Dupage Policy Journal

The CCIW men's basketball season continues with key matchups scheduled for Saturday, February 15. Illinois Wesleyan, ranked 13th nationally by D3hoops.com, will host Millikin at 4:15 p.m. Other games include Wheaton at Carthage, Augustana at Carroll, and Elmhurst at North Park.

In the latest NCAA Power Index (NPI) rankings, Illinois Wesleyan is positioned 11th while Carthage stands at 17th. These rankings are significant as they help determine selections for NCAA Championships.

Augustana's Tyler Knuth ranks high in national statistics with a notable free-throw percentage and three-pointers per game. Carroll's Erik Victorson and Wheaton's Soren Richardson also feature prominently in national stats for their scoring capabilities.

Several players delivered impressive performances recently. Augustana's Tyler Knuth scored significantly against Millikin, leading his team to victory. Carrol's Kobe Simpson played a crucial role in their win over North Park by scoring double figures.

Carthage’s Riley Brooks led all scorers in their recent victory over Illinois Wesleyan. Elmhurst’s Vinnie Adjahoungbeta achieved new career highs despite their loss to Augustana.

Illinois Wesleyan’s Nick Roper reached a personal milestone of over 800 career points during their recent game against Carthage. Millikin’s Chase Travis had a strong defensive performance against Wheaton.

North Central's Drew Gaston set a career-high score leading his team past North Park last weekend. Meanwhile, North Park’s Lance Nelson provided an outstanding performance despite their loss to Carroll.

Wheaton's Soren Richardson continued his streak of high-scoring games helping his team secure victories recently.