Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball news

  • In Division III, there is no tomorrow
    April 08, 2026
    Mary Washington won it all, and within a day, reality hit. Across Division III, coaches say the transfer portal era has turned team-building into urgency: seize the moment, because you may not get to do it next year. Patrick Coleman has more.
  • Hoopsville: Fort Wayne & Salem
    March 16, 2026
    2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate? Those who play DIII basketball. This weekend those numbers will be key as the tourneys play down from quarterfinals and semifinals to national title competitors and champion. Who survives the spotlight in Fort Wayne & Salem? Watch/listen a super-sized edition of Hoopsville via archive or podcast!
  • No. 8 IWU Downs John Carroll, Advances to Second Straight Sweet Sixteen
    March 07, 2026
    BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The No. 8 Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball advanced to the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament Round of 16 for the second straight season, defeating John Carroll University, 73-60, Saturday night, March 7, inside the Shirk Center. The Titans (25-4) advance to the Sweet Sixteen, with location to be determined, next weekend, Friday, March 13. John Carroll ends its season with a 23-7 record
  • Men's NCAA Tournament preview
    March 04, 2026
    Last year, Ryan Scott picked three of the Final Four teams correctly, including both teams in the national title game, and was just a couple of buckets away from getting the whole thing right. This year, he promises to do better. It's his annual Division III men's basketball NCAA Tournament preview.
  • Men’s Hoops Completes Epic Comeback to Take CCIW Tournament Title
    February 28, 2026
    BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The No. 12 Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team claimed its second consecutive College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament Championship in electric fashion, Saturday night, Feb. 28, inside the Shirk Center. After trailing by as many as 19 in the first half, the top-seeded Titans earned the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament via a 69-59 overtime victory over No. 4 seeded Elmhurst University. The Bluejays fell 19-9 and will have to await final postseason selections, while IWU soars to 23-4.
  • Team of the Week
    February 09, 2026
    D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
  • Hoopsville: Larger Targets
    January 29, 2026
    For most teams, the second half of conference schedules have begun. If results weren't crazy enough, they likely could be soon. Today on Hoopsville, we chat with programs with high expectations despite now larger targets. Watch or listen to Hoopsville here!
  • What I did on my Christmas vacation
    January 07, 2026
    From Colorado Springs to New York City to Baltimore, there was plenty of Division III basketball to be seen over the holiday break, and Ryan Scott tried to make the most of it.
  • Team of the Week
    January 05, 2026
    D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
  • Wednesday: Opening statements
    December 03, 2025
    Conference play began across the country with No. 2 Randolph-Macon blitzing No. 8 Hampden Sydney in the ODAC, Chapman tripping No. 5 Redlands in the SCIAC, and No. 10 Illinois Wesleyan holding off Carthage in the CCIW. Elsewhere, No. 1 Trinity survived its trip across town to St. Joseph, and the Ohio Wesleyan women topped John Carroll in their Top 25 showdown.
  • Wednesday: Close encounters
    November 19, 2025
    No. 16 Illinois Wesleyan held off No. 11 Chicago while No. 18 UW-Platteville edged North Central (Ill.) in overtime, and St. Thomas just missed upsetting its D1 foe. On the women’s side, UW-Whitewater continued its hot start and all eight ranked teams won comfortably. Check our recap here.
  • Team of the Week
    November 17, 2025
    D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates season No. 29, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
  • Hoopsville: Hoops Hopes
    March 13, 2025
    The Sectionals are here. There will be some great hoops to watch this weekend. What challenges are ahead for teams to clinch their trips to Ft. Wayne and Salem? We talk about their hopes ahead on Thursday's Hoopsville, LIVE, at 7:00 PM ET - right here!
  • Impressive Comeback Sends IWU Past Chicago
    November 27, 2024
    CHICAGO - Key contributions off the bench helped power the fourth-ranked Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team to an unbelievable comeback at the University of Chicago Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, at the Ratner Athletic Complex. The Titans (6-0) spotted the Maroons (3-2) the 14 points and trailed by as many as 16, but used a strong second half to come away victorious, 80-74.
