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Morgan’s Season-High 32 Highlights Tough Loss

J. Caleb Slawinski makes a free throw. Photo by Claude Martinez, 2026, WCCN.

By Claude Martinez.

Whiting, IN — On February 18, Saint Xavier University junior guard James Morgan scored a season-high 32 points in an 87–80 loss to Calumet College of St. Joseph.

The Crimson Wave jumped out to a strong start, building a 43–33 lead heading into halftime.

Despite some lapses in pace coming out of the locker room, Calumet College maintained control and secured the victory.

Calumet College was led by graduate guard J. Caleb Slawinski, who finished with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist.

The WCCN Player of the Game was Saint Xavier’s James Morgan, who added four rebounds and two assists to his 32-point performance.

Saint Xavier (11–15, 9–10 CCAC) will conclude its regular season Saturday, February 21, against Trinity Christian College (15–12, 12–7 CCAC).

The matchup will mark Trinity Christian’s final regular-season basketball game, as the college is set to close in May 2026.

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