Chicago, Ill — Illinois Tech Men's Basketball faced a heartbreaker at Keating Sports Center, narrowly edged out by Edgewood with a final score of 74-73 on Saturday. Despite a standout performance at the charity stripe, hitting 28 of 37 free throws, the Scarlet Hawks couldn't quite close out the win against Edgewood. Currently, Illinois Tech holds a 5-11 overall record and stands 3-6 in NACC play, while Edgewood's record is 2-13 overall and 2-7 in the conference.
How It Happened
The first half saw Edgewood taking the reins early, closing the half with a 39-30 lead. Edgewood's Hunter Hardyman was a force to be reckoned with, scoring 20 first Half points, including a pivotal 3-pointer at 14:49.
Garrison Carter kept Illinois Tech in the hunt with a series of effective layups. Edgewood's dominance on the boards, grabbing 23 rebounds to Illinois Tech's 17, allowed them to maintain their edge.
The second half began with a 9-2 Illinois Tech run cutting the lead down to four.
Isaiah Dudley continued to lead the Illinois Tech run as he continued to put himself on the free throw line and then brought the Keating crowd to its feet with a powerful slam dunk which propelled the Hawks ahead. Carter continued to shine as well , nailing a crucial three-pointer at 8:39 to give the Scarlet Hawks a 59-49 lead. However, Edgewood would respond with a run of their own tying the game up with Zane Willadsen free throws. In the dying seconds, Jonah Anderson clinched the game for Edgewood with two decisive free throws, sealing the 74-73 victory for the Eagles.
Scarlet Hawk Standouts
John Davis III
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- 16 points
- Perfect 7/7 at the free-throw line
- 2 steals
Isaiah Dudley
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- 17 points (season high)
- 11/14 free throws
- 15 rebounds
Garrison Carter
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- 21 points
- 6 field goals
- 7/9 free throws
Edgewood Top Performers
Hunter Hardyman
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- 20 points
- 5 assists
- 2 steals
Zane Willadsen
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- 11 points
- 5/7 free throws
- 3 rebounds
Jonah Anderson
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- 11 points
- 2 steals
- 3 rebounds
Game Notes:
- Illinois Tech's all-time record against Edgewood is now 4-6, with the Scarlet Hawks dropping their last four matchups.
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Isaiah Dudley set a new season high with 17 points.
Chicago, Ill — Illinois Tech Men's Basketball faced a heartbreaker at Keating Sports Center, narrowly edged out by Edgewood with a final score of 74-73 on Saturday. Despite a standout performance at the charity stripe, hitting 28 of 37 free throws, the Scarlet Hawks couldn't quite close out the win against Edgewood. Currently, Illinois Tech holds a 5-11 overall record and stands 3-6 in NACC play, while Edgewood's record is 2-13 overall and 2-7 in the conference.
How It Happened
The first half saw Edgewood taking the reins early, closing the half with a 39-30 lead. Edgewood's Hunter Hardyman was a force to be reckoned with, scoring 20 first Half points, including a pivotal 3-pointer at 14:49.
Garrison Carter kept Illinois Tech in the hunt with a series of effective layups. Edgewood's dominance on the boards, grabbing 23 rebounds to Illinois Tech's 17, allowed them to maintain their edge.
The second half began with a 9-2 Illinois Tech run cutting the lead down to four.
Isaiah Dudley continued to lead the Illinois Tech run as he continued to put himself on the free throw line and then brought the Keating crowd to its feet with a powerful slam dunk which propelled the Hawks ahead. Carter continued to shine as well , nailing a crucial three-pointer at 8:39 to give the Scarlet Hawks a 59-49 lead. However, Edgewood would respond with a run of their own tying the game up with Zane Willadsen free throws. In the dying seconds, Jonah Anderson clinched the game for Edgewood with two decisive free throws, sealing the 74-73 victory for the Eagles.
Scarlet Hawk Standouts
John Davis III
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- 16 points
- Perfect 7/7 at the free-throw line
- 2 steals
Isaiah Dudley
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- 17 points (season high)
- 11/14 free throws
- 15 rebounds
Garrison Carter
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- 21 points
- 6 field goals
- 7/9 free throws
Edgewood Top Performers
Hunter Hardyman
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- 20 points
- 5 assists
- 2 steals
Zane Willadsen
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- 11 points
- 5/7 free throws
- 3 rebounds
Jonah Anderson
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- 11 points
- 2 steals
- 3 rebounds
Game Notes:
- Illinois Tech's all-time record against Edgewood is now 4-6, with the Scarlet Hawks dropping their last four matchups.
-
Isaiah Dudley set a new season high with 17 points.
Up Next
The Scarlet Hawks take to the road, heading to Lisle, Ill., to face Benedictine University on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.
The Scarlet Hawks take to the road, heading to Lisle, Ill., to face Benedictine University on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.
