Grace opens season with 99-83 win over IU Northwest
By Staff Writer · Published 10/24/2026, 7:20:58 AM ET
Gage Sefton scored 29 points as the NAIA’s top-ranked Lancers pulled away after halftime in Winona Lake.
Grace College opened its 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a 99-83 victory over IU Northwest on Friday, October 23, in Winona Lake, Indiana. The Lancers led 53-45 at halftime and stretched the margin to 21 during the second half.
Gage Sefton scored 29 points on 11-of-12 shooting, including four 3-pointers. Ian Raasch added 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Gavin Betten scored 18 and Michael Wellman finished with 17. Grace shot 54 percent from the floor and held a 41-35 rebounding advantage.
Grace’s next games are scheduled for October 30 and 31 in Iowa, where the Lancers will face Morningside and Briar Cliff in the Crossroads League/GPAC Challenge. The school’s release lists the Morningside game for 5:30 p.m. Central on Friday.
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This State & Nation summary is based on Grace College and Theological Seminary’s original release, dated 2026-10-24. The reporting and statistics above are attributed to that publication.
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