NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The North Park University men's basketball team fell to the 13th-ranked North Central College Cardinals, 90-66, on Saturday night.

North Central controlled the game early, marking the first nine points of the game, before leading by a large margin of 18-2.

In the half, North Central shot a blistering 70% (21-30) from the field and 60% (6-10) beyond the arc to lead, 51-30, at halftime. Freshman guard Jalen Wilmington led the Vikings with eight points off the bench.

Halftime: North Central 51, North Park 30

The Cardinals cooled off in the second half, falling back down to earth with a 43.8 shooting percentage (14-32). Unfortunately, the early margin carried the Cardinals through the end of the game, as North Central beat North Park 90-66.

FINAL: North Central 90, North Park 66

Quick Hits:

• Junior guard Izaiah Sanders led the Vikings with 15 points
• Wilmington and freshman forward Karl Polk, Jr. both scored in double figures with 10 and 12 points, respectively
• North Central's Matt Cappelletti led all scorers with 21 points

What's Next?

North Park (4-16, 2-9 CCIW) travel to Waukesha, Wis. on Wednesday, February 5, to take on the Carroll University Pioneers. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.