What conference does Houston Christian Men's Basketball compete in?

Houston Christian Huskies Men's Basketball competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.

Where does Houston Christian play men's basketball home games?

Houston Christian Men's Basketball plays home games at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX.

Who is the head coach of Houston Christian Men's Basketball?

The head coach of Houston Christian Huskies Men's Basketball is Craig Doty.

When was Houston Christian Men's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for Houston Christian Men's Basketball is not currently available.

HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES MEN'S BASKETBALL

Southland ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Craig Doty's Houston Christian squad competes from Sharp Gymnasium in a metropolitan area that hosts three other Division I basketball programs, yet the Huskies maintain a distinct identity within the Southland Conference. Founded in 1960, Houston Christian University enrolls 4,693 students and fields a 15-player roster that has posted a 10-17 overall record while scoring 67.9 points per game against opponents averaging 72.9. The team's home court has proven significantly more productive, where Houston Christian stands 8-4 compared to a challenging 2-13 record on the road.

Conference play reveals more competitive positioning, with the Huskies sporting a 5-4 mark in Southland Conference competition despite their overall struggles. Doty's defensive approach nearly matches offensive output within conference games, suggesting the program can compete with regional rivals when playing in Houston. The disparity between home performance and road ineffectiveness—a 10-game swing in winning percentage—points to a squad still developing consistency at the Division I level in its transition period.

KEY FACTS

School	Houston Christian University
Sport	Men's Basketball
Conference	Southland Conference
Division	D1-FCS
Location	Houston, Texas
Venue	Sharp Gymnasium
Head Coach	Craig Doty

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
1	Ryan Bartley	G	6' 6"	182 lbs	Senior
23	Demarco Bethea	F	6' 7"	210 lbs	Senior
4	Elijah Brooks	G	6' 3"	195 lbs	Senior
32	Brennen Byrd	F	6' 6"	205 lbs	Freshman
9	Obadiah Curtis	G	6' 4"	205 lbs	Senior
10	Caleb Gaston	F	6' 7"	220 lbs	Junior
3	Kylin Green	G	6' 0"	170 lbs	Senior
7	Nehikhare Igiehon	F	6' 7"	225 lbs	Senior
8	Trent Johnson	F	6' 6"	197 lbs	Senior
13	Ahjany Lee	F	6' 8"	217 lbs	Junior
21	Mambourou Mara	F	6' 6"	209 lbs	Junior
24	Bryson Monroe	G	6' 1"	190 lbs	Senior
5	D'Aundre Samuels	G	6' 2"	186 lbs	Junior
0	Demari Williams	G	6' 5"	221 lbs	Junior
2	Will Wilson	G	6' 3"	215 lbs	Senior

SEASON RECORD

12-20

Overall

9-5

Home

3-15

Away

7-6

Conference

67.1 PPG / 72.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 4	Southern Arkansas Muleriders	Home	W 74-70	Sharp Gymnasium
Nov 9	UC San Diego Tritons	Away	L 60-78	LionTree Arena
Nov 14	UL Monroe Warhawks	Home	W 72-61	Sharp Gymnasium
Nov 21	College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors	Home	W 85-67	Sharp Gymnasium
Nov 26	Bellarmine Knights	Away	L 69-74	Knights Hall
Nov 27	The Citadel Bulldogs	Away	W 72-65	McAlister Field House
Nov 29	Georgia Southern Eagles	Away	L 62-80	Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center
Dec 3	North Texas Mean Green	Away	L 75-77	The Super Pit
Dec 6	New Orleans Privateers	Away	W 85-76	Lakefront Arena
Dec 13	SE Louisiana Lions	Home	L 71-74	Sharp Gymnasium
Dec 16	McNeese Cowboys	Home	L 68-78	Sharp Gymnasium
Dec 18	Nicholls Colonels	Away	L 64-79	David R. Stopher Gymnasium
Dec 30	Iowa State Cyclones	Away	L 61-89	Hilton Coliseum
Jan 3	Incarnate Word Cardinals	Away	L 56-73	McDermott Center
Jan 6	Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders	Home	L 65-81	Sharp Gymnasium
Jan 10	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	Away	L 67-85	William R. Johnson Coliseum
Jan 13	Lamar Cardinals	Away	L 56-64	Montagne Center
Jan 17	East Texas A&M Lions	Home	W 81-70	Sharp Gymnasium
Jan 20	Northwestern State Demons	Home	W 82-80	Sharp Gymnasium
Jan 24	UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros	Home	L 51-68	Sharp Gymnasium
Jan 28	Incarnate Word Cardinals	Home	W 81-75	Sharp Gymnasium
Jan 31	Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders	Away	L 71-73	Hilliard Center
Feb 3	UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros	Away	L 57-74	UTRGV Fieldhouse
Feb 7	SE Louisiana Lions	Away	L 47-55	University Center
Feb 10	McNeese Cowboys	Away	L 69-73	Townsley Law Arena
Feb 14	New Orleans Privateers	Home	W 61-60	Sharp Gymnasium
Feb 17	Nicholls Colonels	Home	W 72-68	Sharp Gymnasium
Feb 21	Northwestern State Demons	Away	L 53-71	Prather Coliseum
Feb 24	East Texas A&M Lions	Away	W 69-68	The Field House
Feb 28	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	Home	L 56-77	Sharp Gymnasium
Mar 3	Lamar Cardinals	Home	W 75-53	Sharp Gymnasium
Mar 8	New Orleans Privateers	Away	L 60-73	Townsley Law Arena

ANALYTICS

-5.1

Pt Diff

Streak

49.6%

SOS

#344

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.1519

#315

97.6

Adj O

#349

113.4

Adj D

Last 5: 2-3Last 10: 4-6Best W Streak: 2Worst L Streak: 8

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Houston Christian Men's Basketball compete in?: Houston Christian Huskies Men's Basketball competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Houston Christian play men's basketball home games?: Houston Christian Men's Basketball plays home games at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX.
Who is the head coach of Houston Christian Men's Basketball?: The head coach of Houston Christian Huskies Men's Basketball is Craig Doty.
When was Houston Christian Men's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for Houston Christian Men's Basketball is not currently available.