Men's Basketball

Mission Statement

Basketball at Taylor University is a unique experience. It is very demanding physically and mentally because we feel a real burden to develop the talents God has given us to the fullest. Only through overcoming obstacles and working through adversity can one know the exhilaration of the climber as he reaches the peak or the thrill of the athlete as he does that which seems impossible.  We will work together, struggle together, grow together, pray together and ultimately succeed together. Our young men will be changed because of their participation in our basketball program. We want that change to be in the direction that God wants them to go.

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Recent Results

Men's Basketball Downed at Grace, 61-56 02.06.2010 -  Men's Basketball Downed at Grace, 61-56

The Taylor men's basketball team dropped its seventh straight road game in a 61-56 defeat at Grace College Saturday afternoon.

Trojans Lose Heartbreaker at Marian, 56-54 02.02.2010 -  Trojans Lose Heartbreaker at Marian, 56-54

Not since January 10, 2004 had the Taylor men's basketball team lost a game to Marian, but the Trojans' 13-game win streak over the Knights came to an end Tuesday evening following a heartbreaking 56-54 loss at the P.E. Center in Indianapolis.

No. 23 Spring Arbor too much for Trojans 01.30.2010 -  No. 23 Spring Arbor too much for Trojans

Taking on its sixth ranked opponent in the last seven games, the Taylor men's basketball team saw its losing streak pushed to four games Saturday following a 70-61 defeat at the hands of No. 23 Spring Arbor.

Second Half Rally at Huntington Not Enough 01.26.2010 -  Second Half Rally at Huntington Not Enough

A 50-point second half outburst by the Taylor men's basketball team at Huntington Tuesday evening wasn't enough as the Trojans fell 81-75 to the Foresters.

Comeback Bid Falls Short vs. No. 8 Cougars 01.23.2010 -  Comeback Bid Falls Short vs. No. 8 Cougars

After falling behind by 20 points and enduring a dismal first half shooting performance, the Taylor men's basketball team had its comeback bid fall short against No. 8 Saint Francis as the Trojans were defeated 73-68 Saturday in Odle Arena.

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Recent News

Student-Athletes Post 3.14 Fall Semester GPA 02.01.2010 - Student-Athletes Post 3.14 Fall Semester GPA
The Taylor University Athletic Department has announced that 75 student-athletes have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall '09 academic semester.

Men's Basketball to Hold Coaches vs. Cancer Event 01.28.2010 - Men's Basketball to Hold Coaches vs. Cancer Event
Nearly a month and a half after Taylor University men's basketball coach Paul Patterson kicked off his shoes for a Samaritan's Feet Barefoot for Bare Feet event, the coaching staff will adorn alternative footwear once again, this time for cancer research.

Bushur, Teagle Named to Anniversary Team 01.15.2010 - Bushur, Teagle Named to Anniversary Team
Former Taylor basketball players Jim Bushur ('89) and Jay Teagle ('90) are two of 18 men named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame's 2010 Silver Anniversary Team.

Crevier to Perform at Men's Basketball Game 01.14.2010 - Crevier to Perform at Men's Basketball Game
The Taylor University men's basketball team will welcome Tanya Crevier, arguably the world's greatest female ball handler, to Odle Arena when they play host to No. 4 Bethel College on Saturday, Jan. 16, at 3 p.m.

Patterson Added to Grant County Hall of Fame 01.09.2010 - Patterson Added to Grant County Hall of Fame
Taylor head men's basketball coach Paul Patterson will be among 11 new members of the Grant County Hall of Fame to be inducted this spring. In his 31st season with the Trojans, Patterson is sixth on the NAIA all-time wins list among active coaches.

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