Wilmington College Men's Basketball Wins 2OT Thriller

Kellen Baltazar's late free throw seals victory over Baldwin Wallace

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

In a thrilling double-overtime matchup, the Wilmington College men's basketball team defeated Baldwin Wallace 94-93 on Saturday at Fred Raizk Arena. Kellen Baltazar, a Wilmington High School graduate, hit a crucial free throw in the final seconds of the second overtime to clinch the victory for the Quakers.

Why it matters

The win extends Wilmington College's strong start to the season and showcases the team's resilience in close games. Baltazar's heroics also highlight the talent of local players contributing to the team's success.

The details

The game was tied 77-77 at the end of regulation and 85-85 after the first overtime period. In the second overtime, the two Ohio Athletic Conference rivals battled back-and-forth until Baltazar stepped up and sank the game-winning free throw in the final seconds.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 23, 2026.
  • The game went to double overtime.

The players

Kellen Baltazar

A Wilmington High School graduate who hit the game-winning free throw for Wilmington College.

Wilmington College men's basketball team

The home team that won the thrilling double-overtime matchup against Baldwin Wallace.

Baldwin Wallace

The visiting team that battled Wilmington College in the close overtime game.

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What they’re saying

“Kellen really stepped up when we needed him most. That's the kind of player he is - always ready to make a big play for our team.”

— Wilmington College Head Coach (Wilmington News Journal)

What’s next

Wilmington College will look to build on this thrilling victory as they continue their Ohio Athletic Conference schedule.

The takeaway

Wilmington College's men's basketball team showed tremendous heart and resilience in this double-overtime win, with local standout Kellen Baltazar delivering the game-winning moment for the Quakers.