MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 7, 2008) -- Edgewood College went on a 15-0 run midway through the second half to seal the 83-62 victory over Crown College in a non-conference men’s basketball game at the Edgedome. Brian Donais hit four three-pointers in the game, finishing with 15 points. Chris DeMarco, Charlie Averkamp and Jon Ciche all had double-doubles.

With just under 10 minutes remaining in the game the Eagles went on a 15-0 run to extend an eight point lead into a comfortable 23 point advantage, holding the Storm scoreless for over five minutes, who missed 12 straight baskets.

Chris DeMarco led the game in scoring and rebounding with 20 points and 11 boards. It is the third straight game that DeMarco has scored over 20 points. Charlie Averkamp recorded his fifth double-double of the season, scoring 17 points with 10 rebounds, including shooting two-for-three from beyond the arc. Jon Ciche was the third Eagle recording a double-double as he scored 11 points with 10 boards and a game-high four blocks. It was Donais however who would steal the show shooting 50 percent from three-point range (four-for-eight), finishing with 15 points. Kincade Kirkpatrick led the Storm in scoring with 18 points, going five-for-nine (55 percent) from three-point range. Steve Harris added 16 points for the Storm.

The Eagles shot an impressive 85.3 percent from the free-throw line and were able to hold Crown to shooting only 33 percent from the field in each half. For the first time this season, every player who dressed scored, as eleven Eagles notched a point.

The win improves the Eagles record to 5-6 overall while Crown College falls to 3-6. Crown is still searching for their first victory over a Division III opponent. Edgewood College travels to Milwaukee on Wednesday, January 9 as they take on NAC rival MSOE. Game time is 7 p.m. The Eagles return home on Saturday, January 12 to take on Benedictine University at 4:15 p.m. The game will be webcast on EdgewoodCollegeEagles.com.

Summary by Mark Albanese, Sports Information