The third meeting of the season between longtime rivals Indiana Wesleyan and Taylor was a knockdown, drag-out battle for all 40 minutes. The Trojans put together one of their best defensive efforts of the season, holding the high-powered Wildcats to…
Category: Mens Basketball
Mangas receives 2020 Bevo Francis Award
In a county where basketball is woven into its very fabric, Kyle Mangas, over his brilliant four-year career at Indiana Wesleyan, has established himself as one of the best to ever play in the city of Marion. Heading into his…
Wildcats use dominant first half to defeat Saint Francis
Wildcats use dominant first half to defeat Saint Francis By Sean Douglas With all the talent they possess up and down the lineup, the No. 1 ranked Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats are a team that has very little trouble scoring…
Wildcats remain undefeated, collect 13th win in double-digit triumph over Huntington
In their sixth Crossroads League matchup, the No. 3 IWU Wildcats faced their toughest test of the season in the young, yet talented Huntington Foresters. The Foresters played well for most of the contest, shooting 52.3 percent from the field…
Wildcats rout Goshen for third league victory
In a world full of uncertainties in what has been a tumultuous 2020, one fact is certain. The No. 3 ranked IWU Wildcats are a dominant force, and they showcased that again on Wednesday night in a 112-60 rout of…
Wildcats dominate Crusaders in home rout
With a bevy of talented, athletic players capable of scoring from just about anywhere on the floor, IWU Head Coach Greg Tonagel’s main focus heading into his 16th year at the helm of the program was on the defensive end…
Second half scoring barrage lifts Bethel over Taylor in Crossroads League Semifinals
In basketball, when a team truly finds its offensive rhythm, points can come in droves. And when a team like the Bethel Pilots catch fire, they can be difficult to stop – a phenomena the Taylor Trojans experienced firsthand in…
Degenkolb’s full-court heave lifts Taylor to CL Tournament Semifinals
With just 1.6 seconds left, the No. 13 Grace College Lancers hit a three from the volleyball line, tying the game at 85-85. However, Taylor senior guard Mason Degenkolb assured there would be no overtime. With time expiring, Degenkolb threw…
IWU routs Mount Vernon in Crossroads League Quarterfinal
Throughout the second half of the 2019-2020 season, the IWU Wildcats’ success has been directly related to two key factors. First has been their play on the defensive end of the floor, and the second has been the steady, consistent…
IWU men top Taylor
The No. 3-ranked Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats showed why they’re so highly regarded Saturday afternoon at Taylor University, grinding down a solid Trojan team and pulling away over the last 10 minutes to a 98-73 victory over their county rivals to…