2021-22 Men's Basketball News
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Men's Basketball Earns NABC Team Excellence Award and Five Named to NABC Honor Court
July 19, 2022KANSAS CITY, Mo. (blugolds.com) – The NABC on Tuesday announced the recipients of the 2021-22 NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court, representing outstanding achievement in the classroom by collegiate men’s basketball teams and student-athletes. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team earned their seventh team award in the past nine years with a cumulative team GPA of 3.096 and had five members earn their spot on the NABC Honors Court. -
Blugolds finish 16th in LEARFIELD Directors' Cup
June 15, 2022EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – In the final rankings for the 2021-22 Division III LEARFIELD Directors' Cup standings, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire finished 16th with the program’s third-highest point total of 715.50 points.
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Blugolds move up to 7th in NACDA's Learfield Director's Cup standings
March 31, 2022EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire moved up from 22nd to 7th in the Division III LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings after the final winter rankings were released Thursday.
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Voigt and Banasik Earn All-WIAC Honors
March 03, 2022MADISON, Wis. (blugolds.com)--The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has announced the 2022 All-WIAC Men’s Basketball Team as voted on by the league coaches.
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Page Named Max Sparger Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete
March 03, 2022MADISON, Wis. (blugolds.com)-- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Spencer Page has been selected recipient of the 2022 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Max Sparger Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete Award.
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Men's Basketball Season Ends in Opening Round of WIAC Playoffs
February 18, 2022RIVER FALLS, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team began their run for the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship on Friday as they traveled to UW-River Falls for the opening round. The #7 seeded Blugolds started strong with an early lead but eventually fell to the Falcons, 77-42.
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Blugolds Strong Defensive Stand Not Enough in Regular Season Finale
February 16, 2022PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team finished up the regular season Wednesday with Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play as they traveled to face the No. 8 UW-Platteville Pioneers. A strong defensive performance capitalized by strong rebounding by the Blugolds, wasn’t enough as the Blugolds were outscored 60-56.
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Blugolds Close Out Pointers in Final Minutes at Home
February 12, 2022EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team finished up their home season Wednesday for Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play as they hosted the UW-Stevens Point Pointers. In their final home game of the season, the Blugolds would make a defensive stand at the end to earn a 60-59 victory.
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Feature: BASKET HAS LID FOR BLUGOLDS IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH
February 11, 2022Where does one begin in setting the stage for the 1972 NAIA national championship showdown between the top two college division teams in the country at the old Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City, Missouri? It all began in the fall of 1968 when a 35-year-old Blugold alumnus named Ken Anderson took over the university’s men’s basketball program after the 40-year tenure of the legendary Willis “Bill” Zorn concluded. When Ken Anderson assumed leadership, the Blugolds had just suffered through seven losing seasons with a 45-99 record. He had success in the high school ranks at Auburndale, Plymouth, Superior Central and Wausau and had started a summer basketball camp in Minocqua, so he was known in coaching circles throughout the state. Immediately, he pulled in a couple All-State players and also grabbed a couple of sleepers.
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Blugolds Come Up Short in Shootout At Home
February 09, 2022EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team was at home Wednesday for Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play as they hosted the UW-Stout Blue Devils. Both teams would have an impressive night shooting the ball as the game stayed close for all 40 minutes, but the Blugolds came up short in the final minute to fall 94-89 at home.
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WIAC Announces Changes To Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament Formats
February 07, 2022MADISON, Wis.--The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has announced changes to its Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments (presented by Culver’s) for the 2022 season. The changes are in response to a significant imbalance in the number of games played by teams throughout the conference due to the COVID-19 protocols.
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Career Highs by Hanke and Tebon Not Enough in Road Loss
February 05, 2022LA CROSSE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team was on the road Saturday for Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play as they traveled to face the #8 UW-La Crosse Eagles. The Blugolds would put up a strong performance offensively, but rebounding issues on the defensive end would cause Eau Claire to come up short on the road 73-64.
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Blugolds Unable to Hold on After Strong First Half
February 02, 2022EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team was home Wednesday for Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play as they hosted the UW-River Falls Falcons. The Blugolds, after having an incredible first half, struggled both offensively and defensively in the second half, coming up short at home 75-73.
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WIAC Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Class
January 28, 2022MADISON, Wis. (blugolds.com)-The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has announced the members of its 2022 Hall of Fame class which includes three former UW-Eau Claire Ahtletes, Alex Hicks, Mike Ratliff, and Kristi (Griggs) Walston. The WIAC established a Hall of Fame to coincide with the conference’s celebration of its 100th anniversary, which took place during the 2012-13 academic year.
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Hanke Hits Game Winner and has Career Night in Home Win Over No. 4 Oshkosh
January 26, 2022EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team was back at Zorn Arena on Wednesday night, after two Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) road games the week before. After a big road win over UW-Whitewater on Saturday, the Blugolds upset the #4 ranked UW-Oshkosh Titans in overtime, 74-72.
