thomann, lane
Ricky Esparza
63
Millikin MIL-U 5-1,0-0 CCIW
69
Winner Wis.-Stevens Point UWSP 5-0,0-0 WIAC
Millikin MIL-U
5-1,0-0 CCIW
63
Final
69
Wis.-Stevens Point UWSP
5-0,0-0 WIAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Millikin MIL-U 30 33 63
Wis.-Stevens Point UWSP 27 42 69

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Millikin Men's Basketball Drops Tight Battle vs UW–Stevens Point

The Millikin men's basketball team hit the road for the second day of the UWSP Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament, falling (69–63) in a competitive matchup to undefeated UW–Stevens Point on Saturday afternoon at Quandt Fieldhouse.

Millikin held a 30–27 advantage at halftime after a consistent first half on both ends of the floor. The Big Blue stayed in control for much of the afternoon, leading for over 22 minutes of game time.

Lane Thomann paced Millikin with a 21-point performance, including three makes from beyond the arc. He added seven rebounds and two assists in a strong all-around outing. Nate Straughter added 15 points, knocking down three threes, while Ian Winkler chipped in eleven points and four assists.

As a team, the Big Blue shot 43.1% from the field, going 25-for-58.

With today's outing, Millikin moves to 5–1 overall. The Big Blue will return to action on November 29 against Webster University

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