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North Central College student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics, and research during the College's annual Honors Day, held April 16 in conjunction with the 28th Annual Rall Symposium for Student Research.]]>President G-P presenting women's track & field's Macy Fleury with Outstanding Senior AwardTue, 21 Apr 2026 13:30:00 CST316362https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-csc-honors-molloy-diaz-with-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-csc-honors-molloy-diaz-with-academic-all-district.aspxMen's Basketball

The North Central College men's basketball duo of Sean Molloy and Alejandro Diaz has been named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team for their combined efforts in the classroom and on the court.]]>Alejandro Diaz drives past an Elmhurst defenderTue, 24 Mar 2026 10:59:00 CST416282https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/23/mens-basketball-bullock-jr-awarded-with-second-team-all-cciw-honors.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/23/mens-basketball-bullock-jr-awarded-with-second-team-all-cciw-honors.aspxMen's Basketball

Earning the first All-College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) accolade of his career, North Central College sophomore James Bullock Jr. was named to the Second Team following a breakout 2025–26 campaign.]]>James Bullock Jr. shooting a jump shot vs ElmhurstMon, 23 Feb 2026 15:30:00 CST416186https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/18/clutch-free-throws-seal-83-76-win-for-mens-basketball.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/18/clutch-free-throws-seal-83-76-win-for-mens-basketball.aspxMen's Basketball

Finishing the 2025-26 season on a high note, the North Central College men's basketball team closed out the game with six straight free throws in the final 40 seconds to secure an 83-76 win over Augustana College on Wednesday night inside Gregory Arena.]]>Sean Molloy pulls up for a jump shot over Augustana defendersWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:18:00 CST416170https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/14/mens-basketball-strong-start-lifts-bluejays-past-cardinals-on-senior-night.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/14/mens-basketball-strong-start-lifts-bluejays-past-cardinals-on-senior-night.aspxMen's Basketball

Honoring lone senior Sean Molloy before tipoff, the North Central College men's basketball team fell behind early and never recovered in a 66–57 loss to Elmhurst University on Saturday night inside Gregory Arena.]]>Sean Molloy takes the ball to the hoop on Senior NightSat, 14 Feb 2026 21:39:00 CST416163https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/11/mens-basketball-second-half-surge-dooms-cardinals-at-carroll-74-54.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/11/mens-basketball-second-half-surge-dooms-cardinals-at-carroll-74-54.aspxMen's Basketball

In a tale of two halves, the North Central College men's basketball team surrendered 48 second-half points to see its 14-game winning streak against Carroll University come to an end, as the Pioneers claimed a 74–54 victory Wednesday night at Van Male Fieldhouse.]]>Tre Davis dribbling past an Illinois Wesleyan defenderWed, 11 Feb 2026 21:09:00 CST416153https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/7/mens-basketball-overtime-surge-pushes-cardinals-past-wheaton-81-74.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/7/mens-basketball-overtime-surge-pushes-cardinals-past-wheaton-81-74.aspxMen's Basketball

Playing in their sixth overtime contest of the season, the North Central College men's basketball team outscored Wheaton College 18-11 in overtime to claim an 81-74 victory Saturday inside King Arena and keep its College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Tournament hopes alive.]]>Ethan MarloweSat, 7 Feb 2026 18:30:00 CST416143https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/4/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-falls-at-buzzer-to-firebirds-67-65.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/4/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-falls-at-buzzer-to-firebirds-67-65.aspxMen's Basketball

In their fifth game decided by a single possession, the North Central College men's basketball team's late comeback fell short as Carthage College broke a tie with less than a second left to earn a 67-65 victory Wednesday night inside Tarble Arena.]]>James Bullock Jr. backing down an Aurora defenderWed, 4 Feb 2026 21:05:00 CST416132https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/1/31/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-suffers-conference-loss-to-iwu.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/1/31/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-suffers-conference-loss-to-iwu.aspxMen's Basketball

Opening a four-game stretch away from Gregory Arena, the North Central College men's basketball team fell behind late in the first half to No. 12 Illinois Wesleyan and never recovered in a 93-64 loss Saturday afternoon inside the Shirk Center.]]>Alejandro Diaz shooting the basketballSat, 31 Jan 2026 18:13:00 CST416123https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/1/28/mens-basketball-cardinals-drop-cciw-contest-to-big-blue-64-55.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/1/28/mens-basketball-cardinals-drop-cciw-contest-to-big-blue-64-55.aspxMen's Basketball

In another tightly contested College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) battle, the North Central College men's basketball team could not overcome a late push by Millikin University, falling 64-55 Wednesday night inside Gregory Arena.]]>Tre Davis dribbling past a North Park defenderWed, 28 Jan 2026 21:00:00 CST416115