Wright St defeats IU Indy 77-81
Thrilling Upset: Wright St Outlasts IU Indy in Close Battle
In a dramatic conference showdown, Wright State (AWAY) edged Indiana University-Indianapolis (HOME) 81-77 on the road at The Jungle, handing the home team a heartbreaking defeat.
The primary storyline of this thriller was Wright State's ability to stay ahead and outmaneuver IU Indy in the final minutes. With just over three minutes remaining, the away team led by as few as five points, but managed to maintain their composure and secure the four-point victory.
One player who played a crucial role in Wright State's success was Michael Imariagbe, who poured in 19 points on an impressive 66.7% shooting performance from the field. His efforts helped set the tone for the visiting team, which ultimately outscored IU Indy by seven points in the second half.
In contrast, IU Indy's Kyler D'Augustino led the charge with 31 points, but his hot shooting early on was not enough to overcome Wright State's relentless defense. The away team's bench also played a significant role in the victory, contributing 19 points off the board.
The game saw both teams struggle from three-point range, with IU Indy making just 40% of their attempts and Wright State converting at a 53.0% clip. However, it was Wright State's free throw shooting that ultimately proved decisive, as they made 20-of-25 attempts to seal the win.
Advanced statistics told a similar story, with Wright State's eFG% (66.3%) and True Shooting Percentage (71.1%) far surpassing IU Indy's marks (54.7% eFG%, 55.9% TS%). The away team also outrebounded their hosts by seven boards, 31-22.
For the home team, the loss marked a disappointing setback in conference play, but one that provided valuable lessons for the young squad. As Wright State celebrated their hard-fought victory, they knew they had taken a crucial step towards securing their place among the top teams in the league.
Final Box Score:
Wright State (AWAY) - 81
Indiana University-Indianapolis (HOME) - 77
Key Stats:
* Wright State:
+ FG: 26/46 (57.0%)
+ 3PT: 9/17 (53.0%)
+ FT: 20/25 (80.0%)
+ Rebounds: 31
+ Assists: 18
+ Turnovers: 17
* Indiana University-Indianapolis:
+ FG: 31/64 (48.0%)
+ 3PT: 8/20 (40.0%)
+ FT: 7/11 (64.0%)
+ Rebounds: 27
+ Assists: 22
+ Turnovers: 11