MARION, Ind. -- Senior guard Ryan Hetrick rarely missed from deep and senior center Zach Coverstone cleaned up the rest as the Indiana Wesleyan University men's basketball team continued its winning ways with an 80-71 win over Grace (Ind.) College in Luckey Arena.

Hetrick tied for game honors with 19 points as he was 4-of-5 from 3-point range while Coverstone collected a career-high 20 rebounds, including seven on the offensive end.

The Wildcat victory increases the program record win streak to 12 games. IWU has not lost since November 24, 2009.

Indiana Wesleyan also sits alone atop the Mid-Central College Conference with a 6-1 record. No. 4-ranked Bethel (Ind.) College and No. 10-ranked University of Saint Francis (Ind.) are both 5-2 while all three teams have one game left before the midway point of the MCC schedule.

In a game which featured nine ties, 16 lead changes and two distinct styles of halves, Indiana Wesleyan was able to overcome a double digit deficit in the second half for their sixth consecutive conference victory.

Neither team gained a lead of more than three points until Grace sophomore center Duke Johnson hit two free throws with 7:57 to go in the first half for a 21-16 Grace lead.

Grace held a 26-21 advantage with just under five minutes before the half when Indiana Wesleyan charged to a 7-0 run for a 28-26 lead, their first since it was 12-11.

The Lancers would retake the lead and head into halftime with a 34-32 advantage.

Neither team was able to create much offense in the opening half as both teams shot well below 40.0-percent. Grace hit on 35.5-percent (11 of 31) while Indiana Wesleyan finished the first 20 minutes at 34.4-precent (11 of 32).

The teams traded baskets to open the second half. With Grace up three points at 41-38, the Lancers would score seven straight points en route to a 9-1 run. With 15:24 left in the game, Grace held its largest lead of the contest at 11 points (50-39).

But the next four minutes of play was all Indiana Wesleyan as IWU scored 14 of the next 16 points to retake a 53-52 advantage with 11:34 on the clock. During that stretch, Hetrick contributed six points in a 44 second span which brought IWU to within one point.

The next five and a half minutes saw four ties and six lead changes as neither team could take control.

Wildcat sophomore guard Derrick Troyer sunk a pair of free throws as 5:53 remained to hand IWU a 64-63 lead. Senior guard Spencer Harris added a free throw on the next possession and a field goal the next time down as the Wildcats led 67-63 with 4:40 remaining.

Harris completed his mini-run of five straight points in the game with two more free throws on the next IWU possession for a 69-63 advantage. Harris completed the contest with 16 points and six assists.

Johnson halted the Harris scoring stretch with a basket for Grace, but Indiana Wesleyan scored nine straight points for a 78-65 lead to pull away from the Lancers and seal their 12th consecutive victory.

After poor shooting during the first half, each team made more shots than they missed in the second half. Indiana Wesleyan shot 60.7-percent (17 of 28) while Grace hit on 53.6-percent (15 of 28) of their field goal attempts.

Coverstone accumulated his 10th double-double of the season with 13 points and 20 rebounds. He also swatted six Grace shot attempts. Coverstone's 10 double-doubles ranks him second in NAIA Division II.

Troyer continues his excellence play of late with 14 points off the bench to go along with two assists and three steals. Junior forward Will Hubertz and senior forward Josh Williams each added eight points apiece.

Indiana Wesleyan will return to the court at a special time as the Wildcats host Taylor (Ind.) University on Tuesday, January 19 in Luckey Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. due to Spiritual Emphasis Week. All Wildcat fans are encouraged to support the team by wearing red for Red Out Night.

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