Sharp-shooting Titans take down Carthage

Posted on February 11, 2017

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.

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,

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 [email protected]

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