2025-26 Men's Basketball News

2026 SF Basketball Summer Camps
2026 SF Basketball Summer Camps

April 08, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's and women's basketball programs are pleased to announce their Summer Camp offerings for the summer of 2026.

Three Cougars Earn Men’s Basketball All-League Honors
Three Cougars Earn Men’s Basketball All-League Honors

March 04, 2026

The Crossroads League announced its 2025-26 Men's Basketball All-League honors on Wednesday, March 4, with three University of Saint Francis (Ind.) players earning All-League honors. 

Winter Sport NAIA Scholar-Athletes Announced
Winter Sport NAIA Scholar-Athletes Announced

March 02, 2026

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) proudly announces the 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes for winter sports. Each semester, the NAIA Scholar‑Athlete list celebrates student‑athletes who excel in both academic and athletic arenas. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the winter sports who have excelled academically, including basketball, bowling, competitive cheer, competitive dance, swimming & diving and wrestling.

Tourney Time: Men's Basketball Travels to IWU for Crossroads League Quarterfinals
Tourney Time: Men's Basketball Travels to IWU for Crossroads League Quarterfinals

February 25, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's basketball team will travel to Indiana Wesleyan University for the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals on Wednesday, February 25. The Cougars, who earned the No. 7 seed in the tournament, will battle the No. 3-seeded Wildcats in Marion, Ind.

Cougars Close Season in Crossroads League Quarterfinals
Cougars Close Season in Crossroads League Quarterfinals

February 25, 2026

The season came to a close for the University of Saint Francis (Ind.)  men’s basketball team on Wednesday night, as the Cougars fell to No. 4 Indiana Wesleyan University, 97–55, in the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals. 

Avance Earns Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week Honors
Avance Earns Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week Honors

February 23, 2026

The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances from February 16 through 22. Marr Avance represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards after being voted Crossroads League Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week. 

SF Battles to Overtime Win Over SAU on Senior Day
SF Battles to Overtime Win Over SAU on Senior Day

February 21, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's basketball battled its way to a 102-100 overtime victory over Spring Arbor University on Saturday, February 21, during Senior Day at the Hutzell Athletic Center. 

Photos Courtesy of: Dylan Coldsmith
Saint Francis Rallies to Upset No. 19 Huntington on the Road

February 18, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars (11-15, 6-11 CL) battled back in a gritty upset win over the No. 19 Huntington University Foresters (20-7, 11-6 CL) on Wednesday night, pulling out a 62-61 victory at Platt Arena.

Rogers Voted Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week
Rogers Voted Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week

February 16, 2026

The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances from February 9 through February 15. Karson Rogers represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards after being voted Crossroads League Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week. 

SF Men's Basketball Sweeps Marian in Regular Season Play
SF Men's Basketball Sweeps Marian in Regular Season Play

February 14, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars earned a 95-87 victory over the visiting Marian University Knights during league-wide Jesus Won Day on Saturday, February 14. 

Cougars Edged in Road Matchup at Taylor
Cougars Edged in Road Matchup at Taylor

February 11, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men’s basketball team fell 93-83 to Taylor University in a midweek Crossroads League matchup on Wednesday, February 11.

SF Men's Basketball Rolls Past Goshen, 80-71
SF Men's Basketball Rolls Past Goshen, 80-71

February 07, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men’s basketball picked up an 80-71 home win over Goshen College on Saturday, February 7.

Saint Francis Comes Up Short at No.10 Bethel in Midweek Crossroads Clash
Saint Francis Comes Up Short at No.10 Bethel in Midweek Crossroads Clash

February 04, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) battled on the road Wednesday, February 4, but fell to No. 10 Bethel University by a final score of 101–85 in a midweek Crossroads League matchup.

Saint Francis Drops Home Matchup vs. No. 5 Indiana Wesleyan
Saint Francis Drops Home Matchup vs. No. 5 Indiana Wesleyan

January 31, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) battled tough for 40 minutes but came up short against No. 5 Indiana Wesleyan Saturday, January 31, falling to the Wildaats by a final score of 87–73.

Photos Courtesy of Grace College Athletics
Cougars Fall Short at No. 1 Grace

January 28, 2026

The University of Saint Francis men’s basketball team battled toe-to-toe with No. 1 Grace on Wednesday, January 28, but came up short in an 85-74 road loss.

SF Survives Overtime Thriller, Tops MVNU 107–103
SF Survives Overtime Thriller, Tops MVNU 107–103

January 24, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men’s basketball team picked up a thrilling 107–103 overtime victory over Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Saturday, January 24, at the Hutzell Athletic Center.