2024-25 Blackburn College Men's Basketball News

Season
Blackburn Places 10 on SLIAC All-Academic Team
Blackburn Places 10 on SLIAC All-Academic Team

BELLEVILLE, IL - Blackburn College placed 10 winter athletes on the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.

Men's Basketball Ends Season with 95-86 Victory at Principia
Men's Basketball Ends Season with 95-86 Victory at Principia

ELSAH, IL -- The Blackburn Men’s Basketball team traveled to Principia College on Saturday afternoon and took a 95-86 victory in the final St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game of the season. 

Men's Basketball Takes on MUW
Men's Basketball Takes on MUW

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn College Men’s Basketball team hosted Mississippi University for Women in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action.

Barr Honored on Senior Day
Barr Honored on Senior Day

CARLINVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn College Men’s Basketball team honored senior Brody Barr prior to their matchup with Lyon College.

McLuskie, Jent, Women's Basketball Earn Sportsmanship Team Honors
McLuskie, Jent, Women's Basketball Earn Sportsmanship Team Honors

BELLEVILLE, IL -- Sophomore Ayden McLuskie from Men's Basketball and sophomore Gracie Jent of Women's Basketball received St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Sportsmanship Team honors. The Blackburn College Women's Basketball team was also named the leagues Sportsmanship Award winner. 

Frey, Cook Named Athletes of the Week
Frey

CARLINVILLE, IL- Sophomore Kendaee Frey and Junior Nick Cook earned Blackburn College Athletes of the Week.

Men's Basketball Falls in Close Contest
Men's Basketball Falls in Close Contest

FULTON, MO– The Blackburn College Men's Basketball team traveled to Fulton, Missouri to take on Westminster College in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action.

Mitchell, Cook Named Athletes of the Week
Mitchell

CARLINVILLE, IL- Juniors Zoe Mitchell and Nick Cook earned Blackburn College Athletes of the Week.

Men's Basketball Takes Fontbonne To OT
Men's Basketball Takes Fontbonne To OT

ST.LOUIS, MO–On Wednesday night, the Blackburn College Men's Basketball team took on St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponent Fontbonne University. The Beavers hit a crucial shot in the game's final seconds to send it to overtime but fell short 81-76. 

Second Half Rally Not Enough
Second Half Rally Not Enough

CARLINVILLE, IL– The Blackburn College Men's Basketball team took on St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponent Greenville University on Saturday night. The Beavers outscored the Panthers 58-48  in the second half but were unable to overcome a slow first half, taking a heartbreaking loss, 112-100.

Men's Basketball Collects Victory over Principia
Men's Basketball Collects Victory over Principia

CARLINVILLE, IL– The Blackburn College Men's Basketball team took on Principia College on Saturday at home in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action and used a strong team effort to capture the 66-56 victory. 

Harris, Barr Named Athletes of the Week
Harris

CARLINVILLE, IL- Sophomore India Harris and senior Brody Barr earned Blackburn College Athletes of the Week.

Second Half Rally Falls Short
Second Half Rally Falls Short

CARLINVILLE, IL– The Blackburn College Men’s Basketball team took on St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponent Webster University on Wednesday night. The Beavers outscored the Gorloks 48-31 in the second half but were unable to overcome a slow first half, taking a heartbreaking loss, 75-71.

Tuetken, Grissom Named Athletes of the Week
Tuetken

CARLINVILLE, IL-- Junior Caidy Tuetken and sophomore Odis Grissom earned Blackburn College Athletes of the Week.

Beavers Battle Back but Come Up Short
Beavers Battle Back but Come Up Short

COLUMBUS, MS– The Blackburn College Men’s Basketball Team started their on the road stretch with their first matchup being against MUW. The Beavers fell short in a heart wrenching loss, 62-64.

Barr Leads the Charge to First Conference Win
Barr Leads the Charge to First Conference Win

CARLINVILLE, IL—The Blackburn College Men’s Basketball team were back at home on Saturday afternoon taking on the Blue Jays of Westminster College. Barr helped the Beavers to come out on top with their first conference victory, 71-60.