The University of Illinois Springfield men's basketball competed in an entertaining matchup against conference leaders Indianapolis that they would go on to lose by a score of 82-75. The Prairie Stars drop to 16-11 overall, with a 9-8 conference record. The Greyhounds improve to 17-7 overall, with a 13-3 GLVC record. 

Game Summary

• UIS started the game well, taking an eight point lead within seven minutes

• Indy fought back and took a lead of their own 

• The Greyhounds held a 35-28 lead at the break in a low-scoring first half

• Indianapolis built their lead to as many as thirteen in the second half, but the Prairie Stars kept battling

• UIS cut the Greyhound lead to one point with 3:32 left after a Max Kunnert three

• Indianapolis was able to build the lead again and win the game 82-75

From the Box Score

• Jacob Hanna led the Stars with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists

• Max Kunnert finished with 14 points 

• Jordan Rice added 13 points

• Both teams finished with 32 rebounds 

• Indianapolis held a slight advantage in assists 14-12 

• UIS shot 24-for-55 (43.6%) from the field, 7-of-22 (31.8%) from three, and 20-for-24 (83.3%) from the free-throw line

• Indianapolis shot 29-for-57 (50.9%) from the field, 9-of-23  (39.1%) from three, and 15-for-21 (71.4%) from the free-throw line

Around the GLVC 

• UMSL, Upper Iowa, McKendree, Quincy, Truman State, and William Jewell all joined Indianapolis with wins on Saturday

• UIndy leads the GLVC with a 13-3 record

• UIS holds a 9-8 record in conference play

Up Next

The Prairie Stars hit the road next weekend against two tough opponents in Truman State and Upper Iowa.