INDIANAPOLIS – The
UIndy men's basketball team (9-2) won its third straight game on Tuesday, downing the visiting Judson Eagles (4-9) by a score of 105-57 from
Nicoson Hall.
Kendrick Tchoua and
Julian Steinfeld dominated the pain in the win, combining for 28 points and 21 rebounds while each finishing with a double-double.
The Hounds' 105 points is the 17th time they have reached triple digits in the last decade.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Inspired by a 25-5 run early in the first half, UIndy never looked back behind the finals week faithful. Eight different Greyhounds scored during the stretch, including a team-high six points from
Jesse Bingham.
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Steinfeld was on double-double watch in the first half, recording nine points and eight boards in under eight minutes of action. The 7-footer tallied three dunks in that 8:56 of playing time.
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UIndy kept its foot on the gas after the break, racking up 53 more points to finish with 105 in the win. Five Greyhounds finished in double figures, four of whom reached the mark in the second half.
Jakobie Robinson tallied half of his 12 points in the final 20 minutes, drilling a pair of 3-pointers.
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The Hounds were heavy on the glass, outrebounding the Eagles, 46-19.
David Ejah added seven boards, while Robinson recorded four.
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INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- UIndy finished with more offensive rebounds than Judson's total boards. Tchoua grabbed seven of his 11 on the offensive glass, with Ejah finishing with four.
- The bench was on fire once again, totaling 49 of the team's points in the victory.
Josh Hines played the final five minutes, going 3-for-3 from the field with a pair of triples.
- The Hounds forced 19 turnovers, with Tchoua and
Bruno Williams each snagging three steals.
- Bingham was the lone Greyhound to record more than 22 minutes of playing time, with five of his 11 points coming from the charity stripe.
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Jarvis Walker handed out a game-high four assists, while shooting 3-of-5 from the floor.
- The UIndy defense has now surrendered less than 60 points in seven games this season, including each of the past three.
- Birthday boy
Aaron Etherington recorded seven points.Â
HOUND BYTES
UP NEXT
UIndy will take a short break before visiting Purdue Northwest next Monday in a battle of Indiana DII programs. Tip in Hammond is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET against the Pride.
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