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Nissen to join Basketball Axemen after stint in NCAA
Nissen to join Basketball Axemen after stint in NCAA

WOLFVILLE, NS – Acadia University and the men’s basketball head coach Kevin Duffie are pleased to announce the commitment of the Quispamsis, NB native, Erik Nissen.

Huskies top Acadia with key free-throw shooting
Huskies top Acadia with key free-throw shooting

(HALIFAX, N.S.)--The Saint Mary's Huskies defeated the Acadia Axemen 78-73 on Wednesday night in AUS men's basketball action from the Homburg Centre.

Panthers escape 4pt loss by edging Axemen
Panthers escape 4pt loss by edging Axemen

(Charlottetown, PE) – The UPEI Panthers were able to withstand a late charge by the visiting Acadia Axemen, holding on for a 93-91 win at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, Friday night in front of 600 fans. Photo provided by Mitch MacDonald

Axemen lose lead in final frame to Tigers
Axemen lose lead in final frame to Tigers

HALIFAX, N.S. - The Dalhousie Tigers (8-6) used strong performances by Kashrell Lawrence and Jarred Reid to defeat the Acadia Axemen (4-11) 85-77 Tuesday night in a crucial four-point game. The win is just the Tigers second victory in their last five games, while the Axemen have now lost their last four games and six of their last seven.

UNB holds onto 1st place with win over Axemen
UNB holds onto 1st place with win over Axemen

WOLFVILLE N.S. - In men’s basketball action Saturday night it was the Acadia Axemen and UNB Varsity Reds finishing off a back to back weekend at War Memorial Gymnasium. The V-Reds used a strong fourth quarter to claim their second win in two nights against the Axemen, 77-67.

CIS No. 9 UNB escape upset with 79-74 win over Acadia
CIS No. 9 UNB escape upset with 79-74 win over Acadia

WOLFVILLE N.S. – Matched up against the league leading CIS No. 9 ranked UNB Varsity Reds, the Acadia Axemen fell short in posting an upset with a 79-74 loss.

Axemen fail to grab win opportunity in closing minute vs X
Axemen fail to grab win opportunity in closing minute vs X

Antigonish, NS - The StFX X-Men earned a 77-71 win over the Acadia Axemen in AUS basketball action Friday night at Oland Centre.

Basketball Axemen pick up first win against Huskies this season
Basketball Axemen pick up first win against Huskies this season

WOLFVILLE N.S. - The Acadia Axemen were at home taking on the Saint Mary’s Huskies in a rare Wednesday night basketball game at War Memorial Gymnasium. The Axemen, who trail the Huskies 0-2 in the season series, broke away in the second half and did not relinquish the lead, sailing to their first win against Saint Mary’s, 72-62 and improving to 4-7.

Axemen take 2-1 lead in regular season series with 77-67 win over rival StFX
Axemen take 2-1 lead in regular season series with 77-67 win over rival StFX

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The Acadia Axemen (2-5) opened the new year at home against the StFX X-men (3-5) Saturday night at the War Memorial Gymnasiu. This would be the third time both teams have met this season with the results of the previous encounters ending in a win for each squad by five points.

Huskies hand Axemen second loss in a row at home
Huskies hand Axemen second loss in a row at home

WOLFVILLE N.S. - The Acadia Axemen (2-3) were facing the Saint Mary’s Huskies (2-3) in Thursday night basketball action at War Memorial Gymnasium. The Axemen and Huskies were tied based on points in the AUS standings before tonight’s matchup, but a 73-62 Saint Mary’s win will give them the edge over Acadia in the standings.

Weekend sweep falls short with loss to Tigers
Weekend sweep falls short with loss to Tigers

WOLFVILLE N.S. – The Acadia Axemen were faced off against the 3-1 Dalhousie Tigers Saturday night at War Memorial Gymnasium in a four-point matchup to wrap up the CIS Shoot for the Cure weekend in Wolfville. The Tigers handed Acadia a 77-57 loss...

Axemen pick up big 4pt win vs No. 8 Cape Breton
Axemen pick up big 4pt win vs No. 8 Cape Breton

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The Acadia Axemen basketball squad improves to 2-3 with an 85-68 win over the visiting CIS No. 8 ranked Cape Breton Capers at the first of a two game home stand where the Axemen will face Dalhousie tomorrow night.

X-Men squeak out 1st win of season vs Axemen
X-Men squeak out 1st win of season vs Axemen

WOLFVILLE N.S. - The Acadia Axemen (0-2) looked to earn their first win of the season during their home opener against the StFX X-men at War Memorial Gymnasium (0-1) but fell short by one possession. The game would go down to the wire, but the X-men would come up on top with a 75-70 win.

Acadia hires Duffie to lead Axemen this season & beyond
Acadia hires Duffie to lead Axemen this season & beyond

(WOLFVILLE, N.S.) - Acadia University's Department of Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Grand Falls, N.B. native Kevin Duffie as the Axemen basketball team's new head coach for the 2014-15 season and beyond.

Baur accepts position with Canada Basketball
Baur accepts position with Canada Basketball

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Acadia University announced today that Acadia Axemen basketball team head coach Stephen Baur has accepted a full-time position with Canada Basketball's Women's National Team program, ending his six-year head coaching career at Acadia that included one Atlantic University Sport Championship and three AUS final appearances