The Benedictine University men's basketball team secured a home game in the conference tournament by winning 88-83 at home over Aurora and with a Rockford win at Illinois Tech. Benedictine built a big early lead but needed to hang on for the decision. Shooting over 50 percent in the first half Benedictine built a 50-30 lead at the break. Benedictine held a 42-33 advantage on the glass.
Andrew Stokes posted a double-double off the bench with 25 points and 10 rebounds.
Nick Kosich scored 20 with
Kevin Agwomoh adding 11 and
Trevor Montiel 10.
Before the contest seniors
Jeff Kratz,
Marvin Agwomoh,
Kevin Agwomoh and
Nick Kosich were honored.
BOXSCORE
Benedictine (11-13, 9-7 NACC) will welcome Illinois Tech on Wednesday night in the opening round of the tournament. The two meetings this season have been decided by two points each with a buzzer-beater and an overtime contest.
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