Benedictine (Ill.) 92, at Buena Vista 88

LAKESIDE, Iowa (Interstat) — In a back-and-forth season opener defined by explosive runs and a frantic final minute, the Benedictine University Eagles outlasted the Buena Vista University Beavers 92-88 on Friday night at Lamberti Recreation Center. The game was a tale of contrasting quarters, with Buena Vista seizing early control before Benedictine mounted a massive comeback and ultimately held on for the victory in front of 250 fans. Buena Vista came out scorching, pouring in 34 first-quarter points behind a dominant inside presence. The Beavers established a 12-point lead, capitalizing on Benedictine’s early turnover issues. Adriana Howard, a 6-foot-1 forward… Read more...