SYLVANIA, Ohio (LourdesAthletics.com) -- The Lourdes University men's basketball team delivered a statement win on Saturday afternoon, defeating Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference-leading Indiana Tech University 83-77 at the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center. The Gray Wolves (19-7, 13-5 WHAC) built an early lead and held off the Warriors (19-5, 16-1 WHAC) in the second half to secure the upset.

Shaunn Monroe led Lourdes with a near double-double, tallying 16 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists while also contributing four steals. The Gray Wolves' bench played a crucial role, outscoring Indiana Tech's reserves 33-10, with Derek Fairley providing a spark, finishing with 17 points. Derrell Jones added 14 points, including clutch free throws in the closing moments.

Lourdes jumped ahead early, shooting 46% in the first half while limiting the Warriors to 40%, taking a 44-37 advantage into the break. Indiana Tech responded in the second half, briefly taking the lead, but Lourdes answered with a strong final stretch, shooting 50% in the last 20 minutes and hitting five second-half threes.

Lourdes forced 10 turnovers and converted them into 15 points, maintaining control in key moments.

With the win, Lourdes hands Indiana Tech its second conference loss of the season. The Gray Wolves will look to build on this momentum as they continue WHAC play next week. 

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With just one WHAC regular-season game remaining, Lourdes sits in third place in the standings. The Gray Wolves will travel to Concordia (Mich.) on Saturday, Feb. 22, before turning their focus to the WHAC Tournament, which begins Feb. 25. The top 10 teams in the conference qualify, with higher seeds hosting throughout the tournament.