17 18 MEDIA GUIDE 04 - 07 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
08 - 11 BASKETBALL FACILITIES
12 - 13 IWU EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY Location: Marion, Indiana Founded: 1920 Enrollment: 15,580 (3,000 Marion Campus) Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Red & Grey Mascot: Wesley the Wildcat Arena: Luckey Arena Capacity: 2,400 Year Opened: 1980 Conference: Crossroads Legue Athletic Teams: 18 National Affliation: NAIA & NCCAA
DIRECTORY Athletic Department: (765) 677-2317 Sports Information Office: (765)677-1938 Men’s Basketball: (765) 677-2449
GAME RECAPS
20 - 21 SEASON PREVIEW
For more information regarding individual games, statistics and news, you can visit www.iwuwildcats.com. Each team’s information will be updated daily after their respective results.
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24 - 44 COACH & PLAYER PROFILES
44 - 45 IWU RECORD BOOKS
CREDITS Design + Layout: Claire Toon Information + Direction: Jordan Wiedner Photography: Lauren Klusman / Jer Nelson / Gannon Burgett Printing: Indiana Wesleyan University Print Shop
SCHEDULE + INFORMATION SCHEDULE 2017-2018
BASKETBALL STAFF Greg Tonagel
Head Coach
13th
Jeff Clark
Associate HC
11th
Jordan Wiedner
Asst. Coach
1st
David Osborn
Asst. Coach
1st
Oct 27
Cornerstone (Mich.)
6:00PM
Oct. 28
Aquinas (Mich.)
1:00PM
Nov. 3
Rio Grande (Ohio)
6:00PM
Nov. 4
Miami-Hamilton (Ohio)
1:00PM
Nov. 7
Grace Bible (Mich)
7:00PM
Nov. 9
Grace Bible (Mich)
7:00PM
IWU ATHELTIC DEPARTMENT
Nov. 14
IU East
8:00PM
Director of Athletics:
Mark DeMichael
Nov. 21
Grace (Ind.)
8:00PM
Administrative Asst.:
Melody Leckron
Nov. 28
Goshen
7:00PM
Administrative Asst.:
Jennifer Fox
Dec. 2
Huntington (Ind.)
3:00PM
Sprots Information Director:
Kyle Schmidt
Dec. 5
Marian (Ind.)
7:00PM
Associate SID:
Brent Bellinger
Dec. 8
Ohio Christain
7:00PM
Dec. 9
Cincinnati Christian
3:00PM
Dec. 16
TBD | Daytona, FL
TBD
Dec. 18
TBD | Daytona, FL
TBD
Dec. 29
Indiana Tech
Dec. 29
ATHELTIC TRAINING STAFF Dir. Athletic Training:
Dr. Adam Thompson
Head Athletic Trainer
Mary Jacobs
7:00PM
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Andrew Doyle
Northwestern Ohio
7:00PM
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Jessica Keller
Jan. 3
Mt. Vernon Nazarene (Ohio)
6:00PM
Jan. 6
Bethel (Ind.)
3:00PM
Jan. 9
Taylor (Ind.)
7:00PM
President:
Jan. 13
St. Francis (Ind.)
3:00PM
Dr. David Wright
Provost:
Mrs. Stacy Hammons
Jan. 16
Grace (Ind.)
7:00PM
CEO of Res. Edu:
Dr. Keith Newman
Jan. 20
Spring Arbor (Mich.)
3:00PM
CEO of Non-Res. Edu./ Ex. VP:
Mrs. Audrey Hahn
Jan. 23
Goshen (Ind.)
7:00PM
VP Wesley Seminary:
Dr. Jo Anne Lyon
Jan. 27
Bethel (Ind.)
3:00PM
Jan. 30
Marian (Ind.)
7:00PM
STAY CONNECTED TO IWU:
Feb. 3
Huntington (Ind.)
3:00PM
Visit: www.indwes.edu
Feb. 6
Taylor (Ind.)
7:00PM
Follow: twitter.com/IndWes
Feb. 10
St. Francis (Ind.)
3:00PM
Like: facebook.com/IndWes
Feb. 13
Mt. Vernon Nazarene (Ohio)
7:00PM
Feb. 17
Spring Arbor (Mich.)
3:00PM
Feb. 21
Crossroads League Tournament
7:00PM
Feb. 25
Crossroads League Tournament
3:00PM
Feb. 28
Crossroads League Tournament
7:00PM
Mar. 7
NAIA National Championship
7:00PM
See schedule online at iwuwildcats.com
STAY CONNECTED TO IWU HOOPS: Visit: www.iwuhoops.net Follow: twitter.com/IWUHoops
Home games in red | * Denotes Caleb Dimmich Memorial Tournament Check listing for IWU Hoops home games at
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
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ADMINISTRATION DR. DAVID WRIGHT | IWU PRESIDENT
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r. David Wright serves as President at Indiana Wesleyan University. Dr. Wright was Provost and Chief Academic Officer for five years prior to his election as president in May 2013. Before coming back to IWU in 2008, he was Dean of the School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University. Previously at Indiana Wesleyan University he served as Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies, Chair of the Department of Graduate Studies in Ministry, and Vice President for Adult Graduate Studies.
