The Wheaton women's basketball team faced the Carthage College Firebirds in a high-stakes matchup to earn a conference tournament berth. Carthage secured a significant road win, eliminating Wheaton from CCIW Tournament qualification for the 2023-24 season.

By the Numbers
  • Wheaton shot 47.3% from the field, while both teams shot 50% from three-point range.
  • Carrthage forced six more turnovers and earned 21 points off of turnovers to Wheaton's nine.
  • Annie Tate led all scorers with 26 points and a double-double, followed by Kate Oliver with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
State of Play
  • Wheaton eliminated from CCIW Tournament qualification
  • The Wheaton women will face the North Park Vikings in the final game of the season on Saturday, with a Senior Night ceremony to honor the senior players.
Bottom Line

Carthage's victory over Wheaton eliminates the latter from CCIW Tournament qualification, concluding their season. The team will play their final game against the North Park Vikings with a special ceremony to honor the senior players.