CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind.- The Illinois Institute of Technology men's basketball team opened the season on Tuesday night, falling at Wabash College 75-57.

How it Happened

• Starting four freshman, Tech kept things close early in the first half and took a 15-13 lead on a Jake Bruns jumper with 13:30 left.
• Shortly after, Wabash retook the lead and held it through the half, leading 35-29 after 20 minutes.
• Tech scored the first six points of the second half on a Parker Joncus three and a layup and free throw by Anthony Mosley Jr. to tie things at 35.
• Wabash took control, going on a 28-8 run through the seven-minute mark in the half, taking a 63-43 lead.
• Tech and Wabash exchanged baskets late, taking the game to the 75-57 final.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Mosley led the Scarlet Hawks in scoring in his first collegiate contest, tallying 23 points with four steals.
• Jake Digiorgio, also playing for the first time, recorded a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) with three steals.
• Returning starter Samuel Rarick notched six points and four rebounds.

Wabash Mentions

• Johnny Jager led Wabash with 19 points.

Stats to Know

• Wabash outshot Tech 49.1% to 35.8%.
• Both teams were an identical 15-24 (62.5%) from the free throw line.
• Tech assisted on just three baskets. Wabash dished 13 assists.
• Wabash outscored Tech in the paint 44-16.

Up Next

• The Scarlet Hawks will compete in the Illinois College Tournament on Friday and Saturday.
• Tech will oppose host Illinois College at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and MacMurray College on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.