CLEVELAND - Bill Serle and Mike Chmielowiec combined for 10 points down the stretch as the University of Rochester rallied to defeat Case Western Reserve, 78-75, at Adelbert Gymnasium.

Serle hit a three-point goal with just under three minutes to play to get Rochester even at 69-all. After Case edged ahead on a three-pointer by Kevin Herring with 1:41 to go, Chmielowiec sank two free throws with 1:26 to go, making it a one-point deficit (72-71).

Alex Hildebrandt's layup and free throw put Case ahead, 75-71 with 1:06 to go. Chmielowiec's three-pointer from the top of the key pulled Rochester within 75-74 with 57 seconds to play.

Marcus Roberson rebounded a missed layup by Hildebrandt with less than 25 seconds remaining. Serle hit a running hook in the lane with 0:13.8 left, putting Rochester ahead for the first time since early in the game (76-75).

Roberson rebounded another miss, this one when Herring's runner rolled off the rim with 4.9 seconds left. He was fouled immediately and made both free throws, pushing the lead to 78-75.

Case's final pass to midcourt was intercepted by Max Kaplan and the Yellowjackets held the ball as the clock ran out.

Serle scored a career high 24 points, hitting nine of 17 from the floor, two of five outside the arc. Chmielowiec had 18 points. Roberson and Nate Novosel had 12 points each.

Steve Young and Eric Duerr had 14 points each for Case. Reid Anderson scored 12.

Rochester improved to 13-4 overall, 4-2 in the University Athletic Association. The Yellowjackets are tied for second place with Carnegie Mellon and Brandeis. Case is 5-12 overall, 2-4 in the UAA.