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  • Men's Hoops Releases '09-'10 ScheduleHead Coach Jeff Hamilton and the Graceland men's basketball team has released their JV and Varsity schedules for this year. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/16/2009 11:30:00 AM
  • Jackets Sign Athletic Small ForwardHead men's basketball coach Jeff Hamilton is excited to announce the signing of forward Jake Smith. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/25/2009 9:50:00 PM
  • Jackets Add Size To 2009-2010 RosterKansas All-State big man Cody Rush of Lansing, Kansas was a recruit the men's team had targeted for a while. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/8/2009 3:15:00 PM
  • Jackets Sign Experienced GuardContinuing with their recent run of signings, Jeff Hamilton and the men's basketball team announces JUCO transfer Tyler Raasch Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/8/2009 2:55:00 PM
  • Jackets Sign Dynamic Point GuardJeff Hamilton and the Yellowjacket men's basketball coaching staff have been hot on the recruiting trail this off-season Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/8/2009 2:30:00 PM
  • Harris & Stricklin Named Scholar AthletesThere isn't a single honor on the competitive field that can compare to one bestowed upon those who excel in the classroom. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/10/2009 10:00:00 AM
  • Jewel Carter Named 3rd Team All-HAACThe 2008-2009 All-Conference team has been announced and Yellowjacket junior guard Jewel Carter has received 3rd team honors. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/5/2009 11:55:00 PM
  • Jackets Wrap Up Season at BakerThe men's basketball team lost their final game of the season Monday night at Baker University, 96-87. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/2/2009 12:00:00 PM
  • Jackets Beat Mo Valley On Senior NiteThe men's basketball team defeated Missouri Valley tonight 99-92 sweeping the season series with the Vikings. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/26/2009 9:45:00 AM
  • Late Scramble Not Enough For GUHosting Culver Stockton on Thursday night, the Jackets were looking to get a big win heading late into the season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/19/2009 7:25:00 PM
  • Men's Basketball Falls To BenedictineThe men's basketball team was looking for the season sweep Monday night in Atchison, KS against the Benedictine Ravens. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/16/2009 8:40:00 PM
  • Carter's 40 Not Enough For GUJunior standout Jewel Carter (Kansas City, KS) had a career afternoon Saturday in St. Charles, MO. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/14/2009 4:45:00 PM
  • Second Half Struggles End GU's NightThe men's basketball team has played some pretty close games throughout the season against some excellent teams. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/12/2009 3:25:00 PM
  • Jacket Struggles Continue Against CMUThe men's basketball team continued their grueling stretch of games this afternoon. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/7/2009 4:50:00 PM
  • Eagles Hand GU Tough LossDespite the rough year the men's basketball team has endured, the Jackets have continued to fight the entire season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/5/2009 2:10:00 PM
  • Jackets Can't Fend Off EvangelIt's tough to defeat any team when one of their players goes off for 42 points and that's exactly what happened Saturday to the Jackets. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/31/2009 1:10:00 PM
  • Cardinals Too Much For GracelandThe men's basketball team was in Lamoni Thursday evening in action against rival William Jewell. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/29/2009 6:10:00 PM
  • Jackets Drop Overtime Thriller To BakerBack in action this afternoon in Lamoni and looking for their second consecutive conference win, Graceland hosted Baker University. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/24/2009 5:10:00 PM
  • Hot Shooting Equals Big Jacket WinAfter struggling tremendously during the first half of the season, it appears the men's basketball team has finally turned the corner. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/22/2009 4:15:00 PM
  • Rough Night Sends Jackets To LossThursday night the Jackets were on the road facing a Culver Stockton Wildcat team who had shared Graceland's Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/15/2009 3:30:00 PM
  • Jacket Bench Comes Up Big In ThrillerIt's been a long season for the men's basketball team up to this point. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/12/2009 3:15:00 PM
  • Jackets Come Up Short In Loss To LionsThe men's basketball team took on the Lindenwood Lions this afternoon in a Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) bout. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/10/2009 1:00:00 PM
  • GU Comes Up Short To MidAmericaThe men's basketball team is still feeling their way through the very competitive Heart of America Athletic Conference season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/8/2009 1:30:00 PM
  • Jackets Capture Much Needed WinThe Graceland men's basketball team was in Columbia, MO Saturday afternoon playing their second game of the weekend. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/3/2009 2:15:00 PM
  • Jackets Start Second Half With LossThe men's basketball team was excited about the second half of the season starting tonight allowing them to make a fresh start. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/2/2009 9:55:00 PM
