BANNOCKBURN, Ill. --- Sitting two games over .500, the TIU men's basketball team welcomed the Judson Eagles to Van Dixhorn Arena on Wednesday night in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) play. Coming off a five-point win at Maranatha Baptist last weekend, the Trojans looked to notch their longest winning streak of the season.

TIU dominated the first half in all aspects of the game, forcing ten Eagle turnovers and shooting 70% percent from the floor in the first 20 minutes. Jack Kahoun put together a strong opening half with 16 points, including four made three-pointers. Brandon McQueen also stole three balls and helped hold Judson to 34% shooting as Trinity rolled into the break, leading 50-27.

The Eagles however came storming back out of halftime, opening the frame on a 13-4 run in the first six minutes. While the Trojans never relinquished control of the lead, they did see their lead shrink to as little as three points, largely in part to foul trouble. However, Judson also faced issues staying out of foul trouble, allowing the Trojans the chance to expand their diminished lead at the charity stripe. Despite being outscored 46-34 in the half, TIU was able to secure the game as McQueen got hot from beyond the arc with a pair of three's late to give Trinity the 84-73 win. 

McQueen led TIU with 29 points and eight rebounds in the win, while both Kahoun and Brandon Lawani each noted 19 points.
 

ADDITIONAL GAME NOTES

• TIU picked up their 14th win over Judson in the 26th meeting of the series. The Trojans hold a 14-12 lead in the all-time series.

• Trinity's win is their third straight, their longest winning streak this season. It is also their longest winning streak since winning three straight late in the 2018-19 season (Jan. 23-Feb. 2, 2019).

• With their seventh victory this season, the Trojans surpass their win total from last season. TIU finished the 2019-20 season with a 6-23 record.

• Brandon McQueen tied his career scoring-high with 29 points in the win. McQueen scored 29 one week ago at home against Trinity Christian. McQueen set a new career-high in defensive rebounds (8) as well in the victory.

• McQueen ranks fourth in the NCCAA with 34 steals this season.
• Jack Kahoun set new career-highs in scoring (19 points), field goals made (5), three-point field goals made (5), free throws made (4) and field goals attempted (6).

• Jameir Jefferson set a new career-high with five assists in the win.

• Leon Williams notched a TIU career-high three steals against Judson.
   

UP NEXT

The Trojans (7-4) return to action on Saturday afternoon, February 6 as they visit the Roosevelt Lakers at the Athletic & Convocation Center in Arlington Heights. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00pm CT and can be watched LIVE on the Laker Sports Network.

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Trinity International University is a comprehensive, national university affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America and located in Bannockburn, Illinois, 25 miles north of Chicago. TIU educates men and women to engage in God's redemptive work in the world by cultivating academic excellence, Christian faithfulness and lifelong learning.