2011-12 Men's Basketball News

Niekamp, Oilers 36-0 National Championship Team to be Inducted into Ohio Hall of Fame
Niekamp, Oilers 36-0 National Championship Team to be Inducted into Ohio Hall of Fame

July 21, 2012

Former Oilers men's basketball coach Ron Niekamp will be among 11 players and coaches, two teams and one official who will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame's 2013 class.

Oilers Add Jones
Oilers Add Jones

June 13, 2012

The University of Findlay men’s basketball program announced the signing of Quaran Jones on Wednesday, June 13.

Men's Basketball Signs 2 More
Men's Basketball Signs 2 More

April 18, 2012

The Oilers added two more players to their recruiting class with the signing of Alphonso Baity and Konnor Baker.

Caiola Named 2nd Team All-Region
Caiola Named 2nd Team All-Region

March 22, 2012

Senior guard Kyle Caiola of The University of Findlay men's basketball team was named second team all-region by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) for his performance during the 2011-12 campaign.

#4 Knights End #25 Oilers Season
#4 Knights End #25 Oilers Season

March 11, 2012

The University of Findlay men’s basketball team, ranked 25th in the nation, had their season come to a close with an 86-63 defeat at the hands of #4 Bellarmine University on Sunday, March 11 in Louisville, Ky.

#25 Oilers Move On With 50-49 Win Over #11 Norse
#25 Oilers Move On With 50-49 Win Over #11 Norse

March 10, 2012

#25 Findlay claimed a 50-49 win over #11 Northern Kentucky to advance in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Midwest Regional to be Streamed Live on the Web
Midwest Regional to be Streamed Live on the Web

March 08, 2012

Bellarmine University will video stream each game of the 2012 Midwest Regional, which begins on Saturday, March 10 in Louisville, Ky. The online service will be free to all fans who can’t make it to the game.

#25 Oilers Battle #11 Norse in NCAA Tournament
#25 Oilers Battle #11 Norse in NCAA Tournament

March 07, 2012

The #25 Oilers will battle #11 Northern Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Oilers Ranked 25th
Oilers Ranked 25th

March 06, 2012

The Oilers are back in the national poll and are ranked 25th in the nation.

Midwest Regional Ticket Information
Midwest Regional Ticket Information

March 05, 2012

Tickets will be a premium for the Oilers men's basketball game against Northern Kentucky.

Oilers Win 2012 GLIAC Tournament, 71-52 at Hillsdale
Oilers Win 2012 GLIAC Tournament, 71-52 at Hillsdale

March 04, 2012

Oilers claim 2012 GLIAC Tournament Championship with 71-52 win at Hillsdale

Oilers Earn 5th Seed in Midwest Region
Oilers Earn 5th Seed in Midwest Region

March 04, 2012

The Oilers will play Northern Kentucky in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division II National Tournament

Caiola's Shot Sends Oilers to Championship Game
Caiola's Shot Sends Oilers to Championship Game

March 03, 2012

Senior guard Kyle Caiola hit a jumper with three seconds left to give the Oilers a 63-61 win over Wayne State and send them to the championship game of the GLIAC Tournament

Caiola Named 1st Team All-GLIAC
Caiola Named 1st Team All-GLIAC

March 02, 2012

Senior guard Kyle Caiola was named first team all-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) for the second consecutive season as the league office unveiled their annual awards on Friday, March 2 in Hillsdale, Mich.

Oilers Face Warriors in 2nd Round at Hillsdale
Oilers Face Warriors in 2nd Round at Hillsdale

March 01, 2012

The University of Findlay men’s basketball team will face Wayne State University in the second round of the 2012 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament on Saturday, March 3 at 3 p.m. in Hillsdale, Mich.

Oilers Still Ranked 7th in Midwest Region Poll
Oilers Still Ranked 7th in Midwest Region Poll

February 29, 2012

The University of Findlay men's basketball team remains seventh in the NCAA Division II Midwest Region rankings, which were released on Wednesday, Feb. 29.