82-76 Whitewater Nat'l Champs

Sat, 03/14/2009 - 6:10pm — wheelchair bask...

Paul Schulte - "If I've ever seen a better collegiate wheelchair basketball game, I can't recall it right now. Wow. This game exceeded the hype. That is what wheelchair ball is all about."

UW-Whitewater pulled ahead late in the second half bolstered by consecutive 3-pointers by Chris Okon. Whitewater shot 81 percent in the second half. Leading Scorers: Illinois, Tom Smur 22pts (10/18), Steve Serio 16 pts (7/14) w/ 11 Assists, Brian Bell 12pts (5/13) Whitewater, Joe Chambers 29pts (14/19), Chris Okon 27pts (8/13) 5/10 3pointers, Bienek and Hinze with 12 each.

Hats off to both coaches and both teams. What a great championship.