<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://minerathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>minersports</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=mbball</link><description>minersports updates</description><atom:link href="https://minerathletics.com/rss?path=mbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><managingEditor>jkean@mst.edu; rinnel@mst.edu (Missouri S&amp;T Athletics)</managingEditor><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Andrew Young Named CSC Academic All-America for Second Straight Year</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-basketball-andrew-young-named-csc-academic-all-america-for-second-straight-year.aspx</link><guid>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-basketball-andrew-young-named-csc-academic-all-america-for-second-straight-year.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Andrew Young (#34) of the Miners men’s basketball team drives toward the basket for a right-handed layup while closely contested by a Rockhurst defender in a blue jersey with both arms raised. Young is wearing a white Missouri S&T uniform with green and gold trim, “Miners” across the chest, and green side stripes on the shorts. The play happens directly beneath the hoop inside a gym with gold and green seating, with an “NCAA DII Men’s Basketball Championship” banner visible above the court and spectators seated in the background" src="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/14/20260219_Mens_BB_BF_63.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENWOOD, Ind.  --  Missouri S&T Men's Basketball's Andrew Young (Ballwin, MO/Marquette) has been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America team for the second year in a row, returning to received Third Team honors this year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/20260219_Mens_BB_BF_63.jpg" /><media:content url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/20260219_Mens_BB_BF_63.jpg"><media:title>Andrew Young (#34) of the Miners men’s basketball team drives toward the basket for a right-handed layup while closely contested by a Rockhurst defender in a blue jersey with both arms raised. Young is wearing a white Missouri S&amp;T uniform with green and gold trim, “Miners” across the chest, and green side stripes on the shorts. The play happens directly beneath the hoop inside a gym with gold and green seating, with an “NCAA DII Men’s Basketball Championship” banner visible above the court and spectators seated in the background</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/20260219_Mens_BB_BF_63.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14434</s:story_id></item><item><title>Beauchamp, Brown, and Young Earn CSC Academic All-District</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-beauchamp-brown-and-young-earn-csc-academic-all-district.aspx</link><guid>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-beauchamp-brown-and-young-earn-csc-academic-all-district.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A composite image of three Missouri S&T men’s basketball players in white uniforms during game action. On the left, Andrew Young is photographed jumping with both arms extended upward as he contests a shot by an opposing player in a blue jersey. In the center, Zac Brown is photographed under the basket with his arms raised, tracking the ball as it comes off the rim for a rebound. On the right, Blaise Beauchamp is photographed midair near the hoop with one arm extended, attempting a shot while a defender in blue stands nearby. Spectators and team benches are visible in the background of each scene." src="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Untitled-1.jpg" /><br /><br />ROLLA, Mo.  --  Missouri S&T Men's Basketball received three honorees on this year's College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team. Blaise Beauchamp (Minnetonka, MN/Hopkins), Zac Brown (Collinsville, OK/Collinsville), and Andrew Young (Ballwin, MO/Marquette) all earned the honor that represents their achievements both on and off the courts. Academic All-District honorees must maintain a cumulative GPA above 3.5 while competing in 90% or starting in 66% of their team's games for the season in order to qualify.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Untitled-1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Untitled-1.jpg"><media:title>A composite image of three Missouri S&amp;T men’s basketball players in white uniforms during game action. On the left, Andrew Young is photographed jumping with both arms extended upward as he contests a shot by an opposing player in a blue jersey. In the center, Zac Brown is photographed under the basket with his arms raised, tracking the ball as it comes off the rim for a rebound. On the right, Blaise Beauchamp is photographed midair near the hoop with one arm extended, attempting a shot while a defender in blue stands nearby. Spectators and team benches are visible in the background of each scene.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Untitled-1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:25:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14375</s:story_id></item><item><title>Young Adds Another Honor After Stellar Season; Named All-Region by NABC</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-young-adds-another-honor-after-stellar-season-named-all-region-by-nabc.aspx</link><guid>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-young-adds-another-honor-after-stellar-season-named-all-region-by-nabc.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Andrew Young, wearing a white Missouri S&T uniform (#34), is photographed mid-air releasing a jump shot during a basketball game, with a defender in a dark uniform leaping to contest the shot. The ball is visible above his outstretched arms as it travels toward the basket. A referee stands to the right signaling the play, while cheerleaders and a scoreboard showing game time and score are visible in the background inside the gym." src="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/24/DSC06409.jpg" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo.  --  Missouri S&T forward Andrew Young (Ballwin, MO/Marquette) has been named to a second All-Region team, this time earning Second Team All-Region honors in the Midwest from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/DSC06409.jpg" /><media:content url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/DSC06409.jpg"><media:title>Andrew Young, wearing a white Missouri S&amp;T uniform (#34), is photographed mid-air releasing a jump shot during a basketball game, with a defender in a dark uniform leaping to contest the shot. The ball is visible above his outstretched arms as it travels toward the basket. A referee stands to the right signaling the play, while cheerleaders and a scoreboard showing game time and score are visible in the background inside the gym.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/DSC06409.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14376</s:story_id></item><item><title>Young Named Second Team All-Midwest by D2CCA</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/12/mens-basketball-young-named-second-team-all-midwest-by-d2cca.aspx</link><guid>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/12/mens-basketball-young-named-second-team-all-midwest-by-d2cca.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Andrew Young, a basketball player for the Missouri S&T Miners, is shown mid-air in a white home jersey with green and gold accents and the number 34.  He is focused on the rim, holding a Wilson basketball high above his head with both hands in a shooting motion. A defender with long dark hair and a tattooed arm is seen from behind in the foreground, reaching up to contest the shot. In the background, teammate #1 watches from the court, and the gymnasium stands are filled with fans in green and gold." src="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/12/20260219_Mens_BB_BF_30.jpeg" /><br /><br />ROLLA, MO  --  Missouri S&T Men's Basketball's Andrew Young (Ballwin, MO/Marquette) has earned All-Midwest region honors for the second consecutive season, being named to the second team by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association on Thursday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/20260219_Mens_BB_BF_30.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/20260219_Mens_BB_BF_30.jpeg"><media:title>Andrew Young, a basketball player for the Missouri S&amp;T Miners, is shown mid-air in a white home jersey with green and gold accents and the number 34.  He is focused on the rim, holding a Wilson basketball high above his head with both hands in a shooting motion. A defender with long dark hair and a tattooed arm is seen from behind in the foreground, reaching up to contest the shot. In the background, teammate #1 watches from the court, and the gymnasium stands are filled with fans in green and gold.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/20260219_Mens_BB_BF_30.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14341</s:story_id></item><item><title>Young Records Double-Double in Quarterfinals Loss to #4 UIndy</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-young-records-double-double-in-quarterfinals-loss-to-4-uindy.aspx</link><guid>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-young-records-double-double-in-quarterfinals-loss-to-4-uindy.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Andrew Young of Missouri S&T is photographed leaping toward the rim and finishing a two-handed dunk during a men’s basketball game, with a defender from Indianapolis jumping nearby as the ball goes through the hoop inside a red-seated arena." src="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/6/DSC07649-2.jpeg" /><br /><br />ST. LOUIS, MO -- Missouri S&T Men's Basketball almost overcame a 14-point second half deficit on Friday, but ultimately fell to No. 4 seed Indianapolis 75-67.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/DSC07649-2.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/DSC07649-2.jpeg"><media:title>Andrew Young of Missouri S&amp;T is photographed leaping toward the rim and finishing a two-handed dunk during a men’s basketball game, with a defender from Indianapolis jumping nearby as the ball goes through the hoop inside a red-seated arena.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/DSC07649-2.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 21:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14327</s:story_id></item><item><title>Miners Primed for Matchup vs #4 UIndy in GLVC Quarterfinals</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/5/mens-basketball-miners-primed-for-matchup-vs-4-uindy-in-glvc-quarterfinals.aspx</link><guid>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/5/mens-basketball-miners-primed-for-matchup-vs-4-uindy-in-glvc-quarterfinals.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Missouri S&T basketball player Cameron Stovall, wearing a white No. 10 jersey, dribbles the ball near the top of the key while being closely defended by two opponents in red uniforms during a game inside Gibson Arena, with spectators seated in the bleachers in the background." src="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/5/1388-_AB_9641.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. LOUIS, MO  --  Missouri S&T Men's Basketball is set to take on the Indianapolis Greyhounds in the #4/#5 matchup of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Tournament Quarterfinals this Friday, with tip off set for 5:30 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/5/1388-_AB_9641.jpg" /><media:content url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/5/1388-_AB_9641.jpg"><media:title>Missouri S&amp;T basketball player Cameron Stovall, wearing a white No. 10 jersey, dribbles the ball near the top of the key while being closely defended by two opponents in red uniforms during a game inside Gibson Arena, with spectators seated in the bleachers in the background.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/5/1388-_AB_9641.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14323</s:story_id></item><item><title>Miners Earn Four All-Conference Honors, Headlined by Young on First Team</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-miners-earn-four-all-conference-honors-headlined-by-young-on-first-team.aspx</link><guid>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-miners-earn-four-all-conference-honors-headlined-by-young-on-first-team.