2008-09 Men's Basketball News
Ernst Named Top Assistant
May 04, 2009
Associate head coach Charlie Ernst of The University of Findlay men’s basketball team was one of five assistant coaches and the only non-NCAA Division I winner to capture the award.
Niekamp Named NABC National Coach of the Year
April 05, 2009
Head coach Ron Niekamp of The University of Findlay men’s basketball team was tabbed the NCAA Division II National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Coach of the Year on Sunday, April 5 at the Final Four in Detroit, Michigan.
Bostic Stuffs Stat Sheet At All-Star Game
April 03, 2009
Senior forward Josh Bostic, the NCAA Division II National Player of the Year, started for the Reese’s squad in the 2009 Hershey’s All-Star Game on Friday, April 3 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan and helped lead his team to a 105-100 victory.
Bostic To Play In All-Star Game At DI Final Four
April 01, 2009
Senior forward Josh Bostic of The University of Findlay men’s basketball team was selected to play in the 2009 Hershey’s College All-Star Game which is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 3 during the Final Four at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
Bostic, Niekamp Receive DII Bulletin Awards
April 01, 2009
Fresh off a dramatic national championship, The University of Findlay men’s basketball team swept the 2009 Division II Bulletin postseason honors, the publication announced announced on Tuesday, March 31.
A Magical Season To Remember
March 31, 2009
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team entered the 2008-09 season as the top ranked team in NCAA Division II basketball. 36 games later, the Oilers remained on top as they were crowned the 2009 NCAA Division II men’s basketball champions in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 28.
#1 Oilers Win National Title In Dramatic Fashion
March 28, 2009
Senior guard Tyler Evans hit a buzzer beating 3-pointer to give the #1 Oilers a 56-53 win over Cal Poly Pomona in the NCAA DII title game.
#1 Oilers Head To National Championship Game
March 26, 2009
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked first in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, defeated the University of Central Missouri 67-65 on Thursday, March 26 in Springfield, Massachusetts to advance to the 2009 NCAA Division II National Championship game for the first time in school history.
#1 Oilers Advance To Final Four
March 25, 2009
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked first in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, came from behind to defeat second ranked Long Island University – C.W. Post 89-79 in overtime on Wednesday, March 25 to advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Division II Tournament.
Bostic Named NCAA DII Player of the Year
March 24, 2009
Senior forward Josh Bostic was selected as the 2009 State Farm NCAA Division II National Player of the Year on Tuesday, March 24 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), marking the first time an Oilers basketball player has ever received the prestigious honor.
#1 Oilers Hold Off #18 Knights, Advance To Elite 8
March 17, 2009
The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked first in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, advanced to the Elite Eight for the second time in school history with a dramatic 89-86 overtime victory against 18th ranked Bellarmine University on Tuesday, March 17 in Croy Gymnasium.
#1 Oilers, #18 Bellarmine To Meet On Tuesday
March 15, 2009
The third session of the 2009 NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament was completed on Sunday, March 15 in Findlay, Ohio. Bellarmine University and The University of Findlay both advanced to the Sweet 16 and will battle on Tuesday, March 15 for the right to go to Springfield, Massachusetts for the Elite Eight.
Oilers, Screaming Eagles Advance In Tourney
March 14, 2009
The second session of the 2009 NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament was completed on Saturday, March 14 in Findlay, Ohio. The University of Findlay, the top seed in the tournament, defeated eighth seeded Grand Valley State University 66-51 in the first game which was followed by a 78-72 victory for fourth seeded University of Southern Indiana over fifth seeded Rockhurst University.
Bostic, Niekamp Receive Honors From NABC
March 13, 2009
Senior forward Josh Bostic of The University of Findlay men’s basketball team was named First Team All-Midwest Region while head coach Ron Niekamp was tabbed the Midwest Region Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) who released their all-district honorees on Friday, March 13.
Bostic Named Midwest Region Player of the Year
March 11, 2009
Senior forward Josh Bostic of The University of Findlay men’s basketball team was named the Midwest Region Player of the Year as well as first team all-region on Wednesday, March 11 by Daktronics after receiving the most votes during the selection process.
#1 Oilers To Host Midwest Regional Tournament
March 09, 2009
The University of Findlay will be hosting the 2009 NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament for men’s basketball on March 14-17 in Croy Gymnasium. The event will feature the top eight teams in the region with the winner advancing to the Elite Eight on March 25 in Springfield, Massachusetts.