The 2018–19 Wright State Raiders men's basketball team represented Wright State University in NCAA Division I men's basketball during the 2018–19 season. The Raiders were members of the Horizon League and played their home games at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. The season marked the first year under head coach Scott Nagy, who was hired to succeed former head coach Billy Donlon.
Season Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Scott Nagy (1st year) |
| Assistant Coaches | Brian Melton, Michael Smith, Brandon Mullins |
| Conference | Horizon League |
| Overall Record | 21–14 |
| Conference Record | 13–5 |
| Home Venue | Nutter Center (Dayton, Ohio) |
| Postseason | Horizon League tournament runner‑up; invited to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) |
The Raiders finished the regular season with a 21–14 overall record and a 13–5 mark in Horizon League play, which placed them near the top of the conference standings. Their performance earned them a high seed in the Horizon League tournament, where they advanced to the championship game but were defeated by Northern Kentucky. Following the conference tournament, Wright State received an invitation to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT); they were eliminated in the second round.
roster
Below is the roster as listed for the 2018–19 season:
| # | Player | Position | Height | Class | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Lowry | Guard | 6’2” | Senior | Dayton, OH |
| 2 | Kevin Mundt | Forward | 6’8” | Senior | Charlotte, NC |
| 3 | Adonys Garcia | Guard | 6’0” | Junior | Cayey, Puerto Rico |
| 4 | Jimmie Lay | Guard | 6’5” | Senior | Cleveland, OH |
| 5 | Dan O'Regan | Guard | 6’2” | Junior | New York, NY |
| … | … | … | … | … | … |
(Only a selection of the full roster is shown; complete player listings are available in official team publications.)
Schedule and Results
The Raiders’ 2018–19 schedule comprised non‑conference matchups, Horizon League regular‑season play, the conference tournament, and the CIT. Highlights include:
- Non‑conference wins over teams such as Marist and Kansas State (exhibition).
- Horizon League victories over rivals Milwaukee, Detroit Mercy, and Green Bay, contributing to the 13‑5 conference record.
- Horizon League tournament: defeated Milwaukee in the quarterfinals, Green Bay in the semifinals, and lost to Northern Kentucky in the final.
- CIT: defeated South Dakota State in the first round; fell to Pacific in the second round.
Rankings
Wright State did not appear in the national Top‑25 polls (AP or Coaches) during the 2018–19 season, but they received occasional votes in the Horizon League’s weekly coaches' poll, reflecting their competitive standing within the conference.
Coaching Staff
- Scott Nagy – Head Coach (previously head coach at South Dakota State, where he compiled a 302‑124 record and led the program to multiple NCAA tournament appearances).
- Brian Melton – Associate Head Coach (promoted from assistant role).
- Michael Smith – Assistant Coach.
- Brandon Mullins – Assistant Coach.
Notable Achievements
- First season under Scott Nagy: The team posted a winning record and advanced to the conference championship, indicating a strong inaugural performance by the new coaching staff.
- CIT appearance: Wright State’s participation in the postseason CIT extended the program’s postseason experience beyond the Horizon League tournament.
References
- Official Wright State Athletics website – 2018–19 Men’s Basketball season archive.
- Horizon League official records – 2018–19 men’s basketball standings and tournament results.
- CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) official bracket, 2019 edition.
Note: All data presented is derived from publicly available collegiate athletic records and the Wright State University Athletics Department. No speculative or unverified information is included.
