https://ucmathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for University of Central Missouri Athleticsen-us60https://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/general-new-state-of-the-art-playing-surface-coming-to-jerry-m-hughes-athletics-center.aspxhttps://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/general-new-state-of-the-art-playing-surface-coming-to-jerry-m-hughes-athletics-center.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

University of Central Missouri Athletics announced on Monday, June 8, that a brand new, state-of-the-art playing surface is currently being installed inside the main arena at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.]]>New Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center Basketball Court Rendering June 2026Mon, 8 Jun 2026 11:00:00 CST315500https://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-basketball-jerry-m-hughes-athletics-center-walton-stadium-kennedy-field-receive-videoboard-upgrades.aspxhttps://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-basketball-jerry-m-hughes-athletics-center-walton-stadium-kennedy-field-receive-videoboard-upgrades.aspxFootball, General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

University of Central Missouri Athletics and Impact Signs out of Sedalia, Mo., are excited to announce new state-of-the-art videoboard upgrades for both the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center and Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field on the University of Central Missouri campus.]]>2026 Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center Videoboard upgrade from Impact SignsWed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 CST415476https://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/5/8/general-ucm-athletics-honors-2026-spring-and-summer-graduates.aspxhttps://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/5/8/general-ucm-athletics-honors-2026-spring-and-summer-graduates.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Bowling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Cheer, Dance

The University of Central Missouri Athletic Department would like to recognize and congratulate 65 Mules and Jennies who are on track to graduate with a degree for the 2026 spring and summer semesters.]]>2026 UCM Athletics Spring and Summer commencement graphicFri, 8 May 2026 10:30:00 CST315441https://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/4/16/wrestling-miaa-winter-sports-academic-accolades-announced-for-2025-26-season.aspxhttps://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/4/16/wrestling-miaa-winter-sports-academic-accolades-announced-for-2025-26-season.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Wrestling, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies were well-represented on the 2025-26 MIAA Winter Sports Academic Honor Roll released April 13-16, 2026, by the conference office.]]>2025-26 MIAA Winter Sports Academic Awards graphicThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 CST1515384https://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-mules-basketballs-lazerek-houston-named-d2cca-second-team-all-american.aspxhttps://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-mules-basketballs-lazerek-houston-named-d2cca-second-team-all-american.aspxMen's Basketball

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Central Missouri Mules basketball freshman guard Lazerek Houston has been named a D2CCA (Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association) Second Team All-American, announced on Tuesday, March 24.]]>Lazerek Houston shot vs Oklahoma Baptist in NCAA-II Central Regional SemifinalTue, 24 Mar 2026 10:50:00 CST415310https://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-five-ucm-basketball-student-athletes-named-csc-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-five-ucm-basketball-student-athletes-named-csc-academic-all-district.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Five University of Central Missouri Basketball student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® Teams, it was announced on Tuesday, March 24.]]>2025-26 CSC Academic All-DistrictTue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 CST915309https://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/23/mens-basketball-mules-basketballs-lazerek-houston-named-to-nabc-all-central-first-team.aspxhttps://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/23/mens-basketball-mules-basketballs-lazerek-houston-named-to-nabc-all-central-first-team.aspxMen's Basketball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Central Missouri Mules basketball freshman guard Lazerek Houston has been named to the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) Division II All-Central Region First Team, announced on Monday, March 23.]]>Lazerek Houston dribble vs Oklahoma Baptist in NCAA-II Central Regional SemifinalMon, 23 Mar 2026 09:50:00 CST415304https://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/15/mens-basketball-mules-basketballs-season-concludes-at-ncaa-ii-central-regional-semifinals-sunday.aspxhttps://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/15/mens-basketball-mules-basketballs-season-concludes-at-ncaa-ii-central-regional-semifinals-sunday.aspxMen's Basketball

TOPEKA, Kan. – No. 3 Central Missouri Mules (24-10, 14-5 MIAA) fell to No. 2 Oklahoma Baptist Bison (29-3, 20-2 GAC) by a final score of 75-63, Sunday, March 15, during the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Central Regional Semifinals, inside Lee Arena on the campus of Washburn, in Topeka.]]>Trinell Parker layup vs Oklahoma Baptist in NCAA-II Central Regional SemifinalsSun, 15 Mar 2026 22:05:00 CST415282https://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/15/mens-basketball-mules-basketballs-lazerek-houston-named-to-bevo-francis-top-25-watch-list.aspxhttps://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/15/mens-basketball-mules-basketballs-lazerek-houston-named-to-bevo-francis-top-25-watch-list.aspxMen's Basketball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mules basketball freshman guard Lazerek Houston has been named to the 2025-26 Bevo Francis Award Top 25 Watch List, announced on Sunday, March 15, by the Small College Basketball National Awards Committee.]]>Lazerek Houston & Adam Bohac after Mules Victory over Rogers State in NCAA-II Central Regional Opening Round Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:11:00 CST415280https://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-no-3-mules-basketball-set-for-ncaa-ii-central-regional-semifinals-sunday-against-no-2-oklahoma-baptist.aspxhttps://ucmathletics.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-no-3-mules-basketball-set-for-ncaa-ii-central-regional-semifinals-sunday-against-no-2-oklahoma-baptist.aspxMen's Basketball

NCAA-II Men's Basketball Central Regional Game 2: No. 3 Central Missouri Mules (23-9, 14-5 MIAA) vs No. 2 Oklahoma Baptist Bison (28-3, 20-2 GAC)]]>Mules Basketball bench celebration during NCAA-II Central Regional Opening Round vs Rogers StateSat, 14 Mar 2026 20:49:00 CST415276