2009-10 Men's Basketball News

March 17, 2010
Parker, Hyde Named All-Region By NABC
Senior guard Marcus Parker and junior guard Nathan Hyde of The University of Findlay men’s basketball team were each named First Team All-Midwest Region by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) on Wednesday, March 17.

March 13, 2010
Oilers Season Ended By Lakers, 68-56
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team fell in the opening round of the 2010 NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament, 68-56 to Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) foe Grand Valley State University on Saturday, March 13 in Owensboro, Kentucky.

March 10, 2010
Parker, Hyde Named All-Region By Daktronics
Senior guard Marcus Parker and junior guard Nathan Hyde were selected as second team all-Midwest Region by Daktronics on Wednesday, March 10. Both players were first team all-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) picks this season.

March 6, 2010
Oilers Win 5th GLIAC Tournament Title
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team captured their fifth Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament championship on Saturday, March 6 as they defeated Hillsdale College 79-66 in front of a energized crowd at Croy Gymnasium.

March 5, 2010
Oilers Advance To Finals, Win 82-69 Over FSU
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team advanced to the championship game of the 2010 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament after defeating Ferris State University 82-69 on Friday, March 5 in Croy Gymnasium. The win gives the Oilers a shot at their fifth tournament title and improved their record to 23-6 on the season.

March 4, 2010
Parker, Hyde Named 1st Team All-GLIAC
Senior guard Marcus Parker and junior guard Nathan Hyde of The University of Findlay men’s basketball team were both selected as First Team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) players on Thursday, March 4 at the Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion on the campus of The University of Findlay.

March 2, 2010
Oilers Claim 100-90 Win Over Ashland In 1st Round
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team advanced to the semi finals of the 2010 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament with a 100-90 win over Ashland University on Tuesday, March 2 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 22-6 record on the season as they earned the right to host the remainder of the tournament on Houdeshell Court.

February 27, 2010
Oilers Hang On For 72-71 Overtime Win Over Tiffin
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team secured home court advantage throughout the 2010 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament with a thrilling 72-71 overtime win against Tiffin University on Saturday, February 27 in Tiffin, Ohio. The victory gives the Oilers a 21-6 record on the year with a 17-5 mark in conference play.

February 25, 2010
Oilers Win 20th, 65-51 Over Ashland
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team defeated Ashland University 65-51 on Thursday, February 25 in Ashland, Ohio. The victory gives the Oilers a 20-5 record on the season with a 16-5 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

February 22, 2010
Hyde Named GLIAC Player of the Week Again
Junior guard Nathan Hyde captured his second straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) South Division Player of the Week award on Monday, February 22. The honor has now been bestowed on the Liberty Benton High School product three times this season.

February 20, 2010
Oilers Smack Wildcats 75-56
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team came away with a 75-56 win over Northern Michigan University on Saturday, February 20 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 19-6 record on the season with a 15-5 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

February 18, 2010
Oilers Defeat Huskies 69-61
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team held off Michigan Technological University by a score of 69-61 on Thursday, February 18 in Croy Gymnasium. The win gives the Oilers an 18-6 record on the season with a 14-5 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

February 15, 2010
Hyde Named GLIAC Player of the Week
Junior guard Nathan Hyde of The University of Findlay men’s basketball team was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) South Division Player of the Week on Monday, February 15 for the second time this season.

February 13, 2010
Oilers Defeat Warriors 101-99 In Triple Overtime
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team erased a 19-point first half deficit to come from behind and defeat Wayne State University 101-99 in triple overtime on Saturday, February 13 in Detroit, Michigan. The win gives the Oilers a 17-6 record on the season with a 13-5 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

February 11, 2010
Oilers Drop 3rd Straight, Fall 69-65 to Northwood
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team fell 69-65 to Northwood University on Thursday, February 11 in Midland, Michigan. The loss gives the Oilers a 16-6 record on the season with a 12-5 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

February 6, 2010
Bulldogs Bite #19 Oilers 86-77
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked 19th in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, was defeated for the second straight game as they fell 86-77 to Ferris State University on Saturday, February 6 in Big Rapids, Michigan. The loss gives the Oilers a 16-5 record on the season with a 12-4 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

February 4, 2010
Lakers Snap #19 Oilers 13-Game Winning Streak
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked 19th in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, had their 13-game winning streak snapped by Grand Valley State University as they fell 69-55 on Thursday, February 4 in Allendale, Michigan.

January 30, 2010
#23 Oilers Fly Past Cardinals 82-51
The University of Findlay men’s basketball, ranked 23rd in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, flew past the Cardinals of Saginaw Valley State University on Saturday, January 30 as they won 82-51 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 16-3 record on the season with a 12-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

January 28, 2010
Parker Leads #23 Oilers To 80-65 Win Over Lakers
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked 23rd in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, blasted the Lake Superior State University Lakers out of the water in the second half as they rolled to an 80-65 win on Thursday, January 28 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 15-3 record on the year with an 11-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

January 25, 2010
Parker Named GLIAC Player of the Week
Senior guard Marcus Parker was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) South Division Player of the Week on Monday, January 25 for his performances in a pair of victories over Tiffin University (1/21) and Ashland University (1/23).

