2023-24 Tusculum Men's Basketball News
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Smith, Sosnowski earn Athlete of the Year honors at Tusculum Senior Awards Banquet
April 29, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. –-- Track and Field athletes Daryl Smith, Jr. and Caley Sosnowski were named the Tusculum University Athletes of the Year, which was announced at the 2023-24 Senior Awards Banquet Monday night at Pioneer Arena. -
2024 JT Burton Youth Basketball Camp
April 09, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University men’s basketball team will host the 2024 JT Burton Youth Camp, June 3-6 at Pioneer Arena on the Greeneville campus.
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Morris named to CSC Academic All-District team
March 27, 2024AUSTIN, Texas --- Tusculum University guard Josiah Morris has been named to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Academic All-District® 3 first team as selected by the College Sports Communicators.
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Bryce Jackson named SAC Elite 23 Award recipient
March 08, 2024ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University’s Bryce Jackson has been named the 2024 recipient of the South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball Wealth Enhancement Group Elite 23 Award. The award was presented at this week’s conference tournament at the Rock Hill Sports & Events Center.
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Pioneers end season at SAC Basketball Quarterfinal
March 06, 2024ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Jack Browder recorded a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead fourth-seeded Carson-Newman to a 68-60 win over No. 5 seed Tusculum in a quarterfinal game of the 2024 South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship. The tournament is being held at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center.
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Jordan earns All-SAC basketball honors
March 04, 2024ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University guard Connor Jordan has been named to the 2024 All-South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball second team announced league officials.
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TU seeded fifth, Pioneers face Carson-Newman in SAC Quarterfinal in Rock Hill
March 03, 2024ROCK HILL, S.C. --- The Tusculum Pioneers have earned the No. 5 seed in the 2024 South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship and will face fourth-seeded Carson-Newman in a quarterfinal contest this Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
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Pioneers earn huge road win at Anderson, 88-83
March 02, 2024ANDERSON, S.C. --- Jacob Hobbs scored a season-high 18 points to lead Tusculum to an 88-83 South Atlantic Conference victory at Anderson Saturday afternoon at the Abney Athletic Center.
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Pioneers down UVA Wise 83-75 on Senior Night
February 28, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Senior Connor Jordan scored a game-high 25 points in his final contest at Pioneer Arena as the Tusculum men’s basketball team defeated visiting UVA Wise 83-75 Wednesday night in South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball action.
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Pioneers rally to 113-104 win over Coker in SAC slugfest
February 24, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University men’s basketball team used a 22-9 second half run as the Pioneers rallied to a thrilling 113-104 South Atlantic Conference win over Coker University Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Arena.
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Men's Basketball falls to LMU 85-71 in SAC battle
February 21, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Martez Brown recorded a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Lincoln Memorial University men’s basketball team to an 85-71 South Atlantic Conference win at Tusculum Wednesday night at Pioneer Field.
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Men's Basketball to host "Play for Kell" Game Saturday
February 19, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University men's basketball program will host the second annual "Play for Kell" Game this Saturday (Feb. 24) when the Pioneers face Coker University at Pioneer Arena.
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Tusculum mourns the passing of Sports Hall of Famer Jack Kilday
February 18, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University athletic family mourns the passing of Sports Hall of Famer Jack Kilday. Kilday, who was an outstanding alum and loyal supporter of the Pioneers, passed away on Saturday (Feb. 17) at the age of 88.
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Activities abundant for Pack the Arena Night this Wednesday
February 16, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University basketball teams will be hosting their annual “Pack the Arena” Night this Wednesday (Feb. 21) when the Pioneers host longtime in-state rival Lincoln Memorial University at Pioneer Arena. The women’s game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.
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Jordan scores career-high 29, Pioneers hold on for 84-81 win at Carson-Newman
February 14, 2024JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. --- Tusculum University senior Connor Jordan poured in a career-best 29 points as the Pioneers held on for a thrilling 84-81 South Atlantic Conference win at arch-rival Carson-Newman University Wednesday night.
