Box Score

MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 12, 2008) -- Edgewood College turned a 12-point deficit into a seven point lead but could not hold on as Marian College came roaring back for the 76-73 victory at the Edgedome in a Northern Athletics Conference men's basketball game. For the second straight game perimeter shooting doomed the Eagles, the Sabres made 11 three-pointers, shooting 45.8 percent from beyond the arc. Edgewood College had a chance for the tie but a John Fahey three-pointer fell short as time expired.

Trailing 45-37, Edgewood College went on a 12-0 run, taking advantage of three Marian turnovers to take a four-point lead. A Charlie Averkamp three-pointer gave the Eagles their first lead of the night with 12:50 remaining. The following possession Aaron Ritschard drilled a trey to give the Eagles a four-point cushion. The Eagles built up a game-high seven-point lead with 6:26 remaining before the Sabres stormed back. Marian countered, scoring the next six points to trail by only one-point. The teams traded baskets before Logan Rankin scored seven straight points for Marian, helping the Sabres turn a one-point deficit into a three-point lead. An Aaron Ritschard technical would extend the Sabre lead to four as they held on to the three-point victory.

Marian College jumped out to an early 10-point lead and took a 37-29 lead into the half. The Sabres shot 52 percent from the field, sinking seven three-pointers in the first half. The Eagles shot 39.3 percent in the first half including going zero-for-five from three-point range. The tide turned in the second half as Edgewood College shot 60.7 percent from the floor while holding the Sabres to shooting under 35 percent.

John Fahey ended the night with a career-high 26 points to lead the Eagles in scoring. Fahey missed just two shots all night finishing 11-for-13 from the field along with four steals. Chris DeMarco and Charlie Averkamp eached registered a double-double, both finishing with 13 points. Jerid Holewinski dominated the perimeter all night, draining five three-pointers to finish with 22 points for the Sabres. Kevin Hudak hit three treys and ended with 15 points while Logan Rankin and Jordan Van Ess chipped in 12 and 11 points respectively.

The Eagles have now lost two-straight games, dropping to 12-10 overall and 9-6 in the NAC. Marian College improves to 14-7 overall and 11-3 in conference and help solidify their position as the number two seed for the NAC tournament. Despite the loss the Eagles are still alive for the chance to host a home tournament game. Edgewood College heads back on the road on Saturday, February 16 for a rematch versus Benedictine University. Edgewood College won the first “Battle of the Eagles” 72-59 on January 12 at the Edgedome.