  • Central Methodist Takes Down Graceland The men's basketball team has struggled to find their identity this season and Saturday they were forced to do it against the #18 team in the country. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/13/2008 11:55:00 AM
  • Jackets Drop Heartbreaker In Double OTThe men's basketball team has had a lot of fight in them of late but nothing to show for it in the win column. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/11/2008 2:00:00 PM
  • Jackets Fall At Home To EvangelThe men's basketball team has hit a bit of a skid since their last win against Ashford University last month. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/6/2008 3:40:00 PM
  • Graceland Drops Conference OpenerThe men's basketball team played 32 minutes of great basketball on Thursday evening against conference foe William Jewell. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/4/2008 3:50:00 PM
  • GU Drops Consolation To Columbia The Jackets rounded out their play in the Mitsubishi Shootout Saturday evening against a very good Columbia College Cougar squad. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/22/2008 9:55:00 AM
  • Jackets Lose Opener In Daytona BeachThe Yellowjacket men's basketball team had a tall task in front of them Friday evening. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/21/2008 10:00:00 AM
  • Jackets Fall Against Central DutchIn their final tune-up before tomorrow mornings flight to Daytona Beach, FL, the men's basketball team fell 66-62 to Central College. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/18/2008 10:20:00 AM
  • Jackets Snare Much Needed Road WinAfter suffering a difficult loss on Monday evening at the hands of the Grand View Vikings, Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/14/2008 11:05:00 AM
  • Jackets Endure Rough Night The men's basketball team headed to Des Moines Monday evening with high expectations. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/10/2008 11:15:00 AM
  • Graceland Falls To College of the OzarksBack in action Saturday afternoon after a nice win Tuesday over Hannibal LaGrange College, Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/8/2008 11:35:00 AM
  • Jackets Lock Down First Win The men's basketball team didn't get the opening game on Saturday evening they had hoped for. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/4/2008 12:10:00 PM
  • Jackets Kickoff Season With Tough LossOpening the season with high expectations and many fresh faces on the roster, the Graceland men's basketball team opened play Saturday. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/1/2008 12:15:00 PM
  • Jacket Basketball Rounds Out RecruitingGraceland University Men's Basketball Coach Jeffrey Hamilton announces the final two members of the 2008-2009 recruiting class. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/19/2008 11:20:00 AM
  • Jackets Invited Back To Daytona BeachThe men’s basketball team will be traveling to Daytona Beach, FL for the second consecutive season to participate in Embry Riddle’s Mitsubishi Invite. Posted by Matt Shelton on 8/7/2008 12:40:00 PM
  • Men's Basketball Releases 08-09 ScheduleHead Men's Basketball Coach Jeff Hamilton released the 2008-2009 schedule to the on Monday. Posted by Matt Shelton on 6/23/2008 10:35:00 PM
  • Jackets Sign Duo of KC Area StarsHead men’s basketball coach Jeff Hamilton has announced the signing of two Kansas City area basketball stars. Posted by Matt Shelton on 6/23/2008 12:30:00 PM
  • AD Hanton Announces Two New HiresDan Hanton has announced the hiring of Angel Monroy and Jeff Hamilton. Posted by Matt Shelton on 6/2/2008 8:10:00 AM
  • Ted Quinn Announces Impending DepartureHead Men’s Basketball Coach Ted Quinn has officially announced his departure from Graceland University. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/20/2008 9:50:00 PM
  • Men's Basketball Announces 2008 Camp ScheduleHead Men's Basketball Coach Ted Quinn has set the dates for their 2008 basketball camps. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/11/2008 10:25:00 AM
  • Jackets End Season With Tough LossThe Jackets set out on this season with high hopes. One of their goals was to get themselves back into the post-season tournament. Posted by Steve Edwards on 2/27/2008 2:00:00 PM
  • Malat Named HAAC Freshman of the YearFreshman Mike Malat collected another trophy to add to his case on Sunday afternoon. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/27/2008 11:15:00 AM
  • Men's Basketball Qualifies For Post-Season PlayThe Graceland men's basketball team received the news they were looking for on Saturday evening. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/24/2008 9:25:00 AM
  • Graceland Falls To Defending National ChampsThe Jackets, trying to clinch a spot in the HAAC playoffs, were set to face MidAmerica Nazarene on Thursday evening in their final tune-up of the regular season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/21/2008 3:40:00 PM
  • Jackets Tame Lions For Big VictoryThe Yellowjackets came up huge with a 69-67 victory against the Lindenwood University Lions Monday night at the Closson Center. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/18/2008 3:50:00 PM
  • Freshman Malat Breaks Single Season 3-Point RecordFreshman sensation Mike Malat (Shiloh, Illinois) has broken the single season three point record for the Graceland Yellowjackets Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/18/2008 3:30:00 PM
  • Jackets Sweep Season Series From RavensThe men's basketball team got their biggest win of the season Saturday afternoon on the road vs. the Benedictine Ravens. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/16/2008 2:55:00 PM