Dr. Wright has strong interest in international higher education having focused his doctoral studies on the social foundations of higher education as well as on international and comparative studies in education. He spent seven years working in educational capacities in Haiti and England. His areas of professional expertise include higher education policy, the design and administration of non-traditional and online programs, and higher education leadership. Dr. Wright holds the Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Ministries from Indiana Wesleyan University, the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from George Fox University, and the Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation from the University of Kentucky. He has published two books, Finding Freedom From Fear: A Contemporary Study from the Psalms, and Wisdom as a Lifestyle: Building Biblical Life-codes, has contributed chapters to several professional books, and has published numerous articles. David and his wife Helen have been married for more than 35 years. They have two daughters and 3 grandchildren.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR MARK DEMICHAEL | DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
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ark DeMichael became Indiana Wesleyan University’s first full-time Athletic Director in July 2008. He took over the position after 11 seasons as the Wildcats’ head baseball coach and assistant professor in the Health, Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Studies department. DeMichael has already put his stamp on Wildcat athletics. During his tenure, Indiana Wesleyan has secured a bid to host the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships and has started an annual Athletic Commissioning Service and the Athletic Scholarship Endowment Fund. The Wildcats reached seven NCCAA World Series during DeMichael’s tenure as baseball coach. Indiana Wesleyan earned runner-up in 2008 and garnered third place finishes in 1998, 2003 and 2005. DeMichael had three student-athletes sign professional contracts with Major League Baseball teams. He was NAIA Region VIII Baseball Chair and a member of the NAIA National Baseball Rules Committee and the NAIA National Tournament Procedures Committee. In the classroom, DeMichael was Program Coordinator for the Physical Education major. DeMichael came to Indiana Wesleyan from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts, from where he graduated in 1988. He was the head baseball coach of the Crusaders for three seasons from 1995-98 and was named Commonwealth Coast Conference Coach of the Year twice. Prior to Eastern Nazarene, DeMichael taught physical education in the San Bernardino, California public school system for six years and was head coach for their highschool baseball team from 1991-95. DeMichael and his wife Kimberly, who is an assistant professor of education at Indiana Wesleyan, have two daughters, Ashley and Kasey.
INDIANA WESELYAN UNIVERSITY
“COMMITTED TO CHANGING THE WORLD BY DEVELOPING STUDENTS IN CHARACTER, SCHOLARSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP.”
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indiana Wesleyan University is an evangelical Christian Icomprehensive university that is committed to liberal arts and professional education. U.S. News & World Report ranks Indiana Wesleyan University as “one of the best Master’s universities in the Midwest.” Over 3,000 students live and learn in state-of-theart residence halls and academic facilities on IWU’s residential campus in Marion, Indiana. More than 80 majors are offered, covering everything from Art to Theology and Ministry. An increasing number of honors students on the residential campus has led to the formation of the John Wesley Honors College. Another 12,000 adult learners attend classes at regional IWU Education Centers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as well as through our online degree programs, including associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree offerings such as the Master of Education, certificates and electives. The innovative adult education program, which was established in 1985, has received national attention. Indiana Wesleyan University has been Indiana’s fastest growing university for the past two years. The University’s total enrollment, which now exceeds 15,000 students, makes IWU the largest private university in Indiana. One result of this growth has been the establishment of the IWU School of Nursing, a premier nursing school in its own right. In 2009, IWU introduced Wesley Seminary and in September 2013, the new Wesley Seminary Building was opened on the IWU Campus. Indiana Wesleyan University stands ready - with the resources and the passion - to equip future generations of learners with skill they will need to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world.
THE IWU EXPERIENCE NOTHING LIKE IT. T
he experience our student athletes experience at Indiana Wesleyan University is one that cannot be replicated. Our teams travel across the globe, evangelize to the ends of the Earth, and compete against the best. Indiana Wesleyan Men’s basketball has had the opportunity to travel to New Zealand, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Hawaii and many other incredible places to use our talents to glorify the Lord and worship through the game of basketball.
01 ANNUAL FATHER- SON RETREAT
03 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL: MISSON TRIPS
02 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: HAWAII
04 NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT
LUCKEY ARENA BRINGING THE ENERGY 2,400 SPECTATORS There is seating for 2,400 spectators in the arena which hosts men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball teams. There is permanent seating on all four sides of the arena. A large concession area is located in the southwest corner of Luckey.
SINCE 1980 Luckey Arena is located in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University. The arena was built in 1980 and was a part of the $10 million renovation that took place in 1998-99 in the RWC.
"OUR CROWD IS AWESOME! PLAYING IN LUCKEY GIVES US A HUGE ADVANTAGE AT HOME BECAUSE OF THE 'LUNATICS'. WE ARE VERY THANKFUL FOR THE FANS AND STUDENTS!"
- GREG TONAGEL
THE CALEB DIMMICH LOCKER ROOM
Caleb Dimmich wore a Wildcat uniform from 1996-1999 and still holds three school records, the most notable being the 11 three point field goals he scored in one game. Caleb scored 1,158 points at IWU before his basketball career was shortened by a fatal farm accident in July of 1999. As impressive as his statistics are, they do not reflect the true legacy that Caleb left at Indiana Wesleyan University. “I Am Third” has become the philosophy of the IWU basketball program. It means putting God first, others second and oneself third in actions and attitude. Caleb exemplified that lifestyle, and it is no coincidence that he also wore #3 on his IWU basketball jersey. The Wildcat's men's basketball facilities are among the nation's best. The facility features a players lounge, a theme style meeting room, a nutrition center, and a first-class locker room designed to provide the student athletes with the necessary resources to perform at the highest level.
The Wildcat players lounge includes two 60-inch LCD TVs, an Xbox, custom seating as well as an expansive surround sound system that includes a charging dock for the players' iPads. The theatre style meeting room includes custom leather chairs with the IWU logo. This facilityy allows the Wildcats to go over scouting reports, study film, and have team devotions. The Wildcat locker room will be the heart of the facility. The Caleb Dimmich locker room features 18 custom-built and ventilated lockers, personalized nameplates, three 60 inch LCD TV's, a state of the art refueling station, and the ooring inlaid with the IWU logo.
THE
MAN'S CLUB CHAMPIONS PAY THE PRICE
The 'extra rep' is where strength gains are made. The 'extra' nutritional care you give your body maximizes those gains. These areas of pain and discipline separate the players in the Man's Club from those who simply 'train'. They have reached an elite level of strength by achieving each of the following.
