READING, P.A. - Cam Tucker scored a career high 40 points as the College of Saint Elizabeth's men's basketball team (9-6, 4-3 NEAC) held on for a thrilling double-overtime win over Penn State Berks, 125-114.

Tucker scored 40 points on 7-8 from the floor and 22-24 from the free throw line.  Jason Saldiveri finished with 29 points, 10 rebounds and six steals while Ted Thelamaque added 18 points and nine rebounds.

After a close start to the game, CSE opened up a six-point with 11:15 remaining in the first half.  The Nittany Lions outscored the Eagles by 10 over the next five minutes to take a 31-27 advantage.  Despite the Eagles using a 9-0 run to lead 36-31, the Nittany Lions closed the half out strong, taking a 41-39 lead into halftime.

Berks started the second half strong, opening up its largest lead of the game at 67-56 with 11:20 remaining in regulation.  Even though the Eagles trailed by 11 with under five minutes to go, it scored 11 of the next 16 points to get within five.  CSE continued to chip into the lead and got within two with 30 seconds left before Saldiveri made a driving layup to tie the game at 89.  

With just six seconds left, Matt Seip of Penn State Berks was fouled shooting a three and converted all three of the free throws to take a 92-89 lead.  Not to be outdone, with one second remaining, Tucker was also fouled shooting a three-pointer and made all three attempts, tying the score at 92 and sending the game to overtime.

The first overtime saw more back and forth action as the Eagles gained a 104-101 lead with 18 seconds remaining.  Following two Berks free throws to cut the Eagles lead to one, Tucker knocked down two more clutch free throws to give the Eagles a 106-103 lead.  However, Steve Luchasnky of Berks hit a buzzer beating three from half court, tying the game at 106 and sending the contest to a second overtime.

In the second overtime, the Nittany Lions looked to gain control as it took a 113-108 lead with 2:20 remaining.  Despite the deficit, the Eagles roared off 17 of the next 18 points over the final 2:20 to win the game, 125-114.

The 125 points are the most points scored in a game for the Eagles in program history.

The Eagles look to make it three in a row on Wednesday when it hosts Lancaster Bible College at 7 pm.