https://hpusports.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Howard Payne University Athleticsen-us60https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-howard-payne-fights-to-final-buzzer-in-abilene.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-howard-payne-fights-to-final-buzzer-in-abilene.aspxMen's Basketball

Howard Payne men's basketball saw its 2025-26 season come to a close Friday night in Abilene, Texas, falling to Hardin-Simmons in the first round of the ASC Championship.]]>MBBSat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:00 CST59638https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-yellow-jackets-close-regular-season-shift-focus-to-asc-tournament.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-yellow-jackets-close-regular-season-shift-focus-to-asc-tournament.aspxMen's Basketball

Howard Payne wrapped up the regular season Saturday with a 98-91 conference road loss to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton.]]>MBBSat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 CST59626https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/14/mens-basketball-howard-payne-scores-big-in-senior-night-victory-over-etbu.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/14/mens-basketball-howard-payne-scores-big-in-senior-night-victory-over-etbu.aspxMen's Basketball

Howard Payne capped its final home game of the season with a dominant 104-86 victory over East Texas Baptist on Senior Night inside The Brownwood Coliseum. The Yellow Jackets honored seniors Jordan McClendon, Ben Phillip, and Armonie Ramey before tip-off, celebrating their leadership and contributions to the program. The festivities also included recognition of Yellow Jacket Club members, whose generosity and faith-filled support uplifts more than 350 Howard Payne student-athletes and makes a lasting impact on Jacket athletics.]]>mbbSat, 14 Feb 2026 18:00:00 CST59620https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/10/mens-basketball-howard-payne-shows-grit-in-road-loss-at-east-texas-baptist.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/10/mens-basketball-howard-payne-shows-grit-in-road-loss-at-east-texas-baptist.aspxMen's BasketballTue, 10 Feb 2026 22:39:00 CST59615https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/5/mens-basketball-howard-payne-battles-through-conference-contest-vs-hardin-simmons.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/5/mens-basketball-howard-payne-battles-through-conference-contest-vs-hardin-simmons.aspxMen's Basketball

Howard Payne men's basketball battled in a conference matchup at The Brownwood Coliseum, falling 83–68 to Hardin-Simmons on 'Cram the Coliseum night.']]>MBBThu, 5 Feb 2026 21:00:00 CST59609https://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/31/mens-basketball-hpu-shows-flashes-of-brilliance-despite-tough-loss.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/31/mens-basketball-hpu-shows-flashes-of-brilliance-despite-tough-loss.aspxMen's Basketball

Howard Payne men's basketball fought hard in a spirited ASC Conference matchup with Mary Hardin-Baylor Saturday at Brownwood Coliseum, ultimately falling 110–90. The Yellow Jackets showed grit and flashes of excellence throughout the afternoon, highlighted by strong individual efforts and an enthusiastic crowd that enjoyed the Eastland Old Rips at halftime for another round of Granny Basketball.]]>MBBSat, 31 Jan 2026 18:23:00 CST59605https://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/28/mens-basketball-a-night-bigger-than-basketball-as-jackets-roll-to-116-point-win.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/28/mens-basketball-a-night-bigger-than-basketball-as-jackets-roll-to-116-point-win.aspxMen's Basketball

Howard Payne delivered one of its most explosive offensive performances of the season in a 116-76 victory over the College of Biblical Studies on Coaches vs. Cancer night at The Brownwood Coliseum. After coming off a tough loss in the previous outing, the team came out with energy and cohesion and didn't let up, leading by double digits at halftime and building steadily in the second half.]]>MBBWed, 28 Jan 2026 20:00:00 CST59603https://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/25/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-moved-to-1-28.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/25/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-moved-to-1-28.aspxMen's Basketball

The Mens Basketball games scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th has been moved to Wednesday, January 28th at 6:00pm.]]>Mens BasketballSun, 25 Jan 2026 18:00:00 CST59602https://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/21/mens-basketball-saturdays-games-postponed.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/21/mens-basketball-saturdays-games-postponed.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Both Men's and Women's basketball games at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX on Saturday have been postponed due to the forecasted inclement weather. New dates, times and locations to follow soon.]]>PostponedWed, 21 Jan 2026 11:15:00 CST59601https://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/20/mens-basketball-hpu-battles-through-adversity-in-tough-road-loss.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/20/mens-basketball-hpu-battles-through-adversity-in-tough-road-loss.aspxMen's Basketball

Howard Payne showed resilience on the road Tuesday night, battling through adversity before falling 94–64 to Centenary in Shreveport.]]>MBBTue, 20 Jan 2026 21:30:00 CST59600