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Illinois College advances to NCAA Tournament after comeback win over Grinnell
Illinois College's men's basketball team secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament after a decisive victory over Grinnell in the Midwest Conference Tournament championship game. The Blueboys overcame a 15-point halftime deficit to win 108-84, marking their second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
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Illinois College advances to MWC Championship after defeating Ripon
Illinois College secured a spot in the Midwest Conference Championship Game by defeating Ripon 72-68 in the semifinals at Sherman Gymnasium. The Blueboys, holding the top seed, improved their record to 22-4, while Ripon concluded their season with an 11-15 record.
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Illinois College basketball players earn top honors from Midwest Conference
Illinois College's Jake Mazrimas has been recognized as the 2023-24 Midwest Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year, with three Blueboys earning all-league honors, according to a recent announcement by the conference.
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Josh Harris earns Midwest Conference honor after standout performance
Illinois College's Josh Harris has been recognized as the Midwest Conference Men's Basketball Performer of the Week, according to an announcement by the league.
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Illinois College secures Midwest Conference title after defeating Knox
Josh Harris led Illinois College to a significant victory over Knox, scoring 36 points and securing the Midwest Conference regular season championship with a 70-66 win. The game took place on Wednesday at Memorial Gym, marking the end of Illinois College's regular season with a 21-4 overall record and a 13-3 standing in the league.
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Mazrimas earns third performer of the week accolade this season
Illinois College's Jake Mazrimas has been recognized as the Midwest Conference Men's Basketball Performer of the Week, according to an announcement made by the league. This marks the third time this season that Mazrimas has received this honor.
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Illinois College triumphs over Lake Forest on senior day
The Illinois College men's basketball team marked their seniors' final regular season home game with a decisive victory over Lake Forest, winning 107-91 in a Midwest Conference matchup at Sherman Gymnasium. This win brings Illinois College's record to 20-4 overall and 12-3 in conference play, while Lake Forest's record drops to 8-15 overall and 6-8 in the conference.
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Grinnell defeats Illinois College to sweep season series
Grinnell College secured a 118-101 win over Illinois College in a Midwest Conference men's basketball game at Darby Gym. The victory on Wednesday marked Grinnell's second win against Illinois this season, following their previous 95-89 triumph in Jacksonville.
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Illinois College basketball team secures commanding win over Lawrence University
The Illinois College men's basketball team secured a decisive victory over Lawrence University, winning 90-47 in a Midwest Conference game at Alexander Gymnasium in Appleton, Wisconsin. The Blueboys led from the start and maintained control throughout the match.
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Illinois College claims victory over Monmouth in Midwest Conference game
Illinois College secured a 78-66 victory over Monmouth in a Midwest Conference game at Sherman Gymnasium, marking their 18th win of the season. The Blueboys now stand at 18-3 overall and 10-2 in conference play, while the Fighting Scots are 12-9 and 6-6.
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Illinois College falls short against Grinnell despite late comeback attempt
Illinois College faced a challenging game against Grinnell, resulting in a 95-89 defeat during the Midwest Conference matchup held at Sherman Gymnasium. The loss brought Illinois College's record to 17-3 overall and 9-2 in the league, while Grinnell improved to 15-4 and matched IC's conference record of 9-2.
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Illinois College secures historic win against Cornell
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – Illinois College's basketball team marked a significant milestone by securing their 1,000th win in program history with a victory over Cornell. The Blueboys triumphed 77-71 on Tuesday at Sherman Gymnasium.
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Illinois College wins tight contest against Beloit in Midwest Conference matchup
Illinois College achieved a significant victory against Beloit in a Midwest Conference basketball game, winning 72-69 at Flood Arena on Saturday. The Blueboys' triumph maintained their lead in the league standings with an 8-1 record and improved their overall standing to 16-2. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers fell to 11-7 overall and 5-5 in conference play.
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Illinois College defeats Lake Forest in Midwest Conference basketball
Illinois College secured a 79-64 victory over Lake Forest in a Midwest Conference men's basketball game on Sunday. The match took place at the Sports and Recreation Center in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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Illinois College triumphs over Knox; Mazrimas shines with key performance
The Illinois College men's basketball team secured a 63-51 win over Knox, breaking the latter's seven-game winning streak. The match took place on Wednesday at Sherman Gymnasium in Jacksonville, Illinois, and was a contest between Midwest Conference co-leaders.
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Illinois College's home winning streak ends with narrow loss to Ripon
The Illinois College men's basketball team faced a setback with a 77-75 loss to Ripon at Sherman Gymnasium, ending their 20-game home winning streak. This defeat brought the Blueboys' record to 13-2 overall and 5-1 in the Midwest Conference, while Ripon improved to 3-11 and 1-4. The last time IC lost at home was against Millikin on November 12, 2022.
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Illinois College wins against Beloit, remains unbeaten in Midwest Conference
Illinois College secured a significant victory against Beloit in a Midwest Conference basketball game on Wednesday at Sherman Gymnasium. The Blueboys emerged victorious with an 80-67 win, maintaining their unbeaten record in the conference.
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Illinois College falls to Otterbein in Smokey Ballenger Classic final
The Illinois College men's basketball team faced its first defeat of the season against Otterbein in the Smokey Ballenger Classic championship game. The match, held at the Rike Center, ended with a score of 74-71 in favor of the Cardinals.
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Illinois College defeats Covenant in Smokey Ballenger Classic opener
Illinois College secured a 75-56 victory over Covenant in the opening round of the Smokey Ballenger Classic on Friday at the Rike Center in Westerville, Ohio. This win marks their 12th consecutive victory this season, setting a new school record for Illinois College.