Illinois Tech IIT 5-13,3-8 NACC

Marian (WI) Marian 9-8,6-5 NACC

Illinois Tech IIT

5-13,3-8 NACC

Final

Jan. 24, 2026

Marian (WI) Marian

9-8,6-5 NACC

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	F
Illinois Tech IIT	19	33	52
Marian (WI) Marian	34	45	79

Summary
Box Score

Becky Bodart

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 1/24/2026 5:00:00 PM

Krolak, Vassilakis lead Marian men's basketball past Illinois Tech

FOND DU LAC - Senior Alex Vassilakis had 19 points and 11 rebounds, while sophomore Harper Krolak added 11 points and 11 assists as Marian University men's basketball (9-8, 6-5 NACC) cruised to a 79-52 win over Illinois Tech.

Marian's first four field goals were all three-pointers, including two from Vassilakis.
Vassilakis pulled down six rebounds in the opening eight minutes and totaled 10 boards by halftime.
Freshman Max Breitenbach returned from a two-week injury absence and quickly tallied a rebound, assist, and steal within his first minute on the court.
A layup from freshman Marvin Haslett pushed the lead to double figures with 7:13 remaining in the first half.
Both Vassilakis and junior Andrew Ayeni recorded three first-half steals, helping Marian's defense hold Illinois Tech to 19 points on 7-of-21 (.333) shooting and just two three-point attempts.
A 10-2 start to the second half pushed the Sabres' lead to 20.
Sophomore Harper Krolak dished out six assists in the first eight minutes of the second half and finished with 11 for the game.
A tip-in layup from senior Jazz Orozco capped a 10-0 run, extending the Sabres' lead to 29 with 10:30 remaining.
Senior Derek Lindert hit a deep three with 4:34 remaining, marking his third of the half.
Marian closed the game with a corner three from senior Alex Schlichting, giving him his first points of the season.
A 45-point second half highlighted a dominate 79-52 win for the Sabres.

A season-high 14 steals highlighted the Sabres' defense, led by five from Vassilakis.
Marian had 17 players appear in the game, matching the team-high for the season.
The Sabres dominated in assists, 24-6 overall, including an 11-1 margin in the first half.
Marian failed to attempt a free throw in the first half for the first time this season, but went 8-of-12 (.667) in the second half.
The Sabres and Scarlet Hawks met for the 16th time today, with Marian leading the all-time series 13-3.
Marian's four-game winning streak against Illinois Tech is tied for the longest in series history.

	Senior Alex Vassilakis tallied 19 points, 11 rebounds, and five steals.
	Sophomore Harper Krolak recorded a career-high 11 assists and added 11 points for his second double-double of the season.
	Junior Andrew Ayeni added five points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals.