KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Illinois Tech Men's Basketball team traveled to Kalamazoo for the first game in a road tournament hosted by the Hornets on Saturday.  Tech emerged with a win behind three double-digit scorers 67-58.

How it Happened

• Illinois Tech began slowly against the Hornets, managing just 11 points as a team in the first half of the opening period.  But Malik Howze and Max Hisatake combined for 17 points in the first half, propelling the Scarlet Hawks to a 14 point lead with four minutes to go before halftime.  Tech led by seven at half by a score of 33-26.
• Howze and Hisatake reestablished the big Scarlet Hawks lead to begin the second half, elevating the score to 40-26 within three minutes.  Jake Digiorgio added seven points during the second half until Howze exploded for 14 points down the stretch to solidify the win for the Scarlet Hawks, 67-58. 

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Howze led all scorers with 23 points on 42% shooting while adding three rebounds and one assist
• Hisatake finished with a double-double after scoring 14 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. He also had two blocks
• Digiorgio also scored 14 points with seven rebounds and one steal

Stats to Know

• Tech shot 38% from the floor and 40% from the three-point line
• Rebounds were in favor of the Scarlet Hawks 47-28
• Assists were also in favor of Tech (13-8)

Up Next

• The Scarlet Hawks will play in the second game of the Kalamazoo Tournament tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. against Olivet.