BENCH PRESS: 185 LBS. 15 TIMES | THINKING MAN: 5 MINS SINGLE LEG SQUATS: 15 EACH LEG | PULL UPS: 15 REPS 2010-11 Taylor Schoen Patrick Hopkins Zach Arlington David Peters Derrick Troyer
2011-12 Taylor Schoen Patrick Hopkins Zach Arlington David Peters Jordan Wiedner Derrick Troyer
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Patrick Hopkins Aaron Martin George Jones IV Zach Arington Taylor Schoen Parker Stouffer
Jordan Weidner Zac VanDeWater
Zac VanDeWater Tyler Greathouse Jonny Marlin Josh Mawhorr
Jonny Marlin Josh Mawhorr Bob Peters Aaron Murray Jacob Johnson Grant Evans
Bob Peters Aaron Murray Nate Bubash, Jacob Johnson Grant Evans Joel Okafor
Jacob Johnson Ben Carlson Joel Okafor Trevor Waite Micah Davis Trevor Harrell.
SEASON PREVIEW WILDCATS READY TO RECLAIM A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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ndiana Wesleyan University men’s basketball will look quite different in 2017-18. Sixty-four percent of the scoring from last season is gone, including a pair of 2,000 point scorers in Lane Mahurin and Bob Peters.
The two seniors are the highest scoring returning players for Indiana Wesleyan. Tonagel will look to the pair for more than their numbers on the court as he needs their leadership with so much turnover.
The 2017 senior class is the most successful class in program history and it leaves with two national championships, a Fab Four appearance, and a national quarterfinal appearance. The class went 126-22 over the last four years. “There is a lot of turnover from last year,” said Wildcat head coach Greg Tonagel. “We lost some guys but also brought in many new faces. We are excited about the guys that have chosen to buy in and fully commit to each-other. I’m personally excited for the challenge of molding together new talent.”
“This past offseason our seniors blew it out of the water in the way the led our team,” added Tonagel. “I have the upmost respect for Ben and Jacob and how they carry themselves. The impact they leave with these young talented players will be a legacy for years to come.”
Highlighting the new look Wildcats is a pair of Indiana AllStars and a transfer from Kansas University. With the departure of the 2017 senior class the incoming class has the opportunity to make an immediate impact on the court. “We have two Indiana All-Stars in Kyle Mangas from Warsaw and Grant Smith from Connersville that are ready to produce from day one,” Tonagel said. “We have a Big 12 transfer from Kansas in Evan Maxwell in which we expect immediate contributions. The exciting thing is that all these guys are focused on making their teammates better.” Returning to Indiana Wesleyan for their senior seasons are Jacob Johnson and Ben Carlson. Johnson averaged 13.8 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 55.7-percent from the field whereas Carlson had a breakout campaign with 6.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and a 65.3 field goal percentage off the bench.
Johnson and Carlson also fit the motto that Tonagel has set before the Wildcats in 2017-18, ‘Hunger-Habits-Humility.’ “This is what we sensed God was speaking to our team last season,” stated Tonagel. “It’s become a model for pursuing greatness. It starts with a hunger to grow. Along the way, we are shaped by our habits. We then take our success and point it towards others in an act of humility.” Despite a lot of change in personnel this season, Indiana Wesleyan continues to load the schedule up with great competition. IWU battles six different teams that played in last season’s NAIA National Championship in Point Lookout, Missouri. Three of those teams advanced to the Elite Eight in Bethel (Ind.), Cornerstone (Mich.), and IU East. “Every year we look forward to the CL/WHAC Challenge,” said Tonagel. “Cornerstone is coming off a national runnerup finish and Aquinas reached the national tournament. We always look forward to that Cornerstone game. The players are excited to travel to Puerto Rico in December for some games and beautiful scenery. And as always, the rugged Crossroads League schedule offers the greatest challenge in the NAIA.”
GREG TONAGEL Head Coach
BILLY HARNESS Student Manager
JEFF CLARK Asst. Head Coach
COLLIN BARKER Student Manager
JORDAN WEIDNER Assistant Coach
JOSH WILLIAMS Student Manager
KYLE YOST Student Manager
DAVID OSBORN Assistant Coach
RYAN GEIGER Student Manager.
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TV - RADIO ROSTER #
Player
Year
Pos.
Height
Weight
Hometown
Previous School
10
Grant Prible
So.
G
6-1
175
Bluffton, IN
Bluffton H.S.
11
Micah Davis
Jr.
G
6-1
165
Nashville, TN
Christ Presbyterian Acadamy
12
Sam McCraken
Fr.
F
6-7
190
Cincinnati, OH
Austin Peay
13
Trevor Waite
Jr.
G
6-0
165
Pittsboro, IN
Tri-West H.S.
20
Joel Okafor
Jr.
G
5-11
200
Lagos, Nigeria
Bradley University
23
Michael Zitney
Fr.
C
6-9
220
Massilion, OH
Massillon-Jackson H.S.
24
Kyle Mangas
Fr.
G
6-3
190
Warsaw, IN
Warsaw H.S.
30
Grant Smith
Fr.
F
6-6
180
Connersville, IN
Connersville H.S.
32
Trevor Harrell
So.
G
5-10
150
Greenwood, IN
Cincinnati Christian
33
Canaan Coffey
So.
G
6-2
180
Batavia, Ill.
Batavia H.S.
42
Ben Carlson
Sr.
F
6-6
235
Palatine, IL
Fremd H.S.
44
Jacob Johnson
Sr.
F
6-6
205
Moorseville, IN
Mooresville H.S.
50
Evan Maxwell
Jr.
F
6-10
250
Clarks Summit, PA
University of Kansas
ABOUT JACOB FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Winning the National Championship FAVORITE BOOK? Wild at Heart ROLE MODEL? Grandma Helen MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT? When I airballed 2 free throws my freshman year WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON? Conference Champions, Conference Tourney Champions, National Champions FAVORITE VERSE? Galations 6:9
STATISTICS Years
GP
FG %
3P %
FT %
REB
AST
STL
BLK
PTS
14-15
35
47.9
39.5
68.2
3.23
0.97
0.6
0.34
7.29
15-16
27
56.2
45.5
50.9
3.6
1.7
0.9
0.1
8.3
16-17
37
55.7%
NA
NA
4.3
1.5
NA
NA
13.8
Career
ABOUT BEN FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Winning the National Championship Sophmore year.
