BOURBONNAIS, Ill. - The Indiana University Kokomo men's basketball team claimed a hard-fought road win Saturday night, defeating Olivet Nazarene University on their home floor inside McHie Arena.

FAST FACTS

• LOCATION: McHie Arena | Bournonnais, Ill
• UPDATED RECORDS: IU Kokomo - 3-2, Olivet Nazerene - 2-2
• NAIA TOP-25 RANKINGS: IU Kokomo - N/A, Olivet Nazarene - N/A

THE RUNDOWN 

• The lead changed hands five times early before IU Kokomo began to take control with 7:53 remaining in the first half.
• The Cougars extended their advantage to eight with 2:55 left in the half, capped by a strong layup from Alonzo Clawson-Smith, and went into halftime holding a five-point lead.
• IU Kokomo maintained control for much of the second half, though Olivet Nazarene made a late push to take a one-point lead with 2:24 to play.
• The Cougars responded immediately, as Clawson-Smith scored inside to reclaim the lead, and Patric Matson drilled a clutch three-pointer to help seal a gritty 84-81 victory.

LEADING THE CHARGE

• Four Cougars scored in double figures, led by Alonzo Clawson-Smith, who continues to shine early in the season with a near triple-double of nineteen points, ten rebounds, and nine assists.
• Patric Matson caught fire from beyond the arc, hitting a game-high five three-pointers and finishing with seventeen points.
• Ty Willis added fourteen points and five assists, while Ibrahim Diakite contributed ten points and two blocks.
• Evan Kretz and Joseph Annan Jr. would chip in eight points each.

THE ROAD AHEAD

• Next Game: 11/29 vs Johnson University @ The Show (Kingsport, TN)  - 6:00 PM (ET)

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