D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 26th season, honoring the best players at each position with the performances we loved for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware.
The Wesleyan men's basketball leaned on some heroic efforts from their backcourt duo on Saturday afternoon as Gabe Ravetz '23 and Nicky Johnson '25 combined for 60 points in the Cardinals' 83-76 victory over Bates from Silloway Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. Wesleyan (16-8, 7-3 NESCAC) has clinched a top four seed and will host a NESCAC Quarterfinal game on Saturday while Bates (7-17, 1-9 NESCAC) finishes the season on an eight-game losing streak.
On a night where Gabe Ravetz '23 broke the program's all-time three-point record, the Wesleyan men's basketball team managed to hold off Tufts for an 85-82 win from SIlloway Gymnasium. The Cardinals (15-8, 6-3) lock down a top four seed in the NESCAC Tournament, earning a home Quarterfinal game next Saturday. The Jumbos (17-6, 5-4 NESCAC) suffer just their second defeat in the last six games.
After an even opening 17 minutes of play, a 17-0 Williams run over a six-minute span between the first and second halves loomed large, as the No. 17 nationally ranked Ephs maintained a comfortable advantage for the remainder of a 80-62 victory over the Wesleyan men's basketball team on Saturday afternoon from Silloway Gymnasium. Wesleyan (14-8, 5-3 NESCAC) managed a weekend split at home against two ranked foes, while the Ephs (19-3, 6-3 NESCAC) win their third straight.
Leading by as many as 27 points in the first half, the Wesleyan men's basketball team held off a second half surge from No. 3 nationally ranked Middlebury, landing a landmark 89-85 victory on Friday night in a packed Silloway Gymnasium. Wesleyan (14-7, 5-2 NESCAC) gets back on the winning track after a pair of close defeats last weekend, while the Panthers (18-3, 6-2 NESCAC) see their eight-game win streak snapped.
Leading by two with under 20 seconds remaining, the Wesleyan men's basketball team needed one more stop to all but secure a victory, however, Teja Singh buried a go-ahead three-pointer with 3.2 seconds left on what was the Continentals' fourth shot attempt of the possession. A last second heave from Preston Maccoux '23 didn't fall and the Cardinals (13-7, 4-2 NESCAC) dropped an 87-86 decision to the hands of Hamilton (14-7, 5-2 NESCAC) on Saturday afternoon from the Scott Field House.
Two storied rivals battled it out on Friday night in yet another instant classic, with this one going to Amherst as the Mammoths overcame a nine-point deficit in the second half to defeat the Wesleyan men's basketball team, 71-67, from LeFrak Gymnasium. Wesleyan (13-6, 4-1 NESCAC) sees their 11-game win streak, third-longest in program history, snapped by the Mammoths (8-11, 3-3 NESCAC).
Leading by 12 points with 1:24 remaining, the Wesleyan men's basketball team saw UMass Dartmouth make a comeback and attempt a would-be game-tying three-pointer but Fritz Hauser '26 blocked Darius Peterson's shot, securing an 80-75 victory over the Corsairs. Wesleyan (13-5) are now winners of 11 straight, something the team has accomplished only twice prior in program history, while UMass Dartmouth (5-12) see their two-game win streak come to an end.
The Wesleyan men's basketball team continues their impressive play with a big win over the Trinity Bantams Saturday afternoon. The Cardinals claim their 10th straight victory and fourth straight NESCAC win to begin conference play. It was a balanced effort, with four Cardinals scoring 14 or more points to claim their 4th straight win over the Bantams dating back to the 2018-19 season. Wesleyan improves to 12-5 (4-0 NESCAC), while Trinity falls to 14-4 (2-2 NESCAC).
Silloway Gymnasium was the site of an epic back-and-forth dual on Wednesday night, with the Wesleyan men's basketball team staging a comeback win to dispatch the visiting Yeshiva Maccabees, 87-84. The Cardinals, winners of nine straight, move to 11-5, while Yeshiva falls to 8-8.
Playing against a stingy Connecticut College zone defense, the Wesleyan men's basketball team found openings and shot their way to a 69-64 victory on Sunday afternoon from Silloway Gymnasium. The Cardinals (10-5, 3-0 NESCAC) continue to roll, defeating the Camels (12-5, 3-1 NESCAC) to win their eighth straight game while now sitting as the only remaining unbeaten team in NESCAC play.
The Wesleyan men's basketball team continued to roll, as the Cardinals shot a season-high 55.7 percent from the floor in a 83-63 victory over Mitchell on Wednesday night from Silloway Gymnasium. The Cardinals (9-5) are now undefeated in their last seven games while improving to 5-0 all-time against the Mariners (10-3).
