The Benedictine University men's basketball team opened the season by dropping an 84-68 decision to #24 Wheaton at home on Wednesday night. Trevor Montiel led three players in double figured with 18, adding a team best eight rebounds. Marvin Agwomoh totaled 17 before fouling out, adding six boards while finishing 8-of-12 from the floor. Nick Kosich amassed 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Trailing by seven midway through the first half Benedictine used a 9-0 run to open a 22-20 lead.

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Benedictine (0-1) travels to Lake Forest on Tuesday.
 

MBB | @BenUMensBBall opened the season with a home contest against nationally ranked Wheaton, suffering an 84-68 defeat pic.twitter.com/04S1pAjmju

— Benedictine Athletics (@BenUEagles1887) November 10, 2022

MBB | Nick Kosich keeping it going in the second half for @BenUMBB. pic.twitter.com/bygGMK9HOV

— Benedictine Athletics (@BenUEagles1887) November 10, 2022

MBB |@benUMBB trails by 7 against #24 Wheaton at the Half. pic.twitter.com/qLIJBSbuqS

— BenU Men's Basketball (@BenUMensBBall) November 10, 2022

MBB | Nick Kosich with a pair of nice jumpers for @BenUMBB in Half 1. pic.twitter.com/bRnUEbMVVW

— Benedictine Athletics (@BenUEagles1887) November 10, 2022

MBB | #41 Trevor Montiel lays it in for @BenUMBB! pic.twitter.com/rfFfRSSsTa

— Benedictine Athletics (@BenUEagles1887) November 10, 2022

MBB | A strong half in the season opener for @BenUMBB! #2 Brandon McCoy finishes in transition for the Eagles. pic.twitter.com/1zFbocMIy5

— Benedictine Athletics (@BenUEagles1887) November 10, 2022

Starting ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/3AHXZ5BoCQ

— BenU Men's Basketball (@BenUMensBBall) November 10, 2022

MBB | @BenUMensBBall opens the season at home tonight with a contest against nationally ranked Wheaton

WATCH: https://t.co/qSd1IHnhXV pic.twitter.com/anYPnhXXGl

— Benedictine Athletics (@BenUEagles1887) November 9, 2022

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