https://www.redriverconference.com en-us https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260320spqo1q KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 20, 2026) – LSU Shreveport showed plenty of resilience, but Ave Maria (Fla.) prevailed 102-98 in the Round of 16 of the 88th Annual Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament.   Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260320spqo1q https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260318glbyr3 WACO, Texas (March 18, 2026) – LSU Shreveport, after a dominant season in the RRAC, has earned a place in the 88th Annual Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament, set for March 19-24 in Kansas City, Mo.   Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260318glbyr3 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260314wxupuh SHREVEPORT, La. (March 14, 2026) – No. 2 seed LSU Shreveport advanced to the 88th Annual Men’s Basketball National Championship by winning the second round of the Shreveport Bracket. The Pilots edged No. 10 seed Texas Wesleyan University, 70-66. The Rams end their season with a 20-10 record. LSUS prepares for “The Dance,” beginning March 19 in Kansas City, Mo. Team matchups will be announced next week. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260314wxupuh https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202603145m2a5z WICHITA, Kan. (March 13, 2026) – No. 14 Texas A&M University – Texarkana ended its 2026 season with an 84-62 loss to No. 3 Ave Maria (Fla.). The Eagles end their season with an overall record of 20-11, while Ave Maria advances to the Wichita Bracket Championship game (second round) to play No. 6 Friends (Kan.) on March at 5 p.m. The champion will advance to the 88th Annual Men’s Basketball National Championship from March 19-24 in Kansas City, Mo. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202603145m2a5z https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202603143w28l4 SHREVEPORT, La. (March 13, 2026) – No. 2 LSU Shreveport triumphed over No. 15 Tougaloo College (Miss.) 94-88 in the NAIA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament. Tougaloo ends its season with a 19-10 record, while the Pilots improve to 25-3. LSUS will play No. 10 Texas Wesleyan in the Shreveport Bracket Championship game (second round) on March 14 at 5 p.m. The champion will advance to the 88th Annual Men’s Basketball National Championship, March 19-24, in Kansas City, Mo. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202603143w28l4 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202603142s19lw LANGSTON, Okla. (March 13, 2026) – No. 5 LSU Alexandria fell to No. 12 Eastern Oregon, 89-78, in the NAIA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament. The Generals ended their 2026 season with a 23-9 record. Eastern Oregon advances to the Langston Bracket Championship (second round) to face Langston (Okla.) on March 14 at 6 p.m. The winner will reach the 88th Annual Men’s Basketball National Championship, which starts March 19 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202603142s19lw https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260313xi763y WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (March 13, 2026) – No. 17 Xavier University of Louisiana fell 88-87 to No. 5 William-Carey University (Miss.) in the NAIA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament first round. The Gold Rush finished 20-11, while the Crusaders advance to the Williamsburg Bracket Championship (second round) on March 14. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260313xi763y https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260311to2loj WACO, Texas (March 11, 2026) – The RRAC proudly congratulates the men’s basketball teams that have punched their ticket to the opening rounds of the 2026 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Tournament. Earning their spot are LSU Shreveport, LSU Alexandria, Texas A&M-Texarkana, and Xavier (La.). The first and second rounds will take place at various campus sites from March 13-14. Winners will advance to the 88th Annual Men’s Basketball Championship from March 19-24 at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260311to2loj https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301w3cfrj ALEXANDRIA, La. (March 1, 2026) - LSU Shreveport used a balanced three-headed scoring effort to defeat LSU Alexandria 87-70 in the RRAC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship on Sunday afternoon at Laborde Earles Coliseum. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301w3cfrj https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202603012eqyro ALEXANDRIA, La. (Feb. 28, 2026) – LSU Alexandria secured a 77-73 win over Xavier (La.) with balanced scoring and strong rebounding in the first RRAC Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinal game. LSU Shreveport defeated Texas A&M-Texarkana 71-53 in the second semifinal. Both teams will advance to the championships at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, at Laborde Earles Coliseum in Alexandria, La. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202603012eqyro https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260227evs11s Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260227evs11s https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260226ydnh8p WACO, Texas (Feb. 26, 2025) – RRAC basketball head coaches have cemented their legacies with milestone victories in the 2025-26 season. They include Xavier (La.) women’s coach Bo Browder, Texas A&M-San Antonio women’s coach Chris Minner, LSU Shreveport women’s coach Tim Hays, LSU Shreveport men’s coach Kyle Blackenship, and XULA men’s coach Alfred Williams. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260226ydnh8p https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202602260hkzu6 WACO, Texas (Feb. 25, 2026) – Quarterfinals play concludes; the stage is now set for the semifinals of the 2026 RRAC Men’s Basketball Tournament. The four teams advancing are LSU Shreveport, Texas A&M-Texarkana, LSU Alexandria, and Xavier (La.). Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202602260hkzu6 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260225038ozq WACO, Texas (Feb. 24, 2026) – Day One of the 2026 RRAC Men’s Basketball Quarterfinals concludes with top-seed LSU Shreveport defeating eighth-seed Texas A&M-San Antonio 108-86. Fifth-seed Texas A&M-Texarkana snuck by fourth-seed Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) 83-75. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260225038ozq https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260222pj4yg4 WACO, Texas (Feb. 24, 2026) - The stage is set for the 2026 RRAC Men’s Basketball Tournament, and pairings have officially been determined. Quarterfinal matchups will be played at campus sites Feb. 24-25, while the semifinals and finals will take place in Alexandria, La., Feb. 28-March 1. LSU Alexandria is this year’s tournament host at the Laborde Earles Coliseum. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260222pj4yg4 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260223jkxsmx WACO, Texas (Feb. 23, 2026) – In the final RRAC Men’s Hoops Player of the Week awards, TAMUT’s Deovaunta Williams has been named Offensive Player of the Week, while LSUS' Khi Wallace has received Defensive Player of the Week honors for the dates of Feb. 9-15. This is the 16th and final set of weekly awards. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260223jkxsmx https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260216hs0df1 WACO, Texas (Feb. 16, 2026) – The RRAC has honored (RV 26) LSU Alexandria’s EJ McQuillan as Men’s Hoops Offensive Player of the Week, while (13) LSU Shreveport’s Hayden Brittingham takes home Defensive Player of the Week honors for the dates of Feb. 9-15. This is the 15th set of weekly awards. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260216hs0df1 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260209h9h9nm WACO, Texas (Feb. 9, 2026) – The RRAC has announced that the RRAC Men’s Hoops Players of the Week awards are presented to (15) LSU Shreveport’s Thaddeus Johnson for Offensive Player of the Week and Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Jermey Irwin for Defensive Player of the Week for Feb. 2-8. This is the 14th set of weekly awards. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260209h9h9nm https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260202icu3lp WACO, Texas (Feb. 2, 2026) – Louisiana Christian’s Justice Kelly powered the offense to earn RRAC Men’s Hoops Offensive Player of the Week, while North American’s (Texas) Naheim Northern mastered the defense to capture Defensive Player of the Week for Jan. 27-Feb. 2. This is the 13th set of weekly awards. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260202icu3lp https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260126jiy7xp WACO, Texas (Jan. 26, 2026) – Outstanding performances earned Greg Crawford from North American (Texas) and Daryl Houston from Texas A&M-Texarkana RRAC Men’s Hoops Players of the Week honors for the dates of Jan. 19-26. This is the 12th set of weekly awards. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260126jiy7xp https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260119if9grz WACO, Texas (Jan. 19, 2026) – (15) LSU Shreveport’s Hayden Brittingham and North Texas-Dallas’ Greg Crawford have been named the RRAC Men’s Hoops Players of the Week for the dates of Jan. 12-18. This is the 11th set of weekly awards. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260119if9grz https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260112j0uth9 WACO, Texas (Jan. 12, 2026) – The 10th set of RRAC Men’s Hoops Players of the Week awards is presented to Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Jaydin Morin-Bishop for Offensive Player of the Week and No. 25 LSUS’ Hayden Brittingham for Defensive Player of the Week for the dates Jan. 5-11.  Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260112j0uth9 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260105h3uztn WACO, Texas (Jan. 5, 2026) – The first RRAC Men’s Hoops Players of the Week awards for 2026 have been announced. Capturing the ninth set of awards are No. 25 LSU Shreveport’s Hayden Brittingham for Offensive Player of the Week and Texas A&M-Texarkana’s Daryl Houston for Defensive Player of the Week for the dates Dec. 31-Jan. 4.  Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260105h3uztn https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251222iq90os WACO, Texas (Dec. 22, 2025) – Congratulations to Emareyon McDonald from No. 25 LSU Shreveport and Naheim Northern from North American-Texas for winning the eighth set of RRAC Men’s Hoops Players of the Week awards for the dates Dec. 14-21.  Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251222iq90os https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251215irbqym WACO, Texas (Dec. 15, 2025) – The seventh set of RRAC Men’s Hoops Players of the Week awards features Texas A&M-Texarkana’s Deovaunta Williams for Offensive Player of the Week and LSU Shreveport’s Khi Wallace for Defensive Player of the Week for the dates Dec. 8-14.  Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251215irbqym https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251208l7hoxx WACO, Texas (Dec. 8, 2025) – The RRAC announces the sixth set of RRAC Men’s Hoops Players of the Week awards, presented by Athletic Solutions. (RV) LSU Shreveport swept both awards with Khi Wallace capturing the Offensive Player of the Week nod and Hayden Brittingham earning the Defensive Player of the Week title for the dates Dec. 1-7.  Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251208l7hoxx https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251207tobz2o WACO, Texas (Dec. 7, 2025) – The RRAC concludes the fall 2025 season with outstanding performances from cross country, soccer, and volleyball teams. Teams from four member schools qualified for NAIA National Tournament competitions, while eight individuals also advanced to the national stage. Participating teams included Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) - men's and women's cross country; Texas A&M-Texarkana - volleyball; Xavier (La.) - men's and women's soccer; LSU Shreveport - men's soccer; and individuals included seven from TAMUT and one from Southwest (N.M.) in cross country. Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251207tobz2o https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251201i1d2x7 WACO, Texas (Dec. 1, 2025) – Winners of the fifth set of the RRAC Men’s Hoops Players of the Week awards are No. 14 LSU Alexandria’s Jordan Decuir as Offensive Player of the Week and LSU Shreveport’s Khi Wallace as Defensive Player of the Week for the dates Nov. 24-30.  Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251201i1d2x7 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251124h0ujel WACO, Texas (Nov. 24, 2025) – The fourth RRAC Men’s Hoops Players of the Week features (RV)LSU Shreveport’s Hayden Brittingham as Offensive Player of the Week, and Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Isaiah Moore as Defensive Player of the Week for the dates Nov. 17-23.  Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251124h0ujel https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251117hcd1tw WACO, Texas (Nov. 17, 2025) – The RRAC has announced that Jordan Decuir from LSU Alexandria has captured the RRAC Men’s Hoops Offensive Player of the Week, while Iversyn Smith from Jarvis Christian has been selected as the RRAC Men’s Hoops Defensive Player of the Week for the dates Nov. 10-16.  Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251117hcd1tw