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Bulatovic-Fillip
Kayleigh Wieska
79
Augustana (IL) AUGIE 1-7,0-2 CCIW
85
Winner Carthage CARTH 6-1,1-0 CCIW
Augustana (IL) AUGIE
1-7,0-2 CCIW
79
Final
85
Carthage CARTH
6-1,1-0 CCIW
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Augustana (IL) AUGIE 36 43 79
Carthage CARTH 35 50 85

Game Recap: #22 Men's Basketball |

Men's Basketball Clinches First CCIW Victory of the Season, Overcomes Augustana 85-79

KENOSHA, Wis. - In KENOSHA, Wis., the Carthage College men's basketball team clinched their inaugural win of the season in the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) play, defeating Augustana (Ill.) by a final score of 85-79 on their home turf.

The Basics
  • Final score: Carthage 85 - Augustana (Ill.) 79
  • Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin - Tarble Arena
  • Records: Carthage 6-1 (1-0 CCIW), Augustana (Ill.) 1-7 (0-2 CCIW)
How it Happened
  • Antuan Nesbitt initiated the game with a dunk, giving Carthage an early 9-4 lead.
  • The Vikings staged a comeback, securing a six-point advantage with seven minutes remaining in the first half.
  • Carthage responded, narrowing the gap to just one point at 4:10, courtesy of a three-pointer by Fillip Bulatovic.
  • Despite Augustana (Ill.) extending their lead to five, Carthage surged ahead by one with a pair of free throws from AJ Johnson.
  • At halftime, the visitors maintained a slender one-point lead.
  • The Firebirds commenced the second half strongly, with consecutive three-pointers from AJ Johnson and Julian Campbell.
  • A layup by Campbell further extended Carthage's lead to 50-45.
  • Augustana (Ill.) countered, regaining a five-point lead with less than 10 minutes on the clock.
  • Following a pair of Viking free throws, Carthage reversed the score to 74-69 with two successful free throws by AJ Williams.
  • The game was sealed with decisive free throws from Nesbitt and AJ Johnson, securing a victorious 85-79 outcome for the Firebirds.

High Flyers
  • Julian Campbell recorded his second double-double since the season's opener as the post player tallied 23 points and grabbed 12 boards. 
  • Antuan Nesbitt dished out a new season-best 12 assists, two shy of his career-best. 
  • AJ Johnson poured in 21 points and four assists, while Ryan Johnson added 10 points off the bench. 




Coachs Remarks



Team Results
  • The Firebirds stay at home playing North Central (Ill.) on Wednesday, December 6 at 7 p.m.
 
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