The seven-seed Wesleyan men's basketball team fought back from a 15-point deficit, but ultimately fell 74-67 to Trinity in the NESCAC Quarterfinals. Trinity, the two-seed and No. 5 nationally ranked team, improved to 24-1, while Wesleyan finished the season with a 13-11 record. Nicky Johnson of Wesleyan reached a career milestone, scoring his 1,000th career point in the game.

By the Numbers
  • Wesleyan finishes the season with a record of 13-11
  • Trinity improves to 24-1 on the season
  • Nicky Johnson scored 17 points, reaching a total of 1,000 career points in the game
  • Ben Callahan-Gold led Trinity with 26 points, while Henry Vetter added 20 points
State of Play
  • Wesleyan finishes the season with a 13-11 record
  • Trinity advances to the next round of the NESCAC Quarterfinals with a 74-67 win
  • Wesleyan's top nine leading scorers are set to return next season
What's Next

Wesleyan figures to be heavily competitive in the next season with the return of their top nine leading scorers.

Bottom Line

Despite a hard-fought effort, Wesleyan's basketball team fell short in the NESCAC Quarterfinals, but with key players set to return, the team looks poised for a strong performance in the next season.