2022-23 Tusculum Men's Basketball News
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196 named to SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
June 29, 2023ROCK HILL, S.C. --- One-hundred-and-ninety-seven (197) Tusculum University student-athletes have been named to the 2022-2023 South Atlantic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll. The conference had 2,888 student-athletes from the league's 13 member institutions honored for their achievements in the classroom. -
385 student-athletes named to Tusculum Spring Athletic Director's Honor Roll
June 06, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Three-hundred-and-eighty-five (385) student-athletes have been named to the 2023 Tusculum University Athletic Director's Spring Honor Roll announced Josh Ealy, director of athletics.
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Legiste earns NABC All-District honors
March 24, 2023KANSAS CITY, Mo. --- Tusculum University forward Inady Legiste has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II All-Southeast District second team.
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Legiste named to D2CCA All-Region team
March 10, 2023GREENVILLE, S.C. --- Tusculum University forward Inady Legiste has been named to the 2022-23 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-Southeast Region Men’s Basketball second team.
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Jordan named to SAC Men's Basketball All-Tournament Team
March 06, 2023GREENVILLE, S.C. --- Tusculum University guard Connor Jordan has been named to the 2023 South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball All-Tournament Team.
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Six-game winning streak ends with 84-73 loss to Catawba in SAC semifinal
March 04, 2023GREENVILLE, S.C. --- Catawba’s Javeon Jones scored a game-high 22 points including 16 in the second half as the Indians defeated Tusculum 84-73 Saturday night in a semifinal game of the 2023 South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship at Timmons Arena.
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Pioneers ranked eighth in NCAA II Men's Basketball Region Poll
March 02, 2023INDIANAPOLIS --- On the strength of a five-game winning streak to end the regular-season, the Tusculum Pioneers are ranked eighth in the latest NCAA Division II Southeast Region Men’s Basketball Poll.
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Legiste named to All-SAC Men's Basketball first team
March 02, 2023ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University forward Inady Legiste has been named to the 2022-23 All-South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball first team announced league officials on Thursday.
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Jordan's last second free throws advances Pioneers to SAC semifinal
March 01, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum’s Connor Jordan hit the game-winning free throws with 2.2 seconds remaining as the Pioneers defeated Wingate 73-71 Wednesday night at Pioneer Arena in a quarterfinal game of the 2023 South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship.
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TU hosts Wingate in SAC Men's Basketball Quarterfinal Wednesday
February 26, 2023ROCK HILL, S.C. --- The Tusculum Pioneers will host the Wingate Bulldogs in a quarterfinal game of the 2023 South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship this Wednesday night at Pioneer Arena.
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Pioneers rally again with 89-77 win at Catawba
February 25, 2023SALISBURY, N.C. --- For the second time this week, the Tusculum Pioneers overcame a double-digit deficit in the second half to rally to an 89-77 win at Catawba Saturday afternoon at Goodman Gym in the regular-season finale for both teams.
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Mitchell heroics sparks TU to 97-94 double OT win at Anderson
February 22, 2023ANDERSON, S.C. --- Justin Mitchell’s steal and dunk with 30.7 seconds remaining in double overtime proved to be the game-winner as Tusculum University rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat Anderson University 97-94 Wednesday night at the Abney Athletic Center.
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Mitchell sparks Pioneers to 78-67 win over Newberry on Senior Day
February 18, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Senior Justin Mitchell scored a career-high 21 points as the Tusculum Pioneers rallied to a 78-67 South Atlantic Conference win over the Newberry Wolves Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Arena on Senior Day.
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Pioneers clip Eagles 78-69 to complete season-sweep
February 15, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Connor Jordan scored a game-high 17 points including 14 in the second half as the Tusculum men’s basketball team defeated visiting Carson-Newman 78-69 Wednesday night at Pioneer Arena in South Atlantic Conference action.
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Funderburk leads Pioneers to 85-78 win over Lenoir-Rhyne
February 11, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Kobe Funderburk recorded a career-high 21 points to lead five Tusculum players in double figures in an 85-78 win over Lenoir-Rhyne Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Arena in South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball action.
