Texas Lutheran men's basketball news

  • NABC All-Star Game rosters announced
    March 14, 2017
    The 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.
  • All-Star voting closed for 2017
    March 06, 2017
    Eight 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!
  • Wacker feels right at home at TLU
    November 29, 2016
    It 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.
  • Wacker backer: TLU chooses coach with family ties to University
    June 30, 2016
    Mike 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.
  • Texas two-step takes Smith to D1
    June 24, 2016
    Texas Lutheran head coach Jimmy Smith has stepped down from his position with the Bulldogs after two seasons to become an assistant at Division I Sam Houston State. Smith’s two-year tenure at TLU followed a two-year stint as head coach at Schreiner.
  • Little brother is playing big
    February 02, 2016
    Sterling 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.
  • Wednesday: 11th heaven
    December 30, 2015
    Susquehanna 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.
  • Hoopsville: History & Strengths
    December 06, 2015
    Teams 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!
  • Saturday: Reason to celebrate
    November 28, 2015
    Thomas 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.
  • TLU gets turnaround treatment
    February 17, 2015
    Over 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.
  • Schreiner coach moves to TLU
    April 08, 2014
    After 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.
  • Jimmy Smith named Texas Lutheran Head Men's Basketball Coach
    April 07, 2014
    Texas Lutheran University announced Monday that Jimmy Smith, previously the head coach at Schreiner University, has been named the ninth head coach of the TLU men's basketball program.