2025-26 Eureka Men's Basketball News
Eureka Lands Three on SLIAC Winter All-Academic Team
March 11, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Three Eureka College student-athletes were recognized for their success in the classroom, earning spots on the SLIAC Winter All-Academic Team.
Provost Earns SLIAC Third Team All-Conference Honors
February 25, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – Jaxson Provost (Kankakee, Ill./Bishop McNamara) has been named SLIAC Third Team All-Conference following a standout junior campaign for the Eureka men’s basketball team.
Red Devils’ Rally Falls Short in Season Finale at Greenville
February 21, 2026
GREENVILLE, Ill. — The Eureka men’s basketball team wrapped up its season Saturday afternoon, but a spirited comeback bid came up short in a 121-113 defeat at Greenville.
Red Devils Celebrate Seniors with 71-54 Win Over Principia
February 17, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka men’s basketball team celebrated Senior Night with a 71-54 victory over Principia in its home finale Tuesday evening.
Eureka Pushes SLIAC-Leading Webster Before Late Surge
February 11, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka men’s basketball team battled throughout Wednesday night against a Webster squad that sits atop the SLIAC standings and remains unbeaten in conference play, keeping the game close in the first half before the Gorloks pulled away late to hand the Red Devils a 75-62 loss.
Strong Shooting Night Not Enough in Loss at MUW
February 07, 2026
COLUMBUS, Miss. – The Eureka men’s basketball team closed out its road trip Saturday afternoon with a 79-71 loss at MUW, despite a season-best shooting performance from beyond the arc.
Red Devils Drop Road Game at Lyon
February 05, 2026
BATESVILLE, Ark. – The Eureka men’s basketball team ran into a hot-shooting Lyon squad Thursday night, falling 87-43 on the road as the Scots separated themselves with decisive runs in each half. Transition play and perimeter shooting proved pivotal, with Lyon capitalizing for a 27-2 edge in points off turnovers and knocking down 10 three-pointers after failing to connect from deep in the teams’ Jan. 10 overtime matchup.
Men’s Basketball Preview: Eureka Carries Win Streak into Road Test at Lyon
February 04, 2026
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Eureka takes its two-game winning streak on the road Thursday night for a key SLIAC contest at Lyon. The Red Devils enter at 5-15 overall and 4-7 in conference play, currently tied with Blackburn for the sixth and final conference tournament spot. Lyon sits near the top of the standings at 13-6 overall and 8-3 in league play, though the Scots have dropped two of their last three games. This will be the second meeting of the season after Lyon outlasted Eureka 84-79 in overtime on Jan. 10.
Late Free Throws Lift Red Devils Past Westminster
January 31, 2026
FULTON, Mo. – The Eureka men's basketball team survived a late thriller on the road Saturday afternoon, defeating Westminster 71-69 in a back-and-forth SLIAC battle that came down to the final seconds.
Career Nights Fuel Eureka’s Win Over Greenville
January 26, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka men’s basketball team snapped a five-game losing streak to Greenville in emphatic fashion Monday night, outlasting the Panthers 130-125 in a back-and-forth shootout that featured 15 lead changes and 13 ties. The 130 points marked Eureka’s highest scoring output since January 2020.
Saturday Doubleheader Postponed Due to Winter Weather
January 22, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – Due to anticipated winter weather in the area, Eureka's basketball doubleheader against Greenville scheduled for Saturday has been postponed. The games will now be played on Monday, Jan. 26, with the women’s game tipping off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.
Eureka Rally Denied at the Buzzer in Loss to Spalding
January 22, 2026
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka men’s basketball team stormed back late, but the comeback fell short as the tying shot rimmed out at the buzzer, allowing Spalding to escape with a 52-49 win Thursday evening.
Eureka Fights Back, But Principia Runs Away Late
January 20, 2026
ELSAH, Ill. – The Eureka men’s basketball team rallied to take the lead midway through the second half Tuesday night, but Principia’s late surge was too much for the Red Devils, who fell 73-55.
Defense Fuels Eureka’s 53-34 Road Victory at Spalding
January 17, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Eureka men’s basketball team appeared on the road on Saturday afternoon to take on Spalding in a SLIAC battle. Behind a strong defensive effort and balanced scoring, the Red Devils controlled the game from start to finish and earned a 53-34 road win.
Men’s Basketball Preview: Eureka Faces Efficient Spalding Offense in Louisville
January 16, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Eureka men’s basketball team heads back on the road Saturday afternoon for a SLIAC matchup at Spalding, with tip-off set for 3 p.m. ET inside Columbia Gym. The Red Devils will look to snap a seven-game skid as they face a Golden Eagles squad coming off back-to-back conference wins.
Eureka Falls 84-66 at Webster
January 14, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Eureka men’s basketball team battled through a tough road matchup against Webster on Wednesday night, where early turnovers and second chance points allowed Webster to finish with an 84-66 win.