DECATUR, Ill. - The Carthage College men's basketball squad closed the regular season at Millikin on Saturday. The Firebirds took a one-point lead in the closing seconds, but the Big Blue sank a jumper to win 67-66. 

• Final score: Millikin 67 - Carthage 66
• Location: Decatur, Illinois - Griswold P.E. Center
• Records: Millikin 9-16 (5-11 CCIW), Carthage 16-9 (10-6 CCIW),

• In the first, Carthage secured a 12-9 advantage courtesy of a three-pointer from Colton Sigel. 
• Later, Julian Campbell expanded the Firebirds' lead to seven points with a successful three-point shot. 
• Anthony Bernero contributed to the momentum, increasing the margin to 10 points with a solitary free throw and a jumper with 2:33 remaining in the half. 
• Despite Millikin's efforts to narrow the gap, the halftime score reflected a five-point deficit.
• The second half saw Millikin take a six-point lead after a successful layup. However, the Firebirds mounted a comeback, with AJ Williams and Campbell hitting back-to-back three-pointers to knot the score at 61. 
• Despite the Big Blue regaining the lead with a jumper, Colton Sigel's long-range three-pointer with eight seconds left brought Carthage back ahead by one. 
• Millikin managed to sink a jumper from the foul line to win the game 67-66.

• Julian Campbell totaled 17 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the regular season. 
• Colton Sigel added 10 points, while AJ Williams and Anthony Bernero had eight, followed by Fillip Bulatovic with seven points. 

"Millikin is always a tough place to play. They came out with more energy in the second half, setting the tone for the rest of the game. We made some very poor decisions in the second half that led to them extending the lead, but I'm proud of how we fought back. I thought we did a nice job defensively on the final play, but give their guy credit for hitting a really tough shot at the buzzer. 

Tournament basketball going forward! We know what's at stake on Tuesday. Win and advance is the goal! I'm not sure who our opponent will be, but I'm happy we get another home game at Tarble!"

• Carthage will be the No. 3 seed in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament, which will be held on Tuesday, February 20 at 7 p.m.