  • Saturday recap: Opening strong
    November 10, 2024
    UW-Eau Claire opened its new arena with a win over No. 14 Nebraska Wesleyan while No. 16 Illinois Wesleyan finished an impressive weekend at home by blasting No. 2 UW-Platteville. Elsewhere, the Averett men shot the lights out and the Redlands women ended No. 17 Transylvania's long regular season winning streak.
  • Titans Deliver OT Win as Rose Earns Career Win No. 300
    December 20, 2022
    CHICAGO - The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team outlasted the University of Chicago in overtime Tuesday night, Dec. 20, in non-conference action at the Ratner Athletic Center. The Titans (6-4) downed the Maroons (7-4), 67-63, as IWU's Ron Rose secured career win No. 300.
  • Men’s Hoops Holds on to Defeat North Central
    December 10, 2022
    BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - A buzzer-beating three-pointer was off the mark as the Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team held on for an 87-85 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin win over North Central College Saturday night, Dec. 10, inside the Shirk Center. With the win, the Titans remain perfect in CCIW play at 3-0 (5-3 overall). NCC moved to 4-5 on the year and 1-2 in league play.
  • Wednesday: Conference play gets underway
    November 30, 2022
    Opening night in the WIAC brought road victories for No. 4 UW-La Crosse and No. 15 UW-Oshkosh while Illinois Wesleyan started CCIW play with a win at No. 11 Elmhurst. On the women's side, No. 1 Hope fended off archrival No. 15 Calvin and UW-Platteville rolled at No. 19 UW-Oshkosh.
  • Saturday men: What a trip
    November 12, 2022
    No. 1 Randolph-Macon outlasted Hood in triple overtime while No. 11 Rochester used a three-point barrage to send No. 18 Trinity (Texas) back to San Antonio with a loss. Plus, No. 21 Illinois Wesleyan held off Yeshiva and the NESCAC enjoyed its opening weekend.
  • D3hoops.com 2022 men's All-Region 8 team
    March 15, 2022
    A coach who led his CCIW team to the NCAA Tournament, a conference most outstanding player and a freshman in the HCAC head up the All-Region 8 team.
  • Hosting rights to Hope, IWU, WPI
    February 16, 2022
    Hope and No. 1 Randolph-Macon grabbed victories over their archrivals and the top spots in their conference's upcoming playoffs, while Illinois Wesleyan won the CCIW and WPI secured the top seed in the NEWMAC playoffs on Wednesday night. Read about those games and more here.
  • Men’s Hoops Rolls Past Cardinals to Clinch CCIW Regular Season Title
    February 16, 2022
    BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball claimed the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Regular Season Championship outright Wednesday night, Feb. 16, with a 78-65 win over North Central College. The Titans notched their 20th win of the season and boosted their league record to 13-2 with the victory.
  • Team of the Week
    February 14, 2022
    D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
  • Men’s Hoops Gets Revenge with 79-71 Senior Night Win Over No. 13 Wheaton
    February 12, 2022
    BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The ninth-ranked Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team clinched at least a share of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championship with a 79-71 win over No. 13 Wheaton College Saturday night, Feb. 12. IWU now sits at 19-4 overall and 12-2 in the CCIW after the Senior Day win.
  • Team of the Week
    January 24, 2022
    D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, including game-winning shots and big days against Top 10 teams.
  • Hoopsville: Six Weeks to Sunday
    January 17, 2022
    In just 6 weeks, we will know who is in or out of the NCAA Tournaments. However, we still are getting to learn more about teams who likely will be playing in those events. Monday we chat with many pushing to be playing in March.
  • Team of the Week
    January 03, 2022
    D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, covering some great performances by teams over the holidays.
  • Oh, what a night!
    December 31, 2021
    The showdown between No. 4 Illinois Wesleyan and No. 1 Yeshiva turned heads and brought eyeballs to Division III, and the camaraderie between the two teams showed off the court as well. Ryan Scott has more in Around the Nation.
  • Thursday: Titans take Manhattan
    December 30, 2021
    In the most anticipated regular season game in recent memory, No. 4 Illinois Wesleyan used its speed and outside shooting to beat No.1 Yeshiva 73-59 and end the Maccabees' 50-game winning streak. Get the recap of that game and more here.
  • Team of the Week
    November 22, 2021
    D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 25th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
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