MADISON, Wis. (Dec. 12, 2007) – Two big runs by UW-Stevens Point in each half propelled the third-ranked Pointers to a 77-59 victory over Edgewood College, Wednesday night in a men’s basketball game at the Edgedome. The Pointers shot 42.9 percent (12-for-28) from three-point range, including shooting seven-for-13 in the second half (53.8 percent).

Both teams converted their first four field goal attempts kicking off the game tied at nine apiece. The Eagles would take control, gaining an eight-point 24-16 lead before the Pointers would go on a 15-2 run to take a 31-26 lead. The Pointers would go into halftime with a four-point 35-31 advantage.

A second half run by the Pointers extended a six-point 48-42 lead into a 22-point lead, going on a 17-1 run as the Eagles failed to convert a field goal for over four minutes. The Pointers would convert on three three-pointers during the run. The Pointers would lead by as much as 25 points in the second half en route to an 18-point victory.

Stevens Point’s Khalifa El-Amin led all scorers with 18 points and was joined by Steve Hicklin and Jerome Wotachek as the three Pointers finishing in double figures. Drew Jackson had a game-high four blocks for the Pointers. Brian Donais finished the night going three-for-six from beyond the arc, leading the Eagles in scoring with 15. Chris DeMarco and Charlie Averkamp contributed 14 and 13 points respectively. Jon Ciche had a game-high seven rebounds in the contest.

UW-Stevens Point, ranked third in the nation by D3Hoops.com improves to 7-1 while Edgewood College drops to 2-5 on the season. The Eagles next game is on Saturday, December 15 as they take on Dominican University at the Edgedome. Game time is 4:15 p.m. with live stats and webcast available on www.EdgewoodCollegeEagles.com.

Summary by Mark Albanese, Sports Information