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Mike Pearson
First Season: 2013-14
Last Season: 2025-26
Total Games: 183
Crew Chief: 21 (11%)
U1: 55 (30%)
U2: 107 (58%)
Home Wins: 65%
Home Fouls: 17.8
Away Fouls: 19.3
Foul Diff: 1.5
Attendance: 3,074
| Games | Total | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 183 | 14 | 33 | 34 | 23 | 36 | 26 | 14 | 3 |
| Crew Chief | 21 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| U1 | 55 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| U2 | 107 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 29 | 19 | 13 | 2 |
| NCAA Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIT Tournament | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre/Mid-Season Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Horizon | 42 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MAAC | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| NEC | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| MAC | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big 10 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAA | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A-10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Summit | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big South | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Patriot | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain West | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| WCC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Am. East | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OVC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Big East | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PAC 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ACC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ASUN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Crew Chief | U1 | U2 | Home | Away | Score | Fouls | Fee | Season $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2-28 | Amy Bonner | Mike Pearson | Jeff Lewis | Robert Morris | Cleveland State | 83 - 64 | 10 - 18 | $1,950 | $22,375 |
| 2026-2-22 | David Walker | Brian Dorsey | Mike Pearson | Detroit Mercy | Green Bay | 74 - 70 | 16 - 14 | $1,575 | $20,425 |
| 2026-2-15 | David Walker | Mike Pearson | Anthony Burris | Cleveland State | Wright State | 90 - 102 | 21 - 14 | $1,575 | $18,850 |
| 2026-2-12 | Mike Littlewood | Crystal Hogan | Mike Pearson | IU Indianapolis | Northern Kentucky | 81 - 84 | 25 - 17 | $1,575 | $17,275 |
| 2026-2-4 | Jose Carrion | Chad Barlow | Mike Pearson | Purdue Fort Wayne | Youngstown State | 61 - 90 | 12 - 15 | $1,575 | $15,700 |
| 2026-1-24 | Mike Pearson | Leon Wilson | Galen Durant | Youngstown State | Milwaukee | 64 - 65 | 12 - 17 | $1,575 | $14,125 |
| 2026-1-11 | Tim Comer | Scott Brown | Mike Pearson | Robert Morris | Purdue Fort Wayne | 74 - 79 | 15 - 13 | $1,575 | $12,550 |
| 2025-12-29 | Jose Carrion | Mike Pearson | Bill McClatchy | Milwaukee | Purdue Fort Wayne | 77 - 55 | 15 - 13 | $1,575 | $10,975 |
| 2025-12-28 | Alfred Smith | Rhett Lamoreaux | Mike Pearson | St. Thomas-Minnesota | North Central (MN) | 105 - 59 | 11 - 19 | $1,375 | $9,400 |
| 2025-12-22 | Mike Pearson | Galen Durant | Aran Hart | Massachusetts | Massachusetts-Boston | 91 - 40 | 14 - 15 | $1,625 | $8,025 |
| 2025-12-6 | Crystal Hogan | Mike Pearson | Jermaine Rogers | Cleveland State | Detroit Mercy | 59 - 71 | 18 - 20 | $1,575 | $6,400 |
| 2025-11-15 | David Walker | Mike Pearson | Johnee Gleich | Buffalo | RIT | 80 - 64 | 17 - 17 | $1,625 | $4,825 |
| 2025-11-13 | Mike Pearson | Jermaine Rogers | Alex Landis | Massachusetts | Le Moyne | 94 - 80 | 22 - 19 | $1,625 | $3,200 |
