Franciscan men's basketball news

  • Barons Wrap Up Regular Season with Win at D'Youville
    February 16, 2019
    BUFFALO, NY – In the regular season finale, the Franciscan men's basketball team saw all five of its starters hit double-digits as the Barons defeated D'Youville, 89-82, to secure the first regular season winning record since the 1972-73 season.
  • CLINCHED! Barons Head to AMCC Tournament Thanks to Buzzer Beater
    February 13, 2019
    GREENSBURG, Pa. – It took exactly 45 minutes of basketball, but the Franciscan men's basketball sealed their spot in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference tournament with a thrilling 75-74 overtime win at Pitt.-Greensburg thanks to the buzzer-beating three from sophomore guard Sean Hickey (North Olmstead, OH/Holy Name).
  • Barons Know Off Mounties at Home
    January 30, 2019
    STEUBENVILLE – Despite frigid temperatures outside, the Franciscan men's basketball team heated up Kuzma Court with an exciting 63-53 win over visiting Mount Aloysius, Wednesday evening.
  • Barons Pull Out OT Thriller Over Medaille
    January 26, 2019
    STEUBENVILLE – The Medaille Mavericks tied the game with just three seconds left in regulation, but the Franciscan men's basketball team dug down deep and played a gritty overtime period to come away with a 72-69 win over Medaille on Kuzma Community Day, Saturday afternoon.  
  • Trent Becomes All-Time Rebounding Leader; Barons Defeat Hilbert 68-44
    January 05, 2019
    HAMBURG, NY – The Franciscan men's basketball team set the program's record for wins in a season in the DIII era with its 68-44 win over Hilbert, improving to 8-6 on the year, and junior center Matt Trent (Cleveland, OH/Trinity) became the all-time leader in rebounds after his 17-board performance Saturday afternoon.
  • Barons Tie Single-Season Win Record, Win OT Thriller at Altoona
    January 03, 2019
    ALTOONA, Pa. – After Penn State Altoona tied the game with 0.9 seconds left on the clock in regulation, the Franciscan men's basketball team out-scored the Lions 15-7 in the extra period to win a 99-91 overtime thriller, Thursday evening.
  • Strong Second Half Leads Barons Past Pitt.-Bradford
    December 15, 2018
    STEUBENVILLE – The Franciscan offense caught fire in the second half as the men’s basketball team defeated Pitt.-Bradford 87-71 in the final home game before the Christmas holiday, Saturday afternoon.
  • Baron Win Thriller at Home
    November 26, 2018
    STEUBENVILLE – In a thrilling back and forth affair, the Franciscan men's basketball team came out on top as senior Juwan Perkins (Detroit, MI/Oak Park) scored the Baron's final three points to seal a 69-66 win over Geneva, Monday night.
  • Franciscan Powers Past Westminster at Home
    November 24, 2018
    STEUBENVILLE – Four different Barons scored in double figures as a balanced offense and tenacious defense led the Franciscan men's basketball team to a 75-66 win over visiting Westminster (Pa.), Saturday afternoon.
  • Trent Powers Barons to Opening Night Win
    November 09, 2018
    WASHINGTON, Pa. – For the first time in the DIII era, the Franciscan men’s basketball team opened its season with a win. Friday night, the Barons turned a 10-point halftime lead into an 81-68 victory over Washington & Jefferson at Henry Memorial Center.
  • Strong Second Half Leads to Barons First Win of the Year
    January 04, 2017
    GREENSBURG, Pa. – The Franciscan men's basketball team used a strong second half to propel the Barons to a convincing 87-72 win over Pitt.-Greensburg for their first win of the season and first win under head coach Joe Wallace.
  • Barons name Joe Wallace head coach
    July 11, 2016
    Franciscan (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.
  • Barons Take Down Mounties in AMCC Thriller; Vargo Earns First Collegiate Win
    December 02, 2015
    STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – All five starters for the Franciscan men’s basketball team scored in double digits as the Barons took down Mt. Aloysius in a thrilling 78-76 win in the final seconds in the conference opener for both teams.
  • It's D-III's Maui
    November 23, 2012
    What started as an idea after the demise of Pride of Maryland Tournament became a national showcase that debuted to rave reviews. Plus, UW-Stevens Point made big noise early.
  • Makings of a Classic
    September 20, 2012
    Stevenson will host the inaugural Hoopsville National Invitational Classic featuring eight teams from five regions.
  • Baron Basketball Season Off To A Rocky Start
    November 28, 2011
    LATROBE, Pa.—The Franciscan University Baron basketball team took on one of their toughest competitors of the season Monday night, falling 82-25 to the Saint Vincent College Bearcats. The defeat follows on the heels of last week’s brush with victory, as the Barons lost by a narrow margin of 67-63 to Penn State Fayette. Franciscan now sits 0-4 on the season.
  • Lamanna brings Division I system to Franciscan basketball
    November 04, 2011
    STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – With a new coach at the helm, a new logo at the center of the newly redesigned court, and a wealth of new players, the Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s basketball team is ready to begin a new era in the program’s young history.
  • Franciscan men's coach resigns
    May 25, 2011
    After 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.