Morgan State Bears basketball
The Morgan State Bears men's basketball team represents Morgan State University, located in Baltimore, Maryland, in Division I basketball competition. They currently compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Bears are currently coached by Kevin Broadus and play their home games at the Talmadge L. Hill Field House (4,250). They were the 1974 NCAA Division II national champions.
Morgan State Bears | |||
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University | Morgan State University | ||
Head coach | Kevin Broadus (2nd season) | ||
Conference | MEAC | ||
Location | Baltimore, Maryland | ||
Arena | Talmadge L. Hill Field House (Capacity: 4,250) | ||
Nickname | Bears | ||
Colors | Blue and orange[1] | ||
Uniforms | |||
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NCAA tournament champions | |||
1974 (NCAA Division II) | |||
NCAA tournament Final Four | |||
1974 (NCAA Division II) | |||
NCAA tournament appearances | |||
1974, 1975, 1976 (NCAA Division II) 2009, 2010 | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
1977, 2009, 2010 | |||
Conference regular season champions | |||
2008, 2009, 2010 |
History
The program hosted the first interracial American basketball game played south of the Mason–Dixon line on February 12, 1952, a 65–63 loss to Loyola College in Maryland.[2]
Post-season
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Bears have appeared in two NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–2.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2009 | 15 | First round | (2) Oklahoma | L 54–82 |
2010 | 15 | First round | (2) West Virginia | L 50–77 |
National Invitation Tournament results
The Bears have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament. Their combined record is 0–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2008 | First round | Virginia Tech | L 62–94 |
The Basketball Classic results
The Bears have appeared in The Basketball Classic one time. Their record is 0–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2022 | First round | Youngstown State | L 65-70 |
NCAA Division II Tournament results
The Bears have appeared in three NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 6–3. They were national champions in 1974.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1974 | Regional semifinals Regional Finals Elite Eight Final Four National Championship Game | Potsdam State Hartwick Bloomsburg Assumption Southwest Missouri State | W 54–43 W 68–64 W 71–57 W 73–70 W 67–52 |
1975 | Regional semifinals Regional 3rd-place game | Randolph-Macon Baltimore | L 60–64 L 76–77 |
1976 | Regional semifinals Regional 3rd-place game | Baltimore James Madison | L 65–85 W 86–81 |
Notable former players
- Reggie Holmes *All-Time Leading Scorer, AP All-American
- Marvin Webster *3× MEAC Player of the Year (1973–1975)
- DeWayne Jackson *All-American
- Justin Black *2x First-Team All-MEAC, All-American