| 2025-11-3 | Mike Pearson | John Washo | Ross Winter | Wright State | Franklin | 86 - 37 | 14 - 17 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| 2025-3-7 | Bill Ek | Mike Pearson | Mason Siler | Bowling Green | Western Michigan | 63 - 64 | 15 - 15 | $1,625 | $67,975 |
| 2025-3-1 | Bill Ek | Bryan Anslinger | Mike Pearson | IU Indianapolis | Wright State | 91 - 84 | 10 - 11 | $1,575 | $66,350 |
| 2025-2-22 | Verne Harris | Larry Scirotto | Mike Pearson | Utah State | San Diego State | 79 - 71 | 20 - 27 | $1,900 | $64,775 |
| 2025-2-19 | Crystal Hogan | Mike Pearson | Tony Meeks | Kansas City | Omaha | 66 - 78 | 17 - 15 | $1,375 | $62,875 |
| 2025-2-16 | Larry Scirotto | Mike Pearson | Blanca Burns | Oakland | Detroit Mercy | 93 - 83 | 19 - 33 | $1,575 | $61,500 |
| 2025-2-14 | Mike Pearson | Ian Caldwell | Jourdan Love | Green Bay | Northern Kentucky | 60 - 73 | 18 - 17 | $1,950 | $59,925 |
| 2025-2-11 | Mike Pearson | Randy Richardson | Blanca Burns | UNLV | Air Force | 77 - 52 | 11 - 18 | $2,400 | $57,975 |
| 2025-2-8 | Mike Pearson | Ben Wegenke | Alex Landis | Cleveland State | Milwaukee | 77 - 60 | 24 - 20 | $1,950 | $55,575 |
| 2025-2-4 | Mike Pearson | Jourdan Love | Mason Siler | Central Michigan | Miami (OH) | 70 - 76 | 19 - 16 | $2,050 | $53,625 |
| 2025-2-1 | Verne Harris | Chad Barlow | Mike Pearson | Boise State | Fresno State | 82 - 60 | 16 - 14 | $2,400 | $51,575 |
| 2025-1-29 | Amy Bonner | Mike Pearson | Kenneth Moreland | South Dakota | Omaha | 91 - 87 | 17 - 22 | $1,675 | $49,175 |
| 2025-1-25 | Bryan Anslinger | Edwin Young | Mike Pearson | Northern Illinois | Ball State | 76 - 66 | 21 - 20 | $2,050 | $47,500 |
| 2025-1-19 | Bill Ek | Steve McJunkins | Mike Pearson | IU Indianapolis | Cleveland State | 62 - 73 | 17 - 20 | $1,950 | $45,450 |
| 2025-1-18 | Mike Pearson | Jermaine Rogers | Tony Meeks | Northern Kentucky | Wright State | 70 - 78 | 21 - 23 | $1,950 | $43,500 |
| 2025-1-17 | Scott Arbogast | Mike Pearson | Alex Landis | Green Bay | Robert Morris | 67 - 89 | 21 - 18 | $1,950 | $41,550 |
| 2025-1-14 | Rob Keuneman | Mike Pearson | Galen Durant | San Diego State | Colorado State | 75 - 60 | 20 - 20 | $2,400 | $39,600 |
| 2025-1-11 | Rob Keuneman | Mike Pearson | King Whetstone | Ohio | Northern Illinois | 108 - 70 | 18 - 22 | $2,050 | $37,200 |
| 2025-1-9 | Scott Arbogast | Edwin Young | Mike Pearson | Wright State | Oakland | 66 - 62 | 19 - 17 | $1,950 | $35,150 |
| 2025-1-4 | Greg Langsdorf | Mike Pearson | Daniel Nguyen | North Dakota | St. Thomas-Minnesota | 80 - 88 | 16 - 15 | $1,675 | $33,200 |
| 2025-1-2 | Alfred Smith | Crystal Hogan | Mike Pearson | Detroit Mercy | Robert Morris | 78 - 76 | 21 - 18 | $1,950 | $31,525 |
| 2024-12-31 | Alfred Smith | Mike Pearson | Brad Clauss | Ball State | Anderson (IN) | 89 - 76 | 15 - 28 | $2,050 | $29,575 |
| 2024-12-29 | Mike Pearson | Daniel Nguyen | Aran Hart | Green Bay | Purdue Fort Wayne | 67 - 83 | 14 - 9 | $1,950 | $27,525 |
| 2024-12-21 | Bill Ek | Alfred Smith | Mike Pearson | Rutgers | Princeton | 82 - 83 | 16 - 20 | $3,400 | $25,575 |
| 2024-12-15 | Keith Kimble | Jeffrey Anderson | Mike Pearson | Iowa | New Orleans | 104 - 57 | 7 - 7 | $3,400 | $22,175 |
| 2024-12-14 | Tim Marion | Mike Pearson | Luke Schumer | Youngstown State | Toledo | 93 - 87 | 24 - 24 | $1,950 | $18,775 |
| 2024-12-8 | Amy Bonner | Alfred Smith | Mike Pearson | Purdue Fort Wayne | Robert Morris | 82 - 77 | 16 - 23 | $1,950 | $16,825 |
| 2024-12-1 | Mike Pearson | Tony Meeks | Scott Siville | Central Michigan | Purdue Northwest | 115 - 69 | 14 - 25 | $2,050 | $14,875 |
