FINAL SCORE: #4 Illinois Tech 63, #5 Florida College 54

RECORDS: Illinois Tech 21-5, Florida College 15-10

LOCATION: Penn State Fayette Main Arena, Uniontown, Pa.

IN BRIEF: This 4/5 matchup came down to the final minute. Despite Illinois having control most of the game, late three pointers from Florida's Zach Brock got the Falcons within 2 possessions of tying the game. But that's where it ended, and Illinois used their depth to close out the game by nearly 10 points.

Illinois Tech was led by Samuel Rarick with 25 points and Jake Digiorgio with 15 rebounds. The Scarlet Hawks were just that – Hawks in the paint, outrebounding Florida 51-34 and outscoring them in the paint by 12 points.

ON THE COURT

• Illinois Tech established their presence on the blocks with big men Samuel Rarick and Jake Digiorgio.
• Anthony Allen carried the load for Florida with 11 points in the first half.
• The shots were falling for Illinois Tech in the first half; the Scarlet Hawks shot over 50% from the field.
• Samuel Rarick had an efficient second half with 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
• Illinois Tech held Florida College All-American Kent Hegarty to just 4 points.

• Florida College forced 29 turnovers which led to for the Falcons 26 points.
• Illinois Tech's largest lead was 15 points.
• Illinois Tech reserve Max Hisitake added 10 points and 13 rebounds.
• Both teams struggled at the free throw line, shooting below 60%.

NEXT UP

Illinois Tech advances to play the winner of the University of Maine Fort Kent at 8:00 PM in the Main Arena Thursday. Florida College will play a consolation game at 11:15 AM at Maltho