Fort Wayne Champs end run in TBT tournament with second round loss to Carmen’s Crew 73-69

INDIANAPOLIS (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Champs basketball team fell in the second round of TBT: The Basketball Tournament to reigning champions Carmen’s Crew, a team of Ohio State Alumni, 73-69.

The loss ends the team’s chance at the million dollar prize awarded each year to the champions of the tournament.

Jitaurious Gordon led the way for Fort Wayne with a team high 16 points. Former Mad Ant Tony Mitchell chipped in with 11 points of his own.

The Champs will look to make another run at the title in 2026.