2025-26 Division III men's basketball headlines
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No. 14 St. Thomas downs Marietta 73-65
December 21, 2025KERRVILLE, 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. -
Redlands Men's Basketball defeats No. 16 Hampden-Sydney on Gordon tip-in
December 20, 2025
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Tornabene's 30-Point Double-Double Paces Scranton Men's Basketball in 73-63 Win Over Nazareth
December 20, 2025YORK, Pa. – Sophomore forward Sammy Tornabene scored a game-high 30 points to lead The University of Scranton men's basketball team to a 73–63 victory over Nazareth University on Saturday afternoon at the York Spartan Classic.
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(16)Hampden-Sydney Falls To (11)Redlands (CA) 91-90 In The H-SC Holiday Classic Presented By Elder, Friedman & Allen
December 20, 2025Sophomore guard Travis Stickney (Mount Pleasant, SC) scored a career-high and game-high 30 points, adding six rebounds along with a career-high and game-high seven assists, while sophomore guard Santana Lynch (Dallas, TX) added 14 points and eight rebounds, but (16)Hampden-Sydney College dropped a thrilling 91-90 non-conference men's basketball decision at home to (11)University of Redlands (CA) in the H-SC Holiday Classic presented by Elder, Friedman & Allen on Saturday evening on the new Tony Shaver Court in Diaz Arena at the renovated Kirby Field House.
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DePauw Extends Win Streak to Five; Jacobs Reaches 1,000-Point Plateau
December 20, 2025DePauw moved its win streak to five and improved to 9-2 following a 78-66 win at Rose-Hulman
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Central elevates Riordan to men’s basketball head coach
December 20, 2025PELLA— It's official. Less than two months into the season, Central College has elevated Conor Riordan to head men's basketball coach after serving as interim coach since June 25.
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Dutch offense rises to the occasion in men’s basketball win
December 20, 2025PELLA— After struggling to make shots in the first half, the Central College men's basketball team erupted for 54 points in the second half of a 91-72 win over the University of Northwestern St. Paul (Minn.) Saturday.
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Marietta edges Schreiner 76-74
December 20, 2025KERRVILLE, 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.
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Christopher Newport Recovers After Slow Start to Beat Denison, 79-73
December 20, 2025Christopher Newport University used a 23-5 run in the opening half to get the lead over Denison University, and held off the Big Red, 79-73, in the Jay Bilas Classic at Johnson & Wales University. Junior Toa Hollenbeck led the way with 24 points, as four Captains reached double figures in the scoring column. John Krikorian's team fell behind in the early-going, 20-8, but awakened thanks in large part to the three-point shooting of two freshmen, Tyler Sprague and Cam Quarles. Sprague scored 11 first half points, with nine coming on three triples, and Quarles scored six on two long shots to spark the CNU offense. Junior Ethan Ward posted 14 points and senior Collin Hines added ten as Christopher Newport improved to 9-3 on the season. Hines also led the Captains in rebounding with eight for the day.
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Wisconsin-Whitewater steals win at Hope at the buzzer
December 19, 2025The Warhawks hit two 3s over the final two seconds on Friday.
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Plotner Drops Career-High 33 Points To Extend W&J Winning Streak to Six with Victory over La Roche
December 19, 2025PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Washington & Jefferson College men's basketball team (9-2) pushed their winning streak to six consecutive wins with a 99-77 victory over the La Roche Redhawks (3-8). The win streak was originally started when the Presidents hosted the 2025 Great Lakes Invitational in November.
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Carr's Career Night Leads Scranton Men's Basketball Past Ursinus, 89-77
December 19, 2025YORK, Pa. – Junior guard Brendan Carr scored a career-high 28 points to lead The University of Scranton men's basketball team past Ursinus College, 89–77, on Friday at the York Spartan Classic.
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Carr's Career Night Leads Scranton Men's Basketball Past Ursinus, 89-77
December 19, 2025YORK, Pa. – Junior guard Brendan Carr scored a career-high 28 points to lead The University of Scranton men's basketball team past Ursinus College, 89–77, on Friday at the York Spartan Classic.
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Men’s Basketball Outlasted at York, 80-78
December 19, 2025Nazareth Men's Basketball (6-3, 1-0) dropped a narrow contest to undefeated York (8-0) , 80-78, Friday afternoon inside Charles Wolf Gymnasium.
