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2011-12 Men's Basketball News
July 21, 2012
Niekamp, Oilers 36-0 National Championship Team to be Inducted into Ohio Hall of Fame
Former Oilers men's basketball coach Ron Niekamp will be among 11 players and coaches, two teams and one official who will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame's 2013 class.
June 13, 2012
Oilers Add Jones
The University of Findlay men’s basketball program announced the signing of Quaran Jones on Wednesday, June 13.
April 18, 2012
Men's Basketball Signs 2 More
The Oilers added two more players to their recruiting class with the signing of Alphonso Baity and Konnor Baker.
March 22, 2012
Caiola Named 2nd Team All-Region
Senior guard Kyle Caiola of The University of Findlay men's basketball team was named second team all-region by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) for his performance during the 2011-12 campaign.
March 11, 2012
#4 Knights End #25 Oilers Season
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked 25th in the nation, had their season come to a close with an 86-63 defeat at the hands of #4 Bellarmine University on Sunday, March 11 in Louisville, Ky.
March 10, 2012
#25 Oilers Move On With 50-49 Win Over #11 Norse
#25 Findlay claimed a 50-49 win over #11 Northern Kentucky to advance in the NCAA Division II Tournament.
March 8, 2012
Midwest Regional to be Streamed Live on the Web
Bellarmine University will video stream each game of the 2012 Midwest Regional, which begins on Saturday, March 10 in Louisville, Ky. The online service will be free to all fans who can’t make it to the game.
March 7, 2012
#25 Oilers Battle #11 Norse in NCAA Tournament
The #25 Oilers will battle #11 Northern Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
March 6, 2012
Oilers Ranked 25th
The Oilers are back in the national poll and are ranked 25th in the nation.
March 5, 2012
Midwest Regional Ticket Information
Tickets will be a premium for the Oilers men's basketball game against Northern Kentucky.
March 4, 2012
Oilers Win 2012 GLIAC Tournament, 71-52 at Hillsdale
Oilers claim 2012 GLIAC Tournament Championship with 71-52 win at Hillsdale
March 4, 2012
Oilers Earn 5th Seed in Midwest Region
The Oilers will play Northern Kentucky in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division II National Tournament
March 3, 2012
Caiola's Shot Sends Oilers to Championship Game
Senior guard Kyle Caiola hit a jumper with three seconds left to give the Oilers a 63-61 win over Wayne State and send them to the championship game of the GLIAC Tournament
March 2, 2012
Caiola Named 1st Team All-GLIAC
Senior guard Kyle Caiola was named first team all-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) for the second consecutive season as the league office unveiled their annual awards on Friday, March 2 in Hillsdale, Mich.
March 1, 2012
Oilers Face Warriors in 2nd Round at Hillsdale
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team will face Wayne State University in the second round of the 2012 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament on Saturday, March 3 at 3 p.m. in Hillsdale, Mich.
February 29, 2012
Oilers Still Ranked 7th in Midwest Region Poll
The University of Findlay men's basketball team remains seventh in the NCAA Division II Midwest Region rankings, which were released on Wednesday, Feb. 29.
February 29, 2012
Oilers Advance in Tourney With 72-66 Win Over Lakers
The Oilers claimed a 72-66 win over the Lakers to advance in the GLIAC Tournament
February 28, 2012
Oilers Host Lakers in 1st Round of GLIAC Tournament
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team will host Grand Valley State University in the first round of the 2012 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament. The contest is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. in Croy Gymnasium.
February 25, 2012
Tickets for GLIAC Tournament Available on Tuesday
Tickets for the Oilers Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament game against Grand Valley State University will go on sale this Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 1 pm in the UF Athletic Office.
February 25, 2012
Oilers End Regular Season with 75-62 Win Over LSSU
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team ended their regular season with a 75-62 win over Lake Superior State University on Saturday, Feb. 25 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The win gives the Oilers a 20-6 record on the season with a 14-5 mark in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) play.
February 23, 2012
Oilers Close Regular Season at Lake Superior State
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team will close out their regular season on Saturday, Feb. 25 when they face Lake Superior State University. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is scheduled to begin at 3 pm in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
February 22, 2012
Oilers Remain 7th in Regional Rankings
The University of Findlay men's basketball team remains seventh in the NCAA Division II Midwest Region rankings, which were released on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
February 20, 2012
Caiola Named GLIAC Player of the Week
Senior guard Kyle Caiola was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) South Division Player of the Week on Monday, Feb. 20.
