https://salemstatevikings.com en-us https://salemstatevikings.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260505jdncok SALEM, Mass. -  On Monday, May 4, 2026, the Salem State University Athletic Department held the VeSPY Awards at Twohig Gymnasium in the O'Keefe Sports Complex. Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260505jdncok https://salemstatevikings.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260430umzbsb SALEM, Mass. - Behind the generous support of 363 donors, Salem State University Athletics raised $31,132 during the annual 1,854-minute Viking Warrior Day campaign, setting a new program record for dollars raised in the nine-year history of the event. The University as a whole raised $188,832 with 743 donors, with Athletics accounting for nearly 48 percent of the total donors to the campaign. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260430umzbsb https://salemstatevikings.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427ztam2k SALEM, Mass. - On Tuesday, April 28, the Salem State University Athletics Department will participate in Viking Warrior Day, a 1,854-minute giving event that celebrates the impact of philanthropy. Last year, 876 different donors helped us raise $367,219 on Viking Warrior Day. For more information and to make a gift, you can visit https://givingday.salemstate.edu/. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427ztam2k https://salemstatevikings.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260317o1didj SALEM, Mass. - Join the Salem State athletic department as the school welcomes three-time Super Bowl champion and former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson on March 23 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. inside Twohig Gymnasium. This event is mandatory for all student-athletes, but others outside of athletics in the Salem State community are more than welcome to join. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260317o1didj https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260304p049nj SALEM, Mass. - The Salem State University men's basketball team saw two of its student-athletes earn All-MASCAC honors Wednesday afternoon.  Ali Barry (Lynn, Mass.) was named to the All-Conference First Team, and Raheim Orleans (Attleboro, Mass.) earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team. Salem has now had a student-athlete earn postseason Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) honors every year since 1997. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260304p049nj https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260225zkgpfg SALEM, Mass. - The No. 3 seed Salem State men's basketball team fell to the No. 6 seed MCLA Trailblazers, 76-73, after the visitors knocked down a buzzer beater Wednesday at Twohig Gymnasium.  Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260225zkgpfg https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218z1map6 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218z1map6 https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260204zyc093 SALEM, MA. - In a game that featured 40 minutes of nonstop drama and a frantic final sequence, the Salem State men’s basketball team secured a thrilling 79-78 victory over the Bridgewater State Bears on Wednesday night. Tyrese Rho proved to be the difference maker in the closing seconds, sinking two clutch free throws to give the Vikings the lead, while Ali Barry and Raheim Orleans combined for 44 points to power the offense. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260204zyc093 https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260202mz8ky7 SALEM, MA. - Behind a solid offensive effort and a clutch buzzer-beating layup from Nicholas Martinez to force overtime, the Salem State men’s basketball team secured a gritty 86-81 victory over Anna Maria College on Saturday night. The Vikings overcame a late second half surge by the AMCATS, dominated the extra frame, and saw Raheim Orleans anchor the middle with a double double performance. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260202mz8ky7 https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260128yf7hu7 SALEM, MA. - Behind a dominant double double from Raheim Orleans, the Salem State men's basketball team dismantled the MCLA Trailblazers 86-54 on Thursday night. The Vikings took control from the opening tip, building an 18 point halftime lead and never looking back in the conference victory. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260128yf7hu7 https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260124mbkb00jz SALEM, MA. - Despite a double-digit scoring effort from three different players and a competitive first half, the Salem State men's basketball team dropped an 87-65 decision to a surging Westfield State squad on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260124mbkb00jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121mbkb0jz SALEM, MASS. - Despite a double-double from Raheim Orleans and a resilient second half performance, the Salem State men's basketball team fell 90-75 to the Worcester State Lancers at home. A difficult first half left the Vikings in a 16 point hole that they were unable to climb out of, despite outscoring the visitors 49-48 over the final twenty minutes. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121mbkb0jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260114mbkb9jz SALEM, MASS. - The Salem State men’s basketball team struggled to find its rhythm on Thursday night, falling 74-55 to the Framingham State Rams in a game defined by cold shooting. Despite a brief early lead, the Vikings were outpaced throughout the contest, trailing by double digits for nearly the entire second half. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260114mbkb9jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251211mbkb8jz Salem, Mass.— The Salem State men's basketball team battled the Wesleyan Cardinals but was unable to overcome a significant first-half deficit, ultimately falling 75-61. Despite a game high 26 point performance from guard Jamel Walker, the Vikings struggled offensively, suffering just their third loss of the season. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251211mbkb8jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251208mbkb7jz Salem, Mass.— The Salem State men's basketball team put on an offensive clinic, reaching the century mark for a 100-92 victory over the Curry Colonels at Twohig Gymnasium. The Vikings battled back from a three-point halftime deficit (48-51) by exploding for 52 points in the second half, pushing their season record to 7-2. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251208mbkb7jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251204mbkb6jz Nashua, N.H.— The Salem State men's basketball team battled back from a six-point halftime deficit, overwhelming the host Rivier Raiders with 48 points in the second half to earn a tough 71-64 victory at the Muldoon Center. The impressive road performance pushes the Vikings' season record to 6-2. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251204mbkb6jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251201mbkb5jz Salem, Mass.— The Salem State men's basketball team rallied from a two-point halftime deficit, dominating the second half to defeat Lasell University, 82-72, at Twohig Gymnasium. The win pushes the Vikings' record to 5-2 on the season. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251201mbkb5jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251125mbkb4jz Wenham, Mass. - The Salem State Vikings secured a hard fought overtime victory against the Gordon College Fightin' Scots on the road on Tuesday night. After a highly competitive regulation period that saw the score tied 9 times and the lead change 9 times, the Vikings dominated the extra frame, outscoring the Scots 14-8 in overtime to seal the win. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251125mbkb4jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251122mbkb3jz NEW LONDON, N.H. — The Salem State University Men’s Basketball team delivered a dominant performance on the road, establishing a massive first-half lead before cruising to a decisive 96-76 victory over the Colby-Sawyer Chargers on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251122mbkb3jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251118mbkb2jz SALEM, Mass. — The Salem State men's basketball team hosted MIT at Twohig Gymnasium on November 18, 2025, ultimately falling just short, 73-68, despite a fierce second-half rally. Salem State was led by four players reaching double digits in points: Ali Barry scored a team-high 19 points, while Omri Merryman contributed 18 points, sinking four of the Vikings' eight total 3-pointers. Guard Jamel Walker served as the team's primary playmaker with 15 points and a team-high 8 assists, and center Raheim Orleans delivered a dominant double-double performance inside, recording 10 points on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting night and pulling down a remarkable 17 rebounds. SSU successfully battled back from a 17-point deficit early in the second half (49-32), eventually taking the lead (68-67) with 59 seconds left before MIT secured the win via late free throws. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251118mbkb2jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251115mbkb1jz BOSTON, Mass. – The Salem State men's basketball team (1-1) fell to Suffolk University (3-0), 77-58, despite building an early lead and dominating the rebounding battle, Saturday afternoon at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251115mbkb1jz https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251113whk71n SALEM, Mass. - The Salem State men's basketball team earned a hard-fought 91-86 overtime victory Thursday against UMass Boston. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251113whk71n https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251111odld8v BOSTON, Mass. - The Salem State men's basketball team kicked off the 2025-26 season with a win over Emerson College, 84-80, on Tuesday afternoon at Brown & Plofker Gymnasium. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://salemstatevikings.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251111odld8v