EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in Commerce, Texas, East Texas A&M University fields its men's basketball program through The Field House, where the Lions navigated a challenging 11-17 overall record during winter competition. Coach Jaret von Rosenberg's roster of 16 players averaged 70.7 points per game while allowing 74.5 points, reflecting a defensive-minded approach in a program competing within the Southland Conference. The Lions showed significant venue variance, posting a 6-6 home record contrasted against a 5-11 mark on the road, a 10-game disparity that influenced their 3-6 conference standing.
East Texas A&M, established in 1889, serves approximately 11,500 students across its Commerce campus. Despite finishing 11-17, the team's home performance indicated a competitive advantage within The Field House's walls, though Rosenberg's squad struggled to replicate that consistency away from campus. The Lions' scoring margin of roughly minus-3.8 points per contest positioned them among lower-performing offensive units in the Southland, presenting clear development opportunities for roster depth and efficient shot selection moving forward.
KEY FACTS
| School | East Texas A&M University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southland Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Commerce, Texas |
| Venue | The Field House |
| Head Coach | Jaret von Rosenberg |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chris Adlam | G |
| 6 | London Fields | G |
| 7 | Michael Folarin | F |
| 8 | Damian Garcia | G |
| 0 | Ronnie Harrison | F |
| 25 | Gianni Hunt | G |
| 30 | Alex McCray | G |
| 5 | Tay Mosher | F |
| 13 | Noah Pagotto | F |
| 2 | Evan Phelps | G |
| 11 | Kamren Robinson | G |
| 3 | Mykol Sanchez-Vega | G |
| 1 | Vinny Sigona | G |
| 10 | Josh Taylor | F |
| 12 | Kollin Tolbert | G |
| 20 | Parker Whisenhunt | G |
SEASON RECORD
11-21
Overall
6-8
Home
5-13
Away
3-9
Conference
70.2 PPG / 74.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | Arlington Baptist Patriots | W 119-60 |
| Nov 6 | New Mexico Lobos | L 54-76 |
| Nov 10 | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | L 74-100 |
| Nov 15 | Rice Owls | L 64-71 |
| Nov 20 | Dallas Christian Crusaders | W 115-44 |
| Nov 24 | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | W 70-65 |
| Nov 25 | Army Black Knights | W 84-67 |
| Dec 6 | UConn Huskies | L 59-83 |
| Dec 7 | Central Arkansas Bears | W 75-68 |
| Dec 13 | McNeese Cowboys | L 66-102 |
| Dec 16 | SE Louisiana Lions | W 70-69 |
| Dec 21 | Texas A&M Aggies | L 77-118 |
| Dec 30 | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 48-75 |
| Dec 31 | Lamar Cardinals | L 62-69 |
| Jan 3 | Nicholls Colonels | L 58-80 |
| Jan 6 | New Orleans Privateers | L 73-83 |
| Jan 10 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | W 77-69 |
| Jan 13 | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | L 50-61 |
| Jan 17 | Houston Christian Huskies | L 70-81 |
| Jan 19 | Incarnate Word Cardinals | W 80-58 |
| Jan 24 | Northwestern State Demons | -- |
| Jan 27 | Lamar Cardinals | -- |
| Jan 28 | Lamar Cardinals | L 61-82 |
| Jan 31 | Nicholls Colonels | L 68-72 |
| Feb 3 | New Orleans Privateers | L 85-94 |
| Feb 5 | Northwestern State Demons | W 74-68 |
| Feb 7 | Northwestern State Demons | W 52-48 |
| Feb 10 | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 70-74 |
| Feb 14 | McNeese Cowboys | L 54-97 |
| Feb 16 | SE Louisiana Lions | W 70-53 |
| Feb 21 | Incarnate Word Cardinals | L 73-82 |
| Feb 24 | Houston Christian Huskies | L 68-69 |
| Feb 28 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | L 55-63 |
| Mar 3 | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | L 71-84 |
ANALYTICS
-4.3
Pt Diff
L4
Streak
52.9%
SOS
#346
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.1447
93.9
Adj O
109.6
Adj D
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- Lamar Cardinals
- McNeese State Cowboys
- Nicholls State Colonels
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- Stephen F. Austin State Lumberjacks
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders
- Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
- New Orleans Privateers
- the Incarnate Word Cardinals
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Texas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does East Texas A&M Men's Basketball compete in?
- East Texas A&M Lions Men's Basketball competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does East Texas A&M play men's basketball home games?
- East Texas A&M Men's Basketball plays home games at The Field House in Commerce, TX.
- Who is the head coach of East Texas A&M Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of East Texas A&M Lions Men's Basketball is Jaret von Rosenberg.
- When was East Texas A&M Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for East Texas A&M Men's Basketball is not currently available.