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Wheaton College is an explicitly Christian, academically rigorous, fully residential liberal arts college sponsoring 21 NCAA D-III athletics programs.
Wheaton, Ill.
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Aston Francis has been named the winner of the Jostens Trophy, presented annually to the top player in Division III. He is Wheaton’s first Jostens winner and just the third from the CCIW.
#LetsRoll
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MBB: Aston Francis broke his own school record with 62 points tonight and broke the
@NCAADIII
Tournament single-game scoring record, previously held by Guilford's Ben Strong (59) against Lincoln in 2007
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Mike Swider announces his retirement as Wheaton's head football coach
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Our prayers tonight are with Aidan Chang, his family, and the rest of the
@NCC_Athletics
basketball community
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FB: It’s official! For the first time in program history,
@WheatonFB
will host the Quarterfinal Round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs! Wheaton will host Saint John’s (Minn.) at 12 pm on Saturday, December 7 at McCully Stadium.
#LetsRoll
#d3fb
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#TidbitTuesday
Aston Francis Edition. With the conclusion of the men’s basketball season last night, you can add a few more lines to his impressive career resumè:
🔸NCAA Scoring Champion (all levels)
🔹NCAA record holder for most points in a single tournament (all levels)
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There’s a new member of the Division III 200-win club! With tonight’s 62-0
@WheatonFB
victory at Millikin, Mike Swider’s career record improves to 200-51 in 24 seasons at the helm of the Thunder program.
#LetsRoll
#d3fb
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The Hail Mary and game-winning two-point conversion for No. 12 Wheaton today against Washington Univ. (Mo.) with no time left in a dramatic come-from-behind 36-35 win for Wheaton.
#d3fb
#SCTOP10
@ESPNAssignDesk
@dlag1995
@NCAADIII
#YouGotMossed
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Extended video of the Hail Mary & game-winning 2-point conversion for No. 12 Wheaton today vs. Washington Univ. (Mo.) with no time left in a dramatic 36-35 win for the Thunder at McCully Stadium in Wheaton today.
@ABC7Chicago
@GNSportsTV
@cbschicago
@foxkickoff
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FB: Ryan Schwartz picked off two passes as
@WheatonFB
cruised into the Quarterfinals with a 49-13 victory over Central College.
#LetsRoll
#d3fb
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Congratulations to
@Wheaton_MBB
head coach Mike Schauer on being named the CCIW Coach of the Year following his team's regular season title win!
#LetsRoll
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The 2022 preseason poll was released today, and the Thunder football team is ranked eighth in the country, marking the eleventh straight season in which Wheaton has earned a preseason ranking.
#LetsRoll
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The most prestigious individual honor in Division III basketball now belongs to
@Wheaton_MBB
's Tyson Cruickshank.
Congratulations to Tyson on becoming the second player in program history to earn the award, joining former teammate Aston Francis as Wheaton's other recipient.
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Relive the final minute of last night’s thriller against Marietta that sent
@Wheaton_MBB
to the Final Four.
Video courtesy of Augustana Sports Information and edited by Liv Ade (‘19).
#LetsRoll
#d3hoops
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Defensive Coordinator CJ Nightingale has been named a Finalist for the Football Scoop Division III Coach of the Year after leading
@wheatonfb
to the nation’s top defense in his first year at his alma mater.
#LetsRoll
#d3fb
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Congratulations to
@WheatonFB
on earning an at-large bid to the 2022 NCAA Division III Football Playoffs!
For the second straight season, the Thunder will host a first round matchup at McCully Stadium, as Wheaton is set to face Bethel University at noon on Saturday.🏈
#LetsRoll
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FB:
@WheatonFB
will host Aurora on Saturday at noon in a First Round game of the 2021 NCAA Division III Football Playoffs.
#LetsRoll
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FB:
@WheatonFB
finishes off the regular season 10-0 and clinches an outright CCIW Championship with a 58-0 victory at Elmhurst.
