CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) men’s basketball teams competed in week four of the 2024-25 season.
Around the League:
HCAC Men’s Basketball Schedule
Athlete of the Week:
Bryce Riley (Bardstown, Ky.) Berea College | Guard | Junior - Bryce Riley, a junior from Bardstown, Kentucky, scored 27 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in a win over Maryville College, which was the Collegiate Conference of the South Championship winner last year.
Notable Performances:
- Nevin Robson (Kenton, Ohio) Bluffton University | Forward | Junior - Robson was a man among boys in Bluffton's 83-74 win over Kenyon on Tuesday night, carrying the Beavers with 23 points, one off his career high, on a blistering 7-of-8 from the field and 7-of-8 from the foul line. He also snagged six boards and dished out three assists.
- Bryant Smith (West Lafayette, Ind.) Manchester University | Guard | Senior - Smith led the Spartans to a victory of Wheaton College this past Saturday putting up 20 points on an 80% shooting percentage, recording 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and one block. Smith also shot 100% from the stripe in the game and has led Manchester to its best start to a season since 2006.
- Miles McGowen (Indianapolis, Ind.) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Forward | Senior - Miles McGowen led the Fightin' Engineers to a big win over Wabash College with a final score of 68-60. McGowen totaled 14 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. He shot 4-5 from the field and a perfect 6-6 from the free throw line.
- Colby Napier (Hindman, Ky.) Transylvania University | Guard | Senior - Against University St. Joseph, Napier had 21 points, scoring 5 3 point field goals. He shot 7 for 14 from the field. Napier was named to the CNU Holiday Inn Classic All Tournament Team.
Looking Forward:
HCAC Men’s Basketball Standings