FAVORITE BOOK? Bible ROLE MODEL? My Dad MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT? Missing a dunk on a wide open fast break in highschool. WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON? Get Coach Clark to dab during a game. FAVORITE VERSE? Joshua 1:9
STATISTICS Years
GP
FG %
14-15
18
15-16 16-17 Career
3P %
FT %
REB
AST
STL
BLK
PTS
54.5
0
75
0.94
0.56
0.11
0.06
0.83
26
46.2
25
58.3
2.2
0.5
0.3
0.2
2.4
37
65.3%
NA
NA
4.2
1.5
NA
NA
6.2
ABOUT TREVOR FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Beating St Francis freshman year to win the National Championship after they beat us 3 times that year FAVORITE BOOK? Harry Potter Series ROLE MODEL? Coach Clark for his Iam3 lifestyle MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT? When I signed up as a student under the name Trev. - my professors now all call me Trev. WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON? Win another National Championship FAVORITE VERSE? Joshua 1:9
STATISTICS Years
GP
FG %
3P %
FT %
REB
AST
STL
BLK
PTS
15-16
38
46.9
41.5
70.8
1.4
1.5
0.9
0
3.4
16-17
37
6.2
NA
NA
4.2
1.2
NA
NA
3.6
Career
ABOUT EVAN FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Playing at the park everyday during the summers growing up and building relationships with some of my closest friends to this day.
ROLE MODEL? Mother, father, & my four siblings MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT? Missing a jump hook at the buzzer that would have tied the game and sent the game into over time giving us the opportunity to keep a 7-game win streak alive during my sophomore year at Liberty. WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON? Grow in my relationship with God and build a strong relationship with my team. grow in a fearless mentality and ‘IAm3rd’ attitude and encourage my team in pursuing the same mission. FAVORITE VERSE? Joshua 1:9
STATISTICS NO STATS AVALIABLE
ABOUT JOEL FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Winning the National Championship Sophmore year. FAVORITE BOOK? Father First ROLE MODEL? My Dad WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON? Win a National Championship, a Conference Tournament, and go undefeated at home. FAVORITE VERSE? John 3:16
STATISTICS Years
GP
FG %
*15-16
26
25
16-17
26
48
Career *Bradley University
3P %
FT %
REB
AST
STL
BLK
PTS
0
42.1
1.1
1.1
0.3
0.1
1.1
NA
NA
1.8
1.5
NA
NA
2.2
ABOUT CANAAN FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Double OT win against St Francis last year FAVORITE BOOK? Out of the Silent Planet ROLE MODEL? My oldest brother- Jordan MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT? Peeing my pants in the middle of a little league baseball game. WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON? Win a National Championship FAVORITE VERSE? Micah 6:8
STATISTICS Years
GP
FG %
3P %
FT %
REB
AST
STL
BLK
PTS
14-15
18
54.5
0
75
0.94
0.56
0.11
0.06
0.83
15-16
26
46.2
25
58.3
2.2
0.5
0.3
0.2
2.4
16-17
36
42.3
NA
NA
1.5
1
NA
NAT
5.7
Career
ABOUT MICAH FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Winning the National Championship Sophmore FAVORITE BOOK? The Artisan Soul ROLE MODEL? My Dad MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT? Breaking a professor’s screen door at his house the first day of my freshman year (I dropped his class soon after). WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON? Win a National Championship and continue to build a legacy. FAVORITE VERSE? Micah 6:8
STATISTICS Years
GP
FG %
3P %
FT %
REB
AST
STL
BLK
PTS
14-15
18
54.5
0
75
0.94
0.56
0.11
0.06
0.83
15-16
26
46.2
25
58.3
2.2
0.5
0.3
0.2
2.4
16-17
14
6.2
NA
NA
1
1
NA
NA
1.6
Career
ABOUT TREVOR FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Coming back from a 21 point deficit in the 4th quarter of a HS game against the #2 team and winning in OT. FAVORITE BOOK? Miracle on 49th Street ROLE MODEL? My Dad MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT? Wiping out on a hoverboard after proclaiming it couldn’t be that hard. WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON? Win a Nathional Championship FAVORITE VERSE? Joshua 1:9
STATISTICS
(From Cincinatti Christian)
Years
GP
FG %
3P %
FT %
REB
AST
STL
BLK
PTS
16-17
37
6.2
12.5
66.7
1.6
0.5
0.2
0.1
1.6
Career
ABOUT GRANT
ABOUT KYLE
ABOUT GRANT
FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? When Bob hit the game winner against St. Francis
FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Scoring 47 points in a high school game
FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Junkyard workouts early in the morning rain.
FAVORITE BOOK? Lead for God’s Sake
FAVORITE BOOK? Friday Night Lights
FAVORITE BOOK? Gym Candy
ROLE MODEL? My Brother
ROLE MODEL? My Dad
ROLE MODEL? Kevin Duran
MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT?
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON?
Bleaching my hair
SEASON? Win a conference championship and a National Championship.
Win a National Championship
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON? Win a National Championship and go undefeated at home.
FAVORITE VERSE? 1 John 3:16-18
FAVORITE VERSE? Isaiah 41:10
FAVORITE VERSE? 1 Chorinthians 10:13
STATISTICS
STATISTICS
STATISTICS
NO STATS AVALIABLE
NO STATS AVALIABLE
NO STATS AVALIABLE
ABOUT SAM
ABOUT MICHAEL
FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Beatign Mater Dei at the beach ball classic in high school.
FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY? Winning the State Championship my senior year of highschool.
FAVORITE BOOK? Traveler’s Gift
FAVORITE BOOK? Bible
ROLE MODEL? My Dad
ROLE MODEL? Michael Jordan
MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT? Air
MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT? In
balling a free throw
the 8th grade I had fractured both of
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS
my wrists when I attempted to catch an alley-oop and broke the basketball hoop instead.
