Oshkosh Men's Hoops Moves Into 4-Way Tie Atop WIAC With Win Over Eau Claire

Titans receive 45 points off the bench in 84-75 victory

Feb. 12, 2026 at 2:31am

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UW-Oshkosh men's basketball team moved into a tie atop the WIAC standings after receiving 45 points off the bench in their 84-75 victory over UW-Eau Claire. Aiden Hawkinson led the Titans with a career-best 21 points in 21 minutes off the bench, while Joey LaChapell added 17 points, Michael Metcalf-Grassman scored 11, and Carter Thomas contributed 8 points.

Why it matters

This win puts Oshkosh in a four-way tie for first place in the WIAC conference, a key milestone in their season as they look to secure a top spot and make a strong postseason push.

The details

Oshkosh's bench production was the key factor in the victory, outscoring Eau Claire's reserves 45-20. Hawkinson had a breakout game off the bench, setting a new career-high with 21 points in just 21 minutes of play.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Matt Lewis

The head coach of the UW-Oshkosh men's basketball team.

Aiden Hawkinson

A UW-Oshkosh player who led the team with a career-best 21 points off the bench.

Joey LaChapell

A UW-Oshkosh player who scored 17 points in the game.

Michael Metcalf-Grassman

A UW-Oshkosh player who scored 11 points in the game.

Carter Thomas

A UW-Oshkosh player who scored 8 points in the game.

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The takeaway

Oshkosh's strong bench performance and balanced scoring attack allowed them to secure a key conference win and move into a four-way tie for first place in the WIAC standings, setting them up for a potential postseason run.