ISU men’s basketball team come away with a third place finish in the 2011 Old Spice Classic Tourname

The Indiana State University men's basketball team traveled to Orlando, Fla. to compete in the Old Spice Classic where the team finished third.

At the conclusion of the tournanment the Sycamores record stood at 6-1 overall for the season so far.

ISU vs. Texas Tech

The Sycamores' defeated quarterfinals opponent Texas Tech 60-49 in the Old Spice Tournament.

Going into the competition the Sycamores had won 5 consecutive games.  The last time the Sycamores were 5-0 for the start of the season was in the 2005-06 when the team began their season 8-0.

Sophomore guard Jake Odum led the Sycamores in scoring with 13 points, knocking down 8 of 10 free throws.  Sophomore forward RJ Mahurin was next for the Sycamores scoring 10 points.  Senior center Myles Walker led with six rebounds.

The Sycamores led the majority of the game with the score tying once at 22-22 with 6:43 remaining in the first half.  The Sycamores finished the half with a six point lead 32-26.

In the second half, the Sycamores continued to hold on to their lead, extending it to as much as thirteen points with just two minutes remaining in the game.

ISU vs. Minnesota

The Sycamores consecutive victories were ended by Minnesota in the semifinals of the Old Spice Tournament with a 76-69 loss.

Going into the matchup both teams were undefeated for the season so far.  Minnesota improved their season record to 6-0 with the victory while the Sycamores dropped to 5-1.

Senior guard Jordan Printy led the Sycamores in scoring with 14 points, 4 of 8 from long range.  Printy is now currently second on ISU basketball all-time list for career 3-pointers.  Odum scored 13 points and had seven assists.Mahurin shot a career high of 12 points and also went 4 of 8 from long range.

The Sycamores forced 15 Minnesota turnovers and converted them into 15 points.

Going into the final minute of play, the Sycamores trailed by three points.  However, strong free throw shooting on the part of the Golden Gophers secured the victory.

ISU vs. Fairfield

In the consolation game of the Old Spice Classic, the Sycamores defeated Fairfield 72-66 and claimed the third place tournament finish.

Odum made history as he posted his first triple-double and the first since Larry Bird's 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in 1979.  Odum finished the game with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.  In addition, it was the first time a Sycamore hit the double figures in assists since 2001.  The 12 assists is also an Old Spice Classic record.

Walker had a career high of 16 points and was accompanied by Dwayne Lathan with 16 as well followed by Printy and Mahurin with 10 points each.

Printy opened the game with a three-pointer and the Sycamores never looked back.  The game tied at 14-14, but the Sycamores went on an 8-0 run, giving them a comfortable lead going into the half.

Sycamores continued that momentum going into the second half, but a late effort by Fairfield brought them within three points (69-66) with 24 seconds remaining.  Lathan was sent to the free throw line and knocked down both, ensuring ISU's victory.

The Sycamores retrun to action Saturday when they travel to Boise, Idaho to take on Boise State in the Mountain West/Missouri Valley Conference Challenge.