In Dayton, Ohio, Wright State, led by Jack Doumbia’s stellar performance, secured a 98-85 win against IU Indianapolis in the opening round of the Horizon League Tournament. Doumbia was instrumental, contributing 23 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, helping the eighth-seeded team advance. Wright State, with a season record of 15-17, is now set to challenge the top seed, Robert Morris, sporting a record of 23-8, in the quarterfinals scheduled for Thursday.
Brandon Noel was a key player for the Raiders, scoring 17 points with impressive shooting, hitting 7 out of 9 attempts. Keaton Norris and Alex Huibregtse also bolstered the team’s score, each adding 16 points to the tally. The opponent, IU Indianapolis, who has a record of 10-22, was led by Jarvis Walker, who put up 20 points. Additionally, Sean Craig made significant contributions with 17 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Keenan Garner added 14 points and gained three steals.
At halftime, Wright State held a narrow one-point advantage, leading 43-42. Norris was particularly impactful during the first half, scoring 12 points. In the second half, Wright State succeeded in extending their lead, orchestrating an 8-0 run that widened the gap to nine points.
