https://hpusports.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for Howard Payne University Athleticsen-us60https://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/4/womens-basketball-sophia-hurtado-joins-howard-payne-womens-basketball-staff.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/4/womens-basketball-sophia-hurtado-joins-howard-payne-womens-basketball-staff.aspxWomen's Basketball

Sophia Elizabeth Hurtado joins Howard Payne University as an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, bringing a strong background in both playing and leadership at the collegiate level.]]>Sophia HurtadoMon, 4 May 2026 20:36:00 CST149707https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-lady-jackets-cap-strong-tournament-showing-at-asc-championship.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-lady-jackets-cap-strong-tournament-showing-at-asc-championship.aspxWomen's Basketball

Howard Payne Lady Jackets' season came to an end Saturday in the American Southwest Conference championship game, falling 73-46 to host Hardin-Simmons at the Mabee Complex in Abilene, Texas.]]>WBBSat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 CST149639https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/27/womens-basketball-lady-jackets-advance-to-asc-championship-with-60-58-semifinal-win.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/27/womens-basketball-lady-jackets-advance-to-asc-championship-with-60-58-semifinal-win.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Lady Jackets punched their ticket to the American Southwest Conference Championship with a 60-58 victory over East Texas Baptist in the ASC Tournament semifinals in Abilene. Howard Payne's balanced attack and clutch free-throw shooting in the final moments propelled them into Saturday's title game against Hardin-Simmons at 2 p.m.]]>WBBFri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 CST149636https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-balanced-scoring-highlights-final-regular-season-game.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-balanced-scoring-highlights-final-regular-season-game.aspxWomen's Basketball

Howard Payne closed out the regular season Saturday afternoon with a 90 to 65 conference loss on the road to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton.]]>WBBSat, 21 Feb 2026 16:00:00 CST149625https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-lady-jackets-deliver-complete-performance-in-home-finale-victory.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-lady-jackets-deliver-complete-performance-in-home-finale-victory.aspxWomen's Basketball

Howard Payne closed out its home schedule with a statement win, defeating East Texas Baptist 60-55 in a pivotal conference matchup on Saturday inside the Brownwood Coliseum. In a game that carried both postseason weight and end-of-season emotion, the Lady Jackets used a strong second half, including a 20-point fourth quarter, to secure the victory and send the home crowd home celebrating one final time this season.]]>WBBSat, 14 Feb 2026 15:00:00 CST149619https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/10/howard-payne-battles-on-the-road-in-asc-matchup-at-etbu.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/10/howard-payne-battles-on-the-road-in-asc-matchup-at-etbu.aspxWomen's Basketball

]]>WBBTue, 10 Feb 2026 20:06:00 CST149614https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/7/womens-basketball-buzzer-beater-lifts-howard-payne-past-hardin-simmons.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/7/womens-basketball-buzzer-beater-lifts-howard-payne-past-hardin-simmons.aspxWomen's Basketball

]]>WBBSat, 7 Feb 2026 16:00:00 CST149611https://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/4/womens-basketball-howard-payne-shows-heart-in-tough-road-game.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/2/4/womens-basketball-howard-payne-shows-heart-in-tough-road-game.aspxWomen's Basketball

Howard Payne women's basketball showed determination and heart on Thursday night against Hardin-Simmons, despite falling 84-52.]]>WBBWed, 4 Feb 2026 20:23:00 CST149607https://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/31/womens-basketball-lady-jackets-defend-home-court-in-50th-anniversary-celebration.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/1/31/womens-basketball-lady-jackets-defend-home-court-in-50th-anniversary-celebration.aspxWomen's Basketball

Howard Payne University earned a memorable 60–59 conference victory over the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on Saturday afternoon in Brownwood, capping a special day inside the Brownwood Coliseum.]]>WBBSat, 31 Jan 2026 18:07:00 CST149604https://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 CST59601