IRVINE, Calif. - In a charged encounter on Thursday evening, in the Jordan Lawley Facility, the Indiana Tech Warriors secured the win against the Westcliff Warriors with a final score of 78-68. This victory pushes the Warriors' season record to 9-3, while they remain 6-0 in conference play.
 
The game opened with intense competition, with the Orange and Black holding a narrow lead for most of the opening twenty minutes. With just over a minute remaining, the Warriors grabbed their first double-digit lead of the half off a three from Steele Brasfield, but a 5-0 run from the hosts in response saw Tech leading a close 37-32 at halftime. In the second period, Indiana Tech widened their lead on the back of seventeen second-half points from Blake Davison, reaching a 12-point advantage at the 13:15 mark. Tech seemed to have an answer to every Westcliff run down the stretch, to keep the game out of reach. 
 
The standout performer for Indiana Tech was Davison, who delivered a game-high 24 points. Other key contributors included Brady Titus, with twelve points, six rebounds, and two steals. Crew Gibson posted eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocks. Javel Lewis added seven points and four rebounds.
 
The Warriors are looking ahead to their next challenge against Indiana University Northwest on December 30 in Gary, Indiana. Tip-off with the RedHawks is set for 5:00 p.m.