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The Capital University men's basketball team will honor members of the 2002-03 Ohio Athletic Conference regular season championship team on the 10th anniversary of that team's title on Saturday, Feb. 16, at halftime of the Crusaders' game against Ohio Northern.
Tip-off of the game is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Capital Center Performance Arena.
The 2002-03 Crusaders finished 22-6 overall and 15-3 in conference play. The team's five starters – Tony Ruberg, Jake Beck, Geron Tate, Adam Stolly and Tyler Schleich – each averaged 9.0 points or better. Schleich currently serves as an assistant coach for the men's basketball program.
Capital's season ended in the OAC Tournament final, where it was defeated 94-86 by regular season co-champion John Carroll.
Next Saturday's contest also includes the men's basketball Senior Day festivities. Tim Congrove (Circleville, Ohio), Damon Dillard (Columbus, Ohio), Spencer Niekamp (St. Henry, Ohio), Michael Sommer (Celina, Ohio) and Mitch Westerheide (Fort Loramie, Ohio) will be recognized prior to playing their final regular season home game.
