FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Tech men's basketball team defeated Saint Francis 84-72 in the Battle of Fort Wayne on Saturday.
Saint Francis jumped out to a 7-1 lead four minutes into the first half. Indiana Tech responded with eight straight points to take a 9-7 lead. USF then scored 10 straight points to take a 17-9 advantage.
Saint Francis extended their advantage to double digits at 25-15. Indiana Tech battled back, cutting the lead to three at 27-24. USF once again responded, increasing their lead to nine at 37-28. Saint Francis led 39-32 at the half.
Indiana Tech opened the half with a 10-0 run to take a 42-39 lead. Saint Francis swung the lead back in their favor at 48-45, but Indiana Tech answered with a 12-0 run to take a 57-48 advantage.
Indiana Tech's lead grew to double digits at 69-59 with seven minutes to go. The Warrior lead never fell below seven for the rest of the game as Indiana Tech would secure the 84-72 win.
The Warriors were led by
Steele Brasfield, who scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds.
Dallas Roberts also scored 18 points to co-lead the Warriors.
Branden Northern added 16 points and four assists.
Jaxon Pardon added eight points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
Logan Beaston grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.
Indiana Tech moves to 4-2 on the year. The Warriors return to action on Wednesday at IU Northwest.
