INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Mason Alexander scored 12 of his team-high 18 points over the final five minutes as the William Jewell men's basketball team defeated the University of Indianapolis, 70-69, on Friday night on the road. The game included nine ties and 11 lead changes through the 40 minutes of play. The Cardinals, who beat UIndy for the first time in program history, move to 1-0 on the season while the Greyhounds drop to 0-1. 

THE BASICS
Final Score: 70-69
Location: Nicoson Hall (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Records: Jewell (1-0, 1-0), UIndy (0-1, 0-1)



HOW IT HAPPENED

• Both teams got off to a nearly even start, with neither taking more than a five point advantage through the first 12 minutes. Seven straight points, including five from Eysan Wiley, finally provided some separation, putting the Cardinals up 27-20 with just under four and half minutes to go in the opening half. 
• They Greyhounds did not go quietly, however, tying the game at 30 before a three pointer and a steal by Carter Olsen followed by a bucket from Wiley put Jewell on top 35-30 at the break. 
• The Cards grew their lead to as many as six in the second half but UIndy remained close behind, eventually closing the gap and taking the lead, 66-64, with 3:27 to go. 
• Alexander then went on a tear, connecting on two free throws to tie the game, followed by a steal and layup to put Jewell back on top by two.
• A traditional three point play from the Greyhounds gave them a one point advantage with under 30 seconds on the clock but a jump shot in the lane from Alexander with 18 ticks remaining put the Cardinals up for good. UIndy was able to get off one final shot but it fell short with Wiley picking up the rebound to secure the win. 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Alexander finished with a team-high 18 points, to go along with six assists, tying his career high. 
• Wiley was all over the floor, contributing 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots. 
• Carter Olsen dominated the defensive end, particularly in the first half, swiping a career-high five steals. The senior also tied his career high with 14 points and set a new career-best with five boards. 
• In his collegiate debut freshman Grant Stubbs proved he will be a tough handle over the next four years, pouring in 15 points, grabbing five rebounds and blocking two shots while committing just one turnover. 
• Jackson Golightly also pulled down a team-high eight rebounds. 
• Overall, the Cardinals shot 42% from the floor while holding the Greyhounds to 38%, including just 17% from three. 

FOR THE GREYHOUNDS

• Cory Miller, Jr. scored a game-high 28 points to lead UIndy who also got 13 points and 11 rebounds from Kendrick Tchoua. 
• The Greyhounds won the battle on the glass, out-rebounding Jewell 42-33, led by Tchoua and Jesse Bingham who also had 11 boards. 

UP NEXT
Jewell is scheduled to be back in action on Sunday as they travel to Southern Indiana for a 3 p.m. tip.