https://uviathletics.com en-us https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260416f4vmbn University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men’s basketball standout Brandon Rasmussen has been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU Live Xperience All-Star game, scheduled for April 18 in San Antonio, Texas. This inaugural event, hosted by the Austin Area Urban League at the Alamo Convocation Center, will showcase elite athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the NAIA. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260416f4vmbn https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260324q95h1f University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) student athlete, Denny Gonzalez, has been named to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Daktronics Scholar-Athlete list. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each winter sport who have excelled academically. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260324q95h1f https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302ynao4w University of the Virgin Islands men’s basketball student-athlete Brandon Rasmussen is a recipient of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Association of Student Athletes Champion of Character honor. Rasmussen received his recognition on the court prior to the Buccaneers' HBCUAC tournament matchup with Fisk University. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302ynao4w https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260224u55ofx The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 83-72 defeat to Fisk University in the opening round of the 2026 Hope Credit Union Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This loss marks the conclusion of UVI's season. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260224u55ofx https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202602231e5ofz The University of the Virgin Islands' Buccaneer men's basketball team is set to face the Fisk University Bulldogs in the opening round of the 2026 Hope Credit Union Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Basketball Championship. The weeklong tournament will take place at the Birthright Alumni Hall on the campus of Stillman University in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, from February 24 to March 1. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202602231e5ofz https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260210plj4n9 University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Freshman Guard Joshua Rodgers led the way for the Buccaneers in an 84-81 victory over Dillard University on Monday night at Albert A. Dent Hall in New Orleans, Louisiana. After falling short the previous day, the Buccaneers were able to avenge their loss to the Bleu Devils. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260210plj4n9 https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260209ng3ljj University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Junior Forward Evik Amy scored a season-high 27 points in the Buccaneers' 86-81 loss to Dillard University on Sunday evening at Albert A. Dent Hall in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260209ng3ljj https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260206ubi52w The University of the Virgin Islands men's basketball team suffered its second consecutive defeat, falling to Oakwood University 85-75 in a neutral-site matchup at Albert A. Dent Hall on the campus of Dillard University. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260206ubi52w https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260206q24tx6 The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers men's basketball team opened up their four-game road trip with a 96-66 defeat against Southern University at New Orleans on Thursday night. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260206q24tx6 https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260113ispnaj The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball team suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Voorhees University 85-81 in an overtime thriller at the Jerry M. Screen Arena in Denmark, South Carolina. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260113ispnaj https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260111t57ksg The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball team fell to 2-9 after dropping consecutive games against Morris College and Clinton College in South Carolina to open the second half of the season. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260111t57ksg https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260109fni48k The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball team is preparing for a three-game road swing in South Carolina. The Buccaneers will play three games in four days as they take on Morris College, Clinton College, and wrap up their road trip with a matchup against Voorhees University. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260109fni48k https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251215lkxyj4 The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men’s basketball team is set to travel to West Palm Beach, Florida, to participate in the 2025 Seahawk Christmas Classic at the Keiser Flagship Campus on Massimino Court. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251215lkxyj4 https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251213nmxdih The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball team fell 71-68 in a thriller to Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) on day two of the YES USVI HBCU Classic. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251213nmxdih https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251211tfsmxe The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball team fell short in its first game of the YES USVI HBCU Classic to Virginia Union University 60-56 at the Digna Wheatley Gymnasium in St. Thomas on Thursday afternoon. The Buccaneers fall to 2-4 on the season with the loss. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251211tfsmxe https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251210qvyrgc The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball team is set to compete in the 2025 YES USVI HBCU Classic at the Digna Wheatley Gymnasium at Eudora Kean High School in St. Thomas from December 11-13. This fifth annual tournament will showcase eight teams from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251210qvyrgc https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251210kcsrf3 The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers men’s basketball team held off Wilberforce University in a 70-65 win Tuesday evening at the Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center in St. Thomas. The Buccaneers would escape with a victory after a second-half surge by their Bulldogs. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251210kcsrf3 https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251202j4nyqh University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball student-athlete Brandon Rasmussen earned the title of Historically Black Conference and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Newcomer of the Week and was recognized following his selection by the conference voting committee on Monday afternoon. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251202j4nyqh https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202511250cv32q The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers defeated Florida National University 80-63 in a wire-to-wire victory on day one of the Keiser Thanksgiving Classic at Massimino Court in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202511250cv32q https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202511170zu7sl The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers fell short in their matchup against Philander Smith University, losing 80-71 at the Mims Gymnasium in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202511170zu7sl https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251103h8qa7h The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men’s basketball team was dominant in a 93-73 victory over VI Elite in their Homecoming game on Friday night and the Elridge W. Blake Sports and Fitness Center. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251103h8qa7h https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251027e0xrzp The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball team lost its lead late in the game, falling 91-87 in an exhibition matchup against the Real Basketball Association (RBA) All-Stars on Friday evening at the Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251027e0xrzp https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251023fued9n The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's basketball team is poised to enter the second year of the Kevin Sheppard era with renewed focus and a revamped roster, challenging their conference rivals in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) for a championship. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251023fued9n https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250925v2rafb The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's and women's basketball teams will host their annual Buccaneer Madness event at the Elridge Wilburn Blake Sports and Fitness Center on Friday, October 3. This year's edition of Buccaneer Madness will be the third installment of the successful event introduced to Buccaneer fans in 2023. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250925v2rafb