MARION, Ind. – No. 5 Indiana Wesleyan men's basketball showcased one of its most efficient offensive performances of the year on Wednesday night, defeating Huntington University 93-71 in Luckey Arena. The Wildcats were locked in from the opening tip, shooting a blistering 60% from the field to tie their season-high mark. The perimeter attack was equally lethal as IWU knocked down 14 three-pointers, the second-highest total for the team this season. Perhaps most impressively, the Wildcats protected the rock with elite precision, recording a season-low six turnovers. Leading the charge was Caedmon Bontrager, who secured his third consecutive game with 20 or more points, continuing a dominant stretch of play in Crossroads League action.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Marion, Ind. | Luckey Arena
• Records: IWU 20-3, 10-3 CRL | HU 17-6, 8-5
• NAIA Top 25 Rankings: IWU – #5 | HU – Unranked

• The Wildcats jumped out to an early advantage with a 7–0 start, sparked by Jake Smith's 3-pointer at 17:40.
• The Foresters responded with a series of successful plays for an 8-3 run, narrowing the gap to 14-13.
• Caedmon Bontrager led the red and grey with key contributions, including a tip-in at 10:43 to extend their lead.
• IWU maintained control, closing the half with a jumper by Bontrager at the buzzer, taking a 46–36 lead into halftime.

• The red and grey surged with a sequence of three-pointers, including one by Isaac Andrews at 14:53, extending their lead. The team made 14 three-pointers in total, marking their second-highest tally of the season.
• Millen McCartney and Andrews each converted from beyond the arc, contributing to a 15-point advantage midway through the half.
• Despite HU's efforts to close the gap with scoring from Jackson Paul and Kaden Johnson, Indiana Wesleyan maintained control with efficient shooting.
• Indiana Wesleyan closed the half with a substantial cushion, leading 93–71 at the final buzzer. 

• Caedmon Bontrager: 20 points, 9-13 FG, 6 rebounds
• Isaac Andrews: 19 points, 4-7 3FG, 2 assists
• Millen McCartney: 18 points, 4-6 3FG, 4 rebounds
• Jake Smith: 14 points, 6-8 FG, 5 assists, 2 rebounds

• The Wildcats travel to take on Spring Arbor on Saturday at 3:00 PM.
• Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com.

• IWU will be back in Luckey Arena on Wednesday to take on Mount Vernon Nazarene at 7:00 PM.
• Links for tickets, video, and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com.

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