#LetsRoll
#d3fb
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BREAKING: Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the first 500
@WheatonCollege
students will receive tickets to Saturday’s
@wheatonfb
Quarterfinal game for only $1! Students must purchase these tickets at McCully Stadium on game day with a valid student ID.
#LetsRoll
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Mikey Swider named defensive coordinator for the Thunder football team
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The Thunder are moving on!! 1️⃣6️⃣ ➡️8️⃣
@Wheaton_MBB
defeats Saint Joseph (CT) to advance to tomorrow's Sectional Final in Newport News. The Thunder will face either Mary Hardin-Baylor or the hosting Christopher Newport at 7:30 PM ET.
#LetsRoll
#d3hoops
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A video recap of all NCAA
@NCAADIII
Tournament record 62 points scored by Aston Francis last night vs. Marietta. Video compiled and edited by Liv Ade ('19) with video courtesy of the Augustana College Sports Information Office -
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Congratulations to Aston Francis of
@Wheaton_MBB
on his selection as the first
@NCAADIII
player to win the prestigious Bevo Francis Award from
@smcollegehoops
Wheaton's Aston Francis has been named the 2019 Winner of the prestigious Bevo Francis Award! Congratulations, Aston!
@NCAADIII
@d3hoops
@si_ncaabb
@espn
@usatodaysports
@Wheaton_Thunder
@d3hoopsville
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ICYMI: Here is the piece featuring the Thunder football team that ran on the CBS College Football Today pregame show
On 9/11, Todd Beamer bravely said “Let’s roll.”
At Wheaton College, his heroic words continue to inspire.
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ICYMI: With his family by his side, former Wheaton head football coach Mike Swider was honored at Saturday’s season-opening football game. Saturday’s ceremony also included a postgame reception honoring Swider for his 35 years as a member of the Thunder coaching staff.
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Moving on!
The Wheaton football team outlasts Mount St. Joseph in their first round playoff game thanks to a fourth-quarter shutout and four rushing touchdowns by Giovanni Weeks!
The Thunder advance to the Second Round, where they will face UW-Whitewater at noon next Saturday.
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.
@WheatonFB
is playoff bound!
For the fourth straight season, the Thunder will host a First Round matchup at McCully Stadium.
Wheaton will take on Mount St. Joseph at noon on Saturday. Full story and game details will be made available shortly on the Wheaton Athletics website.
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Congratulations to
@Wheaton_MBB
alumnus, Aston Francis ('19), who signed a contract with the
@WisconsinHerd
, the NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks. Francis was the 2019 Jostens Trophy winner and the 2019
@D3hoops
National Player of the Year for the Thunder.
#LetsRoll
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BREAKING NEWS: Wheaton's Tyson Cruickshank is named the 2023 NABC Division III Player of the Year
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James Houck to serve as offensive coordinator for
@WheatonFB
; Wyatt Lee elevated to full-time defensive assistant
#LetsRoll
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Mike Schauer named acting Director of Athletics at Wheaton
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One hand? No problem! This ridiculous catch by Phillip Nichols in today's
@WheatonFB
40-0 win over Augustana moved him past 2,500 career receiving yards.
#LetsRoll
#d3fb
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Photo day today for the Thunder football team, intrasquad scrimmage tonight under the lights at McCully
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http://t.co/4pPvExhUYa
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The Thunder football program announces 34 newcomers to join
@WheatonFB
for the 2023 season:
#LetsRoll
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Congratulations to
@WheatonFB
wide receiver Seth Kortenhoeven, who has been recognized as the CCIW First-Year Offensive Student-Athlete of the Year for his performances this season! 🌟 👐
#LetsRoll
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Congratulations to
@WheatonFB
's Trevor Gabriele on being named an AFCA First Team All-American for the 2022 football season! 🏅
#LetsRoll
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FB: Wheaton wins with a final score of 56-0 against Northwestern.
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With that 30 yard carry, Sola Olateju passes Pedro Arruza to become Wheaton’s all-time career leading rusher with 3,194 career rushing yards.
#LetsRoll
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Senior Aston Francis of
@Wheaton_MBB
was presented with the 2019 Bevo Francis Award on Saturday in Kansas City at Small College Basketball’s annual awards show.
