EDWARDSVILLE 40, BELLEVILLE ALTHOFF CATHOLIC 37

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EDWARDSVILLE - Sophomore Brennan Weller led the Tigers with 12 points, but Edwardsville's defense also helped win the final game of the shootout.

The Crusaders had a chance to tie the game and force overtime, but a turnover with 3.2 seconds left sealed the game for Edwardsville.

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Daulton Burgner led the Crusaders with 11 points.

The game marked the home debut for new Tigers’ coach Dustin Battas.

Edwardsville improves to 2-1 on the season, and hosts Belleville East in their Southwestern Conference opener on Tuesday night. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

Colin Feeney also contributed to this story.