ELON, N.C. – Elon University men's basketball had three players score in double figures and outlasted Indiana University of Pennsylvania 79-71 to earn a victory in its second exhibition game of the season on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Schar Center.
 
The Phoenix was led by freshman guard Hunter McIntosh, who poured in 20 points and added five rebounds on the evening. In the contest, McIntosh drained five three-pointers to lead the team. Elon also got a major boost from senior guard Marcus Sheffield (16 points, seven rebounds) and freshman forward Hunter Woods (15 points, 11 rebounds, four assists), respectively.
 
IUP was led by Armoni Foster, who scored 28 points and grabbed five rebounds. Tom Dermogerontas added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Crimson Hawks.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
Elon got off to a strong start in the win, jumping out to an 11-4 lead, which was capped off by McIntosh's layup with 16:14 on the clock. The Crimson Hawks fought back into the game following a timeout, and even took a 17-14 lead with just over 10 minutes to play in the opening half.
 
The Phoenix ended the half on a high note after Woods knocked down a mid-range jumper to spark an 8-2 Elon run to enter halftime leading 30-25. Woods led the way in the first half, finishing with eight points and seven boards at the break.

Both teams came to play in the second half, with neither side being able to gain a decisive advantage in the first 18 minutes of the period. With just under a minute remaining and the Phoenix trailing by four, McIntosh drilled his fourth three-pointer of the contest to spark a 7-0 Elon run.
 
With his team trailing 65-62 with two seconds to play in regulation, Malik Miller knocked down a big three pointer to force the game into overtime.

The Phoenix took control in overtime, outscoring IUP 14-6 in the extra session to secure a 79-71 victory.
 
NOTES
- Elon earned its first exhibition victory under first-year head coach Mike Schrage.
- The Phoenix shot the ball 40.4 percent from the floor, including a 35 percent clip from beyond the arc.
- The Phoenix went to the line a whopping 31 times, making 26 of its attempts to finish the game with a 83.9 percent mark from the charity stripe.
- Two Elon freshman in Hunter Woods and Hunter McIntosh combined for 35 points, 16 rebounds and five assists in the win.
- The Phoenix improves to 1-0 in exhibitions against IUP with the win.
 
UP NEXT
The Phoenix opens up its 2019-20 campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 5, when it hosts Mars Hill at 7 p.m. at Schar Center. Following that contest, Elon will be back at home on Friday, Nov. 8, to take on Milligan.