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Williams-AJ
Kayleigh Wieska
70
Winner Ill. Wesleyan IWU 16-7,12-2 CCIW
58
Carthage CARTH 15-8,9-5 CCIW
Winner
Ill. Wesleyan IWU
16-7,12-2 CCIW
70
Final
58
Carthage CARTH
15-8,9-5 CCIW
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Ill. Wesleyan IWU 33 37 70
Carthage CARTH 27 31 58

Game Recap: #8 Men's Basketball |

Firebirds Come Up Short in Closing Minutes

KENOSHA, Wis. - The Carthage College men's basketball team fought hard against Illinois Wesleyan but suffered their first home loss of the season, 70-58. 

The Basics
  • Final score: Illinois Wesleyan 70 - Carthage 58
  • Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin - Tarble Arena
  • Records: Illinois Wesleyan 16-7 (12-2 CCIW), Carthage 15-8 (9-5 CCIW)
How it Happened
  • A three from Julian Campbell got the Firebirds going for the night. 
  • After a 15-1 run from Illinois Wesleyan, Tanner Lamb, and Colton Siegel sank back-to-back three-pointers to lessen the deficit to 15-10.
  • A 9-5 run by Carthage pushed the Firebirds ahead as a jumper from AJ Williams made the score 29-27. 
  • At the end of the first half, Carthage trailed the Titans by six. 
  • Illinois Wesleyan started the half with a 10-5 run until Carthage gained the upper hand with a layup from Ryan Johnson to pull ahead by one, 36-35.
  • The two teams battled back and forth for the lead until the visitors went up by four with seven minutes left. 
  • With 29.2 seconds left, Lamb dropped a three to make the score 58-68, but a pair of free throws from Illinois Wesleyan ended the game 70-58. 
High Flyers
  • Antuan Nesbitt was the leading scorer for the Firebirds on the day as he totaled 22 points, three shy of his season best. 
  • Julian Campbell added 11 points and seven rebounds for Carthage, while Ryan Johnson had 10 rebounds and nine points. 
Coachs Remarks


Team Results
  • Carthage welcomes Wheaton (Ill.) to Tarble Arena on Wednesday, February 14 at 7 p.m. 
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