Case Western Reserve University sophomore guards Michael Volkening and Ignas Masiulionis combined for 22 points in the second half alone on Wednesday night, helping the Spartans overcome an eight-point deficit in the second half and defeat Thiel College 83-79 at Horsburgh Gymnasium in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Spartans improved to 4-1 with the win, while Thiel dropped to 2-5 following the setback.
Masiulionis was the team's leading scorer for the third time through five games this season, finishing the contest with 16 points on five-of-12 shooting from the floor, including a three-of-seven effort from behind the three-point line.