SEASON? Do everything I can to help my team to win a National Championship. FAVORITE VERSE? Philippians 4:13
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON? Win a National Championship FAVORITE VERSE? Joshua 1:7
STATISTICS
STATISTICS
NO STATS AVALIABLE
NO STATS AVALIABLE
COACH TONAGEL PROFILE & BIO
Despite being a head coach for 12 seasons, Tonagel is already the winningest coach in the program’s history. He has the highest winning percentage (.784), most wins (330), most NAIA national tournament victories (24), most national tournament appearances (10), and most Crossroads League regular season championships (8). The former Valparaiso (Ind.) University point guard, known for his hard work and energy, has brought those characteristics to the basketball program. Tonagel was introduced as head men’s basketball coach on April 1, 2005. Drawing from experience gained from leading the Valparaiso Crusaders to four NCAA tournament appearances as a starting point guard, along with the tutelage of mentor Homer Drew, Tonagel has helped orchestrate a new era of Wildcat basketball. Known for defense, the Wildcats led the nation in scoring defense at 59 points per game at the completion of the 2006-07 regular season. They also ranked in the top ten in the nation in six defensive categories in the 2009-2010 season. Although it all starts on the defensive end for the Wildcats, an up-tempo, aggressive offensive style that utilizes skilled and creative play has rejuvenated Luckey Arena into a fantastic place to experience a basketball game. Tonagel and his staff have introduced an innovative offensive style that players want to be a part of and fans desire to see.
GREG TONAGEL | HEAD COACH 13TH SEASON
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onagel and the Wildcats reached the summit in 2014 and 2016 as the program won two NAIA Division II national championships in three years. Indiana Wesleyan won the 2014 red banner in unprecedented fashion as they became the first team to win all five of their games at the national tournament by double digit. In 2016, Indiana Wesleyan defeated the top two seeds in the tournament to claim the title.Tonagel is a two-time NABC/NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year. In his 12 season as a head coach, Tonagel has already led Indiana Wesleyan to two national championships, one Final Four, five Elite Eight finishes, and eight Crossroads League regular season championships, including seven straight Indiana Wesleyan finished the 2013-14 and 2015-16 seasons as the No. 1-ranked team in NAIA Division II. Tonagel's teams have spent time in the NAIA top-five in each of the last 11 seasons.
Perhaps the biggest influence that Tonagel and the staff have had on the program is the work ethic that they have instilled on and off the court. Tonagel’s teams have passion and toughness. Whether it is writing a paper, helping a neighbor or working out in the gym, Tonagel demands commitment and 100-percent effort from each student-athlete. Greg and his wife, Amy, along with their four children Jace, William, and Allie and Riley reside in Marion. He is active in a number of organizations and causes, most notably his church.
COACH TONAGEL'S RECORDS AT IWU:
13TH YEAR AT IWU
Years School Conf. [%] Years School Conf. [%]
Conf. Finish Overall [%] Conf. Finish Overall [%]
05-06 IWU 10-6 [.625] 05-06 IWU 10-6 [.625]
3rd MCC 3rd MCC
17-13 [.567] 17-13 [.567]
06-07 IWU 14-2 [.875] 06-07 IWU 14-2 [.875]
1st CL 1st CL
30-5 [.875] 30-5 [.875]
07-08 IWU 9-7 [.562] 07-08 IWU 9-7 [.562]
4th MCC 4th MCC
23-11 [.676] 23-11 [.676]
• 2 NAIA National Championships (2014, 2016) • NABC National Coach of the Year (2014, 2016) • 9 Nat'l Tournament Apperances (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) • 8 Crossroads League Championships (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) • 1 NCCAA National Championship (2008)
08-09 IWU 13-3 [.812] 08-09 IWU 13-3 [.812]
1st MCC 1st MCC
23-11 [.676] 23-11 [.676]
COACHING HISTORY
09-10 IWU 13-3 [.812] 09-10 IWU 13-3 [.812]
1st MCC 1st MCC
30-6 [.830] 30-6 [.830]
10-11 IWU 13-3 [.812] 10-11 IWU 13-3 [.812]
1st MCC 1st MCC
28-8 [.778] 28-8 [.778]
11-12 IWU 12-6 [.667] 11-12 IWU 12-6 [.667]
1st MCC 1st MCC
21-12 [.656] 21-12 [.656]
12-13 IWU 14-4 [.778] 12-13 IWU 14-4 [.778]
1st CL 1st CL
26-7 [.788] 26-7 [.788]
EDUCATION
13-14 IWU 15-3 [.833] 13-14 IWU 15-3 [.833]
1st CL 1st CL
31-6 [.838] 31-6 [.838]
14-15 IWU 16-2 [.889] 14-15 IWU 16-2 [.889] 15-16 IWU 14-4 [77.8] 15-16 IWU 14-4 [77.8] Career 11 Yrs 144-43 Career 11 Yrs 144-43 (0.777)[0.777]
1st CL 33-3 [.917] 1st CL 33-3 [.917] 2nd CL 33-5 [.868] 2nd CL 33-5 [.868] 8 Conf. 301-83 8 Conf. Titles(0.783) 301-83 [0.783] Titles
• LaParte High School, LaParte, Indiana (1998) • B.A. Biology, Valparaiso (2003) • M. A. Education, Valparaiso (2005)
MCC/ CROSSROADS LEAGUE RECORDS: MCC 2004-2005 (PRIOR TO COACH TONAGEL)
MCC 2005- PRESENT (COACH TONAGEL AT THE HLEM)
• Valparaiso, Graduate Assistant (2004) • Valparaiso, Director of Baskeball Operations (2005) • IWU Head Coach, (2005-06- Present)
PLAYING HISTORY • Led LaPorte to last single class state finals ('97) • Invited to Nike All American Camp • Indiana All-Star ('98) • Four Year Starting PG for Valpo • Played in four NCAA Tournaments
Standings
W
L
Standings
W
L
FAMILY
1. Taylor
22
8
1. IWU
144
43
2. Huntington
22
8
2. USF
117
68
3. Marian
18
12
3. Grace
106
80
4. USF
16
17
4. Huntington
100
85
Wife: Amy (Married in 2006) Son: Jace Gregory born Spet. 2008 Son: William Hugh born March 2010 Daughter: Allie Claire born May 2012 Daughter: Riley Joy born Sept. 2014
5. Bethel
14
19
5. Bethel
103
83
6. Goshen
13
17
6. SAU
81
106
7. Grace
11
19
7. Taylor
74
112
8. IWU
8
24
8. Marian
69
117
9. Goshen
63
123
25
65
10. MVNU*
*Joined Conf. in 2011
NATIONAL SUCCESS: IWU
301
Bellevue
298
Cornerstone
279
Keiser
275
Bethel
253
Saint Francis (IN)
252
Davenport
246
PERSONAL Born April 5, 1980, in Laporte, Indiana
DURING COACH TONAGEL'S TENURE AT IWU • IWU has won more conference games than any other Crossroads League school. • IWU is tied for the most National Tournament appearances. • IWU has won more games than any other school in the country. • IWU has has five players play professionally. • IWU has the most National Championships in the Crossroads League
COACH CLARK PROFILE & BIO Since joining the staff in the 2006-2007 season, Clark has helped guide the Wildcats to 12 of the most successful seasons in school history. Clark has been on the bench for two national championships, a Final Four, and five Elite Eight runs in the NAIA National Tournament as well as a NCCAA National Championship season. Since he has been on staff, the Wildcats have won eight Crossroads League Championships, the only eight in school history.
