2011-12 News
April 23, 2012Join Us for the Spring Athletic Alumni Challenge
The Lake Forest College Athletic Department is excited to host the second annual Spring Athletic Alumni Challenge. “This day provides such a great opportunity for all of the former players to come back to campus and not only play in a game together, but also share their life experiences with our current student-athletes,” explains Athletic Director Jackie Slaats, "We are excited to continue building on last year's success and establish a lasting tradition."
March 25, 2012
Clark and Stack Repeat as Team's Most Valuable, Most Improved Players
The Lake Forest College Athletic Department held its annual Winter Sports Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 25, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest. Among the many awards given out were plaques for each sport's Most Valuable and Most Improved Performers. Senior post player Travis Clark was selected as the men's basketball team's Most Valuable Player for the third straight season and sophomore guard James Stack earned his second straight Most Improved Player award.
March 15, 2012
Travis Clark Named All-American
The National Association of Basketball Coaches Released their 2011-12 All-American Teams Thursday and Lake Forest College's Travis Clark was a Second Team selection. He is the program's first All-American in more than 50 years.
March 13, 2012
Travis Clark Receives All-District and All-Region Honors
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) released its 2011-12 All-District Teams Tuesday and Lake Forest College's Travis Clark was a first team selection in the Midwest. He also earned Second Team All-Midwest Region honors from D3hoops.com.
March 13, 2012
Travis Clark Selected to Play in National All-Star Game
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) today announced that Lake Forest College senior post player Travis Clark has been selected to play in the 2012 Reese’s® Division III College All-Star game, which will be played on Saturday, March 17, at 4:30 p.m. (EST), prior to the NCAA Division III championship game.
February 29, 2012
Lake Forest Sweeps MWC Player and Coach of the Year Awards
The Midwest Conference Released its 2011-12 Men's Basketball postseason awards on Wednesday and the league champion Foresters were well-represented. Travis Clark was selected as the MWC Player of the Year and Chris Conger earned MWC Coach of the Year honors. Jeff Beck and Nate Bateman joined Clark on the all-conference lists.
February 27, 2012
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, and schedules.
February 24, 2012
Foresters Fall to Carroll in MWC Tournament Semifinals
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team was defeated 77-70 by visiting Carroll University in the semifinals of the Midwest Conference Tournament. Forester senior forward Nate Bateman recorded a double-double in the contest with 21 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
February 23, 2012
Lake Forest Set to Host MWC Men's Basketball Tournament
The Midwest Conference champion Forester men's baketball team will be playing in the conference tournament at home this weekend. Lake Forest will host Carroll University at 5:00 Friday evening and the second semifinal between Grinnell College and St. Norbert College will follow at 7:30. Saturday afternoon's final will begin at 3:00.
February 21, 2012
Travis Clark Named to D3hoops.com National Team of the Week
Lake Forest College senior post player Travis Clark was named to the D3hoops.com National Team of the Week Tuesday atfer averaging 26 points and 13 rebounds in two games last week.
February 20, 2012
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
February 20, 2012
Travis Clark Named MWC Performer of the Week Again
Lake Forest College men's basketball player Travis Clark was named Midwest Conference Performer of the Week for the fourth time this season on Monday. He averaged 26 points and 13 rebounds in a pair of league games.
February 18, 2012
Loss at Grinnell is just the Third of the Year for the Foresters
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team was defeated 112-101 at Grinnell College on Saturday. Senior post player Travis Clark recorded another double-double for the Foresters, who fell to 20-3 overall and finished the regular season with a first-place Midwest Conference record of 16-2.
February 16, 2012
Chris Conger Appeared on "Hoopsville" Thursday Night
Lake Forest College men's basketball coach Chris Conger appeared on D3hoops.com's "Hoopsville" Thursday night.
February 15, 2012
Foresters Receive MWC Championship Trophy after Senior Day Victory over Knox
After honoring its seven seniors before their final regular season home game, the Lake Forest College men's basketball team hosted and defeated Knox College 64-50 Wednesday night. The Forester seniors combined for 40 points, 28 rebounds, and 10 assists in the contest.
