2018-19 Kangaroo Men's Basketball News
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Roland, Tabor Named to NABC Honors Court
July 18, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Austin College men's basketball players Quinten Tabor and Devin Roland have been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court for 2018-19, signifying excellence in the classroom throughout the academic year. -
Three From 'Roo Men's Hoops Earn All-SCAC
February 24, 2019SEGUIN, Texas – Three members of the Austin College men’s basketball team were selected as All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers for the 2018-19 season, the league office announced Saturday night at the SCAC Tournament.
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Pirates Rally Past 'Roo Men
February 16, 2019GEORGETOWN, Texas - The Austin College men's basketball team held a 15-point lead late, but Southwestern rallied to hand the 'Roos an 80-77 loss on Saturday night. The 'Roos finish the season with an overall record of 8-17 and 4-12 in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play.
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Men's Hoops Falls to Texas Lutheran
February 15, 2019SEGUIN, Texas - The Austin College men's basketball team dropped an 81-63 road decision at Texas Lutheran on Friday night, bringing their overall record to 8-16 on the year and 4-11 in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play.
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Men's Hoops Holds Off Colorado College
February 09, 2019SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College men’s basketball team closed out the home portion of its schedule with a big win on Saturday night, topping Colorado College 74-68 in Hughey Gym.
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Cold Second Half Dooms 'Roos Against JWU
February 08, 2019SHERMAN, Texas –After shooting nearly 56% from three in the first half, the Austin College men’s basketball team made just 2-of-17 from deep after halftime and Johnson & Wales took advantage on their way to handing the ‘Roos a 92-81 loss on Friday night in Hughey Gym.
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Schreiner Tops Austin College Men
February 02, 2019KERRVILLE, Texas - Devin Roland poured in a career-high 29 points but the 'Roos weren't quite able to keep pace with Schreiner, falling 66-56 to the Mountaineers on Saturday night. The 'Roos are now 7-14 overall and 3-9 in SCAC play.
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'Roo Men's Hoops Falls to Trinity
February 01, 2019SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Austin College men's basketball team held Trinity to 39.7% shooting and out-rebounded the Tigers 48-to-42, but Trinity out-scored the 'Roos 28-to-8 from the free throw line to take an 81-71 win. Austin College falls to 7-13 overall and 3-8 in SCAC play.
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Hot Shooting Dallas Downs 'Roos
January 29, 2019SHERMAN, Texas –The University of Dallas shot 56.3% from the field and 60% from long range and the Austin College men’s basketball team was unable to keep pace, as the ‘Roos fell 87-70 on Tuesday night in Hughey Gym.
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'Roos Fall in Overtime Heartbreaker
January 25, 2019SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College men’s basketball team led most of the way, but Schreiner came back to force overtime and would ultimately hand the ‘Roos a 76-74 defeat on Friday night in Hughey Gym.
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Austin College Kicks Off "Change for the Better" on Tuesday
January 22, 2019SHERMAN, Texas - Beginning with Tuesday night's home basketball games against Centenary and continuing through next Tuesday's home games against the University of Dallas, the Austin College SAAC will be running the annual "Change for the Better" competition.
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Men's Hoops Earn Big Win Over Centenary
January 22, 2019SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College men’s basketball team picked up a big victory as the ‘Roos jockey for position in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament, topping Centenary College 76-68 on Tuesday night in Hughey Gym.
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Cold Shooting Dooms 'Roos at Centenary
January 18, 2019SHREVEPORT, La. - The Austin College men's basketball team knocked down just 32% of its shots while Centenary College hit 50%, as the Gents handed the 'Roos a 77-56 defeat on Friday evening. The 'Roos are now 6-10 overall and 2-5 in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play.
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'Roos Drop SCAC Matchup Against TLU
January 12, 2019SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College men’s basketball team fell 78-60 against Texas Lutheran on Saturday evening in Hughey Gym as the Bulldogs used a strong rebounding performance and stingy defense to pull away in the second half. The ‘Roos are now 6-9 overall and 2-4 in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play.
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Pirates Use Big Second Half to Top 'Roos
January 11, 2019SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College men’s basketball team went cold in the second half and Southwestern out-scored the ‘Roos 37-23 after the break on the way to an 81-63 final on Friday night in Hughey Gym.
