2017-18 Maranatha Men's Basketball News

Sabercats Land 49 on Institutional Honors List
Sabercats Land 49 on Institutional Honors List

July 03, 2018

Some 49 Maranatha student-athletes have proven their diligence in the classroom, as they have earned the honor of MBU Scholar-Athlete.

Record-Setting 32 Scholar-Athletes Land NCCAA Honors
Record-Setting 32 Scholar-Athletes Land NCCAA Honors

June 06, 2018

With the announcement of Softball NCCAA Scholar-Athletes, an all-time best 32 student-athletes from Maranatha have earned Scholar-Athlete honors.

Recapping the Run: 2017-18 Sabercats Men's Basketball
Recapping the Run: 2017-18 Sabercats Men's Basketball

March 20, 2018

The 2017-18 season was one to remember for the Sabercats, who earned their best NCCAA national finish since 2003.

Johnson Highlights AD3I All-Independent Selections
Johnson Highlights AD3I All-Independent Selections

March 15, 2018

Kelsey Johnson's Player of the Year honor highlights 5 selections from Maranatha to the AD3I All-Independent teams.

Homegrown Heroes: Oats Leads Buffalo Back to the Big Dance
Homegrown Heroes: Oats Leads Buffalo Back to the Big Dance

March 14, 2018

Nate Oats has led Buffalo back to the Big Dance for the second straight year. Safe to say, he has come a long way since his time at Maranatha.

Shepard Named Pizza Hut Student-Athlete of the Month
Shepard Named Pizza Hut Student-Athlete of the Month

March 13, 2018

After leading the Sabercats to their first NCCAA regional title since 2003, Micah Shepard has been named as the Pizza Hut Student-Athlete of the Month.

Sabercats Conclude Memorable Run with 6th-Place Honors
Sabercats Conclude Memorable Run with 6th-Place Honors

March 10, 2018

With a hard-fought loss to Dallas Christian, the Sabercats have finished in 6th place in the NCCAA DII - their best finish on the national stage since 2003.

Pride to Play For: Maranatha-Dallas Christian Preview
Pride to Play For: Maranatha-Dallas Christian Preview

March 09, 2018

In the first-ever meeting between Maranatha and Dallas Christian, the Sabercats will look to end their season by capturing 5th place at NCCAA Nationals.

Shepard, Sabercats Extend Season at Nationals
Shepard, Sabercats Extend Season at Nationals

March 09, 2018

Micah Shepard's 33-point performance and an overall rejuvenated Sabercats showing have extended the 2017-18 postseason run by one more game.

Defense Meets Offense: Inside the Nationals Opener
Defense Meets Offense: Inside the Nationals Opener

March 08, 2018

Maranatha's NCCAA-best defense squares off against Johnson's NCCAA-best offense in what will be a high-stakes opener for NCCAA Nationals.

Old Foes: Maranatha-Kentucky Christian Preview
Old Foes: Maranatha-Kentucky Christian Preview

March 08, 2018

Their first meeting was in 1971, and this year's rendition of the MBU-KCU rivalry has nothing but pride on the line.

Photo credit: Kaitlyn Dobson
Sabercats' Title Hopes End in Nationals Opener

March 08, 2018

Maranatha's bid for their second-ever NCCAA national title came to an early end today at the hands of the high-scoring Johnson University Tennessee Royals.

Leadership Insights: Salscheider, Shepard Talk NCCAA Postseason
Leadership Insights: Salscheider, Shepard Talk NCCAA Postseason

March 07, 2018

Read what insights Coach Keith Salscheider and team captain Micah Shepard have to offer about the Sabercats' NCCAA postseason run.

Shepard, Bueltel Named NCCAA All-American
Shepard, Bueltel Named NCCAA All-American

March 07, 2018

Micah Shepard and Lexi Bueltel have been named All-Americans by the National Christian College Athletic Association.

Shepard's Postseason Spree Earns Weekly Award
Shepard's Postseason Spree Earns Weekly Award

February 27, 2018

Micah Shepard was clutch at regionals, and his standout performances had him recognized at the AD3I level.

Sabercats Seeded 5th for National Tournament
Sabercats Seeded 5th for National Tournament

February 26, 2018

The National Christian College Athletic Association's tournament committee has slated the Sabercats as the #5 seed for the 2018 Men's Basketball National Tournament.