Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball

Jacksonville Dolphins
2016–17 Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball team
University Jacksonville University
Conference Atlantic Sun
Location Jacksonville, FL
Head coach Tony Jasick (3rd year)
Arena Swisher Gymnasium
(Capacity: 1,100)
Nickname Dolphins
Colors Green and White[1]
         
NCAA Tournament runner-up
1970
NCAA Tournament Final Four
1970
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
1970
NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
1970
NCAA Tournament appearances
1970, 1971, 1973, 1979, 1986
Conference tournament champions
Sun Belt: 1986
Conference regular season champions
A-Sun: 2009, 2010

The Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball team represents Jacksonville University in men's college basketball. The Dolphins compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, and play their home games at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. They have appeared in five NCAA tournaments, advancing to the national championship game in 1970. Their head coach is Tony Jasick.

History

Conference memberships

Postseason

NCAA tournament results

The Dolphins have appeared in the NCAA tournament five times and was the National Runner Up in 1970. Their overall tournament record is 4–5.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
1970 Regional Quarterfinals
Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Final Four
National Championship Game
Western Kentucky
Iowa
Kentucky
St. Bonaventure
UCLA
W 109–96
W 104–103
W 106–100
W 91–83
L 69–80
1971 Regional Quarterfinals Western Kentucky L 72–74
1973 Regional Quarterfinals Austin Peay L 75–77
1979 First Round Virginia Tech L 53–70
1986 First Round Temple L 50–61 OT

NIT results

The Dolphins have appeared in six National Invitation Tournaments. Their record is 6–7.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
1972 First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
3rd Place Game
Fordham
Lafayette
Maryland
St. John's
W 94–75
W 87–76
L 77–91
W 83–80
1974 First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
3rd Place Game
Massachusetts
Maryland–Eastern Shore
Purdue
Boston College
W 73–69
W 85–83
L 63–78
L 77–87
1980 First Round Murray State L 49–53
1987 First Round Vanderbilt L 72–74
2009 First Round Florida L 62–84
2010 First Round
Second Round
Arizona State
Texas Tech
W 67–66
L 64–69

CIT results

The Dolphins have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Their record is 1–1.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
2011 First Round
Second Round
East Carolina
SMU
W 71–66 OT
L 62–63

References

  1. "2015–16 JU Men's Basketball Quick Facts" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  2. "Jacksonville Dolphins summary". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.

External links


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