2022-23 Tartan Men's Basketball News
Men’s Basketball Earns 11th Straight Team Academic Honors by NABC; Five Individuals Honored
July 24, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men's basketball team was recognized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) when the committee on academics announced the annual Team Academic Excellence Awards for 2022-23. The Tartans are one of seven schools across all divisions that have achieved the honor each of the 11 seasons it has existed.
Six Athletes Among Initiates to Phi Beta Kappa
May 05, 2023
Six Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes were selected for spring initiation into the Upsilon of Pennsylvania chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. The induction ceremony took place on May 11.
Three Tartans Named to the All-UAA Men’s Basketball Team
March 02, 2023
Juniors R.J. Holmes and Jack Stone along with senior Nick Nakasian of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team were named to the University Athletic Association (UAA) Men’s Basketball Team when the league announced its postseason accolades on Thursday. Holmes and Stone landed a spot on the second team while Nakasian was named honorable mention. This marks Holmes’ second straight All-UAA honor, as he appeared on the second team last season while it is the first for Stone and Nakasian.
107 Carnegie Mellon Student-Athletes Earn Winter Academic Honors
March 01, 2023
A total of 107 Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes were named to the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) All-Academic Recognition list for the winter sports teams, as announced by the Association on March 1.
Tartans End Season in ECAC Quarterfinals
March 01, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team hosted Allegheny College on Wednesday, March 1 in the opening round of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Men’s Basketball Championship. The Gators started with the hot hand and led wire-to-wire for an 88-68 win to move to 20-9 overall while the Tartans close the year at 15-11.
Tartans Place 15 on Winter Academic All-District Teams
February 28, 2023
Fifteen Carnegie Mellon University student-athletes were named to a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for Division III, nominated by members of CSC, for the winter season. College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) rebranded to CSC in the summer of 2022.
Men’s Basketball Earns Spot in ECAC Tournament
February 27, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team has been selected as the third seed in the seven-team field of the 2023 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Men's Basketball Championship.
Tartans Close Regular Season with 95-91 Setback to #14 Case Western Reserve on Senior Day
February 25, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team concluded its University Athletic Association (UAA) slate with a 95-91 setback to 14th-ranked Case Western Reserve Saturday in Pittsburgh.
Tartans Tripped Up at #22 WashU
February 19, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team continued University Athletic Association (UAA) play on Sunday afternoon with an 81-57 loss at the 22nd-ranked Bears of Washington University in St. Louis.
Tartans Drop 85-71 Contest at Chicago
February 17, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team traveled to the Windy City to play the University of Chicago on Friday night in a University Athletic Association (UAA) contest. The Tartans drop an 85-71 decision to the Maroons after a tight first half of play.
Tartans Strong Second Half Not Enough in 82-78 Setback to Rochester
February 12, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team hosted the Yellowjackets of the University of Rochester on Sunday afternoon in University Athletic Association (UAA) action. The Yellowjackets left Pittsburgh with an 82-78 victory.
Last Minute Points Lead Tartans to Season Sweep of #24 Emory
February 10, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team swept the season series against Emory University with a 63-60 victory at home on Friday, February 10. The Tartans are now 7-3 in the University Athletic Association (UAA) and 15-6 overall while the Eagles are 15-6 and 6-4.
CMU Student-Athlete of the Week
February 06, 2023
Junior men's track and field athlete R.J. Holmes has been named the Carnegie Mellon Student-Athlete of the Week for Jan. 30-Feb. 5.
Strong Foul Shooting Lifts Tartans to 78-73 Win Over Brandeis
February 05, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team hosted the Judges of Brandeis University on Sunday afternoon and University Athletic Association (UAA) play. The Tartans strong foul shooting lifted them to a 78-73 victory.
Tartans Remain Undefeated at Home, Top NYU, 80-62
February 03, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team won its third straight home University Athletic Association (UAA) contest and is now 7-0 at home for the season after an 80-62 victory against New York University on Friday, February 3.
Men's Basketball to Participate in Third Annual “This Game is No Secret” Event
February 02, 2023
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team will participate in the third annual “This Game is No Secret” event, organized by the coaches behind ERACISM. Teams from all levels of the sport honor the legacy of John McLendon.