Wesleyan men's basketball team clinched a spot in the 2024 NESCAC Tournament by defeating Bates 79-54, securing the #7 seed for the tournament and setting up a quarterfinal match against either Trinity or Conn. College next Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Wesleyan's Shane Regan led the team with 21 points and finished the regular season as the NESCAC's leading scorer at 19.3 points per game, while Fritz Hauser contributed 16 points, and Nicky Johnson recorded 14 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.
  • Wesleyan held Bates to just 29.7 percent shooting (19-64 FG) and 19.4 percent from three (6-31 3FG).
State of Play
  • Wesleyan secured the #7 seed for the 2024 NESCAC Tournament.
  • They will face either Trinity or Conn. College on the road in the quarterfinal round next Saturday.
  • The team's quarterfinal opponent will be determined based on the result of Sunday's game between the Camels and Ephs.
What's Next

The Cardinals will face either Trinity or Conn. College on the road in the quarterfinal round next Saturday, depending on the result of Sunday's game between the Camels and Ephs.

Bottom Line

Wesleyan's victory over Bates secures their spot in the NESCAC Tournament as the #7 seed, with their next opponent to be determined based on Sunday's game result, setting the stage for an exciting quarterfinal round next Saturday.