Nelson's Double-Double Not Enough to Stop #16 Titans

The Basics
Score: UW-Stout 57, #16 Illinois Wesleyan 69
Record: Blue Devils (0-4), Titans (3-0)
Location: Johnson Fieldhouse – Menomonie, Wis.


The Blue Devils fell to Illinois Wesleyan (3-0) at Johnson Fieldhouse this Saturday. Fresh off a twenty-point win over #2 UW-Platteville, the Titans brought their physical brand of basketball to Menomonie, as both teams combined for twenty fouls in the first half alone. The #16 Titans shot well from the line and took at thirteen-point lead into halftime. The Blue Devils were able to trim the lead down to nine two minutes into the second half, but Illinois Wesleyan never let it get closer than that, claiming a 69-57 win at Johnson Fieldhouse. Justin Nelson recorded a double-double, scoring 15 points and securing 10 boards. He added five blocks in an impressive performance on both ends of the court.
Top Performers

• Justin Nelson led Blue Devil scorers with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 blocks.
• AJ Uttech added 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals.
• Collin Vick had an impressive 8 rebounds, including 6 on the offensive glass.

Inside the Box Score  

• The Blue Devils took advantage of their free-throw opportunities, going 20/22 at the stripe.
• The Tians scored 30 points in the paint, compared to Stout's 16.
• Neither team shot efficiently from the field, Illinois Wesleyan shot 36%, Stout shot 26%.

UP NEXT 
The Blue Devils will be back in action next Saturday, November 23^rd, as they travel to Moorhead to take on Concordia College (Minn.) at 3 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium.