UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – In what proved to be fast-paced action on Saturday night, the UIndy men's basketball (2-0) team overcame a small halftime deficit to defeat host Saginaw Valley State (0-2), 85-82.
 
The Greyhounds assisted on 53 percent of made field goals in the win, while Jimmy King dished out a career-high 11 helpers.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Cardinals shot 45 percent from deep in the first half to hold a two-point advantage at the break. King had 12 points at halftime, while Jordache Mavunga drilled a pair of three-pointers and had four rebounds.
 
Mavunga played a large role in the Hounds' comeback, scoring 10 points and grabbing seven boards in the second half. Trevor Lakes hit his third three-ball of the game with under three minutes left to give UIndy a 76-73 lead, which the Greyhound would never relinquish. King, who assisted on the Lakes' three, sunk two free throws with 18 seconds left to put the game out of reach.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
King finished with 23 points and 11 assists, posting his second career double-double and first since February 23, 2017. Mavunga also finished with 17 points and 11 boards for his first double-double as a Hound.
 
After surrendering eight second-chance points in the first half, UIndy outscored Saginaw Valley 13-2 in the category in the final 20 minutes. The Greyhounds recorded 17 offensive rebounds in the win, one night after pulling down seven on the offensive glass.
 
CJ Hardaway also finished with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Jesse Kempson totaled 18 tallies with six boards.
 
HOUND BYTES
Head coach Stan Gouard: "I challenged my guys from a physical standpoint at halftime to embrace the situation. I give my guys credit for coming up here and getting two wins in a hostile environment.
 
"CJ got downhill in transition and knifed through the defense and got into a rhythm. He did a great job of picking and choosing his spots."
 
UP NEXT
The Hounds will host Elmhurst College on Wednesday inside Nicoson Hall for the team's home opener. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m.