Cedarville snaps a five-game losing skid, upsetting Ashland
By Evan Martens
Coaches yelling, players diving: both teams wanted this game. Cedarville University's men’s basketball team needed to get back in the win column, and Ashland University was trying to stay atop the GMAC. Ultimately, the Jackets handily took the victory, 74-62.
From the beginning, it was clear the game would be a battle. Most of the first half was back and forth—bucket for bucket.
Jaylen Davis made a three-pointer, and the Eagles came right back and hit one. ...
Thomas More stuns Jackets with 20-point defeat
By Lauren Vargas
On the chilly senior Saturday afternoon of February 7, the Cedarville men’s basketball team hosted the Thomas More Saints in a battle of rebounds. Unfortunately, the men, like the women’s team, suffered defeat to Thomas More 82-62.
Right off the bat, Saints’ Mitchell Rylee claimed a solid dunk on Cedarville's net during the cusp of the first and followed it up with yet another impressive shot. The Jackets wouldn’t have it. In an effort to push Thomas More back on ...
Cedarville shows heart in loss against Findlay
By Zeke Dubiel
Backed by an energetic crowd at the Callan Athletic Center, the Cedarville University men’s basketball team showed true resilience in a tough 82-75 loss against the Findlay Oilers. At one time down by 19 in the second half, the Yellow Jackets clawed their way back to single digits.
Right from the tip-off, Cedarville came out swinging as Jaylen Davis knocked down a 3-pointer to set the tone for the night. From there, the two teams traded shots back and forth ...
Cedarville beats Northwood in a speed run to the finish
By Danielle Cherry
Down in the first half, the Cedarville University men’s basketball team never gave up fighting for the ball. Playing against Northwood, home to the top-three scorers in the GMAC conference, the Jackets had to turn up the heat to pull out a 101-82 win.
Speed was key. Northwood shot through the Jackets' defense, gaining a quick lead. With every turnover, Northwood was relentless in pursuing the ball and the hoop. While Northwood set the pace, the Jackets ...
Cedarville endures a tough loss against Walsh
By Tayler Sharp
Three games in five days is a lot of basketball for one team. On Thursday evening, the Cedarville men’s basketball team finished its quick three-game stretch with a tough loss to the Walsh Cavaliers, 72-56.
Cedarville makes a layup, Walsh matches it with a three-pointer. Cedarville pulls off a dunk, Walsh matches it with a three-pointer. Cedarville makes a three-pointer, Walsh matches with another three-pointer.
Every time the Cedarville Yellow Jackets showed ...
Late rally falls short as Cedarville drops battle to Malone
By Emily Tuttle
On a blustery Thursday evening, as students headed to their homes for Christmas break, the Cedarville men’s basketball team (4-4) attempted to defend its home court against the Malone Pioneers (7-1) in a matchup where neither team led by more than six points. The Pioneers came up clutch down the stretch with multiple threes, beating the Yellow Jackets 68-67.
In the final seconds, the Jackets rallied to within one after Jaylen Davis rose above his defender for a three-...
Ruffolo drops 30 as men’s basketball takes down No. 14 Lincoln Memorial
By James Beagle
Junior guard Anthony Ruffolo delivered a dominant performance Saturday night, leading Cedarville to an 85-82 victory over Lincoln Memorial University. His totals of 30 points, six assists and seven rebounds led all players on either side.
The Jackets started slow against LMU, which came into the matchup ranked No. 14 in Division II. The Railsplitters jumped out to an early nine-point lead due to their dominant interior defense, which forced multiple turnovers by the ...
Men’s basketball wins home opener in blowout; new faces join the Jackets
By Danielle Cherry
Nine new faces joined the ranks of the Jackets as the men’s basketball season tipped off with their home opener against Wright State Lake. Returners and newbies played side-by-side, destroying the Lakers 101-53, showcasing the Jackets' potential to the anticipatory fans.
Head coach Rob Jones came out with a mission: to integrate new faces onto the court. Throughout the night, four or five players would be subbed in and out, mostly comprised of the new recruits.&n...
Men’s basketball focuses on growth for 2025-26 season
By Emily Tuttle
Last season, the Cedarville men’s basketball team experienced a whirlwind playoff journey. After upsetting the No. 1 team in the conference toward the end of the regular season, the Jackets carried that momentum into the playoffs, defeating Findlay once again.
But in the next round of the GMAC tournament, against Thomas More, a series of unfortunate events sent the game to overtime, then a strange call led to a one-point loss.
“That's an experience that can ...
Cedarville beats Ashland in an exciting comeback
By Danielle Cherry
On Feb. 22, Cedarville’s packed gymnasium roared as the seniors walked across the court, being recognized for their dedication to Yellow Jackets’ basketball. A back-and-forth game ensued, but Cedarville’s teamwork and intensity won them a lively comeback for all 2,263 spectators, leaving Ashland in the dust 81-69.
“What an amazing crowd,” coach Rob Jones said. “I'm so happy for the seniors to be recognized on a day like this and then to have such a ...
