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Carmelo Harris drives past a William Jewell player
MaKenna Maschino

Men's Basketball

Second Half Run Lifts Cardinals over Hounds

Box Score INDIANAPOLIS — The University of Indianapolis (7-9, 5-3 GLVC) fell to William Jewell College (9-7, 5-3 GLVC) with a final score of 79-65 on Thursday night at The Nic. Despite a strong first half, the Greyhounds were unable to maintain their lead in the second half against the Cardinals' 48-second-half points.

INS & OUTS
The game began with the Greyhounds taking an early lead, highlighted by Carmelo Harris's 3-pointer at 19:24. Tyler Parrish contributed significantly, scoring multiple 3-pointers, including one at 13:35 that tied the game at 12. William Jewell, led by Justice Sutton, kept pace with key free throws and a layup to maintain a competitive scoreline. In the closing minutes, the Greyhounds pulled ahead with Parrish's 3-pointer at the 1:10 mark, securing a 38-31 lead by the end of the first half.

The Cardinals came out hot in the second half, shooting 50 percent from the field, and used a 20-3 run to take a 10-point lead over the Hounds. Parrish answered with a six-point run to give the Greyhounds life and bring it to a two-possession ballgame. Harris drilled a three-pointer to bring UIndy within four with 9:32 left to play, before the Cardinals used a 17-7 run to build a lead that would carry them to the final buzzer. 

INSIDE THE BOX
-Parrish recorded his seventh-straight game with double-digit scoring, notching 19 points, shooting 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. 
-Harris led the Geyhounds in scoring with 20 points, shooting from a .533 clip. 
-Amoako recorded his third double-double of the season, scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 boards for UIndy. 

UP NEXT
The Hounds return to The Nic Saturday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET to face the Rockhurst Hawks for Youth Day. 

 
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Players Mentioned

Tyler Parrish

#5 Tyler Parrish

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6' 3"
Freshman
Carmelo Harris

#11 Carmelo Harris

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6' 0"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Tyler Parrish

#5 Tyler Parrish

6' 3"
Freshman
G
Carmelo Harris

#11 Carmelo Harris

6' 0"
Senior
G
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