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Junior Dan Young goes up for a basket while surrounded by Grand View defenders on Feb. 25. Baker defeated Grand View 93-88 inside the Collins Center. Image by Elizabeth Hanson.

Men’s basketball prepares for Heart tournament

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer February 28, 2017
The Baker men's basketball team finished the regular season at 16-14. The eighth-seeded Wildcats will host Peru State College in the opening round of the Heart of America Athletic Conference tournament.
Senior Javeion Gray has been a starter for the Baker mens basketball team his entire career. By the end of the 2016-17 regular season, Gray had totaled 1,216 points, 418 rebounds and 328 steals in his four-year career. He has also earned conference honors each year.

1-on-1 with Javeion Gray

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer February 27, 2017
As Javeion Gray closes in on 10th place on Baker’s all-time scoring list, Chad Mullen asked him to share his thoughts on the team’s progression and to reflect on his career as a Wildcat.
Baker alumnus Julian Mills works out Leandro Barbosa of the Phoenix Suns. Mills is an assistant video coordinator for the Phoenix Suns. (Photo courtesy of Cole Mickelson, Phoenix Suns)

Former BU player now studies video for Phoenix Suns

Story by Trevor Lininger February 22, 2017
Julian Mills, who last played basketball for the Wildcats in 2014, went on to work for USA Basketball and is currently an assistant video coordinator for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.
Mens basketball falls to Peru State in overtime

Men’s basketball falls to Peru State in overtime

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer February 20, 2017
The Baker men’s basketball team fell in overtime to Peru State College, 98-95, on Saturday in the Collins Center, dropping the Wildcats to 14-14 on the season.

Men’s basketball falls after late MNU run

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor February 16, 2017
The Baker men's basketball team fell to MNU, 75-72, Wednesday night. The Wildcats are now 14-13 overall and 11-12 in conference play.
Junior Nathan Guscott looks toward the basket as he drives past a Culver-Stockton defender. Baker defeated Culver-Stockton 82-74 on Feb. 2. Image by Shelby Stephens.

Men’s basketball bounces back with two wins

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer February 7, 2017
The Baker men’s basketball team bounced back from two straight losses with victories over Culver-Stockton College and Mount Mercy University.

Men fall at William Penn in double overtime

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer January 30, 2017
The Baker University men’s basketball team fell to No. 4 William Penn University Saturday in double overtime, 95-93.
Senior Tyrome Parker dribbles past a Central Methodist defender to get to the basket. The Wildcats defeated CMU 79-68 Wednesday, Jan. 18. Image by Shelby Stephens.

Men’s basketball uses big second halves to win two Heart games

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor January 21, 2017
The Baker men's basketball has won its last two Heart conference games. The Wildcats are now 7-7 in conference play with the help of big second halves.
Clae Martin stares down an MNU defender Jan. 9 inside the Collins Center. Martin put up seven points for the Wildcats, along with collecting two rebounds. Image by Shelby Stephens.

Men’s basketball falls short in two close home games

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor January 13, 2017
The Baker men's basketball team, despite leading for much of each game, fell to MidAmerica Nazarene on a late three-pointer on Monday and then could not withstand a late Graceland rally on Thursday. Both games were played in the Collins Center.

Men’s basketball falls to Benedictine

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer December 11, 2016
The Baker men’s basketball team had another impressive showing against a ranked opponent Saturday but fell victim to a last-second shot and lost to No. 23 Benedictine College 66-64.

Men’s basketball goes 1-1 on the road

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer December 7, 2016
The men's basketball team had a season-best offensive game, defeating Culver-Stockton 91-82 on Dec. 1 before falling to Mount Mercy 82-71 on Dec. 3.
Basketball teams sweep Avila

Basketball teams sweep Avila

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor November 29, 2016
The women's and men's basketball teams both defeated Avila Monday in the Collins Center. The women won 73-52, while the men won 87-60.
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