2018-19 Acadia Men's Basketball News

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Duffie named to U16 National Team coaching staff
Duffie named to U16 National Team coaching staff

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Acadia men’s basketball team head coach Kevin Duffie will join the U16 men's national team’s coaching staff led by head coach Kirby Schepp.

Santana returns to Acadia after professional career
Santana returns to Acadia after professional career

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - When Paulo Santana left Acadia in the summer of 2008 to play basketball professionally in his native Angola, he left some fairly important unfinished business behind.

Bedford’s Frenette to join Basketball Axemen in fall of 2019
Bedford’s Frenette to join Basketball Axemen in fall of 2019

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Bedford, N.S. native Joe Frenette will join the Axemen Basketball team this coming fall. Acadia University and men’s basketball team head coach Kevin Duffie announced today that Frenette has committed to the program and will be working towards a Bachelor of Business Administration degree beginning in September.

Nissen selected 8th overall in CEBL inaugural draft
Nissen selected 8th overall in CEBL inaugural draft

HAMILTON, ON - The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) revealed all the top talent that was drafted by the league’s six teams in its first ever Entry Draft on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Basketball and Business - two loves of Jerome Mugambi
Basketball's Mugambi displaying entrepreneurial spirit at Acadia

By Sara Baxter - Kenyan born Jerome Mugambi is currently in his third year of a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Business Technology Management at Acadia University. Having grown up in Ontario, Mugambi has been interested in basketball since he moved to Canada at age five.

Axemen fall short in making the post-season on 72-70 loss to UNB
Axemen fall short in making the post-season on 72-70 loss to UNB

FREDERICTON, NB - Chris Spurrell (Quispamsis, NB) sunk a baseline jump-shot with 0.9 seconds left as the UNB Reds ended their regular season with a thrilling 72-70 win over the Acadia Axemen on Saturday night. 

Kitchener's Aultman commits to Basketball Axemen
Kitchener's Aultman commits to Basketball Axemen

WOLFVLLLE, N.S. - Acadia University men?s basketball head c­­­­­oach Kevin Duffie announced today the commitment of Kitchener, Ont. native Brandon Aultman.

Panthers down Axemen in split weekend on the Island
Panthers down Axemen in split weekend on the Island

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - In his final home game as a Panther, Milorad Sedlarevic went out in style. 

Axemen take down Panthers 90-78
Axemen take down Panthers 90-78

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI - The Acadia Axemen kept their playoff hopes alive after handing the UPEI Panthers their fifth straight loss, 90-78. 

Axemen hand third place Capers an 83-80 overtime loss
Axemen hand third place Capers an 83-80 overtime loss

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The Acadia Axemen had a thrilling 83-80 comeback victory that went into overtime during Saturday night’s game against the Cape Breton Capers.

X-Men defeat Axemen on buzzer-beater shot 
X-Men defeat Axemen on buzzer-beater shot 

Antigonish, NS - The StFX X-Men emerged victorious 75-72 over the Acadia Axemen in a thrilling mid-week matchup at the StFX Oland Centre. Jayden Smith (Halifax, NS) made a buzzer beating three-point shot from the corner to give StFX a three-point win and earn a precious four points in the AUS standings in their battle to secure a playoff spot.

Tigers comeback in third quarter defines win over Axemen
Tigers comeback in third quarter defines win over Axemen

(Halifax, NS) – In Saturday night basketball action, the Dalhousie Tigers hosted the Acadia Axemen in an important 4-point game at the Dalplex. After a tight first half, the Tigers had a breakout third quarter to help push them to a 79-75 win.

Axemen topped by undefeated No. 5 ranked Huskies
Axemen topped by undefeated No. 5 ranked Huskies

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The U SPORTS No. 5 ranked Saint Mary’s Huskies defeated the Acadia Axemen 96-70 to sweep the weekend and regular season series. Nikita Kasongo led the field with 21 points that included three timely threes.

Halifax's Munro to join Basketball Axemen squad in the fall of 2019
Halifax's Munro to join Basketball Axemen squad in the fall of 2019

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Acadia University’s Department of Athletics and men’s basketball head coach Kevin Duffie announced the commitment by Timberlea, N.S. native Ryan Munro today.

U SPORTS No. 5 Huskies remain undefeated with win over Axemen
U SPORTS No. 5 Huskies remain undefeated with win over Axemen

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The Acadia Axemen lost to the U SPORTS No. 5 ranked Saint Mary’s Huskies at home on Thursday night by a score of 103-93.

Axemen lose second in a row this weekend
Axemen lose second in a row this weekend

SYDNEY, N.S.  – The hometown Cape Breton Capers won their third game in a row, as they took care of the visiting Axemen 82-56 in convincing fashion.