CHICAGO, Ill.- The Illinois Institute of Technology men's basketball team competed at nearby North Park University on Saturday afternoon. Tech fell 81-69 despite a stellar offensive game from junior Samuel Rarick.

How it Happened

• Tech started out the game strong by taking an early lead. Freshman Quentin Forberg, making his first start of the season, hit a three on the opening possession.
• The two teams traded early leads until North Park took control around the 12 minute mark. The Vikings went on a 11-0 run to take a 23-13 lead. 
• Tech cut the lead to five late in the first half, but the Vikings led 37-28 at halftime.
• Three-pointers on three straight possessions (two from Matt Peters, one from Jake Bruns) and two Anthony Mosley Jr. free throws brought Tech to withing three with 14:29 left in the second half, but the Vikings built the lead back up as the half progresses.
• North Park hit six free throws in the last 36 seconds to hold on to the lead and win 81-69.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Rarick led Illinois Tech's scoring attack, tallying 21 points on 10-of-19 shooting. He also added nine rebounds.
• Mosley added 11 points off the bench to go along with five assists and two steals.
• Peters had nine points and hit all of his three-point shots.
• Jake Digiorgio scored eight points and had a team-high 10 rebounds.

North Park Notes

• Juwan Henry scored 22 points to go along with 10 rebounds.
• Jordan Robinson scored 20 points with 13 rebounds.

Stats to Know

• Tech shot 40.8% from the floor (28-69) while North Park was 38.7% (29-75).
• Tech hit a season-high seven three-point shots.
• Tech outrebounded North Park 47-41, but lost the turnover battle 18-6.

Up Next

• The Scarlet Hawks host Knox College on Friday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m.