connie Tilley called it the biggest upset in her 22-year coaching career as the Green Knights knocked off Midwest Conference frontrunner Lake Forest 65-61 Friday night.
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George's 35 points lead Augsburg menDevean George had game highs of 35 points and 13 rebounds Wednesday night, leading the Augsburg men to a 75-69 victory against St. Olaf in a MIAC game.
George, a preseason D3hoops.com
Hampden-Sydney drops Virginia WesleyanT.J. Grimes scored 19 points to lead Hampden-Sydney to a 70-50 win against Virginia Wesleyan on Wednesday evening. Jeremy Harris and Chris Fox added 15 each for Hampden-Sydney to help the Tigers
Guilford men knock off Randolph-MaconSophomore Jaron Randall hit one of two free throws with two seconds left to lift Guilford (3-9, 2-5 ODAC) to a 58-57 win against Randolph-Macon (9-3, 4-2 ODAC). The free throw capped an exciting game
Ruschmeier breaks St. Ben's 1,000-point markSenior Robyn Ruschmeier became the second College of St. Benedict women's basketball player to break the 1,000-point career scoring mark this season, as her Blazers cruised to a 72-44 victory against
Bates' McCrave becomes all-time steals leaderBates senior co-captain Colleen McCrave became Division III's all-time female steals leader Jan. 10 as the Bobcats (8-0) routed host Worcester Tech (6-5) 88-45 in the title game of the WPI-Provident
Defending champ Wash U. women rout HopkinsThe No. 1 ranked Washington women handled the sixth-ranked Blue Jays, 78-54. Alia Fischer scored 25 points (on 11-for-22 shooting) and had a game-best 13 rebounds. She also had four assists, four
Franklin holds off Anderson, Brobston hits 1,000Franklin (11-1, 2-0 HCAC) held off Anderson (10-2, 1-1) in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference men's action Saturday to pick up an 82-76 win at Franklin's Spurlock Center.
With 9:31 left in
Simpson women win school-record 10th straightSimpson won a school record 10th game in a row Saturday night 71-52 against William Penn in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Seniors Trish Heiden and Jamie Rustad each scored 15 points to lead Simpson.
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Hampden-Sydney tops Randolph-MaconHampden-Sydney used a 17-4 run over the final 8:10 of the game to post a 60-46 win at Randolph-Macon on Tuesday night. The win marked the closest game of the year for the Tigers, as the Tigers
Connecticut College rallies to top CatholicWASHINGTON -- Trailing by as many as 12 in the first half and by eight with 9:40 left in the game, Connecticut College rallied to defeat Catholic 86-76 at the DuFour Center Jan. 4. The Cardinals (6-2)
Mississippi College hands McMurry first lossDarrell Diamond's 27 points led four Mississippi College starters in double figures, as the Choctaws knocked off McMurry, 78-65. McMurry had its worst shooting performance in more than two years, as
Rose-Hulman wins early battle for first in SCACRose-Hulman relied on team defense and balanced scoring Sunday to defeat Centre 73-46 and claim sole possession of first place in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Sam Johnson paced the
Utah runs over RiponAndre Miller scored 16 points as Utah survived an early scare and won its 28th consecutive home game, 74-49 against Ripon Jan. 3. Ripon (4-2) surprised the sluggish Utes (10-4) by scoring the first
Defiance women end Calvin's MIAA streakDefiance snapped Calvin's 18-game MIAA regular season winning streak with a 73-65 victory at the Calvin Fieldhouse Jan. 3 in a battle of teams in the Columbus Multimedia ranking.
No. 19 Calvin
Virginia Wesleyan men improve to 6-1Junior center Rich Peterson scored a season-high 26 points on 10-for-12 shooting from the floor, but it wasn't enough as Washington and Lee fell to Virginia Wesleyan, 82-75, in ODAC men's basketball
Hiram, Wabash to join NCACHiram and Wabash will join the North Coast Athletic Conference for basketball effective the 1999-2000 season. The schools will replace Case Western Reserve, which is leaving the NCAC following this
McMurry men go to 10-0McMurry rolled to 10-0 for the first time in school history with a 101-70 win against LeTourneau and set a new school record for consecutive wins at 16, dating back to last season. The previous
Stevens Point's Jessica Ott reaches 1,000Junior guard Jessica Ott of UW-Stevens Point scored her 1,000 career point on Dec. 29 against Edgewood. She scored points number 1,000 and 1,001 on a baseline jumper as the shot clock expired with
Stallings' 35 lifts Connecticut College past HunterSenior guard Dwayne Stallings pumped in a career-high 35 points and tied his own school record with eight three-pointers as Connecticut College remained undefeated with a 76-69 win against Hunter
Goucher men deal Wooster first D-III lossGoucher used a tenacious defensive effort to capitalize on 22 Scot turnovers and defeat Wooster 67-62. The Gophers scored 26 points off turnovers, while Wooster could only manage seven.
