MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 23, 2008) - Senior Charlie Averkamp flirted with a triple-double in the first half as Edgewood College clinched a spot in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament with an 80-66 victory over Rockford College on Senior Day at the Todd Wehr Edgedome. Averkamp racked up nine points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in the first 20 minutes of action as the Eagles roared out to 46-20 halftime lead.

After an early 6-6 tie, the Eagles outscored the Regents 33-9 over the next 12 minutes for a 24-point lead. Edgewood College's lead would get as large as 32 points in the second half before the Eagles pulled their senior class to an ovation from the Edgedome crowd. Rockford College would 25 of the last 35 points of the game to cut the margin to 14 at the final buzzer.

Senior John Fahey led Edgewood College (13-12, 10-8 NAC) in scoring with 17 points, including five three point baskets, and seven rebounds. Chris DeMarco added 12 points  and three assists. Averkamp finished his final regular season home game with 11 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists. Outgoing seniors Jesse Espe and Evan Klees finished the night eight points and seven points respectively. Jeff Barczak came off the bench to chip in nine points. The Eagles shot better than 50 percent for the sixth consecutive game, connecting on 51.7 percent (30-for-58).

Rockford College was led by Tyler Stinson who came off the bench to hit four three-pointers and finish with 17 points. Tyler Nauman and DaWaun Wells each added 13 points. The Regents conclude their season with a record of 1-24, including a 1-17 mark in the Northern Athletics Conference.

Edgewood College will be the seventh seed for the NAC Tournament which starts on Tuesday, February 26. They will be traveling to Fond du Lac to face second-seeded Marian College. Game time will be 7:00 p.m. and you can hear the action live at EdgewoodCollegeEagles.com.