2025-26 Men's Basketball News https://gounionbulldogs.com en-us Two Union Men's Basketball Players Named to CSC Academic All-District Team https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260325expend Recently, College Sports Communicators (CSC) released its 2025-26 Academic All-District men’s basketball Teams. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260325expend Rufus Named to the AAC All-Tournament Team https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302hytfgd Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball forward Dallas Rufus earned Appalachian Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team honors following the conclusion of the championship game. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302hytfgd No. 4 Seed Union Men’s Basketball Falls to No. 1 Seed Pikeville in AAC Semifinals https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260227shv7qh The fourth-seeded Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (14-16) fell to top-seeded, No. 6 University of Pikeville (27-3), 73-61, Friday afternoon in the semifinals of the Appalachian Athletic Conference Tournament at MeadowView Marriott Convention Center & Conference Resort. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260227shv7qh No. 4 Seed Union Cruises Past No. 5 Seed Columbia in AAC Quarterfinals https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260226gd3uxv The fourth-seeded Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (14-15) defeated the fifth-seeded Columbia Koalas (13-16), 83-57, in the quarterfinal round of the Appalachian Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday morning at MeadowView Marriott Convention Center & Conference Resort. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260226gd3uxv Union’s Covington named to AAC’s All-Defensive Team https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260224v63rp1 The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) released its 2025-26 Men’s Basketball All-AAC Team and awards. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260224v63rp1 Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Ali Sakho https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221wfjmik The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named Ali Sakho the Player of the Game following Saturday’s overtime win over Truett McConnell. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221wfjmik Late Basket Gives Union Men’s Basketball an Overtime Win Over Truett McConnell https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221wpdjo7 Union Commonwealth University’s men’s basketball team (13-15, 11-8 AAC) defeated Truett McConnell (12-15, 9-10 AAC) in overtime Saturday night at Robsion Arena, 77-75. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221wpdjo7 Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Ali Sakho https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218y9g32v The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named Ali Sakho the Player of the Game following Wednesday’s game against No. 10 Pikeville. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218y9g32v Union Men’s Basketball Battles, Falls Late to No. 10 Pikeville https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218ygcvkp The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (12-15, 10-8 AAC) came up just short in a tightly contested matchup, falling to Pikeville (24-3, 17-1 AAC) 68-64 on Wednesday night at Robsion Arena. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218ygcvkp Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Kaleb Hedgepeth https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260216tsx5ad The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named Kaleb Hedgepeth as the Player of the Game following Monday’s win over the Royals. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260216tsx5ad Union Men's Basketball Takes Down Johnson to Complete Season Series Sweep https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260216uhkbes The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (12-14, 10-7 AAC) earned an 80-69 victory over Johnson (13-13, 12-6 AAC) on Monday night at Robsion Arena. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260216uhkbes Union Men’s Basketball Dominates Columbia on the Road https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214to3tjh The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (11-14, 9-7 AAC) earned a 79-51 road victory over Columbia (12-14, 9-8 AAC) on Saturday night at Godbold Center. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214to3tjh Union Men's Basketball Splits Season Series Against Bryan https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260211x7b8gt The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (10-14, 8-7 AAC) defeated Bryan (9-15, 7-10 AAC) 77-72 on Wednesday night at Summers Gymnasium, splitting the season series. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260211x7b8gt Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Dallas Rufus https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260209x806k3 The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named senior forward Dallas Rufus as the Player of the Game following Saturday’s game against Tennessee Wesleyan. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260209x806k3 Union Men’s Basketball Falls in Overtime to Tennessee Wesleyan https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260209ypz6q7 The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (9-14, 7-7 AAC) fell in overtime to Tennessee Wesleyan (10-9, 9-6 AAC) on Monday night at Robsion Arena, 88-77. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260209ypz6q7 Union Men's Basketball Downs Bluefield on the Road https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121xqausm The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (9-13, 7-7 AAC) earned an 86-70 conference road victory over Bluefield (3-17, 3-10 AAC) on Wednesday night at Dome Gymnasium. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121xqausm Rufus Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260118nm1ahn Senior forward Dallas Rufus reached a major collegiate milestone on Jan. 10, scoring his 1,000th career point during Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball action against Columbia International. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260118nm1ahn Union Men’s Basketball Drops Road Game Against Spartanburg Methodist https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260117sipsbh The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (8-13, 6-6 AAC) fell on the road to Spartanburg Methodist (4-14, 2-9 AAC), 76-60, Saturday night at Bridges Arena. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260117sipsbh Union Men’s Basketball Dominates on the Road Against Reinhardt https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260114xj96ah The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (8-12, 6-5 AAC) picked up a road conference victory Wednesday night, defeating Reinhardt (5-12, 4-6 AAC) 74-57 at the Brown Athletic Center. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260114xj96ah Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Ali Sakho https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110rlyonj The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named junior center Ali Sakho as the Player of the Game following Saturday’s game against Columbia International University. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110rlyonj Union Men’s Basketball Late Offensive Push Falls Short Against CIU https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110sk40dn The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (7-12, 5-5 AAC) dropped its home contest to CIU (11-7, 6-4 AAC), 83-75, Saturday night at Robsion Arena. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110sk40dn Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Jabari Covington https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260107xtjmr1 The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named sophomore guard Jabari Covington the Player of the Game following Wednesday’s home win against Milligan. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260107xtjmr1 Union Men’s Basketball Bounces Back, Tops Milligan at Robsion Arena https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260107xw0pqr The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (7-11, 5-4 AAC) snapped a four-game skid with a 79–71 victory over Milligan (4-12, 2-6 AAC) on Wednesday night at Robsion Arena. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260107xw0pqr Union Falls on the Road at Montreat https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260103rn7vad The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (6-11, 4-4 AAC) dropped another road contest Saturday night, falling 78-65 to Montreat (9-6, 5-3 AAC) at McAlister Gymnasium. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260103rn7vad Union Men’s Basketball Drops Road Contest to No. 16 Georgetown https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251230s8dqpq The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (6-10, 4-3 AAC) fell on the road to No. 16 Georgetown (12-3, 0-0 MSC), 93-63, on Tuesday night at Davis-Reid Alumni Gym. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251230s8dqpq Union Falls on the Road in Exhibition Game Against Wofford https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251228pel21r The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (6-10) dropped an 88-54 decision to Wofford (8-5) on the road, struggling to keep pace after an early deficit Saturday night. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251228pel21r Union Men’s Basketball Drops Road Game to Lindsey Wilson https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251220rnpxdw The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (6-9) was defeated 91-74 by Lindsey Wilson (9-4) on Saturday night at Biggers Sports Center. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251220rnpxdw Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Kaleb Hedgepeth https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251216l2xv9g The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named redshirt junior guard Kaleb Hedgepeth the Player of the Game following Tuesday’s home win against Alice Lloyd. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251216l2xv9g Union Men’s Basketball Tops Alice Lloyd at Home https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251216lbytwb The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (5-8) defeated Alice Lloyd (4-11) Tuesday afternoon at Robison Arena, 90-80. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251216lbytwb Union Battles Late, Defeats Johnson on the Road https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251213ry23xy The Union Commonwealth University men’s basketball team (5-8, 4-3 AAC) defeated Johnson (4-8, 4-2 AAC) Saturday night at Douglas E. Karnes Arena, 80-77. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://gounionbulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251213ry23xy