URBANA, Ohio — The Wittenberg men were faced with more of a challenge than many might have expected, but the Tigers eventually pulled away from the host Blue Knights of Urbana University 82-62.

The win improved the 13th-ranked Tigers to 7-1 overall. Urbana, which fell to 6-6, is Wittenberg's final opponent until Dec. 22, when the Tigers will travel to Thomas More.

Senior guard Greg Rustad (Lakewood, Ohio/Lakewood) led the charge for the Tigers for a second straight game, scorching the Blue Knights for 18 points on six three-pointers. Junior forward B.J. Harris (Riverside, Ohio/Stebbins) also finished with 18 points.