KANSAS CITY, Mo. - No. 6 Indiana Wesleyan Men's basketball fell short in their NAIA National Championship quarterfinal matchup against Langston University to end their season with a final score of 61-48. DJ Moore was the top performer on the evening with 17 points, two rebounds, and one assist. The Wildcats conclude their season with an overall record of 29-6.
- Location: Kansas City, Mo. | Municipal Auditorium
- Records: IWU: 29-6 | ACU: 34-1
- NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #6 (2 Seed) | LU - #2 (1 Seed)
- After Langston started the first half with the advantage, IWU found themselves battling and gaining the lead at 22-21 with seven minutes to go.
- LU went on a 16-3 run to close out the half with a 12-point deficit over IWU at 37-25.
- Both sides started the second half slow with both teams shooting under 30% with 13 minutes remaining.
- The red and gray were unable to close the gap between the Lions and were defeated in the quarterfinals with a final score of 61-48.
- 6: The Wildcat defense was able to hold the Lions to 6-25 from the field in the second half at 24%.
- 14: LU tallied 14 second-chance points, compaired to just 4 for IWU.
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