The Madison College men's basketball team won their first conference game of the year, last night, by beating Wilbur Wright College, 79-60, in Chicago, IL. The WolfPack were paced by five players in double-figures including freshman guard, Brian Bearden's, first double-double of the season.

Despite being outshot by the host Rams 52 to 41 percent, the WolfPack led 42-38 at halftime by making four three-pointers and getting to the free throw line, making 12 free throws. In the second half, Madison College extended their lead and shut down the Rams offense, outscoring them 37-22. The WolfPack shot almost 46 percent from the field while holding Wilbur Wright to just under 28 percent.

Madison College had five players in double-figures led by second year guard, Antowan Epps' 16 points, on 5-for-10 shooting. Kendale Nation (15 pts.), Brian Bearden (13 pts.), Shane Kanaman (11 pts.) and Clayton Alexander (11 pts.) all scored in double-figures as well. Bearden pulled down 11 rebounds and teammate, Clayon Alexander, grabbed nine rebounds to outrebound the host Rams 47-39.

The 79-60 victory gives the WolfPack their first conference win in a very competitive N4C conference and pushes their overall record to 9-3. Next up for Madison College is a contest against College of DuPage on Saturday at 3 p.m.