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Pioneers fall 83-74 at UVA Wise for third straight loss
February 08, 2023WISE, Va. --- Luke Lawson scored 30 points to go along with his five blocked shots to lead the UVA Wise men’s basketball team to an 83-74 South Atlantic Conference win over visiting Tusculum University Wednesday night at the Prior Convocation Center.
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First half drought sends Pioneers to road loss at Emory & Henry
February 01, 2023EMORY, Va. --- The Emory & Henry men’s basketball team used a 20-2 run in the first half to spark the Wasps defeated visiting Tusculum University Wednesday night in South Atlantic Conference action at the King Center.
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Jordan, Coddington named Zaxby's Athletes of the Week
January 30, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum guard Connor Jordan and distance runner Emily Coddington have been named the Zaxby's Athletes of the Week. Both earn this honor for a second time this season.
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Pioneers surrender 12 treys in home loss to Saints
January 28, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Limestone University men’s basketball team connected on a dozen three-pointers including eight in the second half as the Saints posted a 69-59 South Atlantic Conference win over Tusculum University Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Arena.
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Pioneers host inaugural "Play for Kell" Game Saturday
January 27, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University men’s basketball program will host its inaugural “Play for Kell” Game this Saturday (Jan. 28) when the Pioneers face Limestone University at Pioneer Arena.
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Jordan's go-ahead jumper paces Pioneers to 80-78 upset over No. 3 LMU
January 25, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum’s Connor Jordan hit the go-ahead basket with 25.3 seconds remaining as the Pioneers upset third-ranked Lincoln Memorial 80-78 Wednesday night at Pioneer Arena in South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball action.
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Pioneers host LMU this Wednesday for "Pack the Arena" Night
January 23, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University basketball teams will host its annual “Pack the Arena” Night this Wednesday when the Pioneers host in-state foe Lincoln Memorial University for a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader. The women’s game begins at 5:30 p.m. with the men’s game slated for 7:30 p.m.
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Tusculum falls 69-59 at Coker, Legiste adds 23 points in loss
January 21, 2023HARTSVILLE, S.C. --- Jordan Jones recorded 20 points and nine assists to lead the Coker University men’s basketball team to a 69-59 South Atlantic Conference win over visiting Tusculum University Saturday afternoon at the DeLoach Center.
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Tusculum basketball announces remaining promotional games
January 18, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University athletic department has announced the promotional dates for the remainder of its 2022-23 home basketball games.
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Tusculum winning streak halted in 79-72 loss to Wingate
January 14, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Jarren Cottingham poured in a game-high 23 points including the go-ahead layup with 1:51 remaining to lead the Wingate University men’s basketball team to a 79-72 win at Tusculum University Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Arena.
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Late first half run sparks Tusculum to 72-59 win at Carson-Newman
January 11, 2023JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. --- Tusculum closed out the first half with a 21-3 run to spark the Pioneers to a 72-59 South Atlantic Conference win at Carson-Newman Wednesday night at Holt Fieldhouse.
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Jordan, Tham named Zaxby's Athletes of the Week
January 09, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum basketball standouts Connor Jordan and Jami Tham have been named the Zaxby's Athletes of the Week. Tham earns this honor for a fourth time this season.
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Jordan, Legiste shine in 79-66 win over Mars Hill
January 07, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Connor Jordan scored 21 points off the bench, while Inady Legiste recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Tusculum men’s basketball team to a 79-66 South Atlantic Conference win over Mars Hill Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Arena.
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Late bucket boosts Pioneers to 71-67 win at Limestone
January 05, 2023GAFFNEY, S.C. --- Connor Jordan scored a career-high 22 points off the bench and Inady Legiste scored the go-ahead basket with 45.9 seconds left as Tusculum University defeated Limestone University 71-67 in South Atlantic Conference men's basketball action Thursday afternoon from the Timken Center.
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Legiste, Tham repeat as Applebee's Student-Athletes of the Month
January 03, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University basketball forwards Inady Legiste and Jami Tham have been named the Applebee’s Student-Athletes of the Month for December. The TU duo earns this honor for a second straight month.
