https://www.acadiaathletics.ca en-us https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190522gtxr0v 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. Wed, 22 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190522gtxr0v https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/general/2018-19/releases/20190408eehhzr 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. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/general/2018-19/releases/20190408eehhzr https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190328ivq0n2 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. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190328ivq0n2 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190323szg9dy 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. Sat, 23 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190323szg9dy https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190314l9zqcm 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. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190314l9zqcm https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190223x00zrh 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.  Sat, 23 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190223x00zrh https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190219m6nfsj WOLFVLLLE, N.S. - Acadia University men?s basketball head c­­­­­oach Kevin Duffie announced today the commitment of Kitchener, Ont. native Brandon Aultman. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190219m6nfsj https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190217f2u34t WOLFVILLE, N.S. - In his final home game as a Panther, Milorad Sedlarevic went out in style.  Sun, 17 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190217f2u34t https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190216eal8md CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI - The Acadia Axemen kept their playoff hopes alive after handing the UPEI Panthers their fifth straight loss, 90-78.  Sat, 16 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190216eal8md https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190209yy8n97 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. Sat, 09 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190209yy8n97 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190206zig001 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. Wed, 06 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190206zig001 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190203duksxp (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. Sun, 03 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190203duksxp https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190126xljaty 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. Sat, 26 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190126xljaty https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190125xi3btn 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. Fri, 25 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190125xi3btn https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190124y3z7j6 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. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190124y3z7j6 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190120vmmfrk 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.   Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190120vmmfrk https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190118z461sd WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Basketball Axemen’s three-game winning streak of 2019 came to an abrupt end with a 79-64 loss to visiting UNB on Friday night. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190118z461sd https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190113q6nfou WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The Acadia Axemen take their second game against the Memorial Seahawks this weekend in a  79-69 win on Sunday and extend their winning streak to three. Sun, 13 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190113q6nfou https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190112sdwptl WOLFVILLE, N.S. - After playing most of the game from behind, the Axemen came out on top in their game against Memorial with a final score of 66-54. Sat, 12 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190112sdwptl https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/2019010602kk2c WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The Acadia Axemen posted a comeback  win on Saturday night, grabbing an important 4-point game from the Dalhousie Tigers and improving to 2-6. Sun, 06 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/2019010602kk2c https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181204fgdepj WOLFVILLE, N.S. - By John DeCoste '77 - Basketball has taken Maiwan (Junior) Moaku-Matia to a lot of destinations over the years, but the 6'6” fifth-year wing player says he has found a home at Acadia. Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181204fgdepj https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181124y0odu2 WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Two evenly-matched teams came into this game looking to improve on their record before the December break. Sat, 24 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181124y0odu2 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181118te9k7a ST. JOHN'S, NL - The host Sea-Hawks gained their first win of the season, defeating the Acadia Axemen 88-76 in the first of a two-game weekend.  Sun, 18 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181118te9k7a https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181110x9ddif WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The first quarter belonged to Junior Moaku-Matia (Hamilton, Ont.) and the Axemen, as they lead 23-15 after 10 minutes. Maoku-Matia had 11 points in the quarter and finished the game with 22, shooting 10 for 11 from the field. Sat, 10 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181110x9ddif https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181109yjwav7 WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Every second mattered in this close home-opener between the Acadia Axemen and the UPEI Panthers, but it was the Panthers who came out on top 71-69. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181109yjwav7 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181104e1duws Halifax, NS - In AUS men’s basketball, the Saint Mary’s Huskies took on the Acadia Axemen for the second time on the Huskies’ home court and won.   Sun, 04 Nov 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181104e1duws https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181102fehw22 (HALIFAX, N.S.)—The SMU Huskies opened their 2018-19 season with an 89-85 victory Thursday night over the visiting Acadia Axemen in Atlantic University Sport men’s basketball action from the Homburg Centre. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181102fehw22 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181014tfm3pr WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The visiting Calgary Dinos handed the basketball Axemen a 93-71 loss in a Sunday afternoon exhibition matchup. Sun, 14 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181014tfm3pr https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181011vykmi9 WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Jacques Lukusa’s 24 points helped the Acadia Axemen battled off the visiting Brock Badgers in a 97-92 exhibition win on the opening night of Acadia’s Homecoming 2018. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181011vykmi9 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20180930pt3h1u WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The Carleton Ravens swept all three games at the Stu Aberdeen Memorial Tournament including a 127-66 win over the host Axemen. The StFX X-Men picked up their first win of the weekend with a 91-76 win over Bishop's. Sun, 30 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20180930pt3h1u