INDIANAPOLIS – The UIndy men's basketball team (7-9, 7-9 GLVC) pulled off an exciting 61-60 victory at Nicoson Hall Thursday night, edging Rockhurst University behind a monster 17-point, 15-rebound performance from sophomore
Kendrick Tchoua. The Greyhounds have now won six of their last seven contests to move to 7-9 on the season.
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INS & OUTS
For the second straight game, Tchoua managed to grab a big offensive rebound in the final seconds and score the go-ahead points to lift the Hounds to the win.
After
breaking William Jewell's heart last Saturday, Tchoua corralled a missed UIndy shot with just 14.1 seconds left in a tie game and got hacked on the put-back attempt. He knocked down one of two free throws to give the Greyhounds the lead before they made one final defensive stop to secure the win.
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Tchoua's statistical output was good for his second straight double-double and fourth of the season, while his 15 rebounds set a new career high.
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Redshirt-freshman
Jesse Bingham, who finished with 15 points and five boards, broke a 58-58 tie in the final minute with a pair of clutch free throws. Senior
Dee Montgomery added 13 points and four steals, while senior
Cory Miller Jr. led all players with five assists.
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INSIDE THE BOX
- The Hawks sank just 26 percent of their 3-point shots, with their 35 attempts good for the most by a UIndy opponent this season.
- UIndy overcame a season-high 20 turnovers on the night.
- Tchoua added three blocks a steal to his already-impressive stat line.
- The Greyhounds have won each of their last four games decided by three points or less.
- UIndy has now won five straight decisions versus Rockhurst and 10 of the last 11.
UP NEXT
The Greyhounds remain in town to host the Bearcats of Southwest Baptist University this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. SBU is currently fourth in the
GLVC point rating standings.
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