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Panko reaches 2,000-Point markLebanon Valley's Andy Panko scored 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Dec. 12 in a 91-61 win against Ursinus.
Panko became the second player in school history to reach the 2,000-point plateau and
Illinois Wesleyan's home streak endsBenedictine ended Illinois Wesleyan's 46-game win streak at the Shirk Center by defeating the Titans 73-70 Dec. 9. Benedictine becomes just the second visitin team to win at the Shirk Center since the
Gustavus men top Augsburg in MIAC openerThree players scored in double figures for Gustavus Adolphus as the visiting Gusties snapped a 13-game regular-season conference home winning streak for Augsburg on Wednesday night, topping the
D-I Akron beats Wooster 82-61The Wooster Scots knew they would face a different Akron team Tuesday night from the team it faced two years ago, when the Zips faced Wooster riding a 23-game losing streak. And after defeating the
Simpson sweeps Buena VistaSimpson began Saturday night's men's game against Buena Vista on a 17-2 run and went onto to win 101-90. The win extended Simpson's home-court winning streak to 25 dating back to Feb. 17, 1996. Nathan
Ohio Northern tops Otterbein on last-second threeKevin Sensabaugh drilled two three-pointers in the final 30 seconds, including the game-winner with two seconds remaining, to lift the Ohio Northern men's team past Otterbein 73-71 in the OAC opener
Amherst men finally open, with winJunior guard Patrick Mulvey scored a career-high 32 points as the Lord Jeffs (1-0) took control down the stretch and routed visiting Clark (1-2).
Clark had Amherst on the ropes early in the first
Wheaton tops Bridgewater StateThe Wheaton (Mass.) Lyons (4-1) pulled off a huge upset with a 79-76 victory against the No. 3 ranked team in New England, Bridgewater State Bears (2-1). Wheaton was paced by Bill O'Brien's 19 points,
Bates women crush EmmanuelThe Bates women's basketball team (5-0) shot a season-high 47% from the floor en route to a 82-46 win over the visiting Emmanuel College Saints (2-4). Bates shot 57.5% from the floor in the first
Platteville extends win streak to record 33The Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team set a school record for consecutive wins by extending the nation's longest winning streak to 33 games with a 70-49 victory at Lakeland on Saturday.
Tufts upsets Springfield menFreshman guard Bobby MacMannis scored 16 points with five steals and sophomore guard Bobby Mpuku added 15 points and seven assists as Tufts Jumbos upset Springfield 80-73, in men's action Dec. 3.
Edge's 32 can't give Anderson the edgeRaven senior DeAnn Edge scored a career-high 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the third time this season in Anderson's 73-69 loss to Indiana Wesleyan Dec. 3 at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium.
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Chicago men edge Illinois WesleyanKurt Riemer scored a game-high 17 points to lead the University of Chicago to a 61-59 non-conference win against Illinois Wesleyan Dec. 2 at Chicago's Henry Crown Field House.
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Panko scores MAC-record 58Lebanon Valley's Andy Panko, a Preseason All-American honoree, scored 58 points in a 94-46 defeat of Juniata. Panko scored 32 points in the first half, as the Flying Dutchmen jumped out to a 50-16
Platteville men edge Oshkosh in key WIAC gameDan Wargolet led all scorers with 24 points as defending champ UW-Platteville defeated UW-Oshkosh 79-75 in overtime at Oshkosh. The senior forward hit three free throws with 0:23 seconds left in
Delaware Valley women knock off ScrantonDelaware Valley's women's team pulled off one of the big upsets in years by knocking off Scranton, 75-71. Scranton came into the game 3-0 overall and have reached the NCAA playoffs the last seven
Rockford women end nation's longest streakThe Rockford women's basketball team recently snapped the nation's longest losing streak of 70 games by defeating Webster 87-60 opening weekend in the consolation game of the Rockford College Regent
Washington's Tom Finnegan picks up 350th winJunior guard Steve DeVore scored a team-high 20 points and grabbed a team-leading and career-high eight rebounds to lead the visiting Washington College men's basketball team to a 74-70 win against
Roanoke men end CAC weekend 0-2The Goucher men held a decisive 45-32 rebounding edge and made 22 free throws en route to a 71-68 non-conference win against Roanoke Nov. 29 at the Sports and Recreation Center. The Gophers improved
Otterbein sweeps three D-IIsOtterbein defeated Division II Tampa 71-66, concluding a three-game trip to Florida.
