LISLE, Ill. - The Benedictine University men's basketball team opened the 2015 NACC Tournament with a 64-55 victory over seventh-seeded Wisconsin Lutheran.

Benedictine did not trail in the contest, downing Wisconsin Lutheran for a third time. Benedictine could not gain any separation early in the contest as the visitors were able to slow the pace down. A layup from Tim McGinty put Benedictine ahead by double figures at 22-11 with 3:23 remaining in the first. Luke Johnson dropped home a layup in the closing moments to put Benedictine ahead 28-15. The Eagles led despite finishing 0-for-8 from three-point range. Benedictine held a 13-0 lead on the offensive glass in the opening 20 minutes.

Six consecutive points to open the second half quickly put Benedictine ahead by 19 points at 34-15. The first two buckets came from Michael Blaszczyk. Using seven straight points, Wisconsin Lutheran pulled within 43-36 with 10:45 left in the game. Tahron Harvey ignited a counter 7-0 run with a jumper to start. Kevin Rollins again made the lead 14 points at 52-38 with 7:52 to go. The visitors could get no closer than seven points the rest of the way.

Benedictine shot 71.4 percent in the second half and finished the game at 49.1 percent. The Eagles held a commanding 42-20 lead on the glass. Harvey led Benedictine with 17 points. Harvey added nine rebounds and two assists. Rollins notched 13 points.

Benedictine (18-8) hosts third-seeded Concordia University-Wisconsin in the semifinals on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Rice Center.