Wittenberg men’s basketball: Tigers stay in contention in NCAC with victory against Wabash

Last season, the North Coast Athletic Conference men’s basketball champion, Denison, lost two league games. Two years ago, Wabash won the regular-season championship with a 13-3 mark. In most seasons, over the years, the champion loses two games at the most, but that could change in the 2025-26 season. Halfway through the 16-game league schedule, the teams that share first place, Wabash and Denison, are 6-2 in NCAC games. John Carroll and Wittenberg share third place at 5-3. Second-year Wittenberg coach Darren Hertz has guided his team into contention. A 73-65 victory against Wabash on Wednesday at Pam Evans Smith Arena stands as...