The Cardinals defeated three D-II schools on the trip, including Queens (N.C.) 79-72 on Nov. 27 and Eckerd
Whitworth nipped by D-I Utah StateDivision I Utah State needed four free throws from Tony Brown in the final minutes to defeat Whitworth 69-65 Saturday night.
Whitworth (2-1) led much of the second half thanks to Ryan Nelson's 19
Hope and Calvin miss meeting in Old KentCalvin saw its three-game winning streak snapped as the Knights were defeated by Grand Valley State 89-79 in the championship game of the Old Kent Classic Saturday afternoon at the Van Andel Arena in
Rose-Hulman men top AuroraRose-Hulman relied on the senior trio of Bryan Egli, Sam Johnson and Matt Millington to defeat Aurora 70-61 in the Engineers' 1998-99 home opener. Egli led Rose-Hulman (2-1) with 24 points, five
Bradbury tops Alma scoring recordSenior Ellen Bradbury, the reigning MVP of the MIAA, started the 1998-99 season off with a bang as she broke the Alma single game scoring record with 39 points in the Scots' 108-100 comeback win
McMurry upsets Division I Texas-ArlingtonMcMurry overcame an 18-point deficit in the second half to upset Division I Texas-Arlington 80-76 on Tuesday at Texas Hall. It was the Indians' first win against a Division I program since 1979,
Ursinus' Barrett sets Centennial scoring markUrsinus sophomore Richard Barrett set a Centennial Conference record with 43 points in the Bears' 70-65 win against Widener on Nov. 24 in Collegeville.
Barrett connected on 13 of 25 shots from the
Merchant Marines picked to win SkylineThe Kings Point men's basketball team was chosen to win the Skyline Conference in the 1998-99 preseason coaches poll. The Mariners received six of the seven first-place votes from the Conference's
Augustana, MacMurray win in OTAugustana went to overtime to defeat host Illinois College by a final score of 81-77 in the championship game of the second annual Bill Merris Tip-Off Classic.
The Vikings (2-0) jumped out to
Western Md. women win York tournament againWestern Maryland captured its second straight Lady Spartan Classic Championship with a 67-53 victory over the host York.
The Green Terror outrebounded York 53-44 and forced the Spartans into
Hanover's Beitzel psts 300th winThe Hanover men's basketball team blasted Indiana University-Northwest 118-37 to give head coach Mike Beitzel his 300th career victory. The game was played Saturday, Nov. 21, as part of the
Wittenberg and Wooster tabbed for NCAC repeatWittenberg's women and Wooster's men were tabbed as the favorites in voting by coaches and media at the NCAC media day. Wittenberg received 15 of 21 first-place votes from the media and eight of nine
MASCAC picks Bridgewater men, Salem womenSalem State is the unanimous pick to win the MASCAC women's title, while Bridgewater State won by a narrow margin on the men's side. The Bears edged out Salem, Worcester State, and Massachusetts
Guyton replaces WNBA coach at CNUCarolyn Guyton was named head women's coach at Christopher Newport, replacing ten-year head coach Cathy Parson, now interim head coach with the WNBA's Washington Mystics. Guyton, who was also named
Clement sets single-game scoring recordGrinnell guard Jeff Clement set the D-III scoring record with 77 points Feb. 18 in Grinnell's 149-144 win against Illinois College.
Welcome back to Division III Basketball Online!Division III Basketball Online is back and under new management. Pat Coleman has taken over publishing the site, which will be hosted jointly by Catholic University and Gallaudet University athletics.
2014 preseason women's All-America teamOur preseason All-Americans have a distinctly southern flavor, but there are at least two representatives from every region. Check out our women's selections with tip off just a few days away.
Team of the WeekOur weekly honor roll is in its 16th season, featuring the top players at each position for the past week. Check out this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Team of the WeekOur weekly honor roll is in its 16th season, featuring the top players at each position for the past week. Check out this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Team of the WeekThis week's honor roll includes a forward who had a big week in 60 seconds and a serial record setter at Hollins. Other honorees come from Babson, Pacific, Ramapo, Southern Maine and Scranton.
