SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Defending NAIA champs Indiana Wesleyan escaped an upset bid in the first round of the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championships Wednesday.

Wesleyan fended off Washington Adventist (Md.) 87-81 in the opening round of the tournament, which began Wednesday. A look at the regional teams that were in action are shown below.

Indiana Wesleyan 87, Washington Adventist (Md.) 81
IWU (29-5): Kyle Mangas – 29 points, 7 rebounds; Evan Maxwell – 23 points, 6 rebounds
Washintgon (22-11): Xavier Sewell – 21 points, 6 rebounds

IU Kokomo 89, Union (Ky.) 83
IUK (26-7): Trequan Spivey – 28 points; Desean Hampton – 15 points, 14 rebounds
Union (26-7): DeMarkus Loman – 19 points, 7 rebounds

Spring Arbor 85, Indiana Tech 50
SAU (26-7): Paul Marandet – 17 points, 6 assists, 5 steals; Brandon Durwell – 19 points, 7 rebounds
IT (22-12): Mitch Marken – 8 points

IU East 83, Bethel 81 (OT)
IUE (25-8): Aaron Thomas – 21 points, 14 rebounds, 6 blocks; Jaylen McKay – 21 points
Bethel (21-11): Trevion Crews – 25 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists; Paul Forman – 23 points, 9 rebounds