Eagles Men's Basketball Preview

11/8/2024 10:00:00 AM

The Edgewood College Men's Basketball team begins its 2024-25 season at the Todd Wehr Edgedome next Wednesday. They'll take on the season with a roster that looks to earn a spot in the NACC Tournament.

“I am looking forward to the upcoming season,” said head coach Justin Meyer. “We have a very dedicated group of student-athletes who have been putting in the necessary extra work for an opportunity at success. They are very coachable and a genuine joy to be around each day.”

2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule

The Eagles open their regular season at the Todd Wehr Edgedome Wednesday, November 13 as they face off with the Dubuque Spartans. They'll follow it up with another home game on Saturday, November 16 as they host UW-Stevens Point, receiving votes in the preseason D3hoops.com Top 25 poll. Another team featured in the poll will visit the Edgedome Saturday, November 30 as they host Coe College. A pair of road matches kicks off NACC action as they travel to Lakeland on Wednesday, December 4 to open conference play. Rockford comes to town Wednesday, December 11 for the first conference home action of the season.

They'll battle in the D3Hoops.com Classic December 28 and 29 out in Las Vegas against Whittier and Wittenberg. They'll host Wisconsin Lutheran on Saturday, February 15, with the Warriors featured at no. 15 in the preseason Top 25.

“Our non-conference schedule will be as tough as they come again. Two of the best teams in the ARC and two programs with great tradition from the WIAC,” said Meyer. “We also play a very good UAA team and will be traveling to Las Vegas to play two outstanding opponents. The hope is this challenging non-conference schedule will help us get ready for what will be an always competitive and deep NACC.”

Men's Basketball Schedule

2024-25 Roster

2024-25 Men's Basketball Roster

We have three talented returning seniors that have played a lot of minutes for us. Drew Houtakker is one of the most consistent players in the conference. Trey Traeder has been a scoring threat the past two seasons and Danny Mulcare has done whatever we have needed him too.

Head Coach Justin Meyer

Head Coach Justin Meyer

Justin Meyer is in his 13th season leading the Eagles Men's Basketball program. Meyer has won 107 games during his tenure, including a 8-17 finish in the 2023-24 season.

Coaching Staff

Trae Kreibich gives us a shooting threat off the bench. The junior duo of Payton Bowser and Hunter Hardyman bring a toughness to our team. Both are unselfish team players. AC Strok gave us good minutes as freshman and we are excited to watch him grown his role this year. Kaleb Walter and Isaiah Hubanks are sophomores that can give us key contributions.

Head Coach Justin Meyer

By the Numbers

.507 - Houtakker was tied for third in the NACC with a .507 field goal percentage and led the team. The senior earned Second Team All-NACC last season

2.4 - Trey Traeder averaged 2.4 three point field goals per game, tied for fourth in the NACC and pacing the Eagles.

7 - Seven freshman join the ranks of Edgewood College men's basketball this season.

“We also added two talented transfers in Trent Tousana and Matt Kirk. Both will give us added skill and depth. The freshman class has developed nicely and we are excited about their future.”

3 - The Eagles won a triple overtime thriller against Lakeland last season. Houtakker recorded a career-best 22 points and 18 rebounds while scoring the winning jumper.

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