INDIANAPOLIS— The University of Indianapolis secured a decisive 74-60 victory over Lewis University at The Nic on Saturday. The Greyhounds recorded 34 points in the paint and six blocks to dominate the matchup.
Carmelo Harris scored 24 points, including six three-pointers, and recorded six assists.
Shaun Arnold collected 14 rebounds, added eight points, and secured two steals. Parrish finished with 16 points and contributed five rebounds. Amoako posted 12 points and added five rebounds, supporting the team's efforts inside the paint.
INS & OUTS
UIndy started strong, opening the game with a series of efficient plays.
Kelvin Amoako's layup, assisted by
Carmelo Harris, set the tone early at 19:38. The Greyhounds then built momentum with a 3-pointer from
Tyler Parrish at 18:34, pushing their lead to 8–3. The team capitalized on turnovers, with
Nate Dudukovich contributing a steal that led to a Harris layup at 2:49. The Greyhounds maintained control in the paint, scoring 16 points from close range, and closed the first half with a narrow 36–31 lead.
UIndy seized momentum early in the second half with a 3-pointer by Harris at 18:49, pushing their lead to 39–34. The team maintained its edge with strong defensive plays, including blocks by Amoako and
Elad Bakshi, contributing to a 38-point effort in the half. Parrish and
Shaun Arnold were pivotal in extending the lead, with Arnold's fast-break dunk at 00:46 putting an exclamation mark on the half. The Greyhounds finished the game ahead 74–60, securing a decisive victory.
INSIDE THE BOX
-Harris raked in season highs in three categories with six three-pointers made, six assists, and two blocks.
-Arnold was just one board shy of tying his program record, collecting 14 rebounds on the day.
-The Hounds recorded 26 more points in the paint than the Flyers, who only recorded eight points down low.
UP NEXT
The Hounds will travel to Kirksville, Mo., to face Truman State on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8:30 p.m.