Box Score A strong second-half surge made all the difference for the Chaparrals on Wednesday in their 80-79 victory at Madison College in N4C men's basketball.
 
The Chaps, who were led by Evan Wagner-Talley's 18 points, outscored the Wolfpack 49-34 in the final 20 minutes for the comeback victory. A 15-0 Chaps' run to begin the second half  put them ahead 46-44 with 15:30 remaining. They were 20 of 35 from the field in the final half and defensively, held the Wolfpack to just 35 percent shooting (12 of 34).
 
Wagner-Talley led five Chaps in double figures. Abram Ross had 14, followed by Khyre Hines 13, Latron Kirkwood 12, and Patrick Shaughnessy 11.
 
The victory was the Chaps' second straight as they take a 4-15 overall record and 2-3 N4C mark into Saturday's home game against Joliet Junior College.
 
College of DuPage 80, Madison 79
DuPAGE (80): Latron Kirkwood 12, Evan Wagner-Talley 18, Khyre Hines 13, Patrick Shaughnessy 11, Austin Esterly 9, Abram Ross 14, Joe Bell 3. Totals: 32 FGs, 16-22 FTs.
MADISON (79): Lewis 9, Williams-Striblin 8, Kartes 20, Washington 8, Newman 18, Williams 13, Boyd 3. Totals: 28 FGs, 11-15 FTs. Halftime score: Madison 44, DuPage 31.