ROCKFORD, Ill. – The Edgewood College men's basketball team has had their difficulties holding on to second half leads this year, but the Eagles refused to let Rockford College get the best of them on Saturday at Seaver Gymnasium. The Eagles and Regents battled through 21 lead changes and nine ties before Edgewood College put the finishing touch on a 64-60 victory.

The lead change hands so often, that one point in the second half, the lead changed on eight consecutive field goals. Edgewood College (7-17, 6-9 NAC) finally took the lead for good at 59-58 on a layup by Brett Meinecke with 4:39 to go. The Eagles defense took over at that point, forcing the Regents into missing their next nine shots from the field. In the meantime, Joe Klocek drilled a three-point basket to give Edgewood College a 62-58 lead in the final minute of play.

Rockford College's last chance came on a put back basket by Tory Minnifield with seven seconds left to play, that cut the Eagles lead to 62-60. However, Edgewood College's Brett Meinecke sank a pair of free throws with five seconds left to secure the victory.

Dylan Rusch continued his impressive late season play, notching his third consecutive double digit scoring game, pouring in 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting. Meinecke added 15 points and joined Tal Diekvoss with a team-high three assists. Justin Williams was a monster on the glass, pulling down a game-high 14 rebounds, as Edgewood College held a commanding 51-34 advantage on the boards.  The Eagles shot 32.9 percent from the field and hit nine three-pointers in the game.

Rockford College was led by Minnifield who went 6-for-16 from the field for 14 points and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds. John O'Bryan chipped in 13 points off the bench.

Edgewood College will conclude their 2012-13 season with a Senior Night send off against MSOE next Tuesday at the Edgedome. The Eagles will honor seniors Cashton Craig, Michael Janusek, Travis Schaaf and Luke Thein before the game which tips off at 7:45 p.m.