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Sharp-shooting Titans take down Carthage

By Wordpress Admin User Feb 11, 2017 | 10:14 PM
Nick Coleman
Nick Coleman scored four points in IWU’s win at Carthage on Saturday. (Photo by WJBC)

By Eric Stock

KENOSHA, Wis. – Brady Rose matched a career high with 25 points and Illinois Wesleyan connected on 55 percent from the field in a 90-78 win over Carthage at Tarble Arena.

Andy Stempel added 17 points and team highs of eight assists and seven rebounds as the Titans forge a three-way tie for second place in the College Conference of Illinois and Winscosin (with Carthage and North Park) at 8-5.  The Titans improve to 16-6 overall.

PODCAST: Listen to the postgame interview with IWU coach Ron Rose and junior Brady Rose on WJBC.
https://audioboom.com/posts/5597505-ron-rose-brady-rose-iwu-basketball-2-11-17

The first half saw 11 ties and nine lead changes as Keinan Baltimore’s reverse layup in the final seconds put Carthage up 43-42 at halftime.

Wesleyan pulled away late as back-to-back threes by Colin Bonnett and Rose put IWU up 82-70.

The Titans visit Wheaton on Wednesday.

IWU women

Ther Wesleyan women forced 22 turnovers in the first half and rolled to a lopsided 80-49 win over Carthage.

PODCAST: Listen to the postgame interview with coach Mia Smith,

https://audioboom.com/posts/5597327-mia-smith-iwu-women-s-basketball-2-11-17

Rebekah Ehresman led the Titans with 16 points. Maddie Merritt added 15 as the Titans (16-6, 11-2 in CCIW) clinch a berth in the conference tournament.

Eric Stock can be reached at eric.stock@cumulus.com

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