1 | 2 | T | |
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CLEV | 33 | 35 | 68 |
OAK | 43 | 40 | 83 |
Brechting scores 32 in Oakland's win over Cleveland State
ROCHESTER, Mich. -- Brad Brechting scored 24 of his a career-high 32 points in the first half and Oakland never trailed in beating Cleveland State 83-68 on Saturday for the Vikings' 10th loss in 11 games.
Brechting made all 11 of his first-half shots, was 13-for-13 when he scored his 30th point and just missed on his 14th shot to finish on 14-of-15 shooting.
Jaevin Cumberland scored 20 points and Xavier Hill-Mais added 10 with 11 rebounds and a career-high seven assists for the Golden Grizzlies (11-13, 7-4 Horizon League), who shot 59 percