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The men’s basketball team recently closed a season that was not only the most successful in recent memory, but also one of the best in program history. The Yeomen finished with a 15–12 record, one win shy of tying the school record for total wins in a season. This campaign was also the team’s first winning season since 1991–92. In addition, the team upset DePauw University in the North Coast Athletic Conference quarterfinals for the program’s first conference tournament win since 1992. “I am happy that our team was able to reach some notable milestones like having a winning record and winning in the conference tournament,” Head Men’s Basketball Coach Isaiah Cavaco wrote in an email to the Review. “It is nice that we can send this senior class off with some accolades.” The six-man class of fourth-years will graduate as one of the most decorated in school history, both as a group and as individuals. Christian Fioretti, Dre Campbell, and Josh Friedkin all scored over 1,000 career points, placing them in the top 30 in program history. Fioretti also became the school’s all-time leader in assists, securing All-NCAC Second Team honors. Cavaco understands that this fourth-year class won’t be easily replaced, but he is optimistic about the future. “We have some really capable, developing players that didn’t get a chance to show their talents during games because of our upper classes being so prevalent in our rotation,” Cavaco wrote. “I am excited to watch them take the fight I saw every day in practice into games next season. “There will definitely be a different feel to our team since that senior group took on big roles early in their careers, but our expectations are to keep the program moving in an upward trajectory.”