Illinois Wesleyan falls to Wash U in battle of Top 5 teams

Posted on December 13, 2014

Pat Sodemann scored 15 points in IWU's 90-72 loss to Wash U. (Photo by Keith Anderson/shutterfly)

 

By Eric Stock 

ST. LOUIS – Illinois Wesleyan's one-point lead after an early second-half surged was short lived, as Washington University used its size and strength to outmuscle the Titans 90-72 at the Wash U. Fieldhouse on Saturday. 

Senior David Fatoki led the Bears with 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Wash U's 10-run put the Bears on top for good after back-to-back 3s by Ryan Coyle and Jordan Nelson gave Wesleyan a 53-52 lead with 16 minutes to play. 

The Bears outrebounded IWU 45-33 and pulled down 15 offensive boards, leading to 22 second-chance points.

Senior Dylan Overstreet led the Titans with 17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. 

IWU will host Loras on Tuesday. 

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected]. 
PODCAST: Listen to the postgame interview with coach Ron Rose on WJBC.com. 

 

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