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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Augsburg University men's basketball team will hold its annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 28 at Manitou Ridge Golf Course in White Bear Lake, Minn. Shotgun start for golf will be at 1:30 p.m. The cost of the tournament is $125 for a single participant, which includes the scramble, a player gift, range balls and post-round dinner. The cost of sponsoring a hole is $200. Registration can be completed online at the link above.]]>A shot of a golf ball on a green. On the photo are a QR code, the Augsburg basketball logo, and the text: "Augsburg Men's Basketball Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament, Sunday, June 28, 2026, Manitou Ridge Golf Course," with other text details on the tournament.Tue, 19 May 2026 15:31:00 CST412171https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/25/mbb032526.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/25/mbb032526.aspxMen's Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg University men's basketball player Julien Hussherr (SR, Strasbourg, Alsace, France/Episcopal Saint Etienne HS) was named to the Academic All-District Team, as selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), it was announced on Tuesday. Hussherr, a business major with a 3.63 grade-point average, earned the academic honor for the first time in his career.]]>Action photo of Julien Hussherr. On the photo are the Augsburg eagle and Academic All-District logos, and the text: "Julien Hussherr, CSC Academic All-District, 2025-26 Augsburg Men's Basketball."Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:32:00 CST412108https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/16/mbb031626.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/16/mbb031626.aspxMen's Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg University men's basketball guard JJ Semanko (FY, New Hope, Minn./Hopkins HS) was named to the D3hoops.com Region 9 Rookie of the Year and earned All-Region 9 Team honors as a second-team selection, it was announced on Monday.]]>Action photo of JJ Semanko from a 2025-26 Augsburg men's basketball game. On the photo are the Augsburg and D3hoops.com logos, and the text: "JJ Semanko, Augsburg Men's Basketball, D3hoops.com All-Region 9 Second Team, D3hoops.com Region 9 Rookie of the Year."Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:15:00 CST412098https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/3/mbb030326.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/3/mbb030326.aspxMen's Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg University men's basketball guard JJ Semanko (FY, New Hope, Minn./Hopkins) was named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's Rookie of the Year, joining teammate Elias Batala (JR, Apple Valley, Minn./Eastview HS) as All-MIAC selections, the conference announced on Tuesday. Semanko was also named to the MIAC's All-Playoff Team, and Auggie guard Hanif Muhammad (SO, Minneapolis, Minn./Breck HS) was named as an All-MIAC Honorable Mention selection. The conference honors were the first in the three players' careers. Semanko is Augsburg's first MIAC Rookie of the Year in men's basketball since the award was established in the 2022-23 season.]]>Action photos of JJ Semanko, Elias Batala and Hanif Muhammad. Superimposed on the photo are the Augsburg and MIAC logos, and the text: "Augsburg University Men's Basketball; 2025-26 All-MIAC Selections; All-MIAC, Rookie of Year, JJ Semanko; All-MIAC, Elias Batala; All-MIAC Hon. Ment., Hanif Muhammad."Tue, 3 Mar 2026 13:30:00 CST412085https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/26/mbb022626.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/26/mbb022626.aspxMen's Basketball

ST. PETER, Minn. -- The 2025-26 Augsburg University men's basketball team's season came to an end with an 84-68 loss to Gustavus Adolphus College in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Playoff semifinal game on Thursday. Gustavus, the MIAC regular-season champion, entered the game as the No. 11-ranked team in the latest D3hoops.com Division III national poll. The Auggies struggled in the first half, trailing 45-28 at halftime. Despite a stronger second half with 40 points, they could not overcome the Gusties' 52 points in the paint. Augsburg's defense recorded five steals and three blocks, but the team was unable to close the gap.]]>Hanif Muhammad goes up for a layup during a 2025-26 Augsburg men's basketball game.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:17:00 CST412079https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/24/mbb022426.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/24/mbb022426.aspxMen's Basketball

NORTHFIELD, Minn. -- The No. 6-seed Augsburg University men's basketball team claimed a 69-68 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Playoff quarterfinal victory over No. 3-seed St. Olaf College at the Skoglund Athletic Center on Tuesday. Augsburg trailed 33-27 at halftime but rallied with a 42-point second half, capitalizing on 19 points off turnovers. The Oles managed 11 three-pointers but fell short despite a strong defensive effort with 10 steals. Augsburg will advance to face top-seed Gustavus in a playoff semifinal game on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. in St. Peter, Minn.]]>JJ Semanko drives to the hoop during a 2025-26 Augsburg men's basketball game.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:22:00 CST412078https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/21/mbb022126.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/21/mbb022126.aspxMen's Basketball

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. -- Augsburg University (16-9, 9-7 MIAC) fell to Saint John's (MN) (15-11, 11-5 MIAC) in a tightly contested matchup, 81-79, at Sexton Arena. Augsburg University trailed 41-33 at halftime but rallied in the second half, scoring 46 points. Despite the effort, the Johnnies secured the win with a balanced attack, including 13 three-pointers. The Auggies' defense forced 12 turnovers, contributing 17 points off those opportunities. With this game, Augsburg finishes the regular season as the No. 6 seed in the MIAC postseason playoffs and will travel to face No. 3-seed St. Olaf on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in Northfield, Minn.]]>JJ Semanko drives the lane during a 2025-26 Augsburg men's basketball game.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:57:00 CST412070https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/18/mbb021826.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/18/mbb021826.aspxMen's Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Augsburg University men's basketball team fell to the Bethel Univeristy Royals 77-73 in a closely contested Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game at the Robertson Center on Wednesday. Augsburg and Bethel were tied at 31 at halftime, but the Royals outscored the Auggies 46-42 in the second half to secure the win. Augsburg's defense was active, forcing 17 turnovers and collecting 13 steals, but it wasn't enough to overcome Bethel's strong rebounding advantage, as the Royals grabbed 45 boards to the Auggies' 27.]]>Elias Batala drives for a layup during a 2025-26 Augsburg men's basketball game.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:44:00 CST412065https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/14/mbb021426.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/14/mbb021426.aspxMen's Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg University men's basketball team secured a commanding 101-84 victory over St. Olaf College on Saturday at Si Melby Hall, clinching a berth in the six-team Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference postseason playoffs for the 13th time under 21st-year head coach Aaron Griess.]]>Augsburg seniors Julien Hussherr, Isaac Rabaey and Lavar Jones Jr. pose for a photo.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:20:00 CST412059https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/11/mbb021126.aspxhttps://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/11/mbb021126.aspxMen's Basketball

WINONA, Minn. -- The Augsburg University men's basketball team dominated Saint Mary's University with a 97-62 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference victory on Wednesday night. The Auggies secured the win with a strong offensive performance, hitting 17 three-pointers and dishing out a season-best 27 assists on 37 made field goals. The visiting team's bench contributed significantly with 55 points, while their defense forced 15 turnovers from the Cardinals.]]>Trent Gomez handles the ball during a 2025-26 Augsburg men's basketball game.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:25:00 CST412051