| 2024-11-27 | David Walker | Jim Bruno | Mike Pearson | Youngstown State | Western Michigan | 62 - 73 | 21 - 19 | $1,950 | $12,825 |
| 2024-11-23 | Mike Pearson | John Caputo | Lars Murray | Northern Kentucky | Kentucky State | 85 - 59 | 21 - 21 | $1,950 | $10,875 |
| 2024-11-19 | Jim Bruno | Mike Pearson | Billy McClatchy | Green Bay | SIU Edwardsville | 82 - 57 | 14 - 21 | $1,950 | $8,925 |
| 2024-11-14 | Mike Pearson | King Whetstone | John Caputo | New Orleans | Lindenwood | 82 - 74 | 16 - 22 | $1,625 | $6,975 |
| 2024-11-6 | Steve McJunkins | Ben Syroka | Mike Pearson | Cleveland State | Baldwin Wallace | 91 - 53 | 22 - 14 | $1,950 | $5,350 |
| 2024-11-4 | Bill Ek | Larry Scirotto | Mike Pearson | Penn State | Binghamton | 108 - 66 | 17 - 26 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| 2024-3-23 | Bill Ek | Mike Pearson | Anthony Burris | Ohio State | Virginia Tech | 81 - 73 | 19 - 25 | $2,000 | $75,117 |
| 2024-3-5 | Bill Ek | Steve Honacki | Mike Pearson | Buffalo | Ohio | 66 - 78 | 14 - 16 | $1,988 | $73,117 |
| 2024-3-2 | Ron Tyburski | Mike Pearson | Ed Phillips | Kent State | Central Michigan | 79 - 73 | 14 - 20 | $1,988 | $71,129 |
Showing 1-50 of 183 games
Tournament Games
| Tournament | Times Worked | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| NIT | 1 | 2023-24 |
| Acrisure Invitational | 1 | 2023-24 |
| BARCLAYS CENTER CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2017-18 |
| BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME BELFAST CLASSIC | 2 | 2017-18 |
| CBI TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL | 1 | 2015-16 |
| CIT - 1st ROUND | 1 | 2015-16 |
| COACHES vs CANCER CLASSIC | 1 | 2014-15 |
| GOTHAM CLASSIC | 2 | 2014-15, 2015-16 |
| GULF COAST SHOWCASE - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2016-17 |
| INDIANA CLASSIC | 1 | 2016-17 |
| MAAC MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINAL | 1 | 2017-18 |
| MEN AGAINST BREAST CANCER CLASSIC | 1 | 2015-16 |
| NAISMITH MEMORIAL HALL OF FAME TIP-OFF | 1 | 2016-17 |
| NORTHEAST CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL | 3 | 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18 |
| NORTHEAST CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - SEMIFINAL | 1 | 2016-17 |
| Never Forget Tribute Classic | 1 | 2024-25 |
| PROGRESSIVE LEGENDS CLASSIC | 1 | 2014-15 |
| Urban-Bennett Invitational | 1 | 2024-25 |
| Urban-Bennett Memorial Classic | 1 | 2023-24 |
Mike Pearson Game Pace by Season
Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day
Estimated Salary Information
Salary estimates based on conference rates, tier level, and season adjustments. Rates vary by conference and year.
Career Summary
Current Tier: Tier 2
Career Total: $301,503
Total Games: 183
Avg per Game: $1,648
Highest Season: $75,117 (2023-24)
Season-by-Season Breakdown
| Season | Tier | Games | CC Games | U1/U2 Games | Total Earned | Avg per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Tier 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | $22,375 | $1,598 |
| 2024-25 | Tier 2 | 33 | 9 | 24 | $67,975 | $2,060 |
| 2023-24 | Tier 2 | 34 | 4 | 30 | $75,117 | $2,209 |
| 2017-18 | Tier 2 | 23 | 2 | 21 | $36,534 | $1,588 |
| 2016-17 | Tier 2 | 36 | 1 | 35 | $52,557 | $1,460 |
| 2015-16 | Tier 3 | 26 | 1 | 25 | $29,284 | $1,126 |
| 2014-15 | Tier 3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | $14,892 | $1,064 |
| 2013-14 | Tier 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | $2,769 | $923 |
Mike Pearson Salary Pace by Season
Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day