(South Bend, IN) The IU South Bend men's basketball team lost to McKendree University on Wednesday night 80-57 at the Student Activities Center on the campus of IU South Bend. With the loss the Tians fall to 1-5 on the season.
Ben Werner was solid for the Titans as he registered a double-double in the contest pouring in 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds for the Titans. Teammates Terry Hill and Quinn Brooks chipped in with 9 and 8 points respectively for the Titans.
The Bobcats shot over 50% from the field and 44% from behind the arc. Eric Hobbie scored a game-high 21 points and also recorded 10 rebounds on the night. Andy Wolff scored 13 points and Kenny Detmer scored 11 points for McKendree.
The Titans will be back in action on Thursday night as they travel to Valparaiso University to take on the Crusaders in exhibition action. Tip-off time is slated for 7:05 pm CST.
Milestone Reached: Congratulations to junior forward Ben Werner for eclipsing the 1,000 point mark for his career at IU South Bend. Great job Ben!