2023-24 Acadia Men's Basketball News

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Axemen add Fort McMurray's David Chijioke
Axemen add Fort McMurray's David Chijioke

The Acadia Axemen are excited to announce the commitment of point guard David Chijioke.

Reid brings provincial team experience to Axemen roster
Reid brings provincial team experience to Axemen roster

WOLFVILLE – The Axemen basketball program is excited to announce the commitment of Donovan Reid for the 2024-25 season.

Shortt and Collins named Acadia athletes of the year
Shortt and Collins named Acadia athletes of the year

WOLFVILLE – Acadia University's Department of Athletics celebrated the 2023-24 season on Wednesday night at the annual Fred G. Kelly Awards Night, hosted in Andrew H. McCain Arena.

Axemen welcome Regault to 2024 recruitment class
Axemen welcome Regault to 2024 recruitment class

WOLFVILLE – The Acadia men’s basketball program has added another Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association (OSBA) talent with the commitment of Ryan Regault.

Axemen add Dongelmans as first recruit for 2024
Axemen add Dongelmans as first recruit for 2024

WOLFVILLE – The Acadia men’s basketball team is excited to announce the commitment of Joeseph Dongelmans for the 2024-25 season.

McDonald and Stjepanovic named provincial team head coaches
McDonald and Stjepanovic named provincial team head coaches

WOLFVILLE – Acadia’s Haley McDonald and Igor Stjepanovic were announced this week as head coaches of Basketball Nova Scotia (BNS) provincial teams for 2024.

Acadia recognized with three basketball award winners
Acadia recognized with three basketball award winners

HALIFAX – Acadia received three awards with the announcement of the AUS basketball awards on Thursday afternoon.

Axemen season ends with loss to UNB
Axemen season ends with loss to UNB

FREDERICTON - The UNB REDS secured a late victory over the Acadia Axemen, winning 86-82 on Saturday afternoon at UNB’s CURRIE CENTER. This win clinches a spot for the REDS in the Atlantic University Sport championship tournament in Halifax next weekend.  

Balanced attack leads UNB past Acadia
Balanced attack leads UNB past Acadia

WOLFVILLE – With both teams looking for key points towards a spot in the AUS men’s basketball championship, it was the UNB Reds that came out on top 85-73 over the Acadia Axemen on Wednesday night.

Boskovic and Dorsey named Acadia athletes of the week
Boskovic and Dorsey named Acadia athletes of the week

WOLFVILLE – Miguel Boskovic (men’s basketball) and Rebecca Dorsey (women’s volleyball) have been named Acadia athletes of the week for the period ending February 11.

Axemen playoff push wraps up with pair of games against UNB
Axemen playoff push wraps up with pair of games against UNB

WOLFVILLE – Saint Mary’s guards Jayrell Diggs and Shae Linton-Brown combined to score 50 points, with Linton-Brown scoring eight points in the final minute of regulation to lead the Huskies a thrilling 83-81 comeback win over the Acadia Axemen in Atlantic University Sport men’s basketball action, Saturday night in Wolfville, N.S. 

Axemen continue postseason hunt with victory over Huskies
Axemen continue postseason hunt with victory over Huskies

HALIFAX, NS – The Acadia Axemen hit 17/27 three-pointers as they poured in 57 second half points on their way to defeating the Saint Mary’s Huskies 96-77 in Atlantic University Sport Men’s Basketball action on Thursday night at the Homburg Centre in Halifax. 

X-Men hold on against Axemen to take top spot in AUS
X-Men hold on against Axemen to take top spot in AUS

ANTIGONISH – The STFX X-Men garnered an 87-80 victory over the visiting Acadia Axemen Wednesday night on Coach K Court at the STFX Saputo Centre. 

Kone and Iseyemi named Acadia athletes of the week
Kone and Iseyemi named Acadia athletes of the week

WOLFVILLE – Samou Brayan Kone (men’s basketball) and Elizabeth Iseyemi (women’s basketball) have been named Acadia athletes of the week for the period ending January 28.

Axemen pick up key points with win over Panthers
Axemen pick up key points with win over Panthers

WOLFVILLE – Tied in the standings with UPEI heading into the night, Acadia picked up a big 104-75 victory over the Panthers to move up the ladder in the AUS, which may prove to be vital down the stretch as no playoff spots are clinched for the AUS men’s basketball championship as of Friday night.

Tigers sweep Axemen in final meetings of regular season
Tigers sweep Axemen in final meetings of regular season

HALIFAX - The Dalhousie Tigers defeated the Acadia Axemen 81-75 on Saturday night at the Dalplex.