JEFF CLARK | ASST. HEAD COACH 12TH SEASON
C
lark helped lead Indiana Wesleyan to the 2014 and 2016 NAIA Division II National Championships. Indiana Wesleyan won the 2014 title in historic fashion as IWU became the first team to win all five national tournament games by double digits, capped by a 78-68 victory over Midland (Neb.).
Clark has been named the Indiana Basketball News top NAIA Assistant four times. He is involved in all phases of Wildcat basketball but focuses on post player development and game preparation, while also serving as the recruiting coordinator. Clark’s specialty is developing post players, and he was instrumental in the development of 1st Team All-American Zach Coverstone as well as the emergence of twotime, 2nd Team All-American Patrick Hopkins. Prior to joining the Wildcat coaching staff, Clark had a four-year basketball career at Anderson (Ind.) University where he was a two-year captain and was twice named to the Academic All-Conference team. Clark graduated magna cum laude from Anderson with a double major in Business Administration and Secondary Education. He completed his Masters of Science Management in February 2010 from Indiana Wesleyan. Clark and his wife Tiffany reside in Marion with their children Josh, Caleb, Luke, and Audrey.
JORDAN WEIDNER | GRAD ASSISTANTT | 1ST SEASON
W
eidner first came to Indiana Wesleyan as a member of the men’s basketball team in 2010. He played all four years at Indiana Wesleyan and finished his career third on the all-time scoring list with 2,224 points. As a senior, Weidner led Indiana Wesleyan to the program’s first national championship. During that season, Weidner was named the Crossroads League Player of the Year, NAIA All-America First Team, and the Most Outstanding Player at the NAIA National Championship. Upon graduating from Indiana Wesleyan in 2014, Weidner was selected first overall in the NBL Canada draft by the Mississauga Power. In his rookie season he was a member of the All-Rookie Team. After a short professional basketball stint, Weidner returned to Plainfield, Indiana where he did basketball specific skill and development training for younger kids. Last season, he spent time as a freshmen boys basketball head coach at Avon High School in Avon, Indiana.
DAVID OSBORN | ASSISTANT COACH | 1ST SEASON
O
sborn enters his first season with the Wildcat staff after spending the past two years as the head boys’ basketball coach at Wheaton Academy (West Chicago, IL). In his inaugural season, Osborn more than doubled the Warriors win total from the previous season. While leading the Warriors he coached three MSC All-Conference players. Osborn arrived at Wheaton Academy after two years with General Electric in their Financial Management Program. Osborn earned his M.A. in Organizational Leadership at Clarks Summit University. At CSU, he was a starter on the men’s basketball team and served as a team captain. He finished the season earning the CSAC Sportsmanship Award as well as the Defender Award which is given to the team member who inspires his teammates both on and off the court. In 2012, Osborn graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Finance from the Kelley School of Business. While at Indiana, he worked as a team manager under head coach Tom Crean for two years. His responsibilities included video editing as well as a wide range of daily practice and game responsibilities. During college, Osborn began working for PGC Basketball. He now serves at a Director for PGC Basketball leading camps nationwide. Osborn and his wife Amber reside in Marion with their daughter Landyn.
