MARION, Ind. - For the first time since 2013 and just the sixth time in the Tonagel era, No. 16 Indiana Wesleyan men's basketball fell to Grant County neighbor Taylor University, 78 to 74 in overtime. This marks the first time since 2012-13 the Wildcats have been stunned in the first game of the League Tournament, and the first time since 2019-2020 Taylor has earned a win in the League Tournament.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Luckey Arena | Marion, Ind.
• Records: IWU - 20-9 | TU - 14-15
• NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #16 | TU - Unranked

WHAT HAPPENED

• Taylor had two players finish with a double-double, while IWU's Griffin Kliewer finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds. 
• The Wildcats were out rebounded for the second consecutive game and mustered just 11 in the first half. 
• The Wildcats recorded 19 personal fouls, third most in a game this season.
   

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• .235 - the sixth-worst shooting performance from deep this season for IWU
• 1 - how many tripples IWU made in the second half
• 14 - third most offensive rebounds in a game this season for TU

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Wildcats will wait until March 2 at 8 p.m. to see who they will face in the NAIA Opening Round.

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