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Winning streak ends at three straight in 83-76 loss to SAC leading Wingate
February 10, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Josh Massey scored a game-high 28 points including 19 in the second half to lead visiting Wingate to an 83-76 win over Tusculum Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Arena.
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Jordan's free throws with 1.5 seconds left lifts TU to 70-68 win at UVA Wise
February 07, 2024WISE, Va. --- Connor Jordan’s three free throws with 1.5 seconds remaining proved to be the game-winner as Tusculum held on for a 70-68 South Atlantic Conference win over UVA Wise Wednesday night at the Prior Convocation Center.
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Pioneers stay hot at home with 73-62 win over Newberry
February 03, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University men’s basketball team used a 19-7 run in the second half to pace the Pioneers to a 73-62 South Atlantic Conference win over Newberry Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Arena.
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Pioneers rally from 12 down, hold on for 73-72 win at Mars Hill
January 31, 2024MARS HILL, N.C. --- Tusculum University hit four straight three-pointers during a 25-5 run midway through the second half and held on for a 73-72 victory over Mars Hill University in South Atlantic Conference men's basketball at Stanford Arena Wednesday night.
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Pioneers fall on the road at Lenoir-Rhyne, 72-65
January 27, 2024HICKORY, N.C. --- The Lenoir-Rhyne men’s basketball team used a 24-8 first half run en route to a 72-65 South Atlantic Conference victory over visiting Tusculum Saturday afternoon at Shuford Arena.
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LMU snaps Pioneer win streak with 72-59 victory
January 24, 2024HARROGATE, Tenn. --- Me'Kell Burries scored 16 of his game-high 21 points in the second half as Lincoln Memorial University rallied for a 72-59 victory over Tusculum University in South Atlantic Conference men's basketball Wednesday night at Tex Turner Arena.
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Pioneers rally to 78-66 victory over Catawba for third win in a row
January 20, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University men’s basketball team used a 19-4 run spanning the first and second halves as the Pioneers rallied from a nine-point deficit to knock off visiting Catawba College 78-66 Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball action.
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Odusipe double-double leads Tusculum to 84-72 win over Emory & Henry
January 18, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Akeem Odusipe recorded his first collegiate double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds as the Tusculum Pioneers defeated visiting Emory & Henry 84-72 Thursday afternoon at Pioneer Arena in South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball action.
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Wednesday's home basketball DH with Emory & Henry moved to Thursday
January 16, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Wednesday's South Atlantic Conference basketball doubleheader between Tusculum University and Emory & Henry College, slated for Pioneer Arena, has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions.
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Jackson, Pourciau pace Pioneers to 103-94 win over Limestone
January 13, 2024GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University got 20-point performances from Bryce Jackson and Travis Pourciau as the Pioneers defeated visiting Limestone University 103-94 Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Arena in South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball action.
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Jordan records career-high in road loss at Wingate
January 06, 2024WINGATE, N.C. --- Donnell Nixon poured in a team-high 18 points to pace league-leading Wingate University to an 87-78 South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball win over Tusculum University Saturday afternoon at Cuddy Arena.
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Jordan pours in 24 for Pioneers in road win at Emory & Henry
January 03, 2024EMORY, Va. --- Connor Jordan scored a season-high 24 points including 16 in the second half to lead Tusculum to a 72-65 South Atlantic Conference win over Emory & Henry Wednesday morning at the King Center.
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Pioneers end month with 68-57 loss at UNC Pembroke
December 30, 2023PEMBROKE, N.C. --- Nygell Verdier accounted for 23 points and eight rebounds to lead the UNC Pembroke men’s basketball team to a 68-57 win over visiting Tusculum University Saturday afternoon at the Jones Center.
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School-record 457 Pioneers named to Athletic Director's Honor Roll
December 28, 2023GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- A school-record 457 student-athletes have been named to the 2023 Tusculum University Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll announced Josh Ealy, Director of Athletics.
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Men's Basketball ends pre-holiday schedule with road loss at Newberry
December 16, 2023NEWBERRY, S.C. --- Newberry College used a pair of second half runs including 15-2 late in the game as the Wolves posted a 79-60 win over visiting Tusculum University at Eleazer Arena in South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball action.
