The 2006 Pioneers finished the season with a 27-5 overall record, 13-1 within Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) play.
Transylvania defeated Defiance, Mount St. Joseph and Franklin in the HCAC Tournament, claiming the 2006 HCAC Tournament Championship and advancing to the 2006 NCAA Division III National Tournament. In the opening round, Transylvania defeated Bethany 75-56, advancing to defeat Wooster 91-88 in the second round. Transylvania would defeat Mississippi College in the sectional round to advance to the Elite Eight, where they would fall to Wittenberg 74-61.
The 2006 Men's Basketball team's accomplishments include the 2006 HCAC Championship, an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearance and a national ranking throughout the season.
The roster included Ryan Atwell, Marc Bain, Bryan Howard, Robert Pendleton, Tyler Smithhart, Matt Finke, Adam Cole, Ryan Meyer, Cody Swords, Nick Music, Andre Tunstill, Gary Mouser, Stephen Gabbard, Joey Verax, Brock Jones and Joey Searle. Coaches included Head Coach Brian Lane and Assistant Coaches Toby Carrigan, Nate Valentine and Cris Lindeman. Tim Tommerup served as Athletic Trainer.