#LetsRoll
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FB: FINAL SCORE Wheaton defeats IWU 24-10. The Thunder Football team is now 2-0 on the season.
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The Thunder football team defeats Martin Luther 51-7 in the opening round of the NCAA Playoffs
#LetsRoll
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First player in program history to earn the NABC Player of the Year Award in Division III.
@Wheaton_MBB
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@WheatonFB
senior safety Tyler Sigler has earned an undrafted free agent invitation to attend mini camp with the New York Giants next weekend.
#LetsRoll
#d3fb
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The Wheaton football team is ranked eighth in the Preseason Top-25 Poll
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Dallas McRae was named the
@d3football
National Defensive Player of the Year on Friday night. McRae is the first
@wheatonfb
player to earn a National Player of the Year award from since its inception in 2005.
#LetsRoll
#d3fb
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Congratulations to Eric Stevenson, Wheaton’s first National Football Foundation (NFF) Scholar-Athlete and finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. Tonight he received his Scholar-Athlete plaque at the NFF Awards Dinner in New York City.
#LetsRoll
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Former Wheaton safety Tyler Sigler has signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals that includes an invitation to their training camp this fall. Sigler signed…
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Dallas McRae and Spencer Rowland earn Division III All-America recognition from the Associated Press
#LetsRoll
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Wheaton College football team to host Aurora on Saturday in the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs
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Wheaton's Phillip Nichols is named the CCIW's Offensive Player of the Week
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FB: FINAL Wheaton 41 Mount St. Joseph’s 34
Thunder advance to the Second Round of the 2023 DIII Football Championship
#d3football
#letsroll
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ICYMI: With 23 points last night against Benedictine, Nyameye Adom became the 46th
@Wheaton_MBB
player to surpass the 1,000 career point milestone.
#LetsRoll
📷 by Nathan Berg ‘25.
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After his two-interception performance helped the Thunder seal a big win on Saturday,
@WheatonFB
's Max Wilson has been named to the Team of the Week!
#LetsRoll
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Wheaton's Tyler Sigler signs an undrafted free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals
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D3News selects Aston Francis as its Player of the Year
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Mike Schauer named Athletics Director at Wheaton College, to remain head men’s basketball coach
@CCIW_Athletics
@NCAADIII
@NCAA
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One game, one win for the
#13
team in the country as
@WheatonFB
picks up a key victory against
#19
UW-Oshkosh at McCully Stadium! 🏈💪
The Thunder travel to Bloomington next Saturday for their CCIW opener against Illinois Wesleyan.
#LetsRoll
Photo by Caleb VanKerkhoff ('24)
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Congratulations to
@Wheaton_MBB
head coach Mike Schauer on being named the NABC Coach of the Year for District 8 after guiding his team to a CCIW regular season title and the Sectional Final of the 2023 NCAA DIII Men's Basketball Tournament!
#LetsRoll
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Former Wheaton offensive tackle Andrew Jones '19 signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad
#LetsRoll
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#OTD
in 2019...Aston Francis happened.
@Wheaton_MBB
rallied from a 14-point second half deficit to punch its ticket to the Final Four with a 91-87 win over Marietta. Francis set new
@NCAADIII
Tournament records with 62 points and 12 made three-pointers.
#LetsRoll
#d3hoops
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Congratulations to Tyler Sigler of
@WheatonFB
on his NFL opportunity with the
@AZCardinals
.
#LetsRoll
@d3football
@NCAADIII
The
#AZCardinals
are signing S Tyler Sigler from Division III Wheaton College after a minicamp tryout, I’m told. Would be a cool story if he catches on
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Congratulations to two members of the
@Wheaton_MBB
family, Tony Bollier '06 and Arte Culver, currently with the NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks organization.
#LetsRoll
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The 2022 AP Division III All-America football teams have been announced, and
@WheatonFB
's Ben Juska and Trevor Gabriele were named to the Second Team offense! 🎖
#LetsRoll
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