https://www.avilaathletics.com en-us https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260515-aoty KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rounding out the 2026 Avila Athletics End of Season Awards, Haley Ward and Xavier Kahube have been named the Female and Male Athletes of the Year! Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260515-aoty https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/260429-slawson-bredehoeft-hc KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila men’s basketball assistant coach Alex Slawson has been elevated to Head Coach of the program after Tyler Bredehoeft has stepped down for other coaching opportunities. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/260429-slawson-bredehoeft-hc https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260226xf8vpi BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Avila men’s basketball’s 2025-26 season came to an end in the KCAC Tournament Quarterfinals on Thursday, losing to top-seeded Oklahoma Wesleyan, 76-59. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260226xf8vpi https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/260226-mbb-all-kcac KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Continuing their historic season, Avila men’s basketball had two student-athletes selected to three All-KCAC squads, the conference announced today. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/260226-mbb-all-kcac https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221yx8kb1 HILLSBORO, Kan. – Entering Saturday’s contest at Tabor in must-win territory, Avila men’s basketball beat the Bluejays, 91-89, on a pair of last-second BJ Boyd free throws to qualify for the KCAC Tournament for the first time since the 2021-22 season. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221yx8kb1 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218ynxdwz YORK, Neb. – Still fighting for postseason positioning, Avila men’s basketball used 30 points from Xavier Kahube and a decisive second half to beat York on Wednesday, 85-69. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218ynxdwz https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214s7ckq0 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A game that featured 18 lead changes and six ties came down to the wire on Saturday night. On an evening that began by honoring five of its seniors, it was a junior, Gio Mack, who hit the game-winner. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214s7ckq0 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260211yjecof KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Playing in front of the biggest Mabee Fieldhouse crowd of the season, Avila men’s basketball fell to St. Mary on Wednesday, 90-74. A game that was much closer than the final score indicated, Avila committed 27 turnovers in the contest. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260211yjecof https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/260209-boyd-dpotw KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On the heels of two huge conference wins, Avila forward BJ Boyd has been named the KCAC Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced today. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/260209-boyd-dpotw https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207tvnn2v KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A huge showdown with (RV) Bethel awaited Avila men’s basketball on Saturday at Mabee Fieldhouse. With the Eagles jockeying for postseason position, Avila took care of business, defeating the Threshers, 81-75 thanks to 24 points from Gio Mack and a huge second-half. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207tvnn2v https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260204vp05tc OTTAWA, Kan. – Avila men’s basketball got back in the win column on Wednesday evening, defeating Ottawa, 86-70. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260204vp05tc https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260131s9kcii WICHITA, Kan. – Despite four of eight players scoring in double-figures and a third-consecutive double-double from Xavier Kahube, Avila men’s basketball was unable to overcome Friends, falling to the No. 17 Falcons, 96-83 on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260131s9kcii https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260128xt7hlv BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Playing one of its most complete games of the season was not enough as Avila men’s basketball fell to No. 3 Oklahoma Wesleyan on Wednesday, 76-71. Avila nearly pulled off the upset in the second half, but came up just short in the final minutes. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260128xt7hlv https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260126y8fd9s KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A 25-point, 10-rebound performance from Xavier Kahube gave men’s basketball a 75-65 win over Southwestern on Monday night, the Eagles first win over the Moundbuilders since Nov. 2019. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260126y8fd9s https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121yqwl7j KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila men’s basketball has matched last season’s win total after a tough 77-72 victory over York on Wednesday night. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121yqwl7j https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260117rfjpvd KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another rough second half and 18 total turnovers gave Avila men’s basketball an 85-70 loss to McPherson at Mabee Fieldhouse on Saturday. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260117rfjpvd https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260115fbs4cb SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Avila men’s basketball was unable to get many shots to fall coming out of the halftime locker room on Wednesday at Evangel, losing to the Valor, 82-61. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260115fbs4cb https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110ssmozx SALINA, Kan. – A double-double off the bench from Blessing Nwotite, 18 made free throws and 18 forced turnovers helped Avila men’s basketball pick up its third win in the last four games with a tight 75-71 victory at Kansas Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110ssmozx https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260107ynig4z KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With five players in double figures and two with a double-double, Avila men’s basketball cruised to a 95-75 win over Ottawa at Mabee Fieldhouse on Wednesday night for the program’s second-straight home victory. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260107ynig4z https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260103s60q28 NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Avila men’s basketball’s first game of 2026 ended in a loss to Bethel on Saturday afternoon, 88-75. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260103s60q28 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251213rrzmqb KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A huge offensive team performance and an outstanding individual performance from Gio Mack gave Avila men’s basketball a 101-82 win at Mabee Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon, snapping the team’s brief three-game losing streak. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251213rrzmqb https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251210yhgqfw LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – Despite holding a lead for the majority of the game, a second half comeback by St. Mary and a foul call on a half-court shot attempt gave Avila men’s basketball an 81-78 loss at St. Mary on Wednesday night. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251210yhgqfw https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251206tun9qx WINFIELD, Kan. – Two Moundbuilder free throws with less than three seconds remaining ended Avila men’s basketball’s valiant comeback attempt on Saturday afternoon, losing to Southwestern, 95-93. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251206tun9qx https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251203y94qfo KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Facing the No. 10 team in the country, Avila men’s basketball fought back, but a cold second half doomed the team as the Eagles fell to Oklahoma Wesleyan on Wednesday night, 71-56. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251203y94qfo https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251125xdbld4 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Avila men’s basketball put up one of its best offensive performances of the last decade, dominating Kansas Christian on Tuesday night, 115-81. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251125xdbld4 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/251124-mack-opotw KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a week in which he averaged 25.5 points and 6.5 assists per game, Avila men’s basketball junior guard Gio Mack has been selected as the KCAC Men’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced today. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/251124-mack-opotw https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251122swqom2 STERLING, Kan. – Despite holding a halftime lead, Avila men’s basketball fell to Sterling on Saturday afternoon, 89-76. Sterling’s hot shooting from deep played an integral role in the contest, with the Warriors hitting 13 shots from three-point range. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251122swqom2 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251119yi9qut KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In one of the best offensive displays in program history, Avila men’s basketball tied a school record with 16 three-pointers en route to their 97-74 victory over Evangel on Wednesday night at Mabee Fieldhouse. Gio Mack finished second in a single-game in school history with nine makes from behind the arc. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251119yi9qut https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251115zwtnko KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila men’s basketball recorded win No. 5 on the season on Saturday, notching a 99-82 win over Bethany in the team’s KCAC opener, giving Avila conference-opening wins in back-to-back seasons. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251115zwtnko https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251108rdptcc LAMONI, Iowa – In the second day of the KCAC/HAAC Classic, Avila men’s basketball lost to Grand View, 97-82, picking up their first loss of the season. Avila shot over 50 percent from the floor in the game and had two players with 20-plus points in the contest, but were unable to slow down the Grand View offense and the Vikings’ guard, Daviyon Gaston, who dropped 36 points. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251108rdptcc