ELGIN, Ill. – Indiana Northwest put on an offensive showcase Wednesday night, cruising to a 99-68 road win over Judson at the Lindner Fitness Center. The RedHawks shot a blistering 57.4% from the field en route to their 19th win of the season, improving to 19-6 overall and 13-4 in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) play. Judson dropped to 5-20 (2-15 CCAC).
Indiana Northwest wasted no time seizing control, pouring in 53 first-half points on 63.6% shooting. The RedHawks jumped out to a 23-point halftime lead and never looked back, extending their advantage to as many as 39 points late in the second half.
Trace Williams led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points on an efficient 7-of-10 shooting while dishing out seven assists. Caleb Jenkins added 17 points, knocking down three of his five three-point attempts. Anthony Taylor chipped in 15 points and five rebounds, while Dannie Smith recorded a double-double with 13 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists. Ladaion Barnes provided a spark off the bench, contributing 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting.
The RedHawks dominated in multiple facets, outscoring Judson 50-26 in the paint and scoring 24 points off turnovers. Their efficient offensive performance included a 43.5% (10-of-23) mark from beyond the arc and an impressive 91.7% (11-of-12) from the free-throw line.
Judson struggled to slow down Indiana Northwest but found some offensive rhythm in the second half, shooting 53.3% after the break. Dayton Hoover paced the Eagles with 14 points, while Trey Spires added 11. George Bellevue contributed nine points, and Cee Jay Nwosu and Billy Brown III each added seven.
Despite the late push from the Eagles, Indiana Northwest's first-half dominance proved too much to overcome, as the RedHawks cruised to their fifth straight victory.
Indiana Northwest will look to keep its momentum rolling on Saturday, Feb. 15, when it returns home to host Saint Ambrose. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT at the Savannah Center.
Recap by PJ Katona
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