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Redlands Men's Basketball easily handles No. 13 Roanoke in Virginia
December 19, 2025
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(16)Hampden-Sydney Defeats Wilson (PA) 86-67 In The H-SC Holiday Classic Presented By Elder, Friedman & Allen
December 19, 2025Sophomore guard Peter Moye (Charlotte, NC) scored a game-high 20 points, adding a career-high eight rebounds, and sophomore guard Tugg Bizzelle (Baltimore, MD) added 13 points off the bench, to lead (16)Hampden-Sydney College to an 86-67 non-conference men's basketball home win past Wilson (PA) College in the H-SC Holiday Classic presented by Elder, Friedman & Allen on Friday night on the new Tony Shaver Court in Diaz Arena at the renovated Kirby Field House.
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William Paterson Men’s Basketball Tripped Up at Old Westbury, 70-66
December 18, 2025
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Hot-Shooting Tigers Win Fourth Straight
December 17, 2025DePauw moved to 8-2 on the season and collected its fourth straight win after topping Illinois College, 95-78
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Simpson's 30 Points Not Enough to Overcome McDaniel
December 17, 2025LANGHORNE, PA – Men’s Basketball fell to McDaniel on Wednesday night after overcoming a seventeen-point first half deficit, 80-76.
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Late-Game Surge Carries William Paterson Men’s Basketball at UMSV, 87-78
December 16, 2025
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W&L claims victory over SUNY Brockport to close Daytona trip #GoGenerals #d3hoops
December 16, 2025DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Led by the efforts of Mauro Panaggio Holiday Tournament All-Tournament Team player Addison Newkirk, the Washington and Lee men's basketball team claimed an 81-62 win over SUNY Brockport in Tuesday's consolation game.
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W&J Stretches Win Streak to Five with Road Victory over Capital
December 16, 2025COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Washington & Jefferson College men's basketball team (8-2) downed the Capital Comets (5-5) to stretch their win streak to five consecutive victories, 79-73. This marks the second straight season the Presidents have bested the Comets in early season nonconference action.
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Christopher Newport Defeats 12th-Ranked Virginia Wesleyan in Double Overtime, 97-95
December 16, 2025Christopher Newport University and Virginia Wesleyan University staged an epic battle Tuesday night at the Freeman Center in the 92nd all-time meeting of the men's basketball programs. The Captains and Marlins battled for 50 minutes, with CNU emerging with a 97-95 double overtime victory. The triumph was the seventh straight for John Krikorian's squad, and the Captains are now 8-2 on the season. Virginia Wesleyan, ranked 12th in the country this week, had a six-game winning streak snapped and the Marlins are now 7-2. All five Christopher Newport starters scored in double figures, led by 26 points from junior Toa Hollenbeck, and the Captains got double-doubles from senior Collin Hines (14 points, 12 rebounds) and junior Ethan Ward (13 points, 14 rebounds). Juniors Tyson Henderson and Isaiah Dozier both contributed 18 points as the Captains held off the Marlins despite a 41-point performance from VWU graduate student Omari DeVeaux.
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Hoopsville: Season of Plenty
December 15, 2025It 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!
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Young's Career-High 22, Tight Defense Lift #5 Mary Washington Men Past NC Wesleyan, 75-46
December 15, 2025Sophomore guard Ulysses Young tied a career high with 22 points, and a tough Eagle defense limited North Carolina Wesleyan University to 46 points in a 75-46 victory for the fifth-ranked University of Mary Washington men's basketball team on Monday evening at Ron Rosner Arena. The Eagles run their season opening win streak to nine.
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Knights Hold On Late, Defeat Pioneers in Final Matchup of 2025
December 15, 2025
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CWRU's Ellis Named UAA Athlete of the Week
December 15, 2025Case Western Reserve University sophomore guard Matthew Ellis was named the University Athletic Association Athlete of the Week for Men’s Basketball after coming off the bench to record a career-high in points in back-to-back wins for the Spartans last week.
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Cairn Bullies Bulldogs for Fifth-Straight Win
December 15, 2025CENTER VALLEY, PA – Men’s Basketball won their fifth-straight with another MAC crossover win on Monday night at DeSales, 84-72.
