Porter Named Blue Knight Men's Basketball Coach
 URBANA, Ohio (March 21, 2008) – Urbana University Director of Athletics Doug Young is pleased to announce Jeff Porter as the Blue Knights’ next head men’s basketball coach.
“Coach Porter brings many great qualities that our program needs right now,” said Young. “He is very committed to academic excellence, knows how to get the get the most out of his student athletes, and has a very strong recruiting base in the areas that we need most.” [more]
 Drake Named All-AMC
URBANA, Ohio (March 5, 2008) – The 2007-08 all-AMC South Division Men’s Basketball teams were announced today and Urbana University senior power forward Allen Drake (Toledo, Ohio/Start HS) was named honorable mention all-American Mideast Conference. Drake, who stands at 6-foot-4, led the Blue Knight in rebounding with 6.3 boards per game. He was second in scoring, averaging 9.4 ppg.
Blue Knight Basketball Coach Resigns
URBANA, Ohio (February 27, 2008) – Urbana University Director of Athletics Doug Young today announced the resignation of head men's basketball coach and associate athletic director Paul Bryant. Bryant is finishing his PhD in Higher Education Leadership and also pursuing other career opportunities in higher education. [more]
Urbana Falls to SSU in Season Finale
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (February 23, 2008) – Three seniors scored in double figures in the Blue Knight’s final game of the 2007-08 season, but it wasn’t enough as Shawnee State won the American Mideast Conference game, 74-56, Saturday. [more] [stats]
Blue Knights Can't Repeat Upset
Five Urbana seniors play in their final home game
URBANA, Ohio (February 19, 2008) – NAIA No.2 Walsh came to town on Urbana’s senior night and avenged an earlier upset loss dealt to them by the Blue Knights. The Cavaliers improved their overall record to 23-4 and their American Mideast Conference South Division leading record to 11-2 with a 73-49 win Tuesday at the Grimes Center Gymnasium. [more] [stats]
MVNU Tops Blue Knights, 87-69
Bernard scores career-high 20 vs. Cougars
URBANA, Ohio (February 16, 2008) – Ben Falkenberg (24 points) and Jadin Thomas (23 points) combined to score 47, propelling NAIA No. 31 Mount Vernon Nazarene to an 87-69 win over Urbana University Saturday at the Grimes Center Gymnasium. [more] [stats]
Davis Signs with IBL's Holland Blast
 (Feb. 14, 2008) -- Former Urbana University basketball standout and 2006 graduate Antonio Davis signed with the International Basketball League’s (IBL) Holland Blast in Holland, Mich.
According to usbasket.com the 6-foot-6 Davis is expected to play a featured role for the Blast along side point guard, Dennis Springs (Ferris State). The web site also stated “The expectations are for Davis to continue putting up numbers en route to a prosperous professional playing career. This versatile talent is equally effective at either the 2 or 3 position with the ability to slide to a point or 4-man spot in a pinch.” [more]
Yellow Jackets Take Control in Second Half
CEDARVILLE, Ohio (Feb. 14, 2008) – The Blue Knights trailed by just one, 33-32, at the half to the 22nd ranked Cedarville Yellow Jackets (17-7, 7-4 AMC) at the Callan Athletic Center, but were outscored 49-26 in the second stanza, and fell 82-58 Thursday night in a game rescheduled due to inclement weather Tuesday. Senior Harold Haynes paced Urbana with a team-high 16 points, while junior Charles Jefferson added 13 points. Senior Allen Drake had a team-high 11 rebounds. Chris Beals led the Yellow Jackets with 19 points. Urbana hosts Mount Vernon Nazarene this Saturday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. in an AMC contest. [stats]
Blue Knights Swept by ODU
COLUMBUS (Feb. 9, 2008)– The Blue Knights trailed by just seven to open the second half, but Ohio Dominican imposed its force on the boards and pulled away for a 95-76 American Mideast Conference South Division win Saturday. [more] [stats]
