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Men’s basketball prepares for Illinois/Michigan Classic

November 20, 2017

After losing by two points in last year's National Championship, which ended the men's basketball's magical run, the Vikings are now ranked 1st in the preseason poll. Now, they look to start off their...

Alumnus Hunter Hill, who graduated in 2016, is coming home after playing basketball professionally in Germany.

Alumnus follows hoops passion

April 2, 2017

Augustana basketball alumnus Hunter Hill is coming back from Germany after continuing his dreams of playing basketball professionally. Hill graduated in 2016, along with several other basketball players...

The Augustana community celebrates St. Patricks Day

The Augustana community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

March 24, 2017

The spirit of St. Patrick’s Day was seen during the entire weekend with celebrations on and off Augustana’s campus for students and the Quad Cities community to enjoy. Students were advised by the...

Men’s basketball heads to NCAA Division III Final Four

March 15, 2017

Coming off three intense games, the men’s basketball team defeated the Hanover College Panthers 77-64 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four for the second time in three years. The Vikings were carrying...

Jacob Johnston talks basketball

Jacob Johnston talks basketball

February 2, 2017

What are the goals the team has for the season? "We're just trying to win. We want to win conference, get into the NCAA tournament and see where we go from there." 2. What are your goals for this season? "I'm...

Sophomore Crishawn puts up a shot in the Vikings game against Wheaton. The VIkings won 73-71 and are 1-1 in the CCIW. Photo by Tawanda Mberikwazvo

Ebel and Johnston hit crucial shots, gives Vikings first CCIW win

Madison Williams December 8, 2016

Despite the constant battle between the two teams throughout the Vikings’ CCIW game against the Wheaton College Thunder, the Vikings won their first conference game of the season 73-71 at the Roy J....

Sophomore forward Pierson Wofford goes up for a shot during the mens basketballs game against North Park University. Augustana lost the game 78-87 and fell to 0-1 in conference play 5-2 overall. Photo by Tawanda Mberikwazvo.

Men's basketball falls to North Park University 78-87

December 4, 2016

On Saturday, the Vikings struggled against North Park University and were not able to prevail as they lost their first CCIW game 78-87. Part of what Giovanine said that has been influencing games is that...

Mediacom to broadcast three basketball games

December 1, 2016

Usually in order to see an Augustana basketball game, spectators have to travel to the Carver Center or the opposing team’s basketball court to watch, but for three games, spectators can watch taped...

Senior Griffin Pils drives the ball against Elmhurst on Wednesday Jan. 28 at the Carver Center. Photo by: Jessica Van Roeyen.

Vikings defeat Elmhurst 97-84

January 28, 2016

The men's basketball team found the rematch they were looking for after defeating Elmhurst 97-84. Elmhurst is the only team to have beaten the Vikings this season so far. The first half of the game started...

Junior Hunter Hill tries to break through two DePauw defenders. The game was a close battle, with Augustana moving on to the next round. Photo by Hoang Nguyen.

Captain of the court: Hill leads men’s basketball team to national tournament

March 18, 2015

Hunter Hill is the leader Augustana men’s basketball team needed. As the Vikings make their way to the Final Four, head coach Grey Giovanine reflected on the point guard’s leadership. “Hunter’s...

Augustana men's basketball pushes onward to Final Four

March 14, 2015

Junior guard Hunter Hill, junior forward Tayvian Johnson, and junior guard Griffin Pils all clutched their own piece of the hoop's net throughout the duration of Saturday's press conference, a silent...

Wrath discusses ticket availability for NCAA basketball sectional semifinal

March 13, 2015

Tickets are running out for the basketball tournament at Augustana starting Friday, with Sports Information Director Dave Wrath estimating that the tickets will be sold out by opening tip-off. Wrath...

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