INDIANAPOLIS – In a wire-to-wire GLVC match up, the University of Indianapolis men's basketball team hailed victorious over Illinois Springfield on Saturday afternoon.  The Hounds trailed by five at halftime but fought back for a 63-59 victory inside Nicoson Hall.

With a 2-1 week the Hounds improve to 5-3 overall and sit at 2-1 in conference play.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Prairie Stars led by six early in the second half until the Hounds tabbed a 9-0 run and held UIS scoreless for nearly three minutes of play.  Illinois Springfield regained a four-point lead until a fast break lay up from Kendrick Tchoua and a pair of three's from Cory Miller Jr. put the Hounds on top once and for all.

UIS threatened late, tying the game at 53 with 3:03 remaining but Tchoua put momentum on UIndy's side with a three-point play.  Dee Montgomery and Jesse Bingham both sunk a pair of free throws in the final minute to seal the win.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Reigning GLVC Player of the Week Kendrick Tchoua paced the Hounds with 16 points followed by Bingham and Miller Jr. at 13.  Three players have scored in double figures in each of UIndy's games this season.
- Sean Peeters flirted with a double-double off the bench, tabbing nine points while grabbing eight rebounds.
- Julian Steinfeld had a strong showing in his first start of the season, scoring seven while adding seven rebounds.
- The Hounds won the board battle for the second straight game, corralling 39 rebounds to Illinois Springfield's 28.

UP NEXT
The Hounds will take an eight-day break from action with their next contest not coming until Sunday, December 12.  UIndy will host St. Mary of the Woods at 4 pm ET inside Nicoson Hall.