MARION, Ind. – No. 10 Indiana Wesleyan men's basketball fell to undefeated No. 1 Grace 92-83 on Saturday in Luckey Arena. Despite a strong second-half performance, where Indiana Wesleyan scored 47 points, Grace maintained their lead with an elite display in the paint, totaling 58 points. The red and grey's efforts included a 41.7 percent success rate from beyond the arc, but it was not enough to overcome the 14-point lead Grace built in the second half.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Marion, Ind. | Luckey Arena
- Records: IWU 14-3, 4-3 CRL | GC 17-0, 7-0 CRL
- NAIA Top 25 Rankings: IWU – #10 | GC – #1
FIRST HALF
- Indiana Wesleyan took an early 3–0 lead after Caedmon Bontrager converted a three-point play.
- The Lancers responded with a 10–2 run, including a 3-pointer by Gage Sefton to take control.
- Grace extended its lead to 10 points with 4:05 left in the half with Ian Raasch's layup and free throw.
- IWU trimmed the deficit late, with a 3-pointer from Bontrager, closing the half at 39–36 in favor of Grace.
SECOND HALF
- GC began the second half with an 11–0 run, capped off by a Gavin Betten free throw to make it 50-36.
- Indiana Wesleyan struggled with turnovers, committing five in the half and allowing Grace to capitalize with fast-break points.
- Despite a late push by the Wildcats that cut the lead to one, the Lancers maintained control with strong rebounding and efficient shooting.
- Grace secured a 92–83 victory, outscoring IWU 53–47 in the second half.
KEY WILDCATS
LOOKING AHEAD
- The Wildcats travel to take on Marian this Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
- Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com.
NEXT HOME GAME
- The Wildcats will be back in Luckey Arena on January 28 to take on Taylor at 7:00 PM.
- Links for tickets, video, and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com.
- Wildcat fans are encouraged to wear red for Hoops for Hope. IWU and Taylor are partnering to raise money and awareness for World Hope International. Participate in the Red Out (and purple out) by ordering your shirt today by clicking HERE. All proceeds will go to World Hope!
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