KOKOMO, Ind. - WVU Tech men's basketball made the trip to (RV) Indiana University Kokomo on Friday afternoon, falling 89-69 in a River States Conference (RSC) matchup at the Student Activities and Events Center. The Golden Bears moved to 6-12 overall and 3-5 in league play, while the Cougars improved to 17-3 overall and 7-1 in the RSC.
IU Kokomo built an early advantage and carried a 52-31 lead into the break. WVU Tech kept competing through the second half, scoring 38 points over the final 20 minutes, with the Golden Bears continuing to generate quality perimeter looks and finishing the day with 10 made three-pointers.
Golden Bear Highlights
- Brandon Moore led WVU Tech with 15 points, adding four rebounds and a pair of assists.
- Ian Goings finished with 13 points and five rebounds, knocking down two three-pointers.
- Benton Wofford II provided a strong lift off the bench with 11 points, going 3-for-3 from three-point range.
- Jakyren Woods added nine points and a team-high seven rebounds.
- Liam Craven chipped in nine points, all from beyond the arc, continuing his perimeter shooting consistency.
Game Notes
- WVU Tech hit 10 three-pointers and shot 35.7 percent from beyond the arc.
- The Golden Bears recorded 10 assists and finished with 30 total rebounds.
- Tech scored 28 points in the paint and added eight second-chance points.
Season Totals (through Jan. 23)
Record: 6-12 overall, 3-5 RSC (3-2 home, 2-7 away, 1-3 neutral)
- Points per game: 74.6
- Rebounds per game: 34.3
- Assists per game: 14.2
- Field-goal percentage: 45.3
- Three-point percentage: 33.7
- Free-throw percentage: 71.4
Team Leaders (season averages)
What's Next
WVU Tech continues River States Conference play next week as the Golden Bears host Shawnee State University Wednesday, January 23 at 3 p.m.
