PASADENA, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2005) -- The Edgewood College men's basketball team opened the 2005-06 regular season on Friday night at the Caltech Tip-Off Classic. After leading by 15 points at halftime, 45-30, the Eagles cruised to a 78-48 victory over tournament host Caltech from the Braun Athletic Center.

Newcomer Ryan Johnson (Greendale, Wis.) poured in a game-high 27 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including four baskets from beyond the arc. Charlie Averkamp (New Berlin, Wis.) tallied nine points to go along with nine rebounds, eight of which came on the defensive end.

The Eagles led 45-30 at halftime and held the Beavers to just 18 points in the second half on 7-of-25 (28%) shooting. Edgewood College also forced 23 turnovers and had 14 steals.