GARY, IND. ---  Last night the Trojans traveled to Indiana for another CCAC matchup against the Redhawks of Indiana University Northwest. After an exciting comeback during their last game to continue their winning ways, Trinity hoped to continue the streak but an emotionally charged senior night for the Redhawks rallied the home team to victory, 78-77.

The Redhawks opened play with a couple of dunks before Trinity took the lead 8-6 after a 3-pointer by Jack Kahoun. Six minutes passed and the Trojans widened the gap to 24-13 before a Redhawks timeout to try and regain control of the game. Out of the break, IUN hit a jumper and tried to swing momentum but the Trojans answered with a 12-4 run on the scoreboard.

With a little more than five minutes left on the clock, the Redhawks began mounting another attack and brought the score deficit to single digits. After 3-pointers by Jaden Thomas and Brandon McQueen, the score was 44-31 with two minutes remaining. As the clock wound down, the Redhawks sank the final seven points and closed the half with the Trojans leading 46-38.

In the first eight minutes of the second half, the Redhawks continued their push to catch Trinity and came within a single point twice before finally tying the score 55-55. Over the course of the next ten minutes, the score would be tied and broken five times. The final tied score broke at 74-74 with less than two minutes remaining after a layup by Diamond Presniakovas.

Twenty-seconds left in the game and a layup by Brandon McQueen brought the score to 77-74. Unfortunately, Trinity wouldn't be able to hold onto the lead as the Redhawks converted on a free throw opportunity and created a turnover to sink the game winning baskets.

Additional Game Notes:

• Last night's matchup was the 5th all-time meeting between Trinity International and IU Northwest. The result brings the Trojans to 12-15 overall and 8-11 in the CCAC
• The Trojans are currently ranked 4nd in the nation for total points scored (2,345) and 13th for 3PT made, averaging 9.8 per game.
• Trinity is ranked 6th for points per game, averaging 86.9 and 10th for field goals made per game
• The Trojans are also ranked 9th for steals per game, averaging 9.9
• Brandon McQueen led the Trojans with 17 points and six rebounds
• Sterling Brown followed with 13 points and nine assists, a new season-high for assists
• Jaden Thomas added 13 points, including a career-high three 3-pointers

 
Up Next
The Trojans(12-15) are on the road again as they return to Indiana but this time to tip off against Indiana University at South Bend on Saturday afternoon. Game time is scheduled for 3:00pm EST and can be live streamed on Regional Radio 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.