MADISON, Wis. – The Edgewood College men's basketball team overcame a cold shooting first half to run past Concordia University Chicago 85-75 on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles overcame a six-point halftime deficit by hitting eight three-pointers in the second half, and eventually making free throws down the stretch. The victory marked the first time the Eagles have won consecutive games since the 2014-15 season.

In the first half, it was Concordia University Chicago (1-5, 0-3 NACC) who gained the first significant lead of the game. After Sy Staver dished to Tyler Lemke to give the Eagles a 17-14 lead, the Cougars scored the next nine points, including four by Justin Saar, to go up 23-17. Edgewood College (2-3, 2-1 NACC) would soon get back within three points, but CUC would open their largest lead of the game 36-24 with just under five minutes remaining in the first half. A big three-pointer by McClain Steffens helped keep the Eagles within 40-34 at the break. Edgewood College shot just 28.9 percent, including 1-for-8 from the field in the first half.

Edgewood College turned the tide early in the second half. Steffens started the run with a steal, layup and a three-point play, and Spence Barnes put Edgewood College ahead 43-42 with a three-pointer. The Cougars rallied to tie the game at 47-47 and it was still tied 50-50 when the Eagles' three-point shooting made its mark. Adam Freitag nailed a pair of three-pointers to put the Eagles ahead, Barnes hit another and Tyler Westrick scored a fourth in a span of just over three minutes for a 66-56 Eagles lead.

Concordia Chicago cut the Eagles lead down to 70-66, but the Eagles' free throw shooting, which had been less the stellar most of the night, finally came through. Edgewood College made 13 of 14 free throw attempts over the final 2:13 to secure their first win in the Edgedome this season.

Edgewood College boasted four players in double figures, led by Freitag who matched his career-high with 23 points, including four three-pointers. Lemke scored 14 points, while Emil Radisevic and Steffens each had a double-double. Radisevic had 12 points and tied a career-high with 15 rebounds. Steffens also had 12 points and a career-high 10 rebounds. Edgewood College shot 34.3 percent for the game, but a sterling 8-for-15 (53.3 percent) from the three-point line in the second half.

Concordia University Chicago received 13 points and 14 rebounds from Jarek Hotwagner before he fouled out late in the game. Mitch Pelissier, Mike Walmer and Saar all finished 11 points apiece. The Eagles held the Cougars to 38.8 percent shooting and out rebounded CUC 54-45.

Edgewood College will try for their third straight win on Tuesday when they host Dominican University. Tipoff at the Edgedome is 7:00 p.m.