WAUKESHA, WIS. – Men's Basketball wrapped up 2025 on the road Tuesday. They took on the Carroll Pios in a nonconference tilt. An efficient shooting outing from the Pios (6-5) propelled them to a 95-68 victory over the Eagles (1-9).

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Carroll built up a commanding 20-6 lead with 14:01 left in the first half as they attacked every part of the floor. A 10-2 run would pull Edgewood University within 29-20 with 7:51 remaining, but the Pios replied in kind with a 10-2 stretch in the last 4:16 of play to head to the locker room up 51-33.
 
- Carroll kept the pressure on in the second half, continually building up their double-digit lead as the Eagles struggled to find answers. A 10-3 rally that lasted 2:05 pushed the Pios ahead 76-49 with 11:23 left. Edgewood University would be kept at arm's length throughout as Carroll defended their home court.
 
- The Pios shot 60.3 (38-of-63) percent from the floor and 41.7 (10-of-24) from the three-point line.
 
- Four scored in double-digits for Carroll. Lamar Smith posted 23 points and nine rebounds, both game highs, and shot 8-of-9 from the floor.
 
- Evan Bland netted 18 points, while Michael McNabb tallied 13 points, four assists, and four steals.
 
- Dennis Estepp came off the bench with 11 points for the hosts.
 
- Will Gretzinger posted 17 points and a pair of steals. He shot 5-of-10 from three-point land.
 
- Logan Steffensmeier earned 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
 
- AC Strok and Avery Houdon scored nine points apiece.
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Houden's nine points were a personal best.
 
UP NEXT
The Eagles will look to regroup as they return to NACC action in the new year. They'll travel to Rockford, Ill. on Saturday to take on the Rockford Regents. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. on Saturday.