2025-26 Blackburn College Men's Basketball News

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Blackburn Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Blackburn Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Open

CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College Athletics has opened nominations to the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2027 and will stay open from May 1 through June 30. 

Blackburn Places Eight on Winter All- Academic Team
Blackburn Places Eight on Winter All- Academic Team

BELLEVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College placed eight student-athletes to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Winter All-Academic Team.

Beavers Conclude Season in Quarterfinals
Beavers Conclude Season in Quarterfinals

BATESVILLE, AR — The Blackburn men’s basketball team battled early and carried momentum into the locker room, but a strong second-half surge by Lyon led to a 75–48 setback.

Three Beavers Earn All-Conference Recognition
Three Beavers Earn All-Conference Recognition

BELLEVILLE, IL - Freshman Evan Jordan was named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Freshman of the Year and a Third Team selection. Freshman Jaylen Jeter earned 6th Man of the Year, First Team All-Conference, and All-Defensive Team honors while junior Payton Cook was named to the All-Sportsmanship Team.

Balanced Blackburn Effort Falls Just Short
Balanced Blackburn Effort Falls Just Short

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn Men's Basketball team went possession-for-possession with Greenville in a high-tempo battle but came up just short, 123-119.

Beaver Winning Streak Continues
Beaver Winning Streak Continues

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn men's basketball team controlled the tempo from the opening minutes and never let go, rolling to a commanding 71–45 win over Spalding.

Five in a Row and Still Climbing
Five in a Row and Still Climbing

CARLINVILLE, IL — Blackburn delivered a complete performance on its home floor, using defensive pressure, balanced scoring, and a dominant first-half surge to power past Westminster, 84–70, stretching its winning streak to five straight games.

Blackburn Edges Lyon in Gritty Conference Battle
Blackburn Edges Lyon in Gritty Conference Battle

BATESVILLE, AR — The Blackburn men’s basketball team earned a hard-fought, back-and-forth 74–72 victory over Lyon, extending its winning streak to three games.

Beavers Grind Out a Win Over MUW
Beavers Grind Out a Win Over MUW

COLUMBUS, MS — The Blackburn men’s basketball team started a two-game winning streak by defeating the Owls of MUW in a tightly contested battle Wednesday evening, 59–58.

Senior Day Success: Beavers Roll Past Principia
Senior Day Success: Beavers Roll Past Principia

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn men’s basketball team set the tone early and never let go, rolling past Principia College on Senior Day, 90–69.

Beavers Battle Back but Webster Pulls Away Late
Beavers Battle Back but Webster Pulls Away Late

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn College men’s basketball team took on Webster University Wednesday night in a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchup. The Beavers battled throughout the contest, trading leads and fighting to regain control, but ultimately fell short, 77–69.

Beavers Come Up Short at Greenville
Beavers Come Up Short at Greenville

GREENVILLE, IL — The Blackburn men’s basketball team traveled to Greenville University to take on the Panthers in a conference matchup. The Beavers fought until the final buzzer but came up short, falling 124–110.

Jeter’s Career Night Lifts Blackburn Past Westminster
Jeter’s Career Night Lifts Blackburn Past Westminster

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn men’s basketball team controlled the flow for much of the night and leaned on timely defense and balanced scoring to secure an 80–74 win over Westminster.

Beavers Drop Hard-Fought Contest
Beavers Drop Hard-Fought Contest

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Blackburn men's basketball team showed resilience and fight throughout a back-and-forth contest with the Golden Eagles of Spalding but ultimately came up short in a 60–54 loss.

Blackburn Falls to MUW in Hard-Fought Battle
Blackburn Falls to MUW in Hard-Fought Battle

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn College men’s basketball team battled to the final horn but came up just short in an 82–80 loss to the Owls of MUW.

Blackburn Battles Back but Falls
Blackburn Battles Back but Falls

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn men’s basketball team took on Lyon College and battled throughout but ultimately fell short, 78–67.