ROCHESTER, Mich. - No. 7 Indiana Wesleyan men's basketball surrendered their second loss of the season Wednesday, falling 78-49 to Rochester University. The Wildcats shot a season-low 37% from the floor while giving up 57% to the opposing club.


 

THE ESSENTIALS

 

• Location: Garth Pleasant Arena | Rochester, Mich. | 
• Records: IWU - 10-2, 4-0 | RU - 6-4, 3-3 WHAC
• NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #7 | RU - Unranked

 

WHAT HAPPENED

 

• The Warriors jumped out to a quick 14-4 run forcing an IWU 30-second timeout. Luke Stephens would cut the lead to five, knocking down IWU's first long ball of the game and with a made back door layup. 
• 6-of-8 possessions in a row would result in an Indiana Wesleyan turnover, allowing Rochester to build a 19-point advantage at the half.
• IWU totaled 18 turnovers while giving up 38 points in the paint.

 

NOTABLE NUMBERS

 

• 4 - how many long-range shots IWU missed before making one. They would finish the first half 1-for-7
• 2 - good for the lowest number of three's made in a game this season
• 26 - the number of points RU scored off IWU turnovers

 

LOOKING FORWARD

 

• IWU remains on the road heading to Chicago, Illinois for a matchup with Roosevelt on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.

 

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