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February 04, 2006
  

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Wheaton (Ill.) 68, North Park 53

Chicago, Ill — The Wheaton Thunder men's basketball team defeated North Park 68-53 tonight in Chicago. The Thunder narrowly led 26-23 at halftime, but the guest out-scored North Park 42-30 in the second half pull away with the victory. Wheaton improves to 7-12 overall and 3-5 in the CCIW with the win. North Park is now 4-17 overall and 2-8 in league play.

Senior guard Tony Bollier led the Thunder with 28 points and four assists. Bollier shot 9-for-12 from the field, including 5-for-8 from three-point range and a 7-for-8 effort at the free throw line. Sophomore guard John Mohan added 12 points that included a 2-for-3 effort from three-point range. Freshman Andy Wiele scored 10 points. Senior Jordan Kemper added a team-high 12 rebounds and distributed four assists.

Jay Alexander led North Park with 15 points, including three shots from behind the three-point arc and he also grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds. Bjorn Berg scored 14 points and Brett Mathisen added 12 points to the hosts' effort.

Wheaton shot 42.9% (21-49) from the field, including 50% (11-22) from three-point range and 75% (15-20) at the free throw line. North Park had a 36.5% (19-52) field goal percentage, with 35% (7-20) from three-point range and a 57.8% (8-14) effort at the free throw line. North Park out-rebounded the Thunder 33-31 on the night.


News release submitted by Wheaton (Ill.) on Feb 05, 2006 at 12:46 AM
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