Lisle, Ill. — Illinois Tech men's basketball(5-12, 3-7 NACC) couldn't overcome a challenging first half of basketball at Benedictine Wednesday night, falling to the Eagles 68-49 at the Rice Center. The Hawks struggled to counter Benedictine's 26 points off turnovers, compared to their own eight.
With this matchup, Illinois Tech's record stands at 5-12 overall and 3-7 in NACC play, while Benedictine moves to 5-11 overall and 4-5 in the conference.
How It Happened
The game kicked off with both teams trading baskets, but it was Benedictine's Brandon McCoy and Noah Mason who helped push their team to a 15-8 lead. Mason's three-pointer at the 13:19 mark gave the Eagles an early advantage. The Scarlet Hawks'
Garrison Carter and
Bryce Shoto tried to keep it close, but a 23-8 run by Benedictine, highlighted by Connor Glasgow's fast-break three at 9:26, widened the gap. The first half wrapped up with Benedictine ahead 44-22, thanks to their sharp shooting and commanding rebounding.
In the second half, Benedictine kept their momentum despite Illinois Tech's attempts to rally. Ryan Sammons kicked off the scoring with a fast-break layup at 18:11, followed by Glasgow's layup and free throw at 4:39.
Isaiah Dudley and Carter fought back with layups and a three-pointer, but the Scarlet Hawks couldn't overcome turnovers. Benedictine's dominance on the boards, led by McCoy and Ryan Tucker, sealed the 68-49 victory.
Scarlet Hawk Standouts
Garrison Carter
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- 19 points
- 3/10 from three-point range
- 9 rebounds
Isaiah Dudley
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- 9 points
- 10 rebounds
- 1 steal
Bryce Shoto
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- 9 points
- 5 assists
- 8 rebounds
John Davis III
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- 5 points
- 3 steals
Benedictine's Key Contributors
Ryan Tucker
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- 15 points
- Perfect 4/4 from the line
- 9 rebounds
- 4 steals
Noah Mason
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- 11 points
- 8 rebounds
- 2 steals
Connor Glasgow
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- 12 rebounds
- 7 points
- 2 assists
Brandon McCoy
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- 8 points
- 3 steals
- 3 rebounds
Game Notes:
- Illinois Tech's lifetime record against Benedictine is now 5-7.
- Dudley has scored at least 9 points in five straight games.
- Dudley has grabbed 10 or more rebounds in two consecutive games.
- Shoto set a personal best with 8 rebounds.
- Carter has scored at least 19 points in three straight games.
Up Next
Illinois Tech hits the road to take on Marian University, with tip-off scheduled for Saturday, January 24th at 3:15 p.m. in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in another NACC matchup.
