Posted: Dec 18, 2015
GEORGETOWN, Texas – Southwestern held a stout UT Dallas offense to their second lowest point total of the season but ultimately fell 50-44.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After taking a brief lead midway through the first half, Illinois Wesleyan went on a 11-2 run and took a 12 point lead into the locker room, 51-39.
- Southwestern evened the score at 64 on Connor Kim's three with 8:42 remaining, capping off a 15-5 run.
- The Pirates were unable to take the lead and went five minutes without a field goal to fall behind by nine, 77-68.
- SU never got closer than five points the rest of the way as IWU secured the game on the free throw line.
STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Ryan Ogden: 19 points, 6-9 FG, 3-5 3PT, 12 rebounds
- Benjamin Stiver: 13 points, 4-4 FG, 1-1 3PT, 2 rebound
- Connor Kim: 11 points, 5 assists
BREAKDOWN
- Field goals: SU 41.5% (22-53); IWU 51.9% (28-54)
- 3-point: SU 35.7% (10-28); IWU 36.7% (11-30)
- Free throws: SU 71.9% (23-32); IWU 66.7% (18-27)
- Rebounds: SU 31; IWU 31
- Turnovers: SU 15; IWU 16
UP NEXT
Southwestern drops to 2-6 overall and remains in San Antonio to face Hendrix on Saturday at 6 pm.