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'Roos Hold Off Colorado College 80-73
January 05, 2019COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Austin College men's basketball team got 19 points apiece from Kam Hogan and Derek Lockman and the 'Roos held off Colorado College for an 80-73 win on Saturday night. The 'Roos are now 6-7 overall and 2-2 in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play.
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'Roos Drop Road Decision at JWU
January 04, 2019DENVER, Colo. - The Austin College men's basketball team got more than 20 points from three different players but it wasn't quite enough in a 95-88 loss to Johnson & Wales University on Friday night. The 'Roos are now 5-7 overall and 1-2 in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play.
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Men's Hoops Falls to UT-Dallas
December 21, 2018RICHARDSON, Texas - The Austin College men's basketball team kept things tight through the first half but the University of Texas-Dallas pulled away after the break, handing the 'Roos an 82-58 loss on Friday afternoon. The 'Roos are now 5-6 overall on the year.
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Austin College Men Earn Comeback Victory
December 19, 2018IRVING, Texas - The Austin College men's basketball team overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to earn a 66-61 victory at the University of Dallas on Wednesday, picking up their first Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference win of the year. The 'Roos are now 5-5 overall and 1-1 in SCAC play.
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Mercadel Named to D3Hoops Team of the Week
December 18, 2018SHERMAN, Texas – Austin College men’s basketball player Justice Mercadel has been named to the D3Hoops.com National Team of the Week after a pair of outstanding performances last week.
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'Roos Fall in Final Minute to Trinity
December 18, 2018SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College men’s basketball team led Trinity University for most of the game but the Tigers knocked down six free throws in the final 45 seconds of action to take the lead and hold off the ‘Roos 75-71 on Tuesday evening in Hughey Gym.
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Mercadel Named SCAC Player of the Week
December 17, 2018LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Austin College men’s basketball player Justice Mercadel has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week, the league office has announced.
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Big Second Half Lifts 'Roos Past Hendrix
December 15, 2018SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College men’s basketball team trailed at halftime but out-scored Hendrix College 58-43 after the break on their way to a 98-89 victory on Saturday night in Hughey Gym. The ‘Roos are now 4-4 overall on the year.
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'Roos Hold Off Paul Quinn
December 11, 2018SHERMAN, Texas – Justice Mercadel scored 26 points to lead five players in double figures, and the Austin College men’s basketball team held off a late charge by Paul Quinn College in the final minutes to earn an 85-82 win on Tuesday night in Hughey Gym.
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'Roo Men Fall to Majors
November 30, 2018SHERMAN, Texas –Millsaps used a big second half to pull away from the Austin College men’s basketball team, as the Majors handed the ‘Roos a 90-67 loss on Friday night in Hughey Gym.
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LeTourneau Pulls Away from 'Roos in Second Half
November 20, 2018LONGVIEW, Texas - The Austin College men's basketball team led for much of the first half, but a big second half for LeTourneau led to a 108-69 loss for the 'Roos on Tuesday night. The 'Roos are now 2-3 overall on the year.
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'Roos Edge Hendrix Behind 27 from Hogan
November 18, 2018CONWAY, Ark. - Kam Hogan poured in a career-best 27 points and Austin College got a late basket from Devin Roland to top Hendrix 70-69 on Sunday in the SCAC/SAA Challenge. The 'Roos are now 2-2 overall on the year.
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Men's Hoops Falls to Millsaps
November 17, 2018CONWAY, Ark. - The Austin College men's basketball team led Millsaps with under a minute left in the opening half, but a 6-0 run before halftime shifted the momentum and the Majors would pull away to hand the 'Roos a 96-74 loss on Saturday in the SCAC/SAA Challenge.
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Men's Hoops Falls at Rhodes
November 11, 2018MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Austin College men's basketball team struggled to get things going offensively, shooting just 15% from three and 33.8% from the field in a 97-60 loss at Rhodes College on Sunday afternoon. The 'Roos are now 1-1 overall on the year.
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Men's Hoops Holds Off Howard Payne
November 09, 2018SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College men’s basketball team held off a late push from Howard Payne to take a 101-95 victory in the season opener on Friday night in Hughey Gym. Justice Mercadel scored 25 to lead the way for the ‘Roos.