Off to the Races – Career Days Lead to Urbana Win
Blue Knights score 52 in first half
URBANA, Ohio (February 5, 2008) – Blue Knight juniors David Brown and Charles Jefferson had career games to lead Urbana to a 92-86 American Mideast Conference win over visiting Wilberforce Tuesday night. The victory allowed Urbana to avenge a 98-90 loss to the Bulldogs on Jan. 8. [more]
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Blue Knights Can’t Overcome Slow Start
Rio Grande downs Urbana, 96-83
URBANA, Ohio (February 2, 2008) – The Blue Knights dropped an American Mideast Conference contest, 96-83, to visiting Rio Grande here at the Grimes Center Gymnasium Saturday. It was the big Redmen that wreaked havoc, as Brandon Ivery (24 points) and Will Norwell (21 points) shot 17-of-22 from the field and combined for 45 of Rio’s 96 points. [more] [stats]
Haynes Sinks 20 in Blue Knight Loss
Urbana drops non-conference contest to Central State, 80-69
URBANA, Ohio (January 31, 2008) – Urbana University had it all knotted up at the half with 36 points for each team in its non-conference game vs. Central State Thursday night at the Grimes Center Gymnasium. A slow start to the second stanza spelled doom for the Blue Knights as the Marauders used a 17-3 run to take a commanding lead that Urbana, ultimately, could not overcome. [more] [stats]
Urbana Grad Featured on "Streetball" Extravaganza
 URBANA, Ohio (January 31, 2008) – Urbana University graduate and former Blue Knight basketball player Mick Dejene’ will be featured at The First Annual “Streetball” Extravaganza held at Central State University this Saturday, Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Dejene’, who graduated from Urbana in May of 2007 with a business degree, goes by “SlowMotion” on the tour that has been seen on ESPN, And1, Ball 4 real and MTV. Dejene, a Trotwood native, played three years at Urbana for Coach Paul Bryant.
“Mick is a great ball handler and is certainly a showman on the court,” said Bryant. “I am proud that he has followed his dream and used his experience from Urbana University to assist in his quest to play professional basketball.”
Dejene’ is one of several Blue Knights to play professional basketball, including: Darren Gettis, Baboucarr Njie, Antonio Davis, Josh Davis, Brian Kortovich and Will Hall.
For more information on the First Annual “Streetball” Extravaganza call Central State at 937-270-5091.
Second Half Explosion Not Enough;
Bears Down Blue Knights 74-66
By Gene Clemons
URBANA, Ohio (Jan. 29, 2008) -- An 18 point second half performance from junior center Dorian Hoover was not enough to tame the Bears as Urbana University’s men’s basketball team fell Tuesday at home to Shawnee State 74-66. [more] [stats]
Urbana's Halftime Lead Doesn't Hold Up
NAIA No.6 Mount Vernon outscores Knights 52-30 in second period
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (Jan. 26, 2008) – Coming off its historical 70-64 upset of NAIA No. 2 Walsh just four days earlier, Urbana University was riding that wave into the first half in an American Mideast Conference South Division contest at Mount Vernon Nazarene on Saturday. The Blue Knights, who by beating the Cavaliers, became the first Urbana team to knock off a second-ranked team, were poised to slay another giant, holding a 34-30 lead over the Cougars at the half. MVNU outscored Urbana, 52-30 to preserve the AMC win at home and a share of second in the South Division standings. [more] [Stats]
Blue Knights Hand No. 2 Walsh First AMC Loss
Urbana stuns Cavaliers, 70-64
NORTH CANTON, Ohio (Jan. 22, 2008) – Blue Knight juniors Dorian Hoover and David Brown each posted 17 points in Urbana University’s 70-64 upset of NAIA No. 2 Walsh Tuesday night. Urbana (4-14, 2-3 AMC S) snapped the Cavaliers’ (15-3, 4-1 AMC S) 21-game home winning streak and gave Walsh its first American Mideast Conference South Division loss.