January 23, 2010
Oilers Soar Past Eagles 84-56
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team built a 56-27 lead at the break against Ashland University and never looked back as they soared to an 84-56 win over the Eagles on Saturday, January 23 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 14-3 record on the season with a 10-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

January 21, 2010
Oilers Win Big Over Tiffin, 91-62
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team ran out to a 52-17 lead at the break and cruised a 91-62 victory over Tiffin University on Thursday, January 21 in Croy Gymnasium. The win gives the Oilers a 13-3 record on the season with a 9-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

January 16, 2010
Oilers Knock Off Michigan Tech 77-55
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team came away with a 77-55 victory over Michigan Technological University on Saturday, January 16 in Houghton, Michigan. The win, which was their ninth in a row, gives the Oilers a 12-3 record on the season with an 8-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

January 14, 2010
Oilers Hold On For 71-66 Win Over N. Michigan
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team held on for a 71-66 win over Northern Michigan University on Thursday, January 14 in Marquette, Michigan. The victory gives the Oilers a 11-3 record on the season with a 7-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

January 11, 2010
Sparks Named GLIAC Player of the Week
Junior forward Tyler Sparks was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) South Division Player of the Week on Monday, January 11 for his performances in a pair of victories over Wayne State University (1/7) and Northwood University (1/9).

January 9, 2010
Big 1st Half Propels Oilers To Win Over Northwood
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team jumped out to a 45-18 lead at the half and then cruised the rest of the way as they defeated Northwood University 73-60 on Saturday, January 9 in Croy Gymnasium. The win gives the Oilers a 10-3 record on the season with a 6-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

January 7, 2010
Oilers Rout Warriors 88-65
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team captured their sixth straight win on the season after defeating Wayne State University 88-65 on Thursday, January 7 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory runs the Oilers record to 9-3 on the year with a 5-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

January 2, 2010
Oilers Win 60-42 Over Hillsdale On Saturday
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team shut Hillsdale College down in the second half en route to earning a 60-42 victory over the Chargers on Saturday, January 2 in Croy Gymnasium. The win gives the Oilers an 8-3 record on the season with a 4-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

December 28, 2009
Oilers Tattoo Toronto 94-42
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team had to wait over an hour to begin their contest against the University of Toronto on Monday, December 28 but the layoff didn’t matter as they rolled to a 94-42 win in Croy Gymnasium to for their fourth straight victory.

December 17, 2009
Oilers Get 1st Road Win, Defeat Hillsdale 85-64
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team captured an 85-64 win over Hillsdale College on Thursday, December 17 in Hillsdale, Michigan. The win, which was their 20th straight against the Chargers, gives the Oilers a 6-3 record on the season with a 3-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

December 14, 2009
Hyde Named GLIAC Player of the Week
Junior guard Nathan Hyde of The University of Findlay men’s basketball team was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) South Division Player of the Week on Monday, December 14.

December 12, 2009
Oilers Defeat Lakers 70-57
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team won their fifth straight game against Grand Valley State University as they defeated the Lakers 70-57 on Thursday, December 12 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 5-3 record on the season with a 2-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

December 10, 2009
Oilers Bite Bulldogs 90-62
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team was rolling on all cylinders in their 90-62 win over Ferris State University on Thursday, December 10 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 4-3 record on the season with a 1-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

December 5, 2009
#9 Oilers Fall Short At LSSU, Lose 61-55
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked ninth in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, was defeated 61-55 by Lake Superior State University on Saturday, December 5 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The loss gives the Oilers a 3-3 record on the season with a 0-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

December 3, 2009
#9 Oilers Come Up Short At Saginaw
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked ninth in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, were defeated 83-69 by Saginaw Valley State University on Thursday, December 3 in University Center, Michigan. The loss gives the Oilers a 3-2 record on the season with a 0-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

November 24, 2009
#10 Oilers Cruise To 84-56 Win Over Lake Erie
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked 10th in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, defeated Lake Erie College 84-56 on Tuesday, November 24 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 3-1 record on the season.

November 21, 2009
Greyhounds Knock Off #4 Oilers 71-63
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked fourth in the initial National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, fell 71-63 to the University of Indianapolis on Saturday, November 21 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The loss, which snapped a 38-game winning streak, was the Oilers first since enduring a 75-58 setback to Grand Valley State University on March 18, 2008 in the Sweet 16 of the 2008 NCAA Tournament.

November 19, 2009
#4 Oilers Hold Off Malone 81-70
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked fourth in the initial National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, defeated Malone University 81-70 on Thursday, November 19 in Croy Gymnasium. The win gives the Oilers a 2-0 record on the season.

November 17, 2009
#4 Oilers Win Opener 62-47
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked fourth in the initial National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, defeated Concordia University 62-47 in their first game of the 2009-10 on Tuesday, November 17 in Croy Gymnasium.

November 7, 2009
#4 Oilers Fall 83-70 At Utah
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked 4th in the initial National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) NCAA Division II poll, was defeated 83-70 by the University of Utah in an exhibition game on Saturday, November 7 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

November 3, 2009
#4 Oilers Fall At Duke In Exhibition Game
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked fourth in the initial National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) NCAA Division II poll, fell 84-48 to Duke University on Tuesday, November 3 in Durham, North Carolina.

October 28, 2009
Parker Named Preseason GLIAC Player of the Year
Senior guard Marcus Parker was named the GLIAC Preseason Player of the Year while the Oilers were picked to win the South Division.