https://jewellcardinals.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for William Jewell College Athleticsen-us60https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/6/1/general-cardinal-greats-to-be-inducted-into-athletics-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/6/1/general-cardinal-greats-to-be-inducted-into-athletics-hall-of-fame.aspxBaseball, Football, Men's Basketball, Softball, Women's Basketball, General

LIBERTY, Mo. - William Jewell College Athletics has announced the five individuals and one team that will be enshrined into the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Among the former greats to be honored are Austin Kretchmar, '16 (baseball), Andrew Peters, '02 (men's basketball), Jimi Reed, '83 (football), Faith Song, '15 (softball), and Jessica Stewart Boan, '10 (women's basketball), along with the 2015 baseball team.]]>Hall of Fame PhotoMon, 1 Jun 2026 11:34:00 CST2010823https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/27/general-erlacher-announced-as-new-vice-president-for-athletics.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/27/general-erlacher-announced-as-new-vice-president-for-athletics.aspxBaseball, Spirit, Cross Country, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Swimming, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, General, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Athletic Training, Dance, Men's Swimming, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Cheerleading, Powerlifting, Women's Wrestling, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse

LIBERTY, Mo. - Ryan Erlacher has been named Vice President for Athletics at William Jewell College, following a national search. He will begin his role on July 1, overseeing operations of the Cardinal Athletics Department and 19 NCAA DII sports as well as serving on the president's cabinet. Chris McCabe, who has been leading the program, announced in January that he will step down to associate athletic director while continuing to lead the men's basketball program.]]>Ryan Erlacher Announcement PhotoWed, 27 May 2026 11:30:00 CST2010820https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/24/general-six-cardinals-selected-csc-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/24/general-six-cardinals-selected-csc-academic-all-district.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball, General

LIBERTY, Mo. - The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's Basketball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.]]>2026 CSC Academic All-District Basketball honoreesTue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 CST2010763https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-sutton-named-to-nabc-all-district-squad.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-sutton-named-to-nabc-all-district-squad.aspxMen's Basketball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NABC has announced the 2025-26 NABC Division II All-District Teams and District Coaches of the Year. The All-District honors are voted on by NABC-member coaches across NCAA Division II. Among the honorees is William Jewell's Justice Sutton.]]>Justice Sutton hanging on rim after dunkTue, 24 Mar 2026 09:11:00 CST510762https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-jewell-pushes-top-seed-walsh-to-the-edge-but-fall-in-ncaa-ii-midwest-regional.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-jewell-pushes-top-seed-walsh-to-the-edge-but-fall-in-ncaa-ii-midwest-regional.aspxMen's Basketball

NORTH CANTON, Ohio - The William Jewell men's basketball team trailed by just four with 75 seconds remaining on Saturday evening but ultimately fell 77-70 to top seed and No. 9 ranked Walsh University in the opening round of the NCAA Division II National Tournament. The Cardinals finish the season at 22-9 overall, their most wins in the NCAA era.]]>Kyle ScharbroughSat, 14 Mar 2026 21:50:00 CST510749https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-basketball-how-to-follow-cardinals-ready-for-battle-with-no-9-walsh-in-opening-round-of-ncaa-tournament.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-basketball-how-to-follow-cardinals-ready-for-battle-with-no-9-walsh-in-opening-round-of-ncaa-tournament.aspxMen's Basketball

NORTH CANTON, Ohio – The William Jewell men's basketball team will make its second appearance in the three years in the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament on Saturday as they square off against No. 9 ranked Walsh University in the opening round. The Cardinals are the No. 8 seed in the Midwest Region and come into the contest at 22-9 overall and champions of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). On the other side, the Cavaliers are 27-3 and champions of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) and are the top seed in the Midwest.]]>NCAA-II Men's Basketball Championship Logo 2026Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:58:00 CST510744https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-jewell-wins-second-glvc-championship-in-three-years.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-jewell-wins-second-glvc-championship-in-three-years.aspxMen's Basketball

ST. LOUIS - For the second time in three seasons, the William Jewell Cardinals are the Great Lakes Valley Conference Champions in men's basketball. Jewell defeated eight seed Drury 67-48 on Sunday to win the title and improve to 22-9 on the season, marking their most single season wins of the NCAA era.]]>GLVC Men's Basketball Championship celebrate Sun, 8 Mar 2026 20:07:00 CST510735https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-cardinals-defeat-glvcs-best-defense-to-advance-to-championship.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-cardinals-defeat-glvcs-best-defense-to-advance-to-championship.aspxMen's Basketball

ST. LOUIS - The seconded seed William Jewell men's basketball team advanced to their second Great Lakes Valley Conference title game in three years on Saturday by defeating six seed McKendree 77-66. The Cardinals improve to 21-9 while the Bearcats finish the season at 22-8.]]>Isaac Patterson dribblingSat, 7 Mar 2026 23:16:00 CST510734https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-cardinals-dispense-with-upper-iowa-in-glvc-quarterfinal-79-67.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-cardinals-dispense-with-upper-iowa-in-glvc-quarterfinal-79-67.aspxMen's Basketball

LIBERTY, Mo. - The William Jewell men's basketball team took care of business in the Great Lakes Valley Conference quarterfinal, defeating seven-seed Upper Iowa 79-67. The Cardinals improve to 20-9 on the season and advance to the semifinal round.]]>Bradley Lightbourne celebratingFri, 6 Mar 2026 00:38:00 CST510729https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-jewell-earns-second-seed-in-glvc-championship-tournament.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-jewell-earns-second-seed-in-glvc-championship-tournament.aspxMen's Basketball

INDIANAPOLIS - The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) released Saturday night the bracket for the 2026 GLVC Men's Basketball Championship Tournament, with William Jewell earning the No. 2 seed.. Regular Season Champion Rockhurst earned the No. 1 overall seed, followed by the Cardinals at No. 2, Illinois Springfield was tabbed as the 3-seed, and Indianapolis claimed the 4-seed. The tournament is being held in St. Louis, Mo., at Mark Twain Building for the first time since 2020-21 from Thursday, Mar. 5 through Sunday, Mar. 8.]]>Men's Basketball pregameSat, 28 Feb 2026 20:27:00 CST510721