IN THE PROS FORMER WILDCAT BASKETBALL STARS
01
02
ANTONIO MURRELL CLASS OF 2009
ZACH COVERSTONE CLASS OF 2010
• Bluegrass Stallions & Harlem Globetrotters • 5th All-Time Leading Scorere at IWU • All-Time Leader in Steals & 3rd in Assists
• Waneroo Wolves • 1st Team All American • 5th All-Time Leading Scorer • 2nd All-Time leading Rebounder
03
04
05
LANDON ADLER CLASS OF 2009
SPENCER HARRIS CLASS OF 2010
JORDAN WEIDNER CLASS OF 2014
• Lokoko - Finland
• Thor Akureyri - Iceland
• #1 Overall Pick in NBL of Canada Draft
• Atlantic Sun Player of the Week
• All MCC 2nd Team
FGCU
• All MCC Defensive Team
to Mississauga Power • 1st Team All-American • Crossroads TLeague Player of the Year • 2nd All-Time Leader in career assists • 3rd All-Time leading scorer
RECORD BOOK INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Numbers
Player
Year[s]
Points
Game Season Career
44 725 2,452
Bruce Smith vs. IU-Kokomo Durand Walker Perry Frank
1991 19982 1983-1986
Per Game Average
Season Career
25.6 24.6
Ray Hunt Ray Hunt
1972 1970-1972
Field Goals Made
Game Season Career
20 293 913
Dale Economan vs. Calvary Darrell Smith Durand Walker
1971 1996 1979-1982
Field Goals Attempted
Game Season Career
34 584 1,821
Dale Economan vs. Calvary Dvid Cretsinger Durand Wlaker
1971 1988 1979-1982
Field Goal Percentage
Game Season Career
1,000 1,000 0.688 0.562
Marvin Childrey (9-9) vs. Earlham Matt Shade (9-9) vs. Indiana tech Nate Smith [176-260] Steve Woodfork [401-714]
1987 1995 1994 1981-1982
3 PT. Field Goals Made
Game Season Career
11 115 286
Caleb Dimmich vs. Barat Dale Bunner Jon Moon
1998 1991 2006-2009
3 PT. Field Goal Percentage
Season
0.494
Joel Tonagel
2006-07
Free Throws Made
Game Season Consecutive Season Career
18 27 226 816
Perry Frank vs. Bartlesville Caleb Dimmich Perry Frank Perry Fank
1984 1998 1986 1983-1986
Free Throws Attempted
Game Season Career
25 330 1,137
Zach Coverstone vs. Dallas Baptist Perry Frank Perry Frank
2008 1986 1983-1986
Free Throw Percentage
Game Season [Min. 50] Season [Min. 50] Career
1,000 0.926 0.925 0.870
Caleb Dimmich [12-12] Jon Moon [75-81] Michey McPherson [49-53] Steve Hembree
1999 2005 1995 1984-1987
Rebounds
Game Season Career
32 522 1,691
Perry Frank vs. Bartlesville Perry Frank Perry Frank
1984 1986 1984-1986
Rebounds Average
Season Career
16 14.9
Steve Woodfork Mike Gault
1982 1970-1972
Assists
Game Season Career
16 319 946
Nikki Mallory vs. Cornerstone Durand Walker Durand Walker
1986 1980 1979-82
Steals
Game Season Career
12 129 422
Durand Walker Durand Walker Durand Walker
1980 1978-1982
Blocks
Game Season Career
8 61 289
Zach Coverstone vs. St. Francis Zach Coverstone Zach Coverstone
2010 2008 2006-2010
PERRY FRANK
TEAM RECORDS Points
Game Season
136 3395
Robert Morris -
1994
Offensive Average
Season
94.1
-
1991-92
Defensive FG%
Season
.371
-
1972-73
Feild Goals Made
Game Game Game Season
52 52 52 1091
Bartlesville Wesleyan IU East -
1972 1994 1996 1980-81
Feild Goals Attempted
Game Season
100 2313
Bartlesville Wesleyan -
1972 2015-2016
Feild Goal Percentage
Game Season
.714 .529
IU East (45-63) -
1995 1981-82
3 PT. FTTeild Goals Made
Game Game Game Game Season
16 16 16 20 283
Anderson University Indiana Tech Oklahoma Wesleyan Rocky Mountain -
1991 2009 2014 2015-2016 2013-14
3 PT. Feild Goal %
Season
.425
-
2006-07
Free Throws Made
Game Game Game Season
39 39 39 678
Grace College Univ. Saint Francis IU East -
1991 1991 1979 1991-92
Free Threw %
Game Season
1.000 .771
Goshen College (14-14) (665-862)
2001 1993-94
Rebounds
Game Season
82 1570
Owosso College -
1971 1980-81
Revounds Average
Season
57.8
-
1971-72
Assists
Game Season
41 728
Robert Mathis -
1994 1982-83
DURAND WALKER
Largest Winning Margin
Season
90
Great Lakes Christian
2015-2016
Most Wins
Season
33
-
2014-15
Fewest Losses
Season
3
-
2014-15
Highest Winning %
Season
.917 (33-3)
-
2014-15
Most 100 PT. Games
Season
10
-
1970-71
Largest Winning Streak
Season
19
-
2010-11
CARERR REBOUND LEADERS
CAREER POINTS OVER 1,200 Name
Years
Total
Games
Avg.
Name
Years
Total
Games
Avg.
Perry Frank
1983-1986
2452
124
19.8
Perry Frank
1983-1986
1691
124
13.6
Durand Walker
1979-1982
2409
122
19.7
Zach Coverstone
2007-2010
1074
141
7.6
Jordan Weidner
2010-2014
2224
137
16.2
Aaron Brothers
2000-2004
2013
121
16.8
Mike Gault
1970-1972
880
59
14.9
Antonio Murrell
2006-2009
1950
135
14.4
Mike Henderson
1971-1973
770
80
9.6
Fred Hodson
1988-1991
1856
126
14.7
Matt Shade
1991-1995
762
133
5.7
Zach Coverstone
2007-2010
1839
141
13.0
Marvin Childrey
1978-1981
758
112
6.7
Matt Shade
1991-1995
1831
133
13.8
Pete Frank
1984-1988
1787
110
16.2
Patrick Hopkins
2009-2013
713
118
8.8
Patrick Hopkins Lane Mahurin
2009-2013 2014-2017
1771 2288
118 111
15.0 13.8
Steve Woodfork
1981-1982
679
48
14.1
Ray Hunt
1970--1972
672
59
11.4
2006-2009
1495
118
12.7
Darrell Smith
1993-1996
1475
58
20.9
Pete Frank
1984-1988
666
110
6.1
Ray Hunt
1970-1972
1446
59
24.6
Aaron Willson
1998-2002
651
114
5.7
Bob Peters Dave Cretsinger
2014-2017 1986-1988
2004 1383
110 67
12.7 0.6
Will Hubertz
2007-2011
1350
132
12.4
Danny Morris
1998-2002
1341
118
14.6
Terry Lane
1981-1984
1339
98
14.3
Dick Lefeild
1980-1981
1276
64
19.6
TJon Moon
LEAGUE AFFILIATIONS NAIA Throughout it’s history, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate sports. Since it’s introduction of collegiate sports, the NAIA has maintained the highest standards while administering first-rate athletic programs. With it’s major emphasis on educational development, it was natural for the NAIA to further strengthen academic eligibility requirements for the mid-1980’s. All NAIA student-athlete academic eligibility is monitored on a semester-by-semester basis. The All-American Scholar-Athletic program, a long standing NAIA tradition, recognizes junior and senior student athletes with minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Since 1937, the NAIA has administered athletic programs and championships in proper balance with the overall collegiate educational experience. Servinghigher education in this manner is a responsibility the NAIA does not take lightly. It is a relationship built on confidence and trust strengthened year after year.