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Panthers Pull Away in Second Half for AMC Win
Urbana suffers 83-67 setback
URBANA, Ohio (January 19, 2008) – The Blue Knights fell, 83-67, to Ohio Dominican Saturday at the Grimes Center Gymnasium in American Mideast Conference action. The Panthers owned a 41-32 lead at the half and dominated on the boards, out rebounding Urbana, 45-22 for the game. Junior David Brown paced Urbana with 15 points and five assists, while fellow junior Dorian Hoover chipped in 14 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. Junior Chuck Jefferson also scored in double figures, contributing 12 points. Senior Allen Drake had a solid stat line of nine points and a team-high eight rebounds. ODU's Jim McCurdy led all scorers with 21 points. He drained seven treys. The AMC's leading rebounder Brian Busch of ODU padded his stats with a double-double of 15 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. The Blue Knights' AMC schedule doesn't get any easier. They have back-to-back road games against nationally ranked opponents. Urbana plays at NAIA No. 2 Walsh on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. and then at No. 5 Mount Vernon on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
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Jackson Hits Game-Winner and Blocks Final TU Shot
Blue Knights win 72-70 over Tiffin
URBANA, Ohio (January 17, 2008) – Freshman Robert Jackson came up big in Urbana University’s 72-70 non-conference win over visiting Tiffin University Thursday night at the Grimes Center Gymnasium. Jackson hit the game-winning shot with 10 seconds left in the game, but more importantly blocked Alex Strok’s shot at the buzzer to preserve the Blue Knight victory. [more] [Stats] [Play-by-Play Audio]
No. 16 Cedarville Tops Blue Knights
Urbana scores just 17 in second half
URBANA, Ohio (January 15, 2008) – The Blue Knight men's basketball team scored just 17 points in the second half, resulting in a 74-48 American Mideast Conference setback to NAIA No. 16 Cedarville (11-4, 2-1 AMC). Urbana held a 31-27 lead at the half, but couldn't hold on for the league win, shooting just 17.6 percent from the field in the second period. David Brown led Urbana in scoring with 10 points and also had a game-high three steals. Freshman Robert Jackson had a team-high nine rebounds for Urbana (2-13, 1-2 AMC). The Yellow Jackets out rebounded Urbana, 57-34. The Blue Knights host Tiffin on January 17 at 7:30 p.m. [Stats] [Play-by-Play Audio]
Hoover Clinches Win at Free Throw Line
Blue Knights top Rio Grande, 68-65
RIO GRANDE, Ohio (January 12, 2008) – Junior Dorian Hoover scored 11 points in Urbana’s 68-65 American Mideast Conference victory over Rio Grande Saturday at the Newt Oliver Arena. It’s not the 11 points that is impressive but the fact that he calmly sank three free throws in the final eight seconds to clinch the win for the Blue Knights in a game that saw 18 lead changes. [more] [Stats]
Slow Start Leads to Urbana Setback
Blue Knights score 17 in first half and fall to WVU Tech
MONTGOMERY, W.Va. (January 10, 2008) – The Blue Knights had a slow start and fell, 67-58, in a non-conference game against West Virginia Tech Thursday at the Baisi Athletic Center. Urbana fell behind, 32-17 in the first half - shooting just 19 percent from the field - and could not recover. Senior Julian Bernard led the Blue Knight effort with a career-high 19 points. Senior Harold Haynes had a game-high 11 rebounds. The Blue Knights return to AMC action when they play at Rio Grande on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. [Stats]
Blue Knights Lose AMC Opener to Wilberforce
WILBERFORCE, Ohio (January 8, 2008) – Despite having five players score in double figures, the Blue Knight men’s basketball team fell, 98-90 in their American Mideast Conference opener against Wilberforce University Tuesday night. Urbana (1-11, 0-1 AMC) was paced by senior Julian Bernard’s 15 points. Senior Andre’ Wiggins chipped in 13 points, while juniors Dorian Hoover and Charles Jefferson added 12 points apiece. Senior Joe Williams was the fifth player to reach double figure scoring with his 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting, including 2-of-2 from three-point land.
Rawlston Charles charged Wilberforce (7-7, 1-0 AMC) with 32 points. Andre Lyles added 26 points. The Bulldogs owned a 50-44 lead at the half.
