KOKOMO, Ind. - The IU Kokomo men's basketball team extended its winning streak to 11 games Friday afternoon, rolling past the WVU Tech Golden Bears 88–69 behind a historic performance from Alonzo Clawson-Smith.

Clawson-Smith finished with 21 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds, recording the program's first triple-double while tying the single-game assist record. IU Kokomo shot 10-of-17 from three-point range, including 8-of-11 in the first half, and secured its fourth straight double-digit win.

FAST FACTS

• LOCATION: Student Activities & Event Center | Kokomo, IN
• UPDATED RECORDS: WVU Tech - 6-12 (3-5), IU Kokomo - 17-3 (7-1)
• NAIA TOP-25 RANKINGS: WVU Tech - N/A, IU Kokomo - RV

THE RUNDOWN 

• IU Kokomo controlled the first half from start to finish, shooting 65% from the field and 72% from three-point range while limiting WVU Tech to 35% shooting, despite the Golden Bears hitting six three-pointers.
• The Cougars scored the first six points and 19 of the first 22 to take a 16-point lead less than eight minutes into the game. Fueled by a first-half double-double from Alonzo Clawson-Smith (12 points, 10 assists) and 16 points from Jake McGraw, IU Kokomo built a 52-31 lead at halftime.
• WVU Tech outscored IU Kokomo in the second half, but the Cougars' 21-point first-half lead proved insurmountable, with the Golden Bears closing no closer than 18 after trailing by as many as 29 in the second half. 
• The freshman trio of Clawson-Smith, McGraw, and Patric Matson scored 27 of IU Kokomo's 36 second-half points as the Cougars cruised to an 88-69 home win over WVU Tech.

LEADING THE CHARGE

• Frankfort native and Clinton Prairie product Jake McGraw posted his third 20-point game in four outings, scoring a game-high 24 points while grabbing 13 rebounds for his third career double-double.
• As mentioned, freshman Alonzo Clawson-Smith had a historic performance, recording the program's first career triple-double while tying the single-game assist record previously set by current associate head coach Tre'Quan Spivey on Jan. 20, 2022. Clawson-Smith finished with 21 points, 13 assists, 11 rebounds, and a game-high four steals.
• All three IU Kokomo student-athletes to reach double figures Friday were freshmen, with Bedford's Patric Matson adding 15 points, including three three-pointers, in the win.
• Howard County's own Evan Kretz also hit three three-pointers in the win, marking the senior's eighth game this season with three or more triples.

INSIDE THE HUDDLE

• "Great effort by our guys today. I thought we did a great job taking control of the game from the tip-off with a strong defensive effort that led to many high percentage opportunities. Given it was a Friday afternoon game, I thought we had a good crowd that I would like to thank for coming out! Special thanks to IUK Baseball, Soccer, and Volleyball for showing up and supporting us!" - Head Coach Eric Echelbarger

THE ROAD AHEAD

• Next Game: 1/27 vs IU Southeast - 6:00 PM 

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