Wheaton, Ill. - The Thunder men's basketball team will be the third-seed in the upcoming CCIW men's Basketball Tournament that begins on Friday February 25 at top-seeded North Central College. In Friday's semifinal action, the Thunder will face second-seeded Augustana at 5 PM and North Central will entertain fourth-seeded Illinois Wesleyan at 7:30 PM. The CCIW Tournament Championship Game will feature Friday's winners on Saturday at 7:30 PM in Naperville.

Wheaton has posted an 18-7 record this season, with a 9-5 mark in CCIW play. This is Wheaton's fifth appearance in the four-team tournament since it began in 2005-06, with a tournament title in 2009.

Tickets will be available at Gregory Arena in Naperville on game day on a first come, first serve basis and will be available for purchase starting at 3:30 PM. on Friday and 6 PM on Saturday. Ticket prices are $6.00 for adults, $3.00 each for seniors, and students, children under three-years-old will be admitted for free. Students with valid CCIW school ID shall be admitted free of charge. No CCIW parent passes will be honored.

Fans can visit the CCIW's Tournament Website for more information