The Blue Knights will play a non-conference contest at West Virginia Tech this Thursday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. Urbana hopes to avenge an 81-71 loss to the Golden Bears at the Grimes Center on Nov. 19. [Stats]
Daemen Escapes with Slim Victory Over Urbana
Blue Knights suffer first setback of 2008
AMHERST, N.Y. (Jan. 4, 2008) – After more than a three week break since its last game, Urbana opened strong against Daemen College Friday night at Lumsden Gymnasium. The Blue Knights outscored the Wildcats, 20-4, in the first seven minutes, and led for 34 minutes of the game, but fell 72-70 to Daemen. [more] [Stats]
Bernard’s Career High Not Enough
Blue Knights fall to Mercyhurst, 83-67
ERIA, Pa. (December 12, 2007) – Blue Knight senior Julian Bernard scored a career high 18 points, but five Lakers scored in double figures as Urbana University fell to Mercyhurst College, 83-67, in a non-conference game Wednesday night at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. [more] [Stats]
Urbana Suffers Setback at Undefeated CSU
WILBERFORCE, Ohio (December 8, 2007) – The Blue Knight men’s basketball team dug a 22-point deficit in the first half against 9-0 Central State University and could not recover, falling 93-60 in non-conference action Saturday night. [more] [Stats]
Blue Knights Blitzed by Campbellsville
WARSAW , Ky. (November 30, 2007) – Perennial NAIA D-I men’s basketball powerhouse dealt Urbana University a 92-63 loss Friday night at Warsaw High School. [more] [Stats]
Second Half Surge Leads to Urbana Victory
TIFFIN, Ohio (November 27, 2007) – The Blue Knights scored 48 second-half points to come from behind for their first win, a 75-63 victory over NCAA D-II Tiffin University. The Dragons held a 28-27 lead at the half, but Urbana shot 60 percent in the second stanza, and were led by senior Jo-Jo Peterson’s 16 points. Peterson finished with a game-high 22 points, his second consecutive game, scoring 20+ points. Senior Joe Williams had eight assists, while junior Charles Jefferson put up 12 points and senior Harold Haynes chipped in 11 points. Urbana plays at Warsaw, Ky. against Campbellsville on Friday, November 30 at 8 p.m. [Stats]
Peterson Has Record Day vs. Breds
KSU wins 106-101 shootout in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 21, 2007) – Blue Knight senior Jo-Jo Peterson scored 27 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in Urbana’s 106-101 loss to NCAA D-II Kentucky State University in the Thorobreds’ home opener Wednesday night. Urbana was down by one with 30 seconds to play, when KSU hit a clutch three-pointer. Urbana plays at NCAA D-II Tiffin on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m.[Stats]
Free Throws Sink Blue Knights
WVU Tech takes 81-71 win over Urbana
URBANA, Ohio (November 19, 2007) – The Blue Knight men’s basketball team dropped its fifth consecutive game, losing 81-71 to NAIA D-I West Virginia Tech (1-2) on Monday night at the Grimes Center Gymnasium.
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TCU Comeback Thwarts Urbana Upset
Urbana's Harold Haynes named all-tournament at Cedarville Classic
CEDARVILLE, Ohio (November 17, 2007) – The Blue Knights were oh so close to picking up their first win of the season, but were outscored 9-2 in the final minutes by Trinity Christian (4-1), and fell 79-74 in the second day of the 30th Annual Cedarville Classic.[more] [Stats]
Peterson Scores 13 in Urbana Setback
Blue Knights fall to Lindsey Wilson at Cedarville Classic
URBANA, Ohio (November 16, 2007) – The Blue Knight men’s basketball team dropped to 0-3, suffering an 84-56 loss to NAIA D-I Lindsey Wilson University (3-2) at the 30th Annual Cedarville University Classic Friday night at the Callan Athletic Center. [more] [Stats]
Urbana Struggles at Line; Pioneers Take Advantage
Malone downs Blue Knights, 88-77, in home opener
URBANA, Ohio (November 13, 2007) – The Urbana men’s basketball team dropped to 0-2 after falling, 88-77, to Malone College in its home opener Tuesday night. [more] [Stats]
Blue Knights Fall in Season Opener
Senior Harold Haynes drains 33 points in Urbana debut
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio (November 10, 2007) – The Blue Knight men’s basketball team lost its 2007-08 season opener Saturday at Notre Dame by a score of, 89-71. The Falcons, the defending American Mideast Conference North Division defending champions, jumped out to a 44-30 halftime lead. [more] [Stats]
Blue Knight Men's Basketball 2007-08 Season Outlook
By Torri Blanchard, Urbana Sports Information Intern
Entering his fifth year as the Urbana University Men’s Head Basketball coach, Paul Bryant is returning six players and a host of new recruits. Together Bryant believes they possess the athletic ability to get up and down the court to accent his “upbeat” style of play. [more]
[Link to Audio 2007-08 Outlook]
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