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The Wesleyan men's basketball team continues to roll, defeating Colby 79-59 at the Margaret M. Crook Center in Maine to win their 6th straight game and second straight game to open NESCAC play. They were led by Nicky Johnson '25 who put through a career-high 28 points in 34 minutes for the Cards. Wesleyan advances to 8-5 (2-0 NESCAC) on the year, while Colby drops just their third game of the year to fall to 12-3 (0-2 NESCAC).
The Wesleyan men's basketball team opened NESCAC play Friday night with a decisive 81-65 victory over Bowdoin on the road. The Cardinals trailed 32-26 at the half, before exploding for 55 2nd half points to complete the come from behind victory. The Cardinals have now won five in a row, improving to 7-5 (1-0 NESCAC). Bowdoin drops their first NESCAC contest of the year falling to 6-7 (0-1 NESCAC).
Leading by as many as 19 in the first half, the Wesleyan men's basketball team saw Amherst claw their way back to just a two-point deficit with 13 seconds remaining but a stellar defensive stand on the final possession proved enough in the end as the Cardinals held off the Mammoths in a 57-54 win. Wesleyan (6-5) has won four straight and five of six while Amherst (4-7) has lost four of their last five.
In one of the most impressive defensive displays in program history, the Wesleyan men's basketball team played inspired basketball for 40 minutes in a 54-35 triumph over the host Pride as the Cardinals captured the Hampton Inn West Springfield / Naismith Classic title. Wesleyan's surge continues as the Cardinals have won three straight and four of the last five to move to 5-5 on the season. Springfield falls to 3-8 with the defeat.
After nearly three weeks between games, the Wesleyan men's basketball team picked up right where they left off with a 73-62 victory over the University of Maine-Farmington on Friday afternoon in the opening round of the Hampton Inn West Springfield/Naismith Classic hosted by Springfield College.
The Wesleyan men's basketball team rebounded after a tough loss at No. 5 Williams just a few days ago with a victory over previously undefeated Bridgewater State. Preston Maccoux '23 led the way for the Cardinals, pouring in a career-best 25 points as Wesleyan takes down the Bears 95-91. Wesleyan now improves to 3-5 while Bridgewater State falls to 9-1.
In the first Little Three showdown of the season, the Wesleyan men's basketball team was defeated at No. 5 nationally-ranked Williams, 72-58. With the loss, the Cardinals fall to 2-5 while the Ephs remain undefeated at 7-0.
The Wesleyan men's basketball team got back to winning ways, using a dominating defensive performance to defeat Worcester State, 73-60, on the road on Tuesday night. The Cardinals move to 2-4 on the season, breaking a four-game losing streak, while the Lancers drop to 5-3 overall.
Trailing by 11 with 8:47 remaining, the Wesleyan men's basketball team took a lead with under four minutes to go, only to see the Rams get a crucial putback score in the final minute that proved enough for Farmingdale State to prevail 80-75 over the Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. Wesleyan (1-4) has lost four straight while the Rams (4-1) have won four straight.
On a night where Nicky Johnson '26 set a new career-high with 26 points, the Wesleyan men's basketball team couldn't dig out of a 15-point deficit in the first half as the Cardinals fell to Emmanuel, 72-68, on Tuesday night. The Cardinals head into Thanksgiving break with a 1-3 record while the Saints are now 2-3.
The Wesleyan men's basketball team saw their home opener spoiled by Rowan on Saturday afternoon, as the Profs defeated the Cardinals 80-55 from Silloway Gymnasium. Rowan moves into the win column for the first time this season while Wesleyan drops their second straight game.
The Wesleyan men's basketball team wasn't able to solve the Swarthmore offense as the Cardinals suffered a 79-61 defeat at the hands of the Garnet on Sunday afternoon from Tarble Pavillion. The Cardinals finish the weekend with a 1-1 record while the hosts Swarthmore move to 3-0 on the season.
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.
The Wesleyan men's basketball team won their season opener over Haverford 83-78 Saturday. The Cardinals win the opener for the 6th straight season, defeating the Fords by five in the opening round of the Swarthmore Classic. Wesleyan advances to 1-0 to start the year, while Haverford drops their first contest of the 2022-23 season.
It's a NESCAC sweep, as Wesleyan reps our Player of the Year, Williams our Coach of the Year and Middlebury our Rookie of the Year for Region 1 in '22.
Senior duo Jordan James '22 and Sam Peek '22 both had strong performances to lead the Wesleyan men's basketball team past visiting Husson, 81-61, in an NCAA Tournament First Round matchup at Silloway Gymnasium on Friday night.
Team of the Week
December 11, 2023D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 27th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week.
