INDIANAPOLIS — The UIndy men's basketball team fell to Thomas More 83-78 at Nicoson Hall, with Thomas More's strong first-half performance setting the tone for the close contest. The Greyhounds' bench contributed significantly, scoring 45 of the team's points, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.

Carmelo Harris and Shaun Arnold led the way for the Hounds with 26 points from Harris, and 21 points from Arnold, on 7-12 (58.3%) shooting from beyond the arc. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
The game started with UIndy establishing an early 10-5 lead, highlighted by two 3-pointers from Arnold. Thomas More responded with a quick 7-0 run, knotting the score at 10. As the half progressed, Jashaun Pouncy and Kai Simpson led Thomas More in extending their lead, with Simpson contributing a series of buckets. Despite efforts from Carmelo Harris and Julian Norris, the Greyhounds trailed 50-35 at the end of the first half after a buzzer-beating three pointer by Daniel Allen.

Allen opened the second half with a three pointer for Thomas More, quickly extending their lead. UIndy responded with a three of their own from Harris at the 19:16 mark. Despite the home team's efforts, including a series of scoring plays by Kon and Shaun Arnold, Thomas More maintained control. Allen's late layup followed by a dunk in the final minute, both assisted by Simpson, helped secure an 83-78 victory for the Saints.

INSIDE THE BOX
- The Greyhounds bench outscored the Saints 45 to 15. 
- UIndy collected 12 fastbreak points on 13 forced turnovers. 
- There were a combined 44 fouls in tonight's contest.

UP NEXT
The Greyhounds remain at home for their next outing against Hillsdale on Wednesday Nov. 26, with tip set for 5 p.m.