FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Taylor men’s basketball team secured an 84-72 road victory over St. Francis (Ind.) on Wednesday night in a fast-paced NAIA contest. The Trojans improved to 11-3 overall, while the Fighting Saints fell to 5-8.

Izaiah Day led Taylor with 19 points, and Pete Combs added 17 points and six assists. Karson Rogers paced St. Francis with a game-high effort. The Trojans built a narrow 41-39 lead after a frenetic first half and maintained control throughout the second half to secure the win, overcoming St. Francis being a statistical favorite. Taylor shot efficiently from the field to seal the outcome.