https://mumonarchs.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Methodist University Athleticsen-us60https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-brooks-earns-all-conference-honor-after-excellent-season.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-brooks-earns-all-conference-honor-after-excellent-season.aspxMen's Basketball

ROME, Ga.  After helping guide the Methodist men's basketball team to its first conference tournament appearance in six seasons, KJ Brooks was named to the USA South All-Conference Second Team, making him one of just 10 men's basketball players to earn all-conference honors in the USA South this season. Representing the Monarchs on the conference's All-Sportsmanship squad was Sean O'Connor.]]>KJ Brooks bringing up the ball at Pfeiffer in 2026 USA South tournamentTue, 3 Mar 2026 14:20:00 EST613109https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-monarchs-fall-to-pfeiffer-in-semifinals.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-monarchs-fall-to-pfeiffer-in-semifinals.aspxMen's Basketball

MISENHEIMER, N.C.  A valiant effort came up short on Thursday night as the Methodist men's basketball team fell to top-seeded Pfeiffer University in the semifinal round of the 2026 USA South Tournament. KJ Brooks led the team with 16 points, but the Monarchs were outscored 93–72.]]>KJ Brooks dribbling at Pfeiffer in the USA South Tournament semifinalsFri, 27 Feb 2026 00:13:00 EST613096https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/24/mens-basketball-monarchs-move-to-semifinals-with-road-win-over-greensboro.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/24/mens-basketball-monarchs-move-to-semifinals-with-road-win-over-greensboro.aspxMen's Basketball

GREENSBORO, N.C.  For the first time in six seasons, the Methodist men's basketball team claimed victory in a USA South Tournament game, knocking off Greensboro College on Tuesday evening by a score of 82–70. With the win, the Monarchs avenged two regular-season losses to the Pride, including a one-point defeat just this past Saturday on the same court as Tuesday's decisive result.]]>Sean O'Connor passing the ballTue, 24 Feb 2026 21:08:00 EST613092https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/22/mens-basketball-monarchs-drop-a-heartbreaker-at-greensboro.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/22/mens-basketball-monarchs-drop-a-heartbreaker-at-greensboro.aspxMen's Basketball

GREENSBORO, N.C.  Methodist men's basketball closed out the regular season Saturday afternoon at Greensboro College with a nail-biting 61–60 loss in a USA South matchup inside Hanes Gymnasium.]]>KJ Brooks being guarded while bring the ball up the courtSun, 22 Feb 2026 00:57:00 EST613084https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/18/mens-basketball-monarchs-battle-early-fall-to-bishops-in-usa-south-clash.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/18/mens-basketball-monarchs-battle-early-fall-to-bishops-in-usa-south-clash.aspxMen's Basketball

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  The Methodist University men's basketball team battled through nine lead changes and five ties but could not withstand a dominant second-half performance from North Carolina Wesleyan University, falling 82–67 inside the March F. Riddle Center in USA South action.]]>Mike Fee getting ready to run the offense against WPUWed, 18 Feb 2026 23:10:00 EST613076https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/14/mens-basketball-monarchs-narrowly-fall-to-mary-baldwin-on-senior-day.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/14/mens-basketball-monarchs-narrowly-fall-to-mary-baldwin-on-senior-day.aspxMen's Basketball

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  Constructing another second-half comeback, the Methodist men's basketball team pulled itself out of an 18-point hole on Saturday afternoon before ultimately falling to Mary Baldwin University by three.]]>Brian Bullock and Tomas Stevens on Senior Day with familiesSat, 14 Feb 2026 22:42:00 EST613068https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/11/mens-basketball-methodist-mounts-comeback-to-take-down-southern-virginia.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/11/mens-basketball-methodist-mounts-comeback-to-take-down-southern-virginia.aspxMen's Basketball

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  In spectacular, come-from-behind fashion, the Methodist men's basketball team claimed victory over Southern Virginia University on Wednesday evening, outscoring the Knights 36–20 across the final 10 minutes of action. The Monarchs were fueled by senior guard Tomas Stevens, whose mid-range jump shot was nearly automatic as he produced a career-high 27 points off the bench.]]>O'Montae Daniels at half court Monarch logoWed, 11 Feb 2026 22:26:00 EST613064https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/7/mens-basketball-second-half-push-comes-up-short-for-methodist-at-brevard.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/7/mens-basketball-second-half-push-comes-up-short-for-methodist-at-brevard.aspxMen's Basketball

BREVARD, N.C.  The Methodist men's basketball team put together a spirited effort on the road Saturday afternoon, but a strong shooting performance by Brevard University proved to be the difference as the Monarchs dropped an 85–74 USA South contest inside Boshamer Gymnasium.]]>Tre' Williams fadeaway three-pointerSat, 7 Feb 2026 22:30:00 EST613058https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/6/mens-basketball-monarchs-stand-strong-for-overtime-win-at-n-c-wesleyan.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/2/6/mens-basketball-monarchs-stand-strong-for-overtime-win-at-n-c-wesleyan.aspxMen's Basketball

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.  After watching a lead of more than 20 points slip away, the Methodist men's basketball team evaded catastrophe on Thursday evening, rallying for an overtime victory on the road against North Carolina Wesleyan University. The Monarchs brought the offensive firepower, scoring 90 points in the team's third overtime win this season.]]>Tomas Stevens baseline driveFri, 6 Feb 2026 00:02:00 EST613055https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/1/30/mens-basketball-flashbackfriday-aloysius-henry-methodist.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/1/30/mens-basketball-flashbackfriday-aloysius-henry-methodist.aspxMen's Basketball

The USA South Athletic Conference will once again give a nostalgic look at institutional staff members each Friday as a part of the Conference's #FlashbackFriday initiative. The Conference will showcase an individual's past, both in visual and written forms, detailing where they have been and how they currently serve their athletic department. To view this week's submission, please see below and make sure to follow the hashtag #FlashbackFriday on the USA South's X (@usa_south) and Instagram (@usa_south) social media platforms throughout the year.]]>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:28:00 EST613047