Men's Basketball

Pictured are Daniel Helterhoff, Kyonte Holder, Xavier Purnell and Paul Minjoth.
Four From Men's Basketball Named NAIA Scholar-Athletes

March 20, 2024

KANSAS CITY, MO. (March 20, 2024) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released the 2024 Daktronics NAIA Men's Basketball Scholar-Athletes on Wednesday. Selected from Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) are Daniel Helterhoff, Kyonte Holder, Paul Minjoth and Xavier Purnell.

Marcus Thompson Named OLLU Men's Basketball Head Coach
Marcus Thompson Named OLLU Men's Basketball Head Coach

March 07, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (March 7, 2024)—Marcus Thompson has been named Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). Thompson returned to OLLU as an assistant coach in 2021 and has been chosen as the Saints’ fifth head coach since the program’s inaugural season in 2009. He will officially start on April 1.

Men's Basketball Concludes Season in Loss to LSU-Shreveport
Men's Basketball Concludes Season in Loss to LSU-Shreveport

March 01, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, LA. (March 1, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball team ended the 2023-2024 season with an 84-71 loss to LSU-Shreveport (LSUS) in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Quarterfinals. The Saints were the No. 5 seed, and the Pilots are the four seed. OLLU finishes the season with a 14-15 overall record and 11-11 mark in the RRAC.

OLLU Men's Basketball Has Three on Red River All-Conference Team
OLLU Men's Basketball Has Three on Red River All-Conference Team

March 01, 2024

WACO, TEXAS (March 1, 2024) – The Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) announced the 2024 All-Conference Men's Basketball Team on Thursday. Our Lady of the Lake University's (OLLU) Trey Law has been selected to the All-Conference First Team, while Lonzo Rand earned Honorable Mention recognition.

Men's Basketball Battles Shreveport in RRAC Tournament
Men's Basketball Battles Shreveport in RRAC Tournament

February 29, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 29, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball team starts the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Championship Tournament tomorrow as the No. 5 seed. The Saints finished the regular season at 14-14 overall and 11-11 in the RRAC.

The Saints honored Head Coach Chris Dial prior to the game. Dial will be taking the head coaching position at Texas A&M University-San Antonio after the season.
Men's Basketball Closes Regular Season in Win Over HTU

February 27, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 27, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball team used strong offense to down Huston-Tillotson University (HTU) 94-87 on Tuesday. The Saints finish the regular season at 14-14 overall and 11-11 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Rams conclude the season at 8-20 overall and 6-16 in conference.

Rob Gil had 14 points for the Saints.
Men's Basketball Outlasted by Xavier 99-72

February 24, 2024

NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 24, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball squad struggled against a good offensive performance by Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) on Saturday. The Saints lost 99-72 to move to 13-14 overall and 10-11 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Gold Rush jump to 21-5 overall and 16-4 in the RRAC.

Rob Gil had 16 points for the Saints.
Saints Men's Four-Game Winning Streak Snapped by NAU

February 22, 2024

STAFFORD, TEXAS (Feb. 22, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball team dropped a Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) matchup against North American University (NAU) 86-78 on Thursday. The Saints fall to 13-13 overall and 10-10 in the RRAC. The Stallions jump to 11-16 overall and 10-11 in conference.

Breion Powell had 14 points for the Saints.
Saints Men Win Fourth Straight in Victory Over LCU

February 17, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 17, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball team limited Louisiana Christian University (LCU) to 60 points in a 26-point win on Saturday. The Saints jump to 13-12 overall and 10-9 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Wildcats drop to 5-19 overall and 3-15 in conference. The Saints have won four straight games.

Lonzo Rand totaled 16 points for the Saints.
Men's Basketball Upsets LSU-Alexandria 85-80

February 15, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 15, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball team rallied in the second half to beat LSU-Alexandria (LSUA) 85-80 on Thursday. The Saints improve to 12-12 overall and 9-9 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Generals drop to 17-6 overall and 15-3 in the RRAC. The victory snapped LSU-Alexandria’s 12-game winning streak.

The Saints defeated the Mountaineers 85-73 to win the Star Conference Tournament championship.
Development Basketball Claims Star Conference Championship

February 12, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 12, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s development basketball team won the Development Star Conference Tournament championship game over Schreiner University (SU) 85-73 on Monday night. The Saints defeated San Antonio College in overtime on Sunday to advance to the championship. OLLU finishes the season at 17-8 overall.

Lonzo Rand finished with 16 points.
Saints Men Mark Season-High Points in Win Over Southwest

February 10, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 10, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball team downed the University of the Southwest (USW) 103-92 on Saturday. The Saints jump to 11-12 overall and 8-9 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Mustangs fall to 6-14 overall and 6-12 in the RRAC.

Trey Law scored 23 points for the Saints.
Trey Law's Buzzer Beater Gives OLLU a Win Over Paul Quinn

February 09, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 8, 2024)  ? A buzzer-beating three-pointer from Trey Law drove the Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men's basketball to an 87-84 victory over Paul Quinn College (PQC). The Saints are now 10-12 overall and 7-9 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC), while the Tigers fall to 6-13 overall and 6-10 in conference.

Rob Gil led the Saints in rebounds and assists.
Saints Men Falter Versus Texarkana 91-74

February 03, 2024

TEXARKANA, TEXAS (Feb. 3, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball team fell to Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) 91-74 on Saturday. The Saints are now 9-12 overall and 6-9 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Eagles improve to 7-14 overall and 5-10 in conference.

Breion Powell led the Saints with eight rebounds.
Men's Basketball Shocks LSU-Shreveport 90-86

February 01, 2024

SHREVEPORT, LA. (Feb. 1, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball team used strong offense to defeat the NAIA’s No. 15-ranked LSU-Shreveport (LSUS) 90-86 on Thursday. The Saints jump to 9-11 overall and 6-8 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Pilots fall to 15-5 overall and 10-4 in the RRAC.

Paul Minjoth led the Saints with 20 points.
Saints Men Battle but Lose to Texas College

January 27, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 27, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s basketball team fell short against Texas College (TC) 81-72 on Thursday. The Saints move to 8-11 overall and 5-8 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Steers improve to 15-5 overall and 11-3 in conference play.