  • Tough Home Loss For The JacketsThe Jackets suffered a tough loss Thursday night at the hands of William Jewell university by a score of 76-55. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/14/2008 10:00:00 PM
  • Jackets Cage The EaglesGraceland came up with a big conference win Monday night, defeating Avila University 93-82 at the Closson Center. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/11/2008 6:25:00 PM
  • Jackets Struggle vs. #2 EvangelThe men's basketball team knew they had a tall order in front of them before they headed south this weekend to face #2 Evangel. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/9/2008 8:00:00 AM
  • Jackets Post Big Conference WinThe men's basketball team posted a huge victory Thursday night by beating Baker University in a tight one 79-75. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/7/2008 5:00:00 PM
  • Graceland Wins BigThe Jackets had the winning prescription Saturday when they defeated the St. Louis College of Pharmacy 91-49 at the Closson Center. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/2/2008 4:00:00 PM
  • Graceland Falls To Surging EaglesAfter a close fought match in Fayetteville, the Graceland University Yellowjackets Men's Basketball team found themselves on the losing side falling 65-78. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/31/2008 10:00:00 PM
  • Graceland Men’s Basketball Supports Coaches vs. CancerThe National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/29/2008 3:55:00 PM
  • Jackets Lose Big Lead, Fall In MarshallThe Jackets were in Marshall, MO Saturday afternoon trying to improve on their post season hopes. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/26/2008 1:05:00 PM
  • Jackets Grind Out A VictoryThe Jackets earned a hard fought victory Thursday, defeating the Culver Stockton Wildcats 67-65 at the Closson Center. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/24/2008 9:20:00 PM
  • Jackets Face Tough Road TestThe men's basketball team was on the road this afternoon facing the Lions of Lindenwood University. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/19/2008 7:00:00 PM
  • GU Comes Up Just Short of WinThe Jackets faced their toughest test of the season when they took on the defending national champion MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers on Thursday, January 17, 2008 Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/17/2008 9:55:00 PM
  • Men’s Yellowjacket Basketball Shines In The ClassroomIn arguably the toughest NAIA league in the nation, the Graceland Men’s Basketball team battles alongside the other 10 teams Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/17/2008 1:45:00 PM
  • Jackets Earn Big VictoryThe Yellowjackets got back on track Saturday, January 12 at the Closson Center, earning a key conference win over the Benedictine Ravens 89-83. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/12/2008 9:15:00 AM
  • Graceland and William Jewell Go Head to HeadGraceland traveled to Liberty, Missouri tonight to face conference rival William Jewell. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/10/2008 10:15:00 PM
  • Graceland Fights Hard For First Conference WinMonday night the Graceland men were in Kansas City, MO visiting Avila University. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/7/2008 11:10:00 AM
  • Jackets Fall At Home To CrusadersThe Graceland Yellowjackets fell at home to the Evangel Crusaders on Saturday, January 5th 2008. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/5/2008 11:25:00 AM
  • Jackets Fall In Daytona Shootout The men’s basketball team has been basking in the warm sun of Daytona Beach, Florida since Wednesday afternoon. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/7/2007 9:10:00 AM
  • Graceland Finishes Strong In Northern State TourneyThe Yellowjackets finished up their second day of the Northern State Tournament Saturday evening. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/7/2007 8:35:00 AM
  • Graceland Drops Conference Home OpenerPlaying in only their second home game of the entire season, the Jackets were back in conference action Thursday Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/6/2007 11:45:00 AM
  • Freshman Malat Leads Jackets To Much Needed WinThe Jackets finally got back to winning on Saturday evening in Daytona Beach. Posted by Matt Shelton on 12/1/2007 11:35:00 AM
  • Graceland Finishes Strong In Northern State TourneyThe Yellowjackets finished up their second day of the Northern State Tournament Saturday evening as they faced their second NCAA division II opponent in as many days. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/24/2007 10:15:00 AM
  • Jackets Tipoff Thanksgiving SwingThe men's basketball team was in Yankton, South Dakota tonight kicking off their Thanksgiving trip against Mount Marty College. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/20/2007 4:15:00 PM
  • Graceland Falls On the Road to DordtGraceland was in Sioux Center, Iowa Saturday trying get back on the winning track. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/17/2007 2:40:00 PM
  • Jackets Open Conference PlayThe Jackets were in Canton, MO Tuesday night for their first conference matchup of the year against the Culver Stockton Wildcats. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/13/2007 2:50:00 PM
  • Jackets Win Home Opener Graceland opened their home season with a much needed win on Saturday against the Faith Baptist Bible College Eagles, 83-67. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/10/2007 2:55:00 PM
  • Jackets Drop Season Opener On The RoadPoint Lookout, MO-Men’s Basketball opened their season on the road Friday against perennial power College of the Ozarks. They would fall in defeat 99-66. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/2/2007 3:00:00 PM