McLean County Times

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team is set to face the University of Wisconsin-Stout in a non-conference game on Saturday, November 16. The game will take place at Johnson Fieldhouse in Menomonie, Wisconsin, with tipoff scheduled for 11 a.m.

Illinois Wesleyan, ranked 16th nationally, enters the match with a perfect 2-0 record after securing victories against California Lutheran and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville during the Sikma Hall of Fame Invitational earlier this month. In contrast, UW-Stout is seeking its first win of the season after losing its first three games.

Fans can follow the game through live streaming and live stats provided by UW-Stout. Links are available on IWUsports.com.

The Titans have a favorable history against UW-Stout, having won their only previous encounter 89-75. Key performances from Chris Silagi and John Camardella contributed to that victory.

Illinois Wesleyan's Hakim Williams was recently named CCIW Player of the Week following his standout performances at the Sikma Hall of Fame Invitational. Williams averaged 14 points per game and shot nearly 77% from the field over two games.

Senior Nick Roper received preseason recognition as he was named to D3hoops.com's Preseason All-American Third Team. He led Illinois Wesleyan in scoring last season and has been an essential player for the team.

Coach Ron Rose continues to lead Illinois Wesleyan with an impressive overall record as he enters his 18th season. Under his guidance, the Titans have consistently performed well in conference play and national rankings.

Illinois Wesleyan's next challenge comes after a week-long break when they travel to Menomonie for their upcoming match against UW-Stout.