https://www.cnusports.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Christopher Newport University Athleticsjessica.morris@cnu.edu (Christopher Newport University Athletics)en-us60https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/6/mens-basketball-john-krikorian-leaving-cnu-for-assistant-coaching-position-at-elon-university.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/6/mens-basketball-john-krikorian-leaving-cnu-for-assistant-coaching-position-at-elon-university.aspxMen's Basketball

Christopher Newport University men's basketball coach John Krikorian has announced he is leaving the program and has accepted an assistant coaching position at Elon University in Elon, N.C. Krikorian has led the Captains since June of 2010, and guided Christopher Newport to its first National Championship in 2023.]]>John KrikorianWed, 6 May 2026 11:17:00 EST419910https://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/21/mens-basketball-captains-season-comes-to-an-end-with-final-four-loss-to-emory-72-58-cnu-finishes-with-25-6-record.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/21/mens-basketball-captains-season-comes-to-an-end-with-final-four-loss-to-emory-72-58-cnu-finishes-with-25-6-record.aspxMen's Basketball

Christopher Newport University's NCAA Tournament journey came to a close Saturday night, as the Captains suffered a 72-58 loss to Emory University in a National Semifinal game at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. John Krikorian's squad ends the year with a 25-6 record, and advanced to the Final Four for the fourth time in program history, all since 2016.]]>Collin HinesSat, 21 Mar 2026 23:04:00 EST419726https://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/20/mens-basketball-captains-play-emory-saturday-at-5-30-pm-in-fort-wayne-final-four-showdown.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/20/mens-basketball-captains-play-emory-saturday-at-5-30-pm-in-fort-wayne-final-four-showdown.aspxMen's Basketball

Christopher Newport University held a practice Friday morning as well as a press conference at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, as the Captains prepare to play Emory University on Saturday in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament. Game time Saturday is set for 5:30 p.m.]]>2025-26 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National QuarterfinalsFri, 20 Mar 2026 15:53:00 EST419715https://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/19/mens-basketball-captains-advance-to-national-semifinal-cnu-holds-off-st-thomas-in-quarterfinal-thriller-63-59.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/19/mens-basketball-captains-advance-to-national-semifinal-cnu-holds-off-st-thomas-in-quarterfinal-thriller-63-59.aspxMen's Basketball

For the fourth time in the history of Christopher Newport University men's basketball, the Captains have advanced to the National Semifinals. Thursday afternoon at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, CNU held off third-ranked St. Thomas (Texas), 63-59, and will play Saturday for the right to advance to the National Championship game in Indianapolis on April 5th.]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:51:00 EST419709https://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/18/mens-basketball-captains-battle-st-thomas-in-ncaa-elite-eight-thursday-at-1-pm-in-fort-wayne-indiana.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/18/mens-basketball-captains-battle-st-thomas-in-ncaa-elite-eight-thursday-at-1-pm-in-fort-wayne-indiana.aspxMen's Basketball

Christopher Newport University has advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament for the seventh time, and the 15th-ranked Captains will take on the third-ranked Celts of the University of St. Thomas (Texas) Thursday afternoon. Tip off time is set for 1:00 p.m. at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.]]>Team shotWed, 18 Mar 2026 12:59:00 EST419706https://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/18/feature-positionless-senior-collin-hines-leads-cnu-mens-basketball-back-to-elite-8.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/18/feature-positionless-senior-collin-hines-leads-cnu-mens-basketball-back-to-elite-8.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball

When Collin Hines arrived at CNU in August of 2022, he was one of two freshmen on the men's basketball roster. He played in every game that season and was on the floor for Trey Barber's historic buzzer beater that gave the Captains their first national championship.]]>Collin HinesWed, 18 Mar 2026 10:33:00 EST419704https://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-nabc-names-toa-hollenbeck-all-district-as-captains-travel-to-fort-wayne-for-national-quarterfinals.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-nabc-names-toa-hollenbeck-all-district-as-captains-travel-to-fort-wayne-for-national-quarterfinals.aspxMen's Basketball

Junior Toa Hollenbeck received another honor on Tuesday, as the Christopher Newport University standout was named second team All-District by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).]]>Toa HollenbeckTue, 17 Mar 2026 14:05:00 EST419702https://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-toa-hollenbeck-named-all-region-by-d3hoops-com-as-captains-prepare-for-elite-eight-trip-to-indiana.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-toa-hollenbeck-named-all-region-by-d3hoops-com-as-captains-prepare-for-elite-eight-trip-to-indiana.aspxMen's Basketball

Christopher Newport University junior Toa Hollenbeck was honored Monday as he was named second team All-Region by D3hoops.com. Hollenbeck was one of 11 student-athletes to receive All-Region acclaim in Region 6, and the news came as the Captains are preparing to depart for Fort Wayne, Indiana, for the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament. Christopher Newport will play St. Thomas (Texas) on Thursday at 1:00 p.m.]]>Toa HollenbeckMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:07:00 EST419697https://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-captains-will-play-in-elite-8-thursday-vs-st-thomas-texas-at-1-pm-in-fort-wayne-indiana.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-captains-will-play-in-elite-8-thursday-vs-st-thomas-texas-at-1-pm-in-fort-wayne-indiana.aspxMen's Basketball

Christopher Newport University will play St. Thomas University (Texas) in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The NCAA announced the tip off time on Saturday evening following the completion of the Sweet 16 round.]]>Toa 8 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:01:00 EST419690https://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-basketball-captains-survive-and-advance-to-elite-eight-following-59-57-victory-at-randolph-macon.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-basketball-captains-survive-and-advance-to-elite-eight-following-59-57-victory-at-randolph-macon.aspxMen's Basketball

Christopher Newport University surged to a 14-point halftime lead Friday night, and then held off the fourth-ranked Yellow Jackets of Randolph-Macon College, 59-57, at a jam-packed Crenshaw Gymnasium.]]>Collin HinesFri, 13 Mar 2026 23:35:00 EST419685