Jake Bruns scored 14 points off the bench to keep the Scarlet Hawks in the game, but the Lakers from Roosevelt get the win 65-56 at Keating Sports Center on Wednesday.
Posted: Jan 17, 2018
CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois Tech men's basketball hosted Roosevelt at home on Wednesday evening, dropping a close game to the Lakers 65-56.
How it Happened
- The Scarlet Hawks began the game with a few turnovers and both teams struggled from the floor. Parker Joncus hit two key three-point shots to give the Hawks the early lead at 10-5. Tech continued to struggle with turnovers but still led 14-10 behind strong bench play halfway through the first period. The Lakers' balanced attack led by Chandler Fuzak—who had six points in the first half—kept Roosevelt close. Tech went on a run to close out the first half and took a 23-20 lead into the break.
- Jake Bruns started the second half with 11 points (4-4, including three 3-point field goals) and propelled the Scarlet Hawks out to a 35-30 after five minutes. However, Roosevelt's Jake Asquini found his stroke from behind the 3-point line and tied the game at 40 with ten minutes to play. Both teams got into foul trouble early, giving plenty of opportunities from the free-throw line down the stretch. The Hawks' turnover woes continued and Roosevelt capitalized after tying the game with three minutes to go. The Lakers hit enough free throws down the stretch and edged away from the Hawks, securing the win 65-56.
Scarlet Hawk Standouts
- Bruns finished with 14 points off the bench, plus two rebounds, two assists and one steal
- Joncus, Anthony Mosley Jr. and Max Hisatake all had 11 points with a combined 20 rebounds
- Jake Digiorgio had seven points with 14 rebounds and two steals and blocks
Stats to Know
- Tech out-rebounded Roosevelt 44-30
- The Lakers were better from the free throw line (68.8% to 41.7%)
- The Hawks had more turnovers 19-15
- Tech now has a record of 11-5
Up Next
- Tech will travel to Wheaton College to take on the Thunder this Saturday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m.