Men's Basketball
Rust College Ignites the Court with Inaugural Bearcat Madness Event
October 03, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics is set to bring the energy to Holly Springs with its first-ever Bearcat Madness, a special event for students, alumni, and community members to celebrate the start of the 2025-26 basketball season.
Rust College Men’s Basketball Announces 2025-26 Season Schedule
October 02, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – The Rust College Men’s Basketball program has officially unveiled its 2025-26 season schedule, marking the beginning of a new era under first-year head coach Barry Wellington.
Rust College Announces Hiring of Scotty Mason as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
September 30, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics has announced the addition of Scotty Mason to the men’s basketball staff as Assistant Coach.
Rust College Men's Basketball Season Comes to a Close Following Hard-Fought Tournament Battle
February 27, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Bearcats Men's Basketball team concluded its season on a hard-fought note after a narrow 83-80 loss to 6-seed SUNO (Southern University of New Orleans) in the inaugural HBCUAC Athletic Conference Tournament. As the 11-seed team, the Bearcats battled throughout the game, staying close until early in the second half when SUNO built a 19-point lead. Despite a valiant comeback effort that brought the score to within one possession at 80-82, a missed free throw opportunity allowed SUNO to secure the rebound and run the clock out.
Rust College Men's Basketball Makes History with Two Wins Over Rival LeMoyne-Owen College; Win Part of Current Three-Game Winning Streak
February 13, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Bearcats Men's Basketball team has reached a historic milestone by defeating rival LeMoyne-Owen College twice in the same season for the first time ever. This achievement marks a turning point in the long-standing rivalry, where the Bearcats currently hold a 4-11 record against LeMoyne-Owen since the rivalry's inception in 2011.
Rust College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Howard White Earns 100th Career Win
January 21, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College congratulates Men’s Basketball Head Coach Howard White on reaching a major career milestone, securing his 100th career victory in a thrilling 83-81 win over LeMoyne-Owen College. White’s leadership and dedication have been instrumental in shaping the Bearcats’ program, and this achievement marks another milestone in his impressive coaching career.
Rust College Men’s Basketball Unveils 2024-2025 Season Schedule and Ticket Options in New HBCU Athletic Conference
November 05, 2024
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College Men’s Basketball proudly announces its 2024-2025 season schedule as the team makes an exciting transition to the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). This new affiliation marks a significant shift from their former conference, the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC), and positions Rust College alongside other storied HBCU programs. The team is determined to reach new heights as they set their sights on their first winning season since 2013.
Six-Seeded Men’s Basketball Season Comes To An End In GCAC Quarterfinals
March 02, 2024
The #6 seed Rust College men's basketball program led the #3 seed Talladega Tornadoes as late as ten minutes left in regulation before their grasp began to slip as they eventually bowed out of the GCAC Tournament by a 67-60 margin.
Hood’s Late Free Throws Help Bearcats Hold Off Bulldogs
February 26, 2024
The Rust College men's basketball program fell behind 70-69 with 16 seconds left, Christopher Hood sank two clutch free throws four ticks later, then Fisk’s game-winning three rimmed out at the buzzer as Coach White’s crew enters the conference tournament as winners of three out of their last four with a 71-70 squeaker in the finale.
Evans & Hood Drop 25+ Each As Men Take Down Oakwood
February 22, 2024
The Rust College men's basketball program rode the hot shooting hands of Xavier Evans and Christopher Hood along with stellar two-way play from Catthadious Moore to a road win on Wednesday evening, 88-80.
Trouble In Paradise As Bearcats Fall at Virgin Islands
February 16, 2024
The Rust College men's basketball program took its first ever trip across the water to battle the Buccaneers of the University of the Virgin Islands, falling by a 63-61 tally.
Bearcats Dethrone Ambassadors Behind Brown’s 20 Points
February 13, 2024
The Rust College men's basketball program handled its business on Monday night, handing the Ambassadors a 76-60 defeat.
Men Can’t Hold Onto Lead As Philander Gets Hot Late
February 11, 2024
The Rust College men's basketball program was ahead by nine at the break, but the Panthers woke up with a 47-point second half to seize the win, 75-68.
Bearcats Fall To Wildcats In Overtime
February 09, 2024
The Rust College men's basketball program had a pair of student-athletes contribute double-doubles, however, the Blue and White came up just shy to Wiley in a three-point, overtime setback.
Men Start Winning Streak Behind Brown’s Double-Double
February 03, 2024
The Rust College men's basketball program has strung together back-to-back triumphs for the first time in two months after slaying the Knights from Southern University of New Orleans, 67-60.
Bearcats Break Out Of Funk With Dominant Win Over Dillard
February 01, 2024
The Rust College men's basketball program tied for its largest margin of victory on the season and erased a four-game losing streak in impressive fashion on Thursday evening, scorching the Bleu Devils for a 24-point, 81-57 win.