The Cardinals jumped out to a 16-5 lead and led from start to finish. The team held North Park scoreless for nearly five minutes to start the game. North Central led 35-22 at halftime. In the second half, the College led by as many as 32 points.
Three players finished in double figures for North Central and 14 players saw action in the game. Starters Dan Walton (Carol Stream, Ill./Glenbard North) and Adam Krumtinger (Towanda, Ill./Normal) both finished with double-doubles. Walton had 13 points and 12 boards and Krumtinger 12 points and 14 rebounds. Jeff Larson (Orland Park, Ill./Sandburg) came off the bench to add 10 points. Adam Teising (Naperville, Ill./Naperville Central) added nine points and seven assists, and Anthony Simmons (Bolingbrook, Ill./Romeoville) nine points and seven rebounds.
North Park was led by Jay Alexander's 14 points. Brett Mathisen totaled 10 points and 10 rebounds.
North Central hosts Carthage College (Wis.) Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m.