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Missouri S&T men’s basketball player Andrew Young is photographed driving toward the basket while dribbling with his right hand, closely guarded by a Drury defender in a red jersey with his arm raised. Another Drury player stands in the background, with fans and gymnasium seating visible behind the play." src="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/4/_AB_9603.jpg" /><br /><br />INDIANAPOLIS, IN  --  Missouri S&T Men's Basketball has received four all-conference honors from the Great Lakes Valley Conference for the second consecutive season. Andrew Young (Ballwin, MO/Marquette) was named First Team for the second year in a row, Blaise Beauchamp (Minnetonka, MN/Hopkins) and Cameron Stovall (St. Louis, MO/Vashon) both earned Second Team honors while Adam Rickman (Washington, MO/St. Francis Borgia) as named All-Defensive. Darron Henry (Long Beach, CA/Long Beach Poly) was S&T's honoree for the James R. Spalding Sportsmanship award.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/4/_AB_9603.jpg" /><media:content url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/4/_AB_9603.jpg"><media:title>Missouri S&amp;T men’s basketball player Andrew Young is photographed driving toward the basket while dribbling with his right hand, closely guarded by a Drury defender in a red jersey with his arm raised. Another Drury player stands in the background, with fans and gymnasium seating visible behind the play.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/4/_AB_9603.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2026 14:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14321</s:story_id></item><item><title>Young Scores 27 on Senior Night as S&amp;T Comeback Falls Short</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-miners-battle-back-late-fall-to-drury-in-regular-season-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-miners-battle-back-late-fall-to-drury-in-regular-season-finale.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Missouri S&T Men’s Basketball player Andrew Young wearing green and white jersey while shooting a three-poiinger during a home game in Gibson Arena. Fans are visible in the background." src="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/1/_AB_0021.jpeg" /><br /><br />ROLLA, MO  --  Despite a resilient second-half surge and a dominant scoring performance from Andrew Young (Ballwin, MO/Marquette), the Miners dropped a 91-83 game to the Drury Panthers on Saturday afternoon in Gibson Arena. The Miners showcased their offensive firepower in the second half, but a significant rebounding deficit proved too much to overcome.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/1/_AB_0021.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/1/_AB_0021.jpeg"><media:title>Missouri S&amp;T Men’s Basketball player Andrew Young wearing green and white jersey while shooting a three-poiinger during a home game in Gibson Arena. Fans are visible in the background.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/1/_AB_0021.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14315</s:story_id></item><item><title>Beauchamps's Career Night Fuels 78-70 Victory over Lincoln</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/2/26/mens-basketball-beauchampss-career-night-fuels-78-70-victory-over-lincoln.aspx</link><guid>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/2/26/mens-basketball-beauchampss-career-night-fuels-78-70-victory-over-lincoln.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Missouri S&T guard Blaise Beauchamp, wearing a white Miners jersey, elevates for a pull-up jumper in the lane while a Lincoln defender in a blue uniform contests with a hand up, as a packed student section in pink shirts watches from behind the basket." src="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/26/DSC06392.jpg" /><br /><br />ROLLA, MO  --  Missouri S&T defeated the Lincoln Blue Tigers 78-70 on Thursday night, led by Blaise Beauchamp's (Minnetonka, MN/Hopkins) career-high 35 points. The win improves the Miners to 19-7 on the season, marking the first time in program history that the team has recorded consecutive 19+ win seasons.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/26/DSC06392.jpg" /><media:content url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/26/DSC06392.jpg"><media:title>Missouri S&amp;T guard Blaise Beauchamp, wearing a white Miners jersey, elevates for a pull-up jumper in the lane while a Lincoln defender in a blue uniform contests with a hand up, as a packed student section in pink shirts watches from behind the basket.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/26/DSC06392.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:25:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14308</s:story_id></item><item><title>Miners Hosting Lincoln and Drury for Pair of Theme Nights in Final Home Games of the Season</title><link>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/2/24/mens-basketball-miners-hosting-lincoln-and-drury-for-pair-of-theme-nights-in-final-home-games-of-the-season.aspx</link><guid>https://minerathletics.com/news/2026/2/24/mens-basketball-miners-hosting-lincoln-and-drury-for-pair-of-theme-nights-in-final-home-games-of-the-season.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Blaise Beauchamp is photographed dribbling the basketball with his left hand near midcourt during a home game. He wears a white Missouri S&T Miners uniform with green trim and blue shoes, facing a defender in a navy uniform who is crouched in front of him. The large Miners logo is visible at center court, with cheerleaders and spectators standing along the baseline in the background." src="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/24/20260210_men_s_basketball_MP_23_voB9J.jpg" /><br /><br />ROLLA, MO  --  Men's Basketball is hosting Lincoln on Thursday for Pinkout/Pickaxe Platoon Rewards Golf Champions Sticker night. On Saturday they welcome the Drury Panthers for Senior Day.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/20260210_men_s_basketball_MP_23_voB9J.jpg" /><media:content url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/20260210_men_s_basketball_MP_23_voB9J.jpg"><media:title>Blaise Beauchamp is photographed dribbling the basketball with his left hand near midcourt during a home game. He wears a white Missouri S&amp;T Miners uniform with green trim and blue shoes, facing a defender in a navy uniform who is crouched in front of him. The large Miners logo is visible at center court, with cheerleaders and spectators standing along the baseline in the background.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://minerathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/24/20260210_men_s_basketball_MP_23_voB9J.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14301</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>