Team of the WeekHonorees on our weekly honor role put up big numbers and pushed their teams to big wins, including Vassar's upset of Montclair State. Here's the full team sponsored by Scoutware.
Team of the WeekA freshman who made every free throw in one game and the game-winner with 0.4 left in the other, the top single-game and season-long scorers, and many more in this week's Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Team of the WeekThanks to everyone who nominated! Our weekly honor roll recognizes the best player at each position for the past week: It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
Sea Gulls flying high despite changesSalisbury lost its head coach, then lost its leading returning scorer. The Sea Gulls quickly adapted and are off to a 5-0 start which includes a big win over Virginia Wesleyan. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Plenty of new faces in first pollThe first Top 25 ranking of the regular season has 10 new men's teams and eight new women's teams. How far did Benedictine rise after its three wins over CCIW opponents? Are two losses too many to stay ranked? Find out inside.
Keeping their memory aliveTwo Johns Hopkins basketball alums lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. Their memory lives on through the annual Wall-O'Mahoney game. Haverford could not participate in the game this year, but there was still a Haverford connection on the court. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
Wright on timeCarter Wright battled injuries last season after transferring to Roanoke. His first fully healthy season for the Maroons is also his final one, but he and his teammates are determined to make the most of the time they have left together. More in Around the South.
ATR: Bard's man with a planWhen Harry Johnson felt out of his element in his first year at Bard, he made a life-changing decision. He decided to dedicate his time and energy to making an impact at Bard and around the world. More in Around the East.
ATR: Grand theft QuakerAnais Weatherly is filling up the stat sheet for Guilford and Amely Del Rosario is doing the same at Lehman. You can read about both of them, plus the turnarounds at Willamette and North Park, in this week's Around the Region columns.
ATR: Homes away from home for NYUThe Violets' home court was demolished last year as part of a facilities upgrade on campus. NYU's women have not been deterred by their nomadic season. More in Around the East.
ATR: Tartans building on 2016 successCarnegie Mellon's women turned heads with a Sweet Sixteen run last season. Despite being hit hard by graduation, the Tartans reloaded and are playing up to heightened expectations this year. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Moore grows up into Marlins starKhory Moore lacked focus off the court in high school. Once he learned to bring the same tenacity to the classroom that he does to the court, he became an All-American for Virginia Wesleyan.
ATR: Standing tall on his own two feetTyler Stenglein overcame a gruesome leg injury in high school. Upon arriving at Nazareth, he endured a frustrating medical redshirt season. Now back to full strength, he is one of the top players in the Empire 8. Andrew Lovell has more in Around the East.
Ripon rebuild comes full circleAs freshmen, the Red Hawks women endured a two-win season. But that fortified their resolve and they're now seeing the reward of their work ethic as seniors, leading the MWC. More in Around the Central.
The perseverance of Nick PaquetteThe SUNY New Paltz junior was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in April. He never missed a start as he continues to inspire his coaches and teammates. More in Around the East.
What rebuild? Unbeaten Wittenberg no longer a surpriseA 13-0 start was not expected for a Tigers program that graduated four starters. But stingy defense, balanced offense, and instant chemistry have helped Wittenberg take charge in the NCAC. More in Around the Great Lakes.
Final women's Top 25The final Top 25 poll of the season has a 1-2 finish for the MIAA, the highest ranking ever for Smith and the return of three teams ranked earlier this season
Latest women's D3hoops.com Top 25The latest Top 25 includes three NESCAC teams including Bowdoin and the top 11 slots have three NEWMAC teams. Get the full list here.
2022 Division III men's head coaching changesCovenant's Neal Young is one of six Division III head basketball coaches to say yes to a new job this offseason. Get caught up on who went where and what other moves took place in the offseason.
2022 Division III women's head coaching changesMost of the head coaching vacancies in Division III women's hoops are now filled. Get the list of changes here, including new coaches at Scranton, Bowdoin, UW-Stevens Point.
Trine: Start of the journeyThis was the epitome of Trine basketball, and the results on the floor are the culmination of the culture that Brooks Miller has instilled. Ryan Scott has more on the Thunder's win from Fort Wayne.
D3hoops.com men's Top 15, Week 2With more teams joining the fray, the D3hoops.com poll expands to a Top 15 this week, and while the teams near the top remain the same, some new faces are gaining.
D3hoops.com men's Top 15, Week 3Yeshiva took the floor this weekend for the first time, becoming eligible for the poll, and immediately debuted at the No. 8 spot.