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MBB Team
Kayleigh Wieska
75
Carthage CARTH 16-8,8-7 CCIW
87
Winner North Central (IL) NCC 13-11,8-8 CCIW
Carthage CARTH
16-8,8-7 CCIW
75
Final
87
North Central (IL) NCC
13-11,8-8 CCIW
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Carthage CARTH 31 44 75
North Central (IL) NCC 47 40 87

Game Recap: #22 Men's Basketball |

Firebirds Falter at North Central

NAPERVILLE, Ill.  — The Carthage College men's basketball team, ranked No. 5 in this week's NCAA regional rankings for region VIII, fell to North Central (Ill.) 87-75 Wednesday night at Gregory Arena. 

The Basics
  • Final score: North Central (Ill.) 87 - Carthage 75
  • Location: Naperville, Illinois - Gregory Arena
  • Records: North Central (Ill.) 13-11 (8-8 CCIW), Carthage 16-8 (8-7 CCIW)


How it Happened 
 
  • The Cardinals built a seven-point lead to start the contest off a layup until Fillip Bulatovic cut the margin to five on the following possession with a pair of free throws. 
  • North Central (Ill.) went on to control a 34-19 advantage until a layup from Julian Campbell cut it to 14 with 6:05 left. 
  • A three-pointer from AJ Johnson closed out the half as the home team held a 47-31 score. 
  • The Cardinals held control of the second half until a three-pointer from Colton Sigel made it 81-65. 
  • North Central (Ill.) went on to win 87-75.

High Flyers Coachs Remarks

"Tough game tonight against a very good and experienced North Central team. They were clearly the better team tonight in all facets, and we need to regroup for our final regular season game at Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday."



Up Next 
  • Carthage ends the regular season at Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday, February 18 at 4:15 p.m. 




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