After being down two points at the half, Embry-Riddle used a quick 7-0 run early in the second half to take the lead from Benedictine Mesa and the Eagles held on for a 77-71 win on Wednesday evening in Mesa.  
 

First Half

• Jacey Canalin led the team with 11 points in the first half, demonstrating his scoring prowess.
• David Teibo contributed significantly with 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals.
• Despite their efforts, the Eagles trailed by 2 points at halftime, with the score at 38-36 in favor of Benedictine Mesa.

Second Half

• The Eagles came out strong in the second half, scoring 41 points to secure the win.
• Peter Dress was a standout performer, scoring all 13 of his points in the second half, including three crucial three-pointers.
• Noah Gifft added 6 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, providing a solid presence inside.
• Demari Hackett also played a key role, scoring 5 points and making important defensive plays.

Key Performances

• Canalin finished with 17 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.
•  Dress scored 13 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
• Gifft contributed 11 points and 5 rebounds.
•  Hackett added 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.
• Teibo had a well-rounded game with 6 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.

Team Stats

• The Eagles shot 50% from the field, including 44.4% from beyond the arc.
• They outrebounded Benedictine Mesa 32-23, with 10 offensive rebounds.
• Embry-Riddle's bench was a significant factor, contributing 38 points.

Embry-Riddle will host Park-Gilbert on Saturday at 4:30pm in the Activity Center.