GARY, Ind. — Anthony Taylor scored a game-high 21 points as Indiana Northwest defeated Judson University 86-69 in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup Wednesday night at the Savannah Center.

Taylor shot an efficient 7-of-11 from the field, including 3-of-5 from three-point range, while adding six rebounds and three steals. Trace Williams provided a strong performance as well, scoring 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting and dishing out two assists.

Indiana Northwest (11-4, 5-2 CCAC) took control early, leading 46-33 at halftime behind 53.1% shooting from the field in the opening half. Judson (5-10, 2-5 CCAC) made a push in the second half but could not overcome the RedHawks' balanced attack.

Caleb Jenkins chipped in 10 points for Indiana Northwest, while Ladaion Barnes anchored the defense with a game-high 11 rebounds. The RedHawks outscored Judson 36-24 in the paint and scored 21 points off turnovers, compared to Judson's 11.

George Bellevue led Judson with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Dayton Hoover recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 boards.

Indiana Northwest's bench also played a key role, contributing 22 points to Judson's 14. The RedHawks' largest lead of the game came with 4:37 remaining in the second half, when they extended the margin to 19 points.

The RedHawks return to action Saturday, January 11, on the road against Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. CT.

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Recap by PJ Katona