SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Indiana Wesleyan men's basketball was on the road on Wednesday night against Spring Arbor. The Wildcats shot their highest percentage of the year from three-point range, but the Cougars shot 26-28 from the free-throw line, highlighted by 15-16 in the second half, to steal the 84-75 win away from IWU. The red and gray dropped their third-straight road contest of the season and end their 11-game win streak against SAU dating back to Dec. 2018.
- Location: Spring Arbor, Mich. | McDonald Athletic Center
- Records: IWU: 15-8 (5-8 CRL) | SAU: 15-8 (7-6 CRL)
- NAIA Ranking: IWU - RV | SAU - Unranked
- The Wildcats emphasized the deep ball earlier, shooting 5-7 from three through the first 10 minutes of play for a 19-16 lead.
- Luke Brown led all scorers with 11 points in the first half, but IWU trailed by a narrow margin at halftime, 43-40.
- An 11-3 run for Spring Arbor to start the second half helped give the Cougars a 66-58 lead with 10 minutes left to play.
- After cutting the deficit to four points with three minutes left, SAU connected on a dagger three to make it 78-71.
- Spring Arbor converted their free-throws down the stretch to secure the 84-75 win.
- 80: The Wildcats are 2-6 this season when their opponent scores 80 points or more.
- 52%: The red and gray shot their highest percentage of the year from three-point range at 52.4%.
- 14: IWU shot 14-22 from the free-throw line, compared to 26-28 for SAU.
- 11: Indiana Wesleyan surrendered 16 points to Spring Arbor off their 11 turnovers.
- The Wildcats return home to Luckey Arena to face Saint Francis (Ind.) on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
- Links for video and stats are available at IWUWildcats.com.
- Help us partner with Peyton Manning Children's Hospital for a Teddy Bear Toss and more.
- We will have the banner reveal for our 2024 NAIA Volleyball National Champions at halftime.
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