Wheaton men's basketball team suffered a 65-60 defeat at the hands of Millikin in a CCIW matchup at King Arena. Connor Braun led the Thunder with 15 points and 11 rebounds, achieving a "double-double". Wheaton's Nate Sock and Soren Richardson contributed 13 points each, while Richardson added seven rebounds.

By the Numbers
  • Wheaton shot 36.8% from the field (21-of-57) and 28.6% from behind the three-point line (8-for-28).
  • Millikin shot 35.1% from the floor (20-of-57) and 42.9% from three-point range (6-of-14).
  • Millikin out-rebounded Wheaton 41-38, with a 10-6 advantage on the offensive glass.
State of Play
  • Wheaton held a two-point lead at halftime, 30-28, but Millikin fought back in the second half.
  • Despite initial momentum, Wheaton allowed Millikin to take the lead in the second half, leading to a 65-60 victory for the visiting team.
What's Next

Wheaton will continue at home, hosting Carroll University on Wednesday night in King Arena.