The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team fell short in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament Championship to Elmhurst University, with a final score of 68-64. Junior Marko Anderson led with 15 points, but the Titans now await their postseason fate after the loss, looking towards the upcoming NCAA Selection Show on Feb. 26.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois Wesleyan had 40 points in the paint, compared to Elmhurst's 28.
  • Elmhurst had a 36.8% three-point shooting percentage, while Illinois Wesleyan only managed 10.5%.
State of Play
  • Illinois Wesleyan fell short in the CCIW Tournament Championship to Elmhurst University.
  • Despite leading in points in the paint and bench points, the Titans couldn't overcome Elmhurst's three-point shooting and free throw accuracy.
What's Next

Illinois Wesleyan will participate in Monday's NCAA Selection Show to discover their postseason destiny after finishing the tournament with a 19-8 record.

Bottom Line

The Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball team faces uncertainty as they await the NCAA Selection Show following their loss in the CCIW Tournament Championship, despite a solid regular season performance.