Marietta men's basketball news

  • No. 14 St. Thomas downs Marietta 73-65
    December 21, 2025
    KERRVILLE, Texas — No. 14 ranked University of St. Thomas (TX) made six of eight free throws down the stretch to hold off Marietta College, 73-65, Sunday (Dec. 21) evening in the second round of the Leslie Robinson Holiday Classic being hosted by Trinity University. Marietta moves to 6-6 on the season, while St. Thomas improves to 9-1 overall.
  • Marietta edges Schreiner 76-74
    December 20, 2025
    KERRVILLE, Texas — Jai Guerra-Howard scored with eight seconds left in the game to five Marietta College a 76-74 victory over Schreiner University (TX) Saturday (Dec. 20) afternoon in the first round of the Leslie Robinson Holiday Classic being hoisted by Trinity University. The Pioneers improve to 6-5 on the season, while Schreiner falls to 4-5 overall.
  • Marietta holds off Cal. Lutheran to win Shrine Tournament Championship
    November 15, 2025
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College defeated California Lutheran University by the score of 83-82 in the championship game of the 54th annual Marietta Shrine Tournament Saturday (Nov. 15) evening in Ban Johnson Arena. The Pioneers improve to 4-0 on the season. California Lutheran falls to 2-1 overall.
  • Vander Wal tabbed at Trine
    April 29, 2025
    Marietta is losing its longtime men’s basketball head coach.
  • Team of the Week
    February 19, 2024
    D3hoops.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..
  • Marietta falls to #4 Mount Union in OAC Tournament Championship
    February 25, 2023
    ALLIANCE, Ohio — Marietta College couldn’t pull off another second half comeback as the Pioneers fell to No. 4 ranked Mount Union, 95-80, in the Ohio Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship Saturday (Feb. 25) afternoon.
  • Marietta advances to the OAC Championship with a thrilling 79-75 win over #8 John Carroll
    February 23, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — Marietta College erased an 18-point halftime deficit to upset top-seeded and No. 8 ranked John Carroll University by the score of 79-75 Thursday (Feb. 23) evening in the semifinal round of the Ohio Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament.
  • Heidelberg knocks off Marietta 92-80
    February 18, 2023
    MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College men’s basketball team closed out the regular season with a 92-80 loss to Heidelberg University Saturday (Feb. 18) afternoon in Ban Johnson Arena. The loss drops Marietta to 15-10 overall and 10-8 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Heidelberg heads into the conference tournament with an 18-7 overall record and 13-5 in conference games.
  • Sanford leads Marietta over Capital 82-68
    February 15, 2023
    COLUMBUS, Ohio — David Sanford scored 21 points on his former team to lead Marietta College over Capital University by the score of 82-68 Wednesday (Feb. 15) evening in Ohio Athletic Conference men’s basketball action. The Pioneers improve to 15-9 overall and 10-7 in the OAC. Capital falls to 11-13 on the season and 7-10 in the OAC.
  • Marietta falls to No. 4 Mount Union
    February 08, 2023
    MARIETTA, Ohio — No. 4 ranked Mount Union posted a 77-68 win over Marietta College Wednesday (Feb. 8) evening in Ohio Athletic Conference men’s basketball. The Purple Raiders improve to 20-2 overall and 13-2 in the OAC. Marietta falls to 13-9 on the season and 8-7 in league play.
  • #7 John Carroll downs Marietta 89-75
    February 04, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — No. 7 ranked John Carroll University defeated Marietta College by the score of 89-75 Saturday (Feb. 4) afternoon in men’s basketball action. The Pioneers slip to 13-8 overall and 8-6 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Blue Streaks improve to 19-2 overall and 13-1 in the OAC.
  • Marietta escapes Muskingum with 68-65 win
    February 01, 2023
    NEW CONCORD, Ohio — Two free throws from Lovenson Xavier with two seconds left on the clock sealed a 68-65 victory for Marietta College Wednesday (Feb. 1) at Muskingum University. The Pioneers improved to 13-7 overall and 8-5 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Muskingum falls to 1-19 overall and 1-12 in the OAC.
  • Marietta holds off Baldwin Wallace 86-84
    January 28, 2023
    BEREA, Ohio — Baldwin Wallace’s last second three-pointer was off the mark as Marietta College held on to defeat the Yellow Jackets 86-84 Saturday (Jan. 28) afternoon. The Pioneers improve to 12-7 on the season and 7-5 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Baldwin Wallace slips to 9-10 overall and 5-7 in conference games.
  • Defense leads Marietta to 20-point win over Otterbein
    January 25, 2023
    MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College men’s basketball team posted a convincing 75-54 win over Otterbein University Wednesday (Jan. 25) evening in Ban Johnson Arena. The win was Marietta’s 19th in a row against the Cardinals.
  • Marietta trounces Ohio Northern 78-58
    January 21, 2023
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College cruised to a 78-58 win over Ohio Northern University Saturday (Jan. 21) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference men’s basketball action. The Pioneers improve to 10-7 overall and 5-5 in the OAC. Ohio Northern falls to 8-9 on the season and 4-6 in the OAC.
  • Marietta tripped up by Capital
    January 18, 2023
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College’s last second shot was off the mark as Capital University escaped Ban Johnson Arena with an 86-83 victory Wednesday (Jan. 18) evening in men’s basketball action. The loss drops Marietta to 9-7 overall and 4-5 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Capital moves to 9-7 on the season and 5-4 in conference games.
