2016-17 Men's Basketball News
Five Crusaders named to NABC Honors Court
July 18, 2017
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) today announced the 2016-17 NABC Honors Court, recognizing those men’s collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the past season. Five members from the University of Dallas men’s basketball team qualified for the list.
Kaiser among SCAC Man of the Year Finalists
June 21, 2017
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The University of Dallas nominated Tom Kaiser (Nashville, Tenn.) for the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Man of the Year. Today, the conference released that Kaiser was one-of-six finalists for the recognition. A 2017 graduate and four-year player for the men’s basketball program, Kaiser represented the Crusaders well both on and off the court.
SEASON IN REVIEW: 2016-17 men's Basketball
May 04, 2017
Crusaders enjoy 2017 Athletic Awards Ceremony; Hampton repeats as Scholar-Athlete Recipient
May 01, 2017
IRVING, Texas – On Sunday the University of Dallas Athletic Department celebrated the fourth annual athletic banquet held at Haggar University Center on campus. Each coach for the 15 NCAA affiliated programs were asked to summarize the year for their teams. The team-voted Most Valuable Players (MVPS) were announced and handed out. Coaches also noted other conference achievements, program records, and student-athlete milestones.
Kaiser and Worry among Listed on SCAC Winter All-Sportsmanship Teams
March 08, 2017
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) today announced its ninth annual winter All-Sportsmanship teams. A total of 30 student-athletes were selected to the 2016-17 squad in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball, men's swimming and diving and women's swimming and diving.
Trio of Men's Basketball Players notch All-SCAC Honors
February 25, 2017
GEORGETOWN, Texas – On Saturday, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) released the All-SCAC Men’s Basketball Teams. The University of Dallas had a trio of recipients named Honorable Mention. Michael Sarrat (Colleyville, Texas), Lorenzo Gonzalez (San Antonio, Texas), and Darrius Colvin (Waco, Texas) all were tabbed.
Johnson & Wales (Denver) Becomes 9th SCAC Member
February 21, 2017
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – In an announcement made today at league headquarters, Johnson & Wales University (Denver) has accepted membership into the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), becoming the ninth member of the NCAA Division III league.
Sarrat Claims his 1st USCAA Player of the Week Honor
February 21, 2017
NORFOLK, Va. - Michael Sarrat of the University of Dallas earns this week’s Men’s Division I Basketball Player of the Week honors for the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).
Seniors help Clinch OT Victory on Sunday over Hendrix College
February 19, 2017
IRVING, Texas – For the second time in three games, the University of Dallas men’s basketball team prevailed in extra regulation to complete a 2-1 home stand. Dallas (9-16) concludes the 2016-17 campaign similarly to how it began with an overtime victory against Hendrix College (11-14). The Crusaders moved to 3-1 on the year in overtime contests after a 101-98 final on Sunday. The triple-digit total is the third time this season UD has eclipsed the mark and are unblemished in those games.
Colvin's late Surge falls short as Colorado College tops Men's Basketball 65-60
February 18, 2017
IRVING, Texas – The University of Dallas men’s basketball team closed the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) part of its season with a 65-60 setback at the Maher Center on Saturday. Darrius Colvin (Waco, Texas) scored the Crusaders’ (8-16, 2-12 SCAC) final 13 points on six field goals, but Colorado College (10-14, 10-4 SCAC) held on to earn a tie for second in the conference standings.
Double OT for Men's Basketball results in Victory Tuesday over Patriots
February 14, 2017
IRVING, Texas – The University of Dallas men’s basketball achieved its first double overtime win on Tuesday night since January 5, 2013 at Southwestern University (73-71). The only other contest to go into a second extra period since that tip was at the end of last month at Trinity (92-91).
Large Hole in the 1st Half too much for Crusaders at Texas Lutheran
February 11, 2017
SEGUIN, Texas – The University of Dallas men’s basketball team fell in a 41-23 deficit through the first 20 minutes on Saturday to Texas Lutheran University. Despite chipping away in the second half nearly getting within single-digits, the Crusaders (7-15, 2-11 SCAC) could not overcome the gap in their final road contest of the year at Texas Lutheran (15-9, 9-4 SCAC). The setback officially eliminates Dallas from the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Tournament. The Bulldogs remain tied for 2nd with Colorado College, who UD closes conference with at home a week from now.
Pirates edge Men's Basketball in Back-and-Forth Game Friday
February 10, 2017
GEORGETOWN, Texas – The University of Dallas men’s basketball team dropped a 90-81 final at Southwestern University on Friday night. Dallas (7-14, 2-10 SCAC) trailed by one at halftime, but a 22-8 run for about the remaining eight minutes of the second half helped the Pirates (12-11, 7-5 SCAC) secure the win.