Iowa Central could not duplicate its sturdy first half right here Saturday, falling to Southwestern, 68-55.
After constructing a four-point lead at halftime, the Tritons have been outscored inside Hodges Fieldhouse, 44-27, over the ultimate 20 minutes of play.
Mekhi Wilson hit six Three-pointers and scored 26 factors as the one Iowa Central (Three-11 total, Zero-5 in ICCAC) participant in double figures. Mile Fant added 9 with seven rebounds, 4 assists and two steals, with Riley Edwards recording seven factors and 6 assists.
“We executed within the first half and we did not within the second” ICCC head coach Chad Helle stated. “Whenever you do it at this stage, you do not typically come out on prime. We’ve to determine it out, however as soon as we do, we’ll actually take off.”
For Southwestern (9-Eight, 2-Four), Fatih Huyuk led three gamers in double figures with 14. James Braddy had 13 and Joseph Bell 10 because the Spartans took benefit of a plus-15 rebounding benefit and have been plus-10 to the Tritons in second-chance factors.
“It is the little issues that make all of the distinction ultimately,” Helle stated. “Taking a unfastened ball right here or there comes again to harm you.”
Iowa Central entered the competition using a two-game profitable streak after selecting up wins in Minnesota late final month. They give the impression of being to bounce again within the Northeast on Wednesday.