  • Heidelberg downs Marietta College
    January 14, 2023
    TIFFIN, Ohio — The Marietta College men’s basketball team dropped an Ohio Athletic Conference game at Heidelberg University by the score of 82-76 Saturday (Jan. 14) afternoon. The Pioneers slip to 9-6 overall and 4-4 in the OAC. Heidelberg improves to 12-3 on the season and 7-1 in the OAC.
  • Marietta upset bid of #3 Mount Union falls just short
    January 11, 2023
    ALLIANCE, Ohio — Marietta College’s comeback bid fell just short as the Pioneers lost to No. 3 ranked Mount Union by the score of 73-71 Wednesday (Jan. 11) evening in Ohio Athletic Conference men’s basketball action. The loss drops Marietta to 9-5 overall and 4-3 in the OAC. The Purple Raiders improve to 13-1 on the season and 6-1 in the OAC.
  • Wilmington knocks off Marietta 76-66
    January 07, 2023
    WILMINGTON, Ohio — Wilmington College outscored Marietta College by 13 points in the second half to come from behind and defeat the Pioneers, 76-66, Saturday (Jan. 7) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference men’s basketball action. The loss drops Marietta to 9-4 overall and 4-2 in the OAC. The Quakers improve to 5-8 on the season and 1-5 in league games.
  • Marietta buries Muskingum 96-60
    January 04, 2023
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College used a big second half to run away from an overmatched Muskingum University team as the Pioneers posted a 96-60 win Wednesday (Jan. 4) evening in Ohio Athletic Conference men’s basketball action. Marietta improves to 9-3 overall and 4-1 in the OAC. The Muskies fall to 0-12 on the season and 0-5 in conference play.
  • Marietta holds on for 71-67 win over Lebanon Valley
    December 30, 2022
    DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Two free throws from Jac Alexander in the final seconds sealed Marietta College’s 71-67 victory over Lebanon Valley College Friday (Dec. 30) evening in the Florida Sunshine Shootout. The Pioneers improve to 8-3 on the season, while Lebanon Valley slips to 4-8 overall.
  • Marietta cruises past Bates 75-53
    December 29, 2022
    DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — The Marietta College men’s basketball team opened play in the Florida Sunshine Shootout with a convincing 75-53 win over Bates College Thursday (Dec. 29) evening. Marietta improves to 7-3 on the season, while Bates falls to 4-7 overall.
  • No. 9 John Carroll upends Marietta 95-73
    December 17, 2022
    MARIETTA, Ohio — No. 9 ranked John Carroll University defeated Marietta College by the score of 95-73 Saturday (Dec. 17) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference men’s basketball action. The Pioneers fall to 6-3 overall and 3-1 in the OAC, while the Blue Streaks improve to 8-1 on the season and 3-1 in conference play.
  • Xavier leads Marietta over Penn State-Altoona
    December 06, 2022
    MARIETTA, Ohio — Lovenson Xavier scored a career-high 21 points leading Marietta College to an 82-67 win over Penn State-Altoona Tuesday (Dec. 6) evening in Ban Johnson Arena. The Pioneers improve to 5-2 on the season, while the Lions slip to 2-5 overall.
  • Marietta downs Ohio Northern for VanderWal's 300th career victory
    December 03, 2022
    ADA, Ohio — Marietta College picked up its second straight road win with a 73-59 victory at Ohio Northern University Saturday (Dec. 3) afternoon in Ohio Athletic Conference men’s basketball action. The Pioneers improve to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the OAC. The Polar Bears slip to 3-3 on the season and 0-1 in the OAC.
  • Marietta opens OAC schedule with road win at Otterbein
    November 30, 2022
    WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Marietta College came from behind to defeat Otterbein University by the score of 66-61 Wednesday (Nov. 30) evening in Ohio Athletic Conference men’s basketball action. The win was the Pioneers’ 18th straight over the Cardinals.
  • Keene State downs #17 Marietta
    November 19, 2022
    CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana — Keene State College posted a convincing 84-62 win over No. 17 Marietta College Saturday (Nov. 19) afternoon in the Great Lakes Invitational. The loss drops Marietta to 2-2 overall, while Keene State improves to 4-0 on the season.
  • #17 Marietta knocks off Wabash in overtime
    November 18, 2022
    CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana — No. 17 ranked Marietta College had five players in double figures as the Pioneers knocked off Wabash College, 89-81, in overtime Friday (Nov. 18) evening in the first round of the Great Lakes Invitational. The Pioneers improve to 2-1 overall, while Wabash slips to 3-1 on the season.
  • #17 Marietta gets first victory of season, defeats La Roche 83-73
    November 12, 2022
    MARIETTA, Ohio — No. 17 Marietta College put together a much better 40 minutes of basketball than they did the night before and went on to defeat La Roche University, 83-73, Saturday (Nov. 12) evening to claim third place in the 51st annual Marietta Shrine Tournament. The Pioneers improve to 1-1 on the season, while the RedHawks fall to 0-2 overall.
  • #15 Wisconsin-La Crosse downs #17 Marietta 83-75
    November 11, 2022
    MARIETTA, Ohio — No. 15 ranked Wisconsin-La Crosse used an 10-0 run in the closing minutes to defeat No. 17 Marietta College, 83-75, Friday (Nov. 11) evening in the first round of the 51st annual Marietta Shrine Tournament. The Eagles improve to 2-0 on the season, while the Pioneers fall to 0-1 overall.
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