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Olivet Nazarene (IL) ONU 0-1, 0-0
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Winner Indiana Wesleyan (IN) IWU 3-0, 0-0
Olivet Nazarene (IL) ONU
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Final
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Indiana Wesleyan (IN) IWU
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Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Olivet Nazarene (IL) ONU 33 34 67
Indiana Wesleyan (IN) IWU 56 52 108

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

NO. 3 MBB REMAINS UNBEATEN AGAINST OLIVET NAZARENE BEHIND 30 FROM BONTRAGER

MARION, Ind. - No. 3 Indiana Wesleyan men's basketball continued the unbeaten start to the season after Tuesday night's 108-67 victory over Olivet Nazarene. The Wildcats scored 56 first half points, while knocking down eight three-pointers. Caedmon Bontrager was the high-scorer for IWU with 30 points on 12-16 from the field and 6-6 from the free-throw line. Indiana Wesleyan have played Olivet Nazarene six times since 1987 and have won all six meetings. Tuesday's 41-point win was the largest margin of victory in the matchup's 13-game history.


 

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THE ESSENTIALS



 

  • Location: Marion, Indiana | Luckey Arena
  • Records: IWU: 3-0 | ONU: 0-1
  • NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #3 | ONU - Unranked

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WHAT HAPPENED


 

  • Caedmon Bontrager led the Wildcats to a 32-19 lead through the first ten minutes with 13 points on a perfect 4-4 from the field and 5-5 from the free throw line.
  • Indiana Wesleyan knocked down eight three-pointers in the first period to take a 56-33 lead at halftime.
  • IWU's 56 points in the first half are the most so far this season.
  • Both teams traded baskets to start the second half and the Wildcats held an 82-54 lead with ten minutes left to play.
  • The IWU defense held ONU to just 13 points in the final ten minutes of the second half as they secured the victory.


 
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NOTABLE NUMBERS


 

  • 41: The 41-point margin of victory is the highest in the matchup's 13-game history.
  • 21: The Wildcats forced 21 turnovers and scored 33 points off of them.
  • 29: Indiana Wesleyan found extensive production from their reserves with 29 bench points.
  • 13: The Wildcats made a season-high 13 three-pointers.
  • 6: Six Wildcats scored double-digit point totals.


 
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KEY WILDCATS


 

  • Caedmon Bontrager: 30 points, 12-16 FG, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals, 2 assists
  • Griffin Kliewer: 15 points, 6-12 FG, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 rebounds
  • Marcus Ankney: 13 points, 3-7 3FG, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 assist
  • Luke Brown: 12 points, 5-8 FG, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal

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NEXT TIME OUT


  
  • The Wildcats will travel to Kansas this weekend for the Uphaus Classic hosted by MidAmerica Nazarene.
  • They will take on MidAmerica Nazarene on Friday at 9:00PM ET and Grandview on Saturday at 7:00PM ET.
  • Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com.


 
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