BELOIT, Wis. - Rockford University lit up the nets to the tune of 49 percent shooting (26-53), including 53 percent (9-17) from the 3-point range, en route to a 75-64 win at Beloit College. The Buccaneers meanwhile, shot 35 percent (20-58) from the field and 24 percent (5-21) from behind the 3-point line.

Beloit (4-7) never trailed in the first 10 minutes of the opening half, before Rockford (6-5) scored 14 consecutive points to take an eight-point lead with five and a half minutes remaining in the period. Beloit would cut that lead to three one minute later, before going into halftime trailing by a score of 39-34.

The Buccaneers inched even closer in the opening minutes of the second half, which saw the first basket come on a 3-pointer from Azeez Ganiyu. He would give Beloit their first lead of the second half mid-way through the period on a layup, but Rockford answered with a 3-pointer from Zac Centers to grab the lead right back. After Ganiyu tied the score at 51 later in the half, Rockford would go on a 14-3 run to take a double-digit lead and essentially put the game out of reach.

Beloit was led by Semaj Roy's 18 points and four rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench. Ganiyu added 17 points and four boards, while converting all eight of his free throw attempts. Brian Rusch also chipped in with nine points and three assists.

Rockford was led by Mateo Fernandez Solari's 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Charles Burnell scored 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Vincent Eugene also chipped in with 11 points and six boards.

The Buccaneers will try to rebound on Saturday when they'll host Judson College. That game will begin at 3 p.m. at Flood Arena in Beloit, Wis.