February 18, 2012
Oilers Grind Out 74-69 Win Over Bulldogs
The University of Findlay men's basketball team grinded out a tough, 74-69 win over Ferris State University on Saturday, Feb. 18 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 19-6 record on the season with a 13-5 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
February 16, 2012
Oilers Claim 68-57 Win Over Lakers
The University of Findlay men's basketball team improved to 18-6 on the season with a 68-57 win over Grand Valley State University on Thursday, Feb. 16 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory also gives the Oilers a 12-5 record in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
February 15, 2012
Oilers Ranked 7th in 1st Regional Rankings
The University of Findlay men's basketball team is ranked seventh in the initial NCAA Division II Midwest Region rankings, which were released on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
February 14, 2012
Oilers to Host Lakers, Bulldogs
Oilers to host Grand Valley State in a "Blackout" then welcome Ferris State to town for Senior Day
February 11, 2012
Oilers Run Past Panthers, Win 80-61
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team claimed an 80-61 win over Ohio Dominican University on Saturday, Feb. 11 in Columbus, Ohio. The victory gives the Oilers a 17-6 record on the season with an 11-5 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
February 9, 2012
Oilers Fall Short at Tiffin, Lose 77-74
The University of Findlay men's basketball team fell 77-74 to Tiffin University on Thursday, Feb. 9 in Tiffin, Ohio. The loss gives the Oilers a 16-6 record on the season with a 10-5 record in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
February 7, 2012
Oilers Travel to Tiffin, Ohio Dominican this Week
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team will be on the road for two Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) games this week. The Oilers will play Tiffin University at 8 p.m. on Thursday and then face Ohio Dominican University at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
February 4, 2012
Bench Provides Spark in Oilers 85-76 Win Over NMU
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team used a strong effort from their bench to claim an 85-76 win over Northern Michigan University on Saturday, Feb. 4 in Marquette, Michigan. The victory gives the Oilers a 16-5 record on the season with a 10-4 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
February 2, 2012
Huskies Top Oilers 70-56
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team had trouble putting the ball in the hole during their 70-56 loss at Michigan Technological University on Thursday, Feb. 2 in Houghton, Mich. The loss gives the Oilers a 15-5 record on the season with a 9-4 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
January 31, 2012
Oilers Make the Trek North, Face Huskies and Wildcats
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team will be on the road for two Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) games this week. The Oilers will play Michigan Tech University at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and then face Northern Michigan University at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
January 28, 2012
Oilers Pound Eagles, Win 79-49 in Croy
The University of Findlay men's basketball team claimed a 79-49 win over Ashland University on Saturday, January 28 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 15-4 record on the season with a 9-3 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
January 26, 2012
Big 2nd Half Gives Oilers 80-55 Win Over Lake Erie
The University of Findlay men's basketball team used a huge second half effort to defeat Lake Erie College by a score of 80-55 on Thursday, January 26 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 14-4 record on the season with an 8-3 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
January 24, 2012
Oilers Host Lake Erie and Ashland
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team will host a pair of Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contests this week. The Oilers will face Lake Erie College at 8 pm on Thursday and then welcome Ashland University to town for a 3 pm start on Saturday.
January 19, 2012
Oilers Blast #14 Chargers, Win 90-73
The Oilers used a huge first half to put away #14 Hillsdale by a score of 90-73 on Thursday in Croy Gymnasium.
January 18, 2012
Oilers Host #14 Chargers
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team will host #14 Hillsdale College on Thursday, January 19. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is scheduled to begin at 8 pm in Croy Gymnasium.
January 14, 2012
Oilers Come Up Short Against Warriors
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team fell 76-73 to Wayne State University on Saturday, January 14 in Detroit, Michigan. The loss gives the Oilers a 12-4 record on the season with a 6-3 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
January 12, 2012
Oilers Escape With 67-64 Overtime Win Against Lake Erie
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team escaped Painesville, Ohio with a 67-64 overtime victory against Lake Erie College on Thursday, January 12. The win gives the Oilers a 12-3 record on the season with a 6-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
January 11, 2012
Oilers Head to Lake Erie, Wayne State
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team will be on the road for a pair of Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contests this week. The Oilers will face Lake Erie College on Thursday at 8 pm in Painesville, Ohio and then battle Wayne State University on Saturday at 3 pm in Detroit, Michigan.
January 7, 2012
#17 Oilers Make Late Run, Win 68-63 Over Warriors
The University of Findlay men's basketball team, ranked 17th in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, used a late 6-0 run within 34 seconds of play in the second half to capture a 68-63 win over Wayne State University on Saturday, January 7 in Croy Gymnasium.
