http://www.bvu.edu/athletics Men's Basketball News from Buena Vista University. Go Beavers! http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=9460ab10-a46d-4d59-bd85-427c4e6476ba http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=9460ab10-a46d-4d59-bd85-427c4e6476ba “NCAA DIVISION THREE STUDENT-ATHLETES FOLLOW THEIR PASSIONS AND DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL IN THE PURSUIT OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN HIGHLY COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS PROGRAMS. DIVISION THREE STUDENT-ATHLETES DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL CITIZENS AND RESPONSIBLE LEADERS... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:50:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=2267d8f5-a733-43d8-8301-f417c43d64c0 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=2267d8f5-a733-43d8-8301-f417c43d64c0 The Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) announced late Monday its Winter All-Academic Team, and Buena Vista was represented with eight individuals being recognized. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:44:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=94ec704c-6ada-4669-99f8-cd59afc7d95e http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=94ec704c-6ada-4669-99f8-cd59afc7d95e The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today its 2013 All-District Men’s Basketball Teams, which recognize the best men’s collegiate basketball student-athletes and coaches in the division and are selected by member coaches of the NABC in NCAA Division III. Senior Wes Nordquist was named to the Second Team, marking the second straight time he earned such recognition. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:33:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=4990c7ae-3095-468c-a11b-1630b5640b99 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=4990c7ae-3095-468c-a11b-1630b5640b99 The 2013 D3hoops.com All-Region Basketball Teams were released on Wednesday morning and Buena Vista senior Wes Nordquist was voted to the All-West Region Second Team. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:32:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=62daa7a9-6852-4bd1-9733-732edc9d6f76 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=62daa7a9-6852-4bd1-9733-732edc9d6f76 Buena Vista senior men's basketball player Wes Nordquist is among the eight finalists in the online fan voting for the 2013 Reese's DIII All-Star Game. The individuals who finish first and second in the voting will be elected to compete in the event, held on March 23 prior to the semifinal games of the NCAA DIII Men's Basketball Championships in Salem, Va. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:31:00 CDT http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=9a79f8d9-ca3d-4066-b193-832cf4e459bb http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=9a79f8d9-ca3d-4066-b193-832cf4e459bb Senior Wes Nordquist has been named one of 10 finalists for the prestigious Jostens Trophy by members of the Salem Rotary Club of Salem, Va. The trophy is presented annually to an outstanding male and female basketball player in Division III who excels not only on the court, but in the classroom and in the community. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:26:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=2e35125b-ff4a-472a-9c85-d318c94e95c9 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=2e35125b-ff4a-472a-9c85-d318c94e95c9 Following a season in which they helped lead the Buena Vista men’s basketball team to its first Iowa Conference regular season title since the 2008-09 season, senior Wes Nordquist and sophomore Cole Darrow have each been selected to this year’s All-Iowa Conference Men’s Basketball Team. Nordquist lands a spot on the First Team with Darrow on Second Team. Senior Troy Ticknor was named an Honorable Mention selection. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:56:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=1b0daf55-ed84-4f96-9b45-f0ec8b0ae92b http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=1b0daf55-ed84-4f96-9b45-f0ec8b0ae92b The Buena Vista men’s basketball team had its quest for back-to-back Iowa Conference Tournament championships come to an end on Friday night, as the University of Dubuque (21-6) used a key 7-0 run late in the second half to break a 48-48 tie, before holding off the Beavers in the end for a 64-61 victory. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:59:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=175cb4af-615c-4b91-a357-5b9ba524c07b http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=175cb4af-615c-4b91-a357-5b9ba524c07b Due to an impending winter storm that is forecasted to impact most of the state on Thursday, the Iowa Conference office has decided to make schedule changes to the final two rounds of the IIAC Basketball Tournament. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:33:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=e44f24af-187e-475c-8415-00e09868a88c http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=e44f24af-187e-475c-8415-00e09868a88c The Buena Vista men’s basketball team captured a share of its 11th Iowa Conference regular season title on Saturday evening by topping visiting Coe College (15-10, 8-6 IIAC) inside of Siebens Fieldhouse, 72-63. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:38:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=19fcc52d-d352-4f51-b67e-9dd21c3391d6 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=19fcc52d-d352-4f51-b67e-9dd21c3391d6 The Buena Vista men’s basketball team sprinted out to a quick 24-6 lead on Wednesday night at Wartburg College and never looked back, leading by double-digits for the final 33 minutes, en route to the 71-61 victory. The win secured the Beavers a first round bye in next week’s Iowa Conference Tournament. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:44:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=4fbc3f54-355a-4510-bf6e-0e7aaeebe463 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=4fbc3f54-355a-4510-bf6e-0e7aaeebe463 The Buena Vista men's basketball team heads into the final week of the regular season ranked fifth in this week's NCAA West Regional rankings which were announced earlier Wednesday afternoon. BVU was sixth in the first rankings of the year last week. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:40:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=3a4d460f-62cf-4c54-8058-c34b8d453e48 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=3a4d460f-62cf-4c54-8058-c34b8d453e48 Senior Wes Nordquist scored a game-high 21 points and hauled in 10 rebounds to help lead a balanced Buena Vista men's basketball team to a convincing 70-41 home win against league-leading Luther College on Saturday evening. The win pulls BVU back into a tie with the Norse atop the IIAC standings. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:03:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=c5025e46-2d86-4175-9511-b7b0900327ac http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=c5025e46-2d86-4175-9511-b7b0900327ac The Buena Vista men's basketball team is ranked sixth in the first NCAA Men's Basketball West Regional Rankings, which were released late Wednesday. The rankings are based on games played through February 3, 2013. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:10:00 CST http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=74e7820f-1977-4e4d-afe1-ab9d8262e802 http://www.bvu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/news_detail.dot?inode=74e7820f-1977-4e4d-afe1-ab9d8262e802 The Buena Vista men’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a rough second half shooting performance on Wednesday night and had its five-game overall win streak snapped by the University of Dubuque (16-6, 6-5 IIAC), 73-58. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:55:00 CST