February 13, 2012
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
February 11, 2012
Foresters Claim Midwest Conference Title, Set Program Record for Victories
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team won 72-53 at Monmouth College on Saturday to clinch the 2011-12 Midwest Conference championship. The victory was the Foresters' team record 19th of the season against just two losses and the team is 15-1 in league play.
February 6, 2012
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
February 4, 2012
Foresters Win at Carroll to Match Program Record for Victories
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team defeated host Carroll University 69-57 on Saturday to complete a 2-0 weekend road trip in Wisconsin. Forester junior post player Chris Madson came off the bench to score a career-high 12 points.
February 3, 2012
Foresters Win in Overtime at Lawrence, Reclaim First Place in MWC Standings
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team won 66-58 in overtime at Lawrence University Friday night. Forester senior post player Travis Clark led all players in the contest with 24 points nine rebounds, and six assists.
February 3, 2012
Travis Clark Featured in Chicago Tribune
Forester men's basketball player Travis Clark was featured in Friday's Chicago Tribune. Mike Helfgot covers the senior post player's transition from Evanston High School to Lake Forest College and the recent success of Clark and the Foresters.
January 31, 2012
Foresters Return to Winning Ways against Monmouth
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team rebounded from its first loss since the season opener to defeat visiting Monmouth College 79-66 Tuesday night. Forester senior forward Nate Bateman finished with 14 points and a game-high 10 rebounds and five assists.
January 30, 2012
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
January 28, 2012
Late Comeback Falls Short, Foresters Now Tied with Grinnell atop MWC Standings
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team was defeated 98-92 by visiting Grinnell College on Saturday, ending the team's program record winning streak at 15 games. Six Foresters scored in double figures and senior post player Travis Clark finished just three assists shy of a triple-double.
January 25, 2012
Foresters Cruise to Program Record 15th Consecutive Win
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team routed host Illinois College 71-47 Wednesday to extend its winning streak to a program record 15 games. Sophomore guard James Stack shot 4-for-5 from three-point range to lead a balanced Forester scoring attack.
January 23, 2012
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
January 23, 2012
Travis Clark Earns Third MWC Performer of the Week Award of the Season
Lake Forest College men's basketball player Travis Clark was named Midwest Conference Performer of the Week on Monday for recording double-doubles in a pair of Forester victories over the weekend.
January 21, 2012
Foresters Tie Team Record with 14th Consecutive Victory
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team hosted and defeated Ripon College 83-75 on Saturday. Junior point guard Jeff Beck scored 19 points and added six rebounds and three assists as the Foresters won their program record-tying 14th straight game.
January 20, 2012
Foresters Hold Off St. Norbert for 13th Consecutive Win
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team completed a season sweep of St. Norbert College with a 62-54 victory at home Friday night. Senior post player Travis Clark tied for game-high honors with 17 points and pulled down a career-high 18 rebounds.
January 16, 2012
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
January 14, 2012
Lake Forest Completes Weekend Sweep in Wisconsin
Less than a day after winning at Ripon College, the Forester men's basketball team prevailed 67-62 at Beloit College Saturday afternoon to extend its winning streak to 12 games. Lake Forest senior post player Travis Clark led all players in the game with 16 points and eight rebounds.
January 13, 2012
Foresters' Winning Streak Reaches 11 at Ripon
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team matched the second-longest winning streak in program history Friday night by prevailing 84-75 at Ripon College. All five Forester starters scored at least 10 points and senior post player Travis Clark recorded his seventh double-double of the season.
January 12, 2012
Nate Bateman Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Men's basketball player Nate Bateman was named Forester Athlete of the Week on Thursday after helping lead Lake Forest to a pair of victories in the previous seven days.
January 10, 2012
Late Comeback at Knox Gives Lake Forest its 10th Straight Win
The Forester men's basketball team extended its winning streak to 10 games by defeating host Knox College 57-54 Tuesday night. Lake Forest senior forward Nate Bateman and senior guard Chris Roets each connected for a lead-changing three-pointer late in the game.
January 9, 2012
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
January 9, 2012
Travis Clark Earns Second MWC Performer of the Week Award of the Season
Lake Forest College men's basketball player Travis Clark was named Midwest Conference Performer of the Week on Monday for his performance in a pair of victories that extended the Foresters' winning streak to nine games.
