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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Carthage falls to St. Norbert in NCAA tournament opener despite strong comeback

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Mariellyn Vivo Conference Coordinator | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois

Mariellyn Vivo Conference Coordinator | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois

The Carthage College men's basketball team faced St. Norbert in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. Despite falling behind early, Carthage staged a strong comeback in the second half, narrowing the deficit to just one point. However, St. Norbert managed to secure a 92-89 win, ending Carthage's season.

Ryan Johnson and Riley Brooks were standout performers for Carthage, each scoring over 20 points with Johnson recording 29 and Brooks contributing 21. Johnson had an impressive game, shooting 10-of-15 from the field, grabbing six rebounds, and leading his team with eight assists. Colton Sigel also made a significant impact by scoring 12 points and hitting four out of nine attempts from three-point range. AJ Johnson provided six assists alongside his 12-point contribution.

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