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Blugolds Snap Losing Streak With Huge Road Win
January 22, 2022WHITEWATER, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team finished their road week of Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play as they traveled to play the UW-Whitewater Warhawks. The Blugolds would take the lead in the final minutes of the first half and refused to give it up, snapping their six-game losing streak.
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First Half Deficit Too Much for Blugolds to Overcome in Road Loss
January 19, 2022RIVER FALLS, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team was back on the road Wednesday for Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play as they traveled to play the UW-River Falls Falcons. The Blugolds struggled to stop the Falcons scoring attack on the road, falling 80-72.
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Blugolds Come Up Short in Final Minutes at Home
January 15, 2022EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team was back home on Wednesday for Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play as they hosted the #11 UW-La Crosse Eagles. The Blugolds kept the game tight all night, but rough shooting down the stretch allowed the Eagles to escape with a win as the Blugolds fell 67-60.
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Blugolds' Bench Help Not Enough in Wild Conference Road Loss
January 12, 2022MENOMONIE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team went on the road for Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play on Wednesday as they visited the UW-Stout Blue Devils. The Blugolds bench players helped gather 33 of the team’s 90 points in Wednesday’s match but came up short in double overtime falling 95-90.
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Voigt’s Strong Performance Not Enough in Home Loss
January 08, 2022EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team continued their Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play at home against the UW-Whitewater Warhawks. Despite a strong first half, the Blugolds were unable to close out the Warhawks and fell 77-72.
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Hanke's Career Night Not Enough as Men's Basketball Fall to #2 Pioneers
January 05, 2022EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team returned to Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play on Wednesday as they hosted the #2 ranked UW-Platteville Pioneers. Despite a fast start and a six-point lead in the first ten minutes, the Blugolds fell to the Pioneers, 60-46.
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Casper's Big Second Half Not Enough In Home Loss to St. Olaf
December 30, 2021EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team was back in Zorn Arena on Thursday for their first game in over two weeks due to semester finals and the holiday break. In their return to action, the Blugolds hosted the St. Olaf Oles in a nonconference matchup before the new year. Despite outscoring their opponents 36-30 in the second half, the Blugolds fell to the Oles, 68-60.
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Casper Named WIAC Kwik Trip Athlete of the Week
December 21, 2021MADISON, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Michael Casper (So. - Merrill, WI) has been named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Kwik Trip Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week for the week of Dec. 13 - 19.
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Men's Basketball Perseveres Over Vikings In Overtime
December 14, 2021APPLETON, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team was back on the road for the last time in the year 2020 as they traveled to Lawrence University for their final nonconference matchup before finals and the holiday break. After trailing by 13 points at halftime, the Blugolds grinded out a 103-96 victory in overtime.
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First Half Woes Too Much For Blugolds on the Road
December 09, 2021WAVERLY, Iowa (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team was back in action on Thursday as they took on the Wartburg Knights on the road. After a late push in the final five minutes, the Blugolds drop their third road game of the year, 82-70.
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Men's Basketball Uses Balanced Scoring to Defend Zorn Against Yellowjackets
December 07, 2021EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team was back in Zorn Arena for another nonconference matchup on Tuesday as they hosted UW-Superior. With a crowd packed into Zorn to escape the evening snow, the Blugolds spread their offense throughout the night for the 75-66 victory.
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Sonnentags' $70 million gift to UW-Eau Claire Foundation puts County Materials Complex on fast track
December 06, 2021EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) - When John and Carolyn Sonnentag met as students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the 1960s, no one could have predicted that they would fall in love and marry. Or that the love they had for each other and the university that brought them together would one day change the face of life in northwestern Wisconsin.
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Men's Basketball Bounces Back With First WIAC Win
December 04, 2021STEVENS POINT, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team was looked to rebound after opening Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) with a tough loss to No. 11 ranked UW-Oshkosh on Wednesday. With a trip to UW-Stevens Point on the agenda for Saturday evening, the Blugolds earned a 72-56 WIAC victory over the Pointers for their sixth win of the season.
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Men's Basketball Drops WIAC Opener to No. 11 UW-Oshkosh
December 01, 2021OSHKOSH, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team took to the road on Wednesday as they started Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) play against the No. 11 ranked UW-Oshkosh Titans at the Kolf Sports Center. Despite sticking with the ranked home squad and matching them in points in the second half, the Blugolds fell to the Titans, 69-60.
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Men's Basketball Earns First Home Win
November 28, 2021EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team was back at home on Sunday as they hosted the Alma College Scots in a nonconference battle in Zorn Arena. After an offensive powered first half, the Blugolds picked earned their first home win of the season, 78-66.
