AURORA, IL - The Benedictine University men's basketball team regrouped at halftime, but dropped an overtime decision at Aurora University despite a pair of career performances.

FINAL SCORE
Aurora 78, Benedictine 73 - Overtime

THE DETAILS
• Aurora began to break open a back-and-forth start near the mid-point of the first half
• A three-pointer from Kyle Graebner gave Benedictine a 13-10 lead
• The hosts utilized a 12-0 run to take a 22-13 edge at the 10:20 mark of the first
• Aurora led by as many as 12 points in the half and held a 38-29 halftime lead
• Benedictine opened the second half by making four three-pointers, tying the game on a long-range make from Carl Singletary, Jr. with 16:30 left
• Kenny Bogus put Benedictine ahead moments later at 44-42 as part of a 17-4 run to open the second
• Bogus opened an 8-0 run as Benedictine led 59-49 halfway through the second
• With 4:07 remaining a three from Bogus put Benedictine ahead 70-60, but Aurora sent the game to overtime by scoring the final 10 points
• Overtime was low-scoring, Kyle Graebner tied the game with 1:33 left but Aurora closed with a 6-1 run to grab the win
• The contest marked the first overtime game of the season

STAT LEADERS
• Bogus had a career day, making 11 field goals including six three-pointers to tally a game-high 28 points
• Kyle Graebner also totaled a career best, finishing with 25 points in 38 minutes
• Singletary added 13 as the trio accounted for 66 points
• Benedictine made 11 three-pointers in the game and finished shooting 39.1 percent

UP NEXT
Benedictine (11-10, 8-8 NACC) hosts conference leading MSOE on Wednesday night.