MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University men's basketball team trailed by 20 points at halftime, and saw its comeback bid fall just short, in a 68-59 loss to Indianapolis, on Tuesday night, at Canale Arena. 

The Bucs cut the lead to 52-48, at the midway point of the second half, but saw the comeback fall just short. UINDY (Great Lakes Valley Conference) has spent a majority of the early portion of the season ranked in the NABC Top 25, but recently dropped out of the poll. 

TIP OFF:
Score: UINDY 68 (7-2) | CBU 59 (1-6) 
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Greyhounds used a hot start to take a 25-13 lead at the midway point of the first half. 
• UINDY held the Bucs scoreless for the final 6:48 of the half to take a 40-20 lead into halftime. 
• The visitors shot 54 percent in the first half (14-26), while the Bucs were held to just 6-25. 
• CBU stormed back, using a 21-5 run to cut the lead to 52-48 with 9:26 left. 
• Madison Monroe scored 12 points to help the Bucs during the run. 
• UINDY used a 12-4 run to regain control of the contest, taking a 64-52 lead with 3:21 left. 
• CBU was unable to get back within nine during the final five minutes. 

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES

• After a hot first half, the Greyhounds finished 25-53 (47 percent), including just 5-23 from three point range. 
• CBU shot 15-29 in the second half, including 7-13 from long range. 
• The Bucs finished the game with a 33-31 advantage on the glass. 
• CBU was outscored 40-20 in the paint. 
• Madison Monroe led the Bucs with a career-high 25 points, knocking down 5-6 from three point range. 

UP NEXT:
CBU is scheduled to return to action on Sunday, Dec. 11 when they travel to face West Florida in a Gulf South Conference contest. Tipoff is set for 4 PM.