The Millikin men's basketball team suffered a 53-61 loss to Elmhurst University, with Nate Straughter leading the scoring for Millikin and Frazier Ott posting a double-double. Despite a strong second half, Millikin couldn't overcome the first half deficit, as Elmhurst took a 15-point lead into halftime.

By the Numbers
  • Nate Straughter scored 16 points on 6-for-13 shooting
  • Frazier Ott recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds
  • The Big Blue shot 24% in the first half and 30.5% for the game
  • Elmhurst's John Ittounas scored 20 points and Jonathan Zapinski added 16
  • Elmhurst shot 41.7% from the field
State of Play
  • Millikin couldn't snap their losing streak, falling to Elmhurst
  • Despite a strong second half, they couldn't overcome Elmhurst's first-half lead
  • Upcoming matchup with North Park University on January 24