January 7, 2012
Second-Half Defense Helps Foresters Secure Ninth Straight Victory
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team won its ninth consecutive game Saturday, a 64-46 triumph over visiting Illinois College. Forester senior post player Travis Clark and forward Nate Bateman tied for game-high honors with 17 points apiece.
January 5, 2012
Brian Madson Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Men's basketball player Brian Madson was named Forester Athlete of the Week on Thursday after helping lead Lake Forest to a 76-51 victory over visiting University of St. Francis the previous night.
January 4, 2012
Foresters Start 2012 with Rout of St. Francis
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team hosted and defeated the University of St. Francis 76-51 Wednesday night. Freshman forward Brian Madson shot 4-for-5 from three-point range and scored a game-high 17 points.
January 2, 2012
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
December 22, 2011
James Stack Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Men's basketball player James Stack was named Forester Athlete of the Week on Thursday after helping lead Lake Forest to a 59-52 victory at St. Norbert College the previous Saturday.
December 19, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
December 17, 2011
Foresters Prevail at St. Norbert to Remain Unbeaten in MWC Play
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team won 59-52 at St. Norbert College on Saturday to remain undefeated in Midwest Conference play after four league contests. Sophomore guard James Stack shot 4-for-6 from three-point range and led the Foresters with 16 points.
December 12, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
December 6, 2011
63-60 Victory at Carthage is Foresters' Sixth in a Row
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team won its sixth consecutive game Tuesday night, a 63-60 decision at Carthage College. Forester senior guard Chris Roets came off the bench to knock down three three-pointers and score 11 points.
December 5, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
December 5, 2011
Travis Clark Named MWC Performer of the Week
Lake Forest College men's basketball player Travis Clark was named Midwest Conference Performer of the Week on Monday after helping led the Foresters to a pair of league victories over the weekend.
December 3, 2011
Foresters Reward Parents with Narrow Victory over Lawrence
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team edged out visiting Lawrence University 66-65 on Saturday. The evening began with a Parents Day celebration and ended with a Forester victory and a double-double for senior forward Drew Grennell.
December 2, 2011
Balanced Attack Leads Lake Forest to Victory over Carroll
The Forester men's basketball team is 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Midwest Conference play after defeating visiting Carroll University 72-51 Friday night. Lake Forest junior guard Jeff Beck had 11 points, seven assists, five rebounds, two steals, and no turnovers in the contest.
December 1, 2011
Travis Clark Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Men's basketball player Travis Clark was named Forester Athlete of the Week on Thursday after leading Lake Forest to a 79-64 victory over visiting Beloit College on Sunday.
November 28, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
November 27, 2011
Foresters Rout Beloit in Midwest Conference Opener
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team defeated visiting Beloit College 79-64 on Sunday in the first Midwest Conference game of the season. Forester senior post player Travis Clark led all players in the game with 24 points and 12 rebounds.
November 22, 2011
Foresters are 2-1 after Victory at Chicago
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team won 63-58 at the University of Chicago Tuesday night and raised its record on the season to 2-1. Junior point guard Jeff Beck led the Foresters with 20 points in the contest.
November 21, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
Included in this week's Midwest Conference release is a summary of the past week's action and preview of upcoming contests with stats, standings, results, schedules and performer of the week profiles.
November 17, 2011
Foresters Pull Away Late against Lakeland
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team evened it record at 1-1 Thursday night with a 76-61 victory over visiting Lakeland College. Sophomore guard James Stack led the home team with a career-high 18 points.
November 15, 2011
Foresters Drop Season Opener to Edgewood
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team was defeated 61-54 by visiting Edgewood College Tuesday night in the first game of the season for both teams. Forester senior captains Travis Clark and Nate Bateman each posted a double-double in the contest.
November 9, 2011
Foresters Listed Second in Midwest Conference Preseason Coaches Poll
The Midwest Conference released the 2011-12 men's basketball coaches poll on Wednesday. The Foresters received a pair of first-place votes and finished second in the poll.
November 8, 2011
UIC Pulls away from Foresters in Second Half of Exhibition Game
The Lake Forest College men's basketball team was defeated 57-33 at the University of Illinois-Chicago in an exhibition game Tuesday night. Forester senior post player Travis Clark led all players in the contest with 16 points and four steals.