NCCAA The National Christian College Athletic Association is an association of Christ-centered collegiate institutions who’s mission is to use athletic competition as an integral component of education, evangelism, and encouragement. We serve our members by setting association standards, developing communication resources, providing regional/national competition, and partnering in outreach to our communities and the world.
CROSSROADS LEAGUE The Conference League, formerly known as the Mid-Central College Conference has the purpose and function to promote intercollegiate athletics in a well-rounded athletic program, maintain high ideals, and promote sportsmanship. Therefore, the Crossroads League encourages the member schools to stress the supporting role of athletics in the total education process and keep athletics in proper perspective.
THE LEAGUE THE BASKETBALL EPICENTER INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERISTY
BETHEL COLLEGE
Head Coach: Greg Tonagel
Head Coach: Mike Lightfoot
Atheltic Director: Mark Demichael Sports Information Dir: Kyle Schmidt President: Dr. David Wright Arena: Luckey Arena Colors: Red / Grey
Atheltic Director: Mark Lontz Sports Information Dir: Natalie Young President: Dr. Gregg Chenoweth Arena: Wiekamp Athletic Center Colors: Blue / White
GOSHEN COLLEGE
GRACE COLLEGE
Head Coach: Neal Young Atheltic Director: Tim Demant Sports Information Dir: Josh Gleason President: Dr. Jim Brenneman Arena: Roman Gingerich Center Colors: Purple / White / Black
Head Coach: Jim Kessler Atheltic Director: Chad Briscoe Sports Information Dir: Josh Neuhart, Steve Copeland President: Bill Katip Arena: Lancer Gymnasium Colors: Red / White / Black
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY
MARIAN UNIVERSITY
Head Coach: Ty Platt Atheltic Director: Lori Culler Sports Information Dir: Joanne Green President: Dr. Sherilyn Emberton Arena: Merrilatt Complex Colors: Forest Green / White
Head Coach: Carson Harris Atheltic Director: Stephen Downing Sports Information Dir: Geoff Sherman President: Daniel J. Elsner Arena: Physical Education Center Colors: Navy / Gold
SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY
TAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Head Coach: Ryan Cottingham Atheltic Director: Ryan Cottingham Sports Information Dir: Ryan David Mayotte President: Brent Ellis Arena: Dunkel Gymnasium Colors: Blue / Yellow / White
Head Coach: Josh Andrews Atheltic Director: Amy Stucky Sports Information Dir: Seth Mikel President: Kyle Gould Arena: Odle Gymnasium Colors: Gold / Purple / White
UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS
MT. VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Head Coach: Chad Lacross Atheltic Director: Mike McCaffrey Sports Information Dir: Bill Scott President: Sister M. Elise Kriss Arena: Hutzell Athletic Center Colors: Royal Blue / White
Head Coach: Jared Ronai Atheltic Director: Keith Veale Sports Information Dir: Dave Parsons President: Dr. Henry W. Spaulding II Arena: Prince Student Union Colors: Blue / Green
2017 | 18 SCHEDULE Oct 27
Cornerstone (Mich.)
6:00PM
Oct. 28
Aquinas (Mich.)
1:00PM
Nov. 3
Rio Grande (Ohio)
6:00PM
Nov. 4
Miami-Hamilton (Ohio)
1:00PM
Nov. 7
Grace Bible (Mich)
7:00PM
Nov. 9
Grace Bible (Mich)
7:00PM
Nov. 14
IU East
8:00PM
Nov. 21
Grace (Ind.)
8:00PM
Nov. 28
Goshen
7:00PM
Dec. 2
Huntington (Ind.)
3:00PM
Dec. 5
Marian (Ind.)
7:00PM
Dec. 8
Ohio Christain
7:00PM
Dec. 9
Cincinnati Christian
3:00PM
Dec. 16
TBD | Daytona, FL
TBD
Dec. 18
TBD | Daytona, FL
TBD
Dec. 29
Indiana Tech
7:00PM
Dec. 29
Northwestern Ohio
7:00PM
Jan. 3
Mt. Vernon Nazarene (Ohio)
6:00PM
Jan. 6
Bethel (Ind.)
3:00PM
Jan. 9
Taylor (Ind.)
7:00PM
Jan. 13
St. Francis (Ind.)
3:00PM
Jan. 16
Grace (Ind.)
7:00PM
Jan. 20
Spring Arbor (Mich.)
3:00PM
Jan. 23
Goshen (Ind.)
7:00PM
Jan. 27
Bethel (Ind.)
3:00PM
Jan. 30
Marian (Ind.)
7:00PM
Feb. 3
Huntington (Ind.)
3:00PM
Feb. 6
Taylor (Ind.)
7:00PM
Feb. 10
St. Francis (Ind.)
3:00PM
Feb. 13
Mt. Vernon Nazarene (Ohio)
7:00PM
Feb. 17
Spring Arbor (Mich.)
3:00PM
Feb. 21
Crossroads League Tournament
7:00PM
Feb. 25
Crossroads League Tournament
3:00PM
Feb. 28
Crossroads League Tournament
7:00PM
Mar. 7
NAIA National Championship
7:00PM
Home games highlighted See schedule online at iwuwildcats.com