January 5, 2012
#17 Oilers Fall 94-80 at Ashland
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked 17th in the nation, fell 94-80 to Ashland University on Thursday, January 5 in Ashland, Ohio. The loss gives the Oilers a 10-3 record on the season with a 4-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
January 4, 2012
#17 Oilers Face Ashland, Wayne State
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked 17th in the NABC/NCAA Division II poll, play a pair of Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contests this week against Ashland University and Wayne State University. The Oilers will travel to Ashland, Ohio to take on the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and then return home to face the Warriors at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday in Croy Gymnasium.
January 3, 2012
Oilers Ranked 17th
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team is ranked 17th this week as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced the first poll of 2012 on January 3.
December 29, 2011
#18 Oilers Crush Maple Leafs 83-59
The University of Findlay men's basketball team, ranked 18th in the nation, crushed Goshen College by a score of 83-59 on Thursday, December 29 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 10-2 record on the season.
December 23, 2011
Oilers to Host Goshen on Dec. 29
The #18 Oilers will host Goshen on Dec. 29 at 7:30 pm in Croy Gymnasium.
December 21, 2011
Oilers Ranked 18th
The University of Findlay men's basketball team moved up one spot in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll and are now the 18th ranked squad in NCAA Division II.
December 17, 2011
#19 Oilers Capture 85-67 Win Over Panthers
The University of Findlay men's basketball team, ranked 19th in the nation, defeated Ohio Dominican University by a score of 85-67 on Saturday, December 17 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers a 9-2 record on the season with a 4-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
December 15, 2011
#19 Oilers Rock Tiffin 84-65
The University of Findlay men's basketball team, ranked 19th in the nation, claimed an 84-65 victory over Tiffin University on Thursday, December 15 in Croy Gymnasium. The victory gives the Oilers an 8-2 record on the season with a 3-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
December 14, 2011
#19 Oilers Host Tiffin, Ohio Dominican this Week
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked 19th in the NABC/NCAA Division II poll, will host a pair of Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contests this week. The Oilers will be at home on Thursday, December 15 to take on Tiffin University at 8 pm and then host Ohio Dominican University on Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 pm in Croy Gymnasium.
December 13, 2011
Oilers Fall to 19th in National Poll
The University of Findlay men's basketball team is ranked 19th in the nation as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) released their weekly poll on Tuesday, December 13. The Oilers were ranked 9th last week, but went 1-1 to fall ten spots in the poll.
December 10, 2011
#9 Oilers Defeat Cardinals 75-63
The University of Findlay men's basketball team, ranked ninth in the nation, defeated Saginaw Valley State University by a score of 75-63 on Saturday, December 10 in Croy Gymnasium.
December 8, 2011
#9 Oilers Can't Overcome Big Deficit, Fall 75-69 at Hillsdale
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked ninth in the nation, got down big early and made a run in the second half, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 75-69 to Hillsdale College on Thursday, December 8 in Hillsdale, Michigan.
December 7, 2011
#9 Oilers Face Hillsdale, Saginaw Valley State this Week
The #9 Oilers will hit the road to face Hillsdale on Thursday and then return home to host Saginaw Valley State on Saturday.
December 6, 2011
Oilers Move Up 4 Spots, Ranked 9th in NCAA Division II
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team moved up four spots to ninth in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, which was released on Tuesday, December 6.
December 3, 2011
#13 Oilers Break Assist Record, Blast Falcons 98-57
The #13 Oilers set a new school record with 30 assists in their 98-57 win over Notre Dame (Ohio) on Saturday.
December 1, 2011
#13 Oilers Claim 78-64 Win Over Northwood
The #13 Oilers improved to 5-1 on the year with a 78-64 win over Northwood University on Thursday in Croy Gymnasium.
November 30, 2011
#13 Oilers Home For 2 Against Northwood and Notre Dame (Ohio)
The 13th ranked Oilers will be at home for a pair of games this week including their GLIAC opener against Northwood on Thursday.
November 29, 2011
Oilers Ranked 13th this Week
The Oilers fell six spots in the latest NABC poll, which was released on Tuesday.
November 28, 2011
#7 Oilers Rout Illinois-Springfield 77-57
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked seventh in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, cruised to a 77-57 win over the University of Illinois-Springfield on Monday, November 28 in Springfield, Illinois.
November 27, 2011
#7 Oilers Head to Illinois-Springfield
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked seventh in the NABC/NCAA Division II poll, will hit the road to face the University of Illinois-Springfield on Monday, November 28. The contest is scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m. in Springfield, Illinois.
November 22, 2011
#7 Oilers Hold Off Yellow Yackets 90-84
The University of Findlay men's basketball team, ranked seventh in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, had their best shooting night of the young season on Tuesday, November 22 en route to a 90-84 win over Cedarville University.
November 21, 2011
#7 Oilers Back at Home to Face Cedarville
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked seventh in the NABC/NCAA Division II poll, will be at home to face Cedarville University on Tuesday, November 22. The non-conference contest is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. in Croy Gymnasium.
November 21, 2011
New Scoreboard Adds To Croy Experience
The University of Findlay unveiled their new scoreboard during the first week of basketball competition with a video board along the west side of Croy Gymnasium.
November 17, 2011
#7 Oilers Knock Off #6 West Liberty, 84-80 in Overtime
The #7 Oilers made up for a loss on Tuesday by defeating #6 West Liberty State on the road by a score of 84-80 in overtime.
November 15, 2011
Malone Ends #7 Oilers Home Winning Streak
Malone University knocked off #7 Findlay by a score of 74-71 to end the Oilers 71 game home winning streak.
November 14, 2011
Oilers Host Malone on Tuesday, Face #6 West Liberty on Thursday
The #7 Oilers will host Malone on Tuesday and then travel to face #6 West Liberty State on Thursday.
November 12, 2011
#7 Oilers Pound Glass, Win 92-62 Over Fighting Scots
The #7 Oilers set a new school record with 63 rebounds in a 92-62 win over Ohio Valley on Saturday evening in Croy Gymnasium
November 9, 2011
Oilers Add Kaufman
Head men’s basketball coach Charlie Ernst announced the signing of Dylan Kaufman on Wednesday, November 9.
November 9, 2011
Oilers Open Season Against Ohio Valley
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked seventh in the NABC/NCAA Division II poll, will face the Ohio Valley University in their first game of the regular season on Saturday, November 12. The non-conference contest is scheduled to begin at 7 pm in Croy Gymnasium.
November 5, 2011
Flyers Soar Past Oilers, Win 87-66
The Oilers fell 87-66 on Saturday evening to Dayton in an exhibition game at UD Arena.
November 3, 2011
Oilers Travel to Dayton for an Exhibition Game
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked seventh in the NABC/NCAA Division II poll, will face the University of Dayton in an exhibition game on Saturday, November 5. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 pm in Dayton, Ohio.
November 2, 2011
Oilers Picked to Win South Division
The Oilers were selected as the preseason favorites to win the GLIAC this season.
November 1, 2011
Oilers Ranked 7th in NABC Poll
The Oilers are ranked 7th in the nation to start the year in the first NABC/NCAA Division II poll.
October 29, 2011
Oilers Top York in an Exhibition Game, 93-75
The Oilers used a balanced attack to top York University by a score of 93-75 on Saturday in an exhibition game in Croy Gymnasium.
October 26, 2011
Oilers to Host York on Saturday
The Oilers will open their season with an exhibition game at home against York, which is free and open to the public.
October 25, 2011
Ernst Featured on NCAA.com
Head coach Charlie Ernst was featured in an article on NCAA.com, which was scribed by Brian Lester.
October 17, 2011
Oilers are Talented and Hungry for Success
The Oilers are coming off of a season in which they finished 24-4 overall with a 16-3 record in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The Oilers won their eighth South Division title in the past nine years. The team did however have to deal with disappointment as they failed to qualify for the NCAA Division II Tournament.
October 14, 2011
Oilers Ranked 5th in Preseason DII Bulletin Poll
The University of Findlay men's basketball team is ranked fifth in the nation according to the Preseason Division II Bulletin Poll, which was released on Thursday, October 13.
August 23, 2011
Lewis Drafted #1 Overall
Morgan Lewis, former standout basketball player and national champion from The University of Findlay, was the National Basketball League's first ever draft pick as he was chosen first overall by the Oshawa Power on Sunday, August 21.
August 11, 2011
Oilers To Be Heard On 88.3 FM "WLFC"
88.3 FM “WLFC” will now be the primary carrier of all the Oilers football and basketball games. The Oilers had previously used 100.5 FM “WKXA” for their sporting events but will remain on campus for this year and into the future.
August 4, 2011
Oilers Home For 15 Games
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team will have 15 home games on their schedule for the 2011-12 campaign, their first under the direction of head coach Charlie Ernst.
May 26, 2011
Oilers Add 3 More For 2011-12
The University of Findlay men’s basketball program completed their 2011 recruiting class by adding Kaspars Brencans, Josh Brown and Luke Kohls as head coach Charlie Ernst announced the signings on Thursday, May 26.
