INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – No. 11 Indiana Wesleyan men's basketball secured a bounce back victory over Marian 91-64 on Wednesday night. The red and grey shot 55.7% from the field, including an impressive 50.0% from three-point range, marking only the third game this season where they shot over 50% from deep as a team. Notably, seven different players made a three-pointer during the game. Additionally, the Wildcats tied their season-low with only 8 team fouls, showcasing disciplined play throughout the game. IWU built a substantial lead with a 27-point advantage midway through the second half, led by a bench that contributed 38 points.


THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Indianapolis, Ind. | Physical Education Center
• Records: IWU 15-3, 5-3 CRL | MU 4-14, 2-6 CRL
• NAIA Top 25 Rankings: IWU – #11 | MU – Unranked

• IWU opened with a 6–0 run, including a layup by DJ Moore and a 3-pointer by Millen McCartney.
• MU briefly led 16–12 after a jumper by Dylan Moles with 13:28 left, marking their largest lead of the half.
• The Wildcats began to catch fire with a 8–4 run, capped by a layup from Kevin Sacas with 6:34 remaining to tie the game at 27-27.
• The red and grey closed the half on a 19–6 stretch, highlighted by a Caedmon Bontrager 3-pointer, taking a 46–33 lead into halftime.

• IWU opened with a 3-pointer by McCartney, setting the tone for the half.
• Moore capitalized with a 3-pointer at 15:22, extending the visitor's lead to a double-digit margin.
• A 10-0 run for the Wildcats in the final 5:00 of play was the final dagger to put the game out of reach
• The red and grey finished strong for a 91–64 victory over the Knights, outscoring the home team 45–31 in the second half.

• Isaac Andrews: 18 points, 7-9 FG
• Caedmon Bontrager: 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists
• Millen McCartney: 14 points, 4-6 3FG, 6 rebounds
• Kevin Sacas: 13 points, 10 rebounds

• The Wildcats travel to take on No. 3 Bethel (Ind.) on Saturday at 3:00 PM.
• Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com.

• 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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