Late Judson run sparks victory

A stifling Judson University defense in the final 3:20 of the game was the difference as the Eagles finished on a 12-2 run for an 83-74 victory over Calumet College (18-13). The win propels Judson into the CCAC Tournament Championship game against Cardinal Stritch.

The biggest shot of the game for Judson (18-8) came with 2:13 remaining when CCAC Player of the Year Dewayne Robinson sank a 3-pointer as the shot clock ran down to give Judson the final lead of the game, 74-72. That shot began JU's 12-2 run to finish off Calumet for the win.

Judson will host Cardinal Stritch for the CCAC Tournament Championship on Saturday, March 1, at 8 p.m. in the Lindner Fitness Center.

Senior Chris Oates had one of his best nights as he posted a career-high 15 rebounds with 15 points and 5 blocks.

In the first half, he became the 25th player in Judson history to score over 1,000 career points.

He is the third player this season to reach 1,000 career points and the fourth overall on the team. Both Dewayne Robinson and Joe Gonnam hit the 1,000-point career milestone this season, while Justen Boyd hit the 1,000 point mark last season.

Joe Gonnam had a career high in rebounding with 15 and added 8 points.

Ilija Bojanic collected 15 points, Steffan Williams 13 points, and Robinson led all scorers with 27 points.

Marcellus Phelps led Calumet with 15 points.

Judson shot 41 percent for the game and made 73 percent of its free throws.

Calumet made 40 percent from the floor and 69 percent from the stripe. Judson outrebounded Calumet 47-40 and forced 10 turnovers while blocking 5 shots.