The Wheaton men's basketball team lost 79-68 to Carthage College in their final road game of the season. This defeat leaves Wheaton with a 6-18 overall record and 5-10 in CCIW. They have one more crucial game at home against North Park, with a chance to secure the No. 6 seed in the upcoming CCIW Men's Basketball Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Nick Schiavello led Wheaton with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
  • Wheaton shot 38.8% from the field and 37.1% from three-point range.
  • Carthage had a 58.8% field goal percentage and out-rebounded Wheaton 43-25.
State of Play
  • If Wheaton can defeat North Park, they will secure the No. 6 seed in the CCIW Men's Basketball Tournament.
  • If tied, Wheaton wins the tiebreaker and will earn the No. 6 seed, competing in the CCIW Tournament Quarterfinal at Carthage.
Bottom Line

Wheaton's loss to Carthage leaves their tournament seeding in the balance, with a crucial game against North Park determining their postseason fate.