INDIANAPOLIS—The University of Indianapolis men's basketball team took down the Lincoln University Blue Tigers, 101-73, on UIndy's Pack the House Day.
In the win, the UIndy recorded its highest total points in a game since Dec.13, 2022. The Hounds were led by senior Nate Dudukovich, who recorded a season-high 23 points in 29 minutes of play. Dudukovich shot from a .727 clip, going 6-7 from three-point range. Just behind Dudukovich, Tyler Parrish contributed 23 points for the Greyhounds from a .615 clip.
INS & OUTS
The scoring was even for much of the opening five minutes of the contest, but the Hounds jumped ahead to a five-point lead with two back-to-back buckets from Dudukovich, who drained a pull-up from distance after nailing a driving basket in the lane.
The Greyhounds gained steam and did not let up on the gas, Shaun Arnold applying the pressure, converting two points off a steal and slam for a 25-17 UIndy lead. Arnold was able get six driving buckets in the first half while grabbing 10 boards to reach a double-double with time still left in the first half.
Carmelo Harris went to extend the UIndy lead to 21 with 1:21 left in the first half, before Tyler Chapman nailed a 3-pointer for the Blue Tigers to bring the Hounds' lead back under 20.
The Greyhounds did not lose momentum in the second half, opening with a 15-0 run, sparked by back-to-back Dudukovich threes, capped by another three from the Cincinnati native and a Harris three-ball.
Elad Bakshi sunk three 3-pointers of his own to finish with a perfect four-for-four with 12 points on the night.
INSIDE THE BOX
-Arnold achieved his second double-double of the week, bringing his season total to seven.
-The Greyhounds recorded the most points under coach Heady, beating the previous high of 96 set on Nov. 8, 2024.
-UIndy saw its best outing from the field this season, going 56.7 percent from the field and 60 percent from three.
-Every Greyhound that dressed in today's contest either recorded an assist or scored
-The Greyhound's 55-point first half was the most points scored in a single half since December 31, 2021
