SOUTH BEND, IND. --- The Trojans hit the road to Indiana again where they battled another CCAC opponent, this time against the Indiana University South Bend Titans. After a close loss in their last game, the Trojans looked to bounce back but an unmatched breakaway performance by the Titans in the second half resulted in Trojan defeat, 88-70.
In the first minutes, the Trojans and Titans swapped points back and forth with TIU trailing slightly behind the Titans. Sterling Brown answered the call, dropping a 3-pointer and ying the game 13-13. The Trojans trailed by 9 points until a fast break by Kyonte Thomas, bringing the score to 31-24, Titans.
The last two minutes of the half were tight as Diamond Presniakovas tipped in two points to tie the game 34-34. The Titans responded with six more points, and the Trojans trailed the Titans 40-36 at the end of the first half. The Trojan's hunger to tighten the opportunity at playoffs leaves them wanting more in the second half.
Starting the second half behind by four points, the Trojans pushed to score on each possession and traded baskets with the Titans. After five minutes Sterling Brown dropped a 3-pointer to bring the score to 44-47, but the Titans would go on an 11-0 run before it was broken up by a 3-pointer by Jaden Thomas.
With about five minutes remaining, the Trojans sank back to back 3-pointers but the deficit would be too large to overcome. Finishing strong, the Trojans went on a 7-2 run with 50 seconds left in regulation. Nabil Kone finished with a solid dunk, but the Trojans ended the match with defeat.
Additional Notes
- Last night's matchup was the 14th meeting between Trinity International and IU South Bend. The result brings the Trojans 12-16 overall and 8-12 in the CCAC.
- Trinity is ranked 6th for points per game, averaging 86.3 and 10th for field goals made per game
- The Trojans are ranked 8th for assists per game, averaging 17.4 and 6th for steals averaging 9.9 each game
Up Next
The Trojans (8-12) host the Crimson Wave of Calumet College of Saint Joseph in conference play. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30pm CT at the Van Dixhorn Arena with the game being streamed LIVE on the Trojan 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.
