SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Indiana Tech men's basketball team fell to No. 5 Indiana Wesleyan 90-66 on day one of the WHAC/Crossroads Challenge at Spring Arbor on Friday.
Indiana Wesleyan led 11-2 five minutes into the game. Indiana Tech responded with a 12-0 run to take a 14-11 lead. IWU answered back, scoring seven straight points to swing the lead back in their favor at 18-14.
Indiana Tech led 21-18, but IWU used a quick 5-0 run to take a 25-23 lead. IWU led 33-29 at halftime.
Indiana Tech cut the lead to two at 34-32 to open the second half. Indiana Tech tied the score at 36-36, but IWU answered with a 7-0 run to take a 43-36 advantage. Indiana Tech cut the lead to three at 43-40, but a 14-0 run by IWU gave the Wildcats a commanding 57-40 lead.
Indiana Wesleyan would pull away late to secure the 90-66 victory.
Indiana Tech was led by
Branden Northern with 15 points and four assists.
Trey Yoder had 12 points and three blocks off the bench.
Dallas Roberts added 10 points.
Indiana Tech falls to 1-1 on the year. The Warriors return to action on Saturday against Spring Arbor.
