Concordia is set to face No. 20-ranked Illinois Wesleyan in the NCAA Tournament first round on Mar. 1, marking their first national playoff appearance since 2014. The two teams, both with NCAA championship wins, will meet for the first time in history.

By the Numbers
  • Concordia record: 20-5
  • Illinois Wesleyan record: 22-5
  • Concordia Points Per Game: 74.1
  • Illinois Wesleyan Points Per Game: 82.8
  • Concordia Field Goal Pct.: 41.8%
  • Illinois Wesleyan Field Goal Pct.: 44.2%
State of Play
  • Concordia making 20th overall NCAA playoff appearance
  • Illinois Wesleyan making 15th overall NCAA playoff appearance
  • Concordia is 0-2 in the national playoffs in the state of Iowa
  • Illinois Wesleyan is 0-1 in NCAA tourney games played in Iowa
Bottom Line

Concordia and Illinois Wesleyan are set to clash in the NCAA Tournament first round, bringing together two storied programs with championship pedigrees. This marks Concordia's first national playoff appearance since 2014, setting the stage for an exciting matchup.