2018-19 Men's Basketball News

CNU's Savonte Chappell Selected for NABC's Give Back Team
CNU's Savonte Chappell Selected for NABC's Give Back Team

May 31, 2019

Christopher Newport rising senior Savonte Chappell received recognition Wednesday as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its 2019 Give Back Team, honoring ten men's college basketball players for their outstanding community service efforts. Chappell, from South Boston, Va., has been a member of the CNU men's basketball program for the last three years and has exhibited an extraordinary strong drive to serve the community.

Wardenburg Named Southern Virginia Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Wardenburg Named Southern Virginia Head Men’s Basketball Coach

May 20, 2019

Southern Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jason Lamb today announced that Adam Wardenburg will become the Knights next head men's basketball coach effective immediately.

CNU Ready to Face Swarthmore Friday Night in National Semifinal in Fort Wayne, Indiana
CNU Ready to Face Swarthmore Friday Night in National Semifinal in Fort Wayne, Indiana

March 15, 2019

The Madness of March rolls on as Christopher Newport and Swarthmore face each other Friday night for the right to play for a National Championship. Game time is set for 6:00 p.m. at Allan County War Memorial Coliseum.

#9 Christopher Newport Falls to #6 Swarthmore in NCAA Men's Basketball National Semifinals
#9 Christopher Newport Falls to #6 Swarthmore in NCAA Men's Basketball National Semifinals

March 15, 2019

Ninth-ranked Christopher Newport's incredible season came to an end on Friday (March 15) in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Semifinals following a 70-63 defeat at the hands of #6 Swarthmore. The game was contested at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Arena in Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Christopher Newport's Carter & York's Bady Collect NABC All-America Honors
Christopher Newport's Carter & York's Bady Collect NABC All-America Honors

March 14, 2019

A pair of standouts from the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) were honored as NABC All Americans: Christopher Newport senior Marcus Carter earned second team accolades, while York senior Jason Bady collected third team recognition.

Four CAC Men's Basketball Standouts Earn NABC All-District Recognition
Four CAC Men's Basketball Standouts Earn NABC All-District Recognition

March 13, 2019

York senior Jason Bady and Christopher Newport senior Marcus Carter were selected First Team All-District Tuesday by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Mary Washington senior Johnny Cronin and Salisbury senior Blair Davis were also honored as Second Team All-District selections.

Three Honored on D3hoops.com All-Region Men's Basketball Team
Three Honored on D3hoops.com All-Region Men's Basketball Team

March 11, 2019

York's Jason Bady and Christopher Newport's Marcus Carter were named to the D3hoops.com Middle Atlantic All-Region First Team while Christopher Newport head coach John Krikorian earned region Co-Coach of the Year honors, the organization announced on Tuesday. CNU will head to Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the Final Four this weekend of the Division III Men's Basketball Championship.

York's Jason Bady Named to NABC Reese's Senior All-Star Game
York's Jason Bady Named to NABC Reese's Senior All-Star Game

March 11, 2019

For the second year in a row, the Spartan men's basketball team will have a representative at the Reese's NABC Division III Senior All-Star game as guard Jason Bady has been selected to play in the game this weekend.

FINAL FOUR! #9 Christopher Newport Defeats Off #19 Williams, Advances to NCAA Men's Basketball Semifinals
FINAL FOUR! #9 Christopher Newport Defeats Off #19 Williams, Advances to NCAA Men's Basketball Semifinals

March 09, 2019

Christopher Newport advanced to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Semifinals following a 79-70 victory over #19 Williams (March 9). CNU extended their win streak to 13 games and will face Swarthmore on Friday (March 15) at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Arena in Ft. Wayne, Ind.

#9 Christopher Newport Knocks Off #10 Hamilton, Advances to NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals
#9 Christopher Newport Knocks Off #10 Hamilton, Advances to NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals

March 08, 2019

Christopher Newport advanced to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals following a resilient, second-half comeback effort en route to a 75-67 victory over #10 Hamilton on Friday (March 8). CNU extended their win streak to 12 games and will face Williams on Saturday (March 9) at 7:00 p.m. in the Elite Eight.

Christopher Newport & York Advance to NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Second Round
Christopher Newport & York Advance to NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Second Round

March 01, 2019

Christopher Newport and York both picked up victories on Friday evening in round one of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday, advancing to Saturday's second round.

Christopher Newport Overwhelms Alfred, Advances to NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sectionals
Christopher Newport Overwhelms Alfred, Advances to NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sectionals

March 01, 2019

Christopher Newport will move on to the Round of 16 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament next weekend following a dominant 88-53 victory over Alfred on Saturday evening inside the Freeman Center on the campus of Christopher Newport University. CNU, winners of 11 consecutive games, will face the Hamilton-Moravian winner next Friday (March 8) in the NCAA Tournament sectional round of 16.

Christopher Newport Captures Third CAC Men's Basketball Championship; Carter Pours in Career-High 31 Points
Christopher Newport Captures Third CAC Men's Basketball Championship; Carter Pours in Career-High 31 Points

February 23, 2019

Christopher Newport captured its third Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) Men's Basketball Championship in four years on Saturday (Feb. 23) with a 78-56 victory over York (Pa.) inside the Freeman Center on the campus of Christopher Newport University. 

Christopher Newport & York to Battle in Rematch for CAC Men's Basketball Championship
Christopher Newport & York to Battle in Rematch for CAC Men's Basketball Championship

February 21, 2019

Christopher Newport and York (Pa.) earned victories in the conference semifinals on Thursday (Feb. 21) night and will advance to Saturday's (Feb. 23) 2019 CAC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship game. This contest is a rematch of last year's conference title game in which York prevailed on the road, 82-73.

York's Jason Bady Named Player of the Year to Headline 2019 All-CAC Men's Basketball Teams
York's Jason Bady Named Player of the Year to Headline 2019 All-CAC Men's Basketball Teams

February 19, 2019

York senior guard Jason Bady headlines the 2019 All-CAC Men's Basketball teams as the CAC Player of the Year, while Mary Washington's Greg Rowson collected CAC Rookie of the Year accolades. Christopher Newport's John Krikorian took home CAC Coach of the Year honors for the fourth consecutive season after leading the Captains to a share of the conference regular season title.

Home Teams Prevail, Earn Spots in CAC Men's Basketball Semifinals
Home Teams Prevail, Earn Spots in CAC Men's Basketball Semifinals

February 19, 2019

All four higher-seeded home teams prevailed in the 2019 CAC Men's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals on Tuesday (Feb. 19) night and will advance to Thursday's (Feb. 21) conference semifinal contests. #1 Christopher Newport will host #4 Salisbury along with #2 York (Pa.) welcoming #3 Mary Washington.