McLean County Times

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's basketball team is preparing to face North Central College at the Shirk Center in Bloomington, Illinois, on February 17. This matchup will serve as Senior Day for the Titans, who have secured the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Regular Season title for the third time in four years.

The Titans recently clinched their championship with an 84-73 victory over North Park University on February 14. This win improved their season record to 17-7 overall and 13-2 in conference play. North Central enters this game with a two-game winning streak and a 9-15 overall record.

Live coverage of the game will be available through live stats, streaming, and audio commentary by Eric Stock on WESN. Details can be found on the IWU sports website.

"With just one regular season game left," stated Illinois Wesleyan's report, "the Titans locked up the league championship as well as the No. 1 seed in the CCIW Tournament."

Senior players Luke Yoder, Evan Schneider, Grant Hardy, and Ryan Sroka will be recognized before tipoff for their contributions to the team's success over their tenure.

Saturday's contest marks the 173rd meeting between these teams. Illinois Wesleyan holds a historical advantage with a record of 123 wins against North Central's 49.

In addition to focusing on defense this season—limiting opponents to a field goal percentage of just under 39%—the Titans are also working on reducing turnovers. Their success has often hinged on keeping turnovers below fifteen per game.

The event promises not only athletic competition but also an emotional farewell for senior players who have significantly contributed to Illinois Wesleyan's achievements during recent seasons.