<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://hcuhuskies.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Houston Christian University Athletics</title><link>https://hcuhuskies.com/rss.aspx?path=mbball</link><description>Latest news items for Houston Christian University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://hcuhuskies.com/rss?path=mbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>MBB: Huskies host Javelinas for Friday exhibition game in Sharp Gym</title><link>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/10/14/mens-basketball-mbb-huskies-host-javelinas-for-friday-exhibition-game-in-sharp-gym.aspx</link><guid>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/10/14/mens-basketball-mbb-huskies-host-javelinas-for-friday-exhibition-game-in-sharp-gym.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MBB - 2026-27 Exhibition (Doty Mara)" src="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/14/Doty_01.png" /><br /><br />Houston Christian University gets their 2026-27 campaign up and running in earnest on Friday evening as it plays host to Texas A&M-Kingsville in the first of three preseason exhibitions. Tip-off at historic Frank and Lucille Sharp Gymnasium is slated for 6 pm.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/Doty_01.png" /><media:content url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/Doty_01.png"><media:title>MBB - 2026-27 Exhibition (Doty Mara)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/Doty_01.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:17:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15692</s:story_id></item><item><title>HCU Athletics Offers New All-Sports Pass Ticketing Option</title><link>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/5/5/baseball-hcu-athletics-offers-new-all-sports-pass-ticketing-option.aspx</link><guid>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/5/5/baseball-hcu-athletics-offers-new-all-sports-pass-ticketing-option.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Cross Country, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Football, Beach Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="All-Sports Pass" src="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/5/All-Sports_Pass_-_Website_9935728.png" /><br /><br />HOUSTON – The HCU athletic department will begin offering a new all-sports pass ticketing options for a simple $15 automatic monthly draft.  These all-sports passes will allow the holder and up to three guests entry to any HCU regular season contest.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/All-Sports_Pass_-_Website_9935728.png" /><media:content url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/All-Sports_Pass_-_Website_9935728.png"><media:title>All-Sports Pass</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/All-Sports_Pass_-_Website_9935728.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2026 09:23:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15533</s:story_id></item><item><title>141 HCU Student-Athletes Named to SLC Commissioner's Honor Roll</title><link>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/6/24/141-hcu-student-athletes-named-to-slc-commissioners-honor-roll.aspx</link><guid>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/6/24/141-hcu-student-athletes-named-to-slc-commissioners-honor-roll.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Beach Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="HCU x SLC" src="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2023/6/28/HCU_School_Social_Lock_Up__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />FRISCO, Texas – HCU placed 141 student-athletes on the 2026 Southland Conference Spring Commissioner's Honor Roll on Wednesday, surpassing the athletic department's previous record-high number of 140 honorees set from the last two years.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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team</title><link>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/6/3/mens-basketball-mbb-huskies-place-pair-on-slc-academic-all-conference-team.aspx</link><guid>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/6/3/mens-basketball-mbb-huskies-place-pair-on-slc-academic-all-conference-team.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 MBB Academic All-Conference (Bartley and Mara)" src="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/2/2026_MBB_All_Academic__Bartley_and_Mara_.png" /><br /><br />Follow @HCUHoops]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/2026_MBB_All_Academic__Bartley_and_Mara_.png" /><media:content url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/2026_MBB_All_Academic__Bartley_and_Mara_.png"><media:title>2026 MBB Academic 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CHARLES, La. --- Houston Christian University saw its 2025-26 campaign come to a close with a 73-60 loss to the University of New Orleans in the first round of the Southland Conference Tournament at the Townsley Law Arena on the campus of McNeese State University. The Huskies trailed by just one at the break, but a 12-0 UNO spurt in the early going of the second half gave the Privateers control and pushed them into the quarterfinals, ending HCU's season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/01_-_Bartley__UNO_SLCT_1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/01_-_Bartley__UNO_SLCT_1_.jpg"><media:title>01 - Ryan Bartley (SLCT 01)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/01_-_Bartley__UNO_SLCT_1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:51:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15396</s:story_id></item><item><title>MBB: HCU opens SLC Tournament with Sunday evening tilt versus New Orleans</title><link>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-mbb-hcu-opens-slc-tournament-with-sunday-evening-tilt-versus-new-orleans.aspx</link><guid>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-mbb-hcu-opens-slc-tournament-with-sunday-evening-tilt-versus-new-orleans.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="23 - Demarco Bethea (UNO)" src="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/7/23_-_Demarco_Bethea__UNO_.jpg" /><br /><br />HCU takes on University of New Orleans in the first round of the 2026 Air Force Reserve Southland Basketball Championships on Sunday at 5 pm. The #8-seed Huskies and #5-seed Privateers will meet for third time this season, this at the Townsley Law Arena on the campus of two-time defending Southland champion McNeese.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/23_-_Demarco_Bethea__UNO_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/23_-_Demarco_Bethea__UNO_.jpg"><media:title>23 - Demarco Bethea (UNO)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/23_-_Demarco_Bethea__UNO_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Mar 2026 16:11:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15393</s:story_id></item><item><title>MBB: HCU races past Lamar to punch postseason ticket</title><link>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/3/2/mens-basketball-mbb-hcu-races-past-lamar-to-punch-postseason-ticket.aspx</link><guid>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/3/2/mens-basketball-mbb-hcu-races-past-lamar-to-punch-postseason-ticket.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="TEAM - 24 CELEBRATION" src="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/2/BENCH_-_24_CELLY.jpg" /><br /><br />HOUSTON --- Houston Christian University secured its spot in the Southland Conference Tournament with a resounding 75-53 victory over Lamar University on Monday night. In front of a crazed &quot;Senior Night&quot; crowd, the Huskies won what essentially became a play-in game, as with UIW's loss to SFA on Monday night, the winner in Sharp Gym earned the final playoff berth.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/BENCH_-_24_CELLY.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/BENCH_-_24_CELLY.jpg"><media:title>TEAM - 24 CELEBRATION</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/2/BENCH_-_24_CELLY.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 23:09:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15378</s:story_id></item><item><title>MBB: Huskies lace up against Lamar for "Senior Night" with postseason berth on the line</title><link>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/3/1/mens-basketball-mbb-huskies-lace-up-against-lamar-for-senior-night-with-postseason-berth-on-the-line.aspx</link><guid>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/3/1/mens-basketball-mbb-huskies-lace-up-against-lamar-for-senior-night-with-postseason-berth-on-the-line.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="08 - Trent Johnson (UNO)" src="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/1/08_-_Trent_Johnson__UNO_3_.jpg" /><br /><br />Houston Christian University host Lamar University for &quot;Senior Night&quot; on Monday night in Sharp Gym to close out the 2025-26 regular season campaign. The Huskies and Cardinals are currently tied with UIW for the eighth and final spot in the Southland Conference Tournament field with both needing a win to keep their hopes alive.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/1/08_-_Trent_Johnson__UNO_3_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/1/08_-_Trent_Johnson__UNO_3_.jpg"><media:title>08 - Trent Johnson (UNO)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/1/08_-_Trent_Johnson__UNO_3_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 1 Mar 2026 18:44:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15374</s:story_id></item><item><title>MBB: Huskies fall to Lumberjacks on Throwback Saturday</title><link>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-mbb-huskies-fall-to-lumberjacks-on-throwback-saturday.aspx</link><guid>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-mbb-huskies-fall-to-lumberjacks-on-throwback-saturday.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="10 - Caleb Gaston (SFA)" src="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/28/10_-_Caleb_Gaston__SFA_HH_.jpg" /><br /><br />HOUSTON --- Houston Christian University dropped a 77-56 decision to Stephen F. Austin State University on Saturday afternoon in Sharp Gymnasium. The loss, coupled with a University of the Incarnate Word victory over Lamar University on Saturday, puts the Huskies in a three-way tie with UIW and Lamar heading into the final night of the regular season on Monday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/10_-_Caleb_Gaston__SFA_HH_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/10_-_Caleb_Gaston__SFA_HH_.jpg"><media:title>10 - Caleb Gaston (SFA)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/10_-_Caleb_Gaston__SFA_HH_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:04:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15368</s:story_id></item><item><title>MBB: Huskies close out regular season with two at home still looking to secure postseason spot</title><link>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-mbb-huskies-return-home-for-two-games-to-close-out-regular-season-still-looking-to-secure-postseason-spot.aspx</link><guid>https://hcuhuskies.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-mbb-huskies-return-home-for-two-games-to-close-out-regular-season-still-looking-to-secure-postseason-spot.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="03 - Kylin Green (Hustlin' Husky logo)" src="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Kylin__HH_.png" /><br /><br />Houston Christian University returns to Sharp Gymnasium for the final weekend of the regular season, facing league-leading Stephen F. Austin State University on Saturday before the regular season finale on Monday against Lamar University. The Huskies enter the final two games of the campaign sitting in a tie with Lamar for the eighth and final spot in the Southland Conference Tournament field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Kylin__HH_.png" /><media:content url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Kylin__HH_.png"><media:title>03 - Kylin Green (Hustlin' Husky logo)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hcuhuskies.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Kylin__HH_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:12:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15362</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>