https://battlingbishops.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Ohio Wesleyan University Athleticsen-us60https://battlingbishops.com/news/2025/11/21/mens-basketball-ohio-wesleyan-selected-to-host-2026-great-lakes-invitational.aspxhttps://battlingbishops.com/news/2025/11/21/mens-basketball-ohio-wesleyan-selected-to-host-2026-great-lakes-invitational.aspxMen's Basketball

WASHINGTON, Pa. – On Friday night, Ryan Whitnable, creator and director of the Great Lakes Invitational, announced Ohio Wesleyan University as the host institution for the 2026 Great Lakes Invitational.]]>MBB_GreatLakesInvitationalAnnouncement_2026Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:15:00 EST510825https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/21/general-ohio-wesleyan-celebrates-22nd-annual-dale-bruce-scholar-athlete-awards.aspxhttps://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/4/21/general-ohio-wesleyan-celebrates-22nd-annual-dale-bruce-scholar-athlete-awards.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming & Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

DELAWARE, Ohio – On Thursday, Ohio Wesleyan University Athletics student-athletes, staff, administration, faculty, family, and friends gathered at the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center for the 22nd annual Dale J. Bruce Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet. The annual event – named in honor of the late Dale Bruce '52, a football All-American who was a longtime supporter of Battling Bishops athletics – recognizes the top Ohio Wesleyan student-athletes for their work on the field of competition as well as in the classroom.]]>GEN_DaleBruceAwards_2026Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:45:00 EST411068https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-hart-and-ward-receive-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-hart-and-ward-receive-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxMen's Basketball

GREENWOOD, Ind. – On Tuesday afternoon, College Sports Communicators released their Academic All-District selections for the 2025-26 NCAA Division III men's basketball season. Ohio Wesleyan University was represented by senior Isaac Ward and sophomore Quinn Hart.]]>MBB_CSCAcademicAll-District_2025-26Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:45:00 EST510999https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-final-second-free-throw-sinks-bishops-in-season-finale.aspxhttps://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-final-second-free-throw-sinks-bishops-in-season-finale.aspxMen's Basketball

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University men's basketball team traveled to Denison to wrap up the regular season on Saturday. The rivals were all square at 70 with 16 seconds to play, but the momentum shifted instantly when the Big Red defense forced a turnover. Denison converted a free throw with less than a second on the clock, leaving the Bishops with a gut-wrenching 71-70 loss and silencing any hopes of an NCAC Tournament appearance.]]>MBB_02212026Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:24:00 EST510931https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/2/18/mens-basketball-bishops-fall-in-heartbreaking-fashion-at-depauw-77-76.aspxhttps://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/2/18/mens-basketball-bishops-fall-in-heartbreaking-fashion-at-depauw-77-76.aspxMen's Basketball

GREENCASTLE, Ind. – The Ohio Wesleyan men's basketball team returned to action Wednesday, traveling to DePauw with hopes of getting back in the win column. In a back-and-forth thriller, DePauw converted a layup with five seconds left to take a 77-76 lead. The late bucket proved to be the dagger, as OWU's last-second effort fell short.]]>MBB_02182026Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:04:00 EST510925https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/2/14/mens-basketball-bishops-fall-short-in-overtime-thriller-on-senior-day.aspxhttps://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/2/14/mens-basketball-bishops-fall-short-in-overtime-thriller-on-senior-day.aspxMen's Basketball

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University men's basketball team hosted Wooster on Saturday, aiming to secure back-to-back NCAC victories for the second time this year. Regulation time expired with both squads tied at 72, forcing an extra five minutes to decide a winner. A late Wooster free throw proved to be the difference, leaving the Red and Black with just one second to respond. Their game-tying attempt at the buzzer came up offline, and Ohio Wesleyan ultimately fell 85-82.]]>MBB_02142026Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:51:00 EST510918https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/2/11/mens-basketball-bishops-survive-wabash-late-comeback-efforts-outlast-little-giants-79-75.aspxhttps://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/2/11/mens-basketball-bishops-survive-wabash-late-comeback-efforts-outlast-little-giants-79-75.aspxMen's Basketball

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University men's basketball team hosted Wabash on Wednesday, aiming to snap a four-game skid. The Battling Bishops shot 70% from the field in the first half, including 75% from three to take a 47-31 lead into halftime. The Little Giants clawed back to within two with five seconds remaining, but OWU held on for a 79-75 victory.]]>MBB_02112026Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:37:00 EST510912https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/2/4/mens-basketball-bishops-outplayed-by-john-carroll.aspxhttps://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/2/4/mens-basketball-bishops-outplayed-by-john-carroll.aspxMen's Basketball

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University men's basketball team was at home on Wednesday night hosting John Carroll for their second matchup of the season. In the end, it was the Blue Streaks taking the victory by a large margin, 97-65.]]>MBB_02042026Wed, 4 Feb 2026 23:24:00 EST510899https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/1/31/mens-basketball-slow-start-leads-to-bishops-loss-at-oberlin.aspxhttps://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/1/31/mens-basketball-slow-start-leads-to-bishops-loss-at-oberlin.aspxMen's Basketball

OBERLIN, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University men's basketball visited Oberlin on Saturday, aiming to bounce back from consecutive losses. The Battling Bishops struggled to find offensive consistency in the first half–shooting just 23% from the field–and trailed 36-22 at the break. The Red and Black couldn't claw their way back in the second half, ultimately falling 69-57.]]>MBB_01312026Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:53:00 EST510890https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/1/28/mens-basketball-bishops-drop-close-one-to-kenyon.aspxhttps://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/1/28/mens-basketball-bishops-drop-close-one-to-kenyon.aspxMen's Basketball

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University men's basketball team returned home to host Kenyon on Wednesday night at Branch Rickey Arena. Despite holding a lead in the first half, the Battling Bishops would fall behind at the break and never quite have enough to pull back ahead, ultimately losing 69-61.]]>MBB_01282026Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:58:00 EST510887