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Kentucky Wesleyan
74
Winner Ill. Springfield UIS 1-2,0-0 GLVC
62
Ky. Wesleyan KWC 0-1,0-0 G-MAC
Winner
Ill. Springfield UIS
1-2,0-0 GLVC
74
Final
62
Ky. Wesleyan KWC
0-1,0-0 G-MAC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Ill. Springfield UIS 36 38 74
Ky. Wesleyan KWC 24 38 62

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

UIS Wins 74-62 Over Kentucky Wesleyan

The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team picked up its first win of the season on Friday night, defeating Kentucky Wesleyan by a score of 74-62.
Game Summary
  • UIS never trailed in the game that started with a layup by Jacob Hanna
  • The Prairie Stars went into halftime with a comfortable 36-24 lead. Each team scored 38 points over the final half, but KWC couldn't make up the deficit
  • Jayden Johnson led UIS in scoring with 14 points while the trio of Jacob hanna, Evan Altman, and Jack Weber scored 12 points apiece
  • The Prairie Stars averaged 59.3% from the field and 50% in three-point shooting, compared to 43.9% and 19% by KWC
  • UIS had an 8-6 advantage in points off turnovers while Kentucky Wesleyan outscored UIS 14-4 on second chances
Around the GLVC
  • Indianapolis is ranked No. 5 in the NABC Preseason Poll while UMSL, McKendree, and UIS are receiving votes
  • Ten GLVC teams were in action on Friday. Four, including UIS, defeated in-region opponents
Up Next
UIS is set to face Parkside on Saturday at 4:45 p.m. The unranked Rangers opened their season on Friday by defeating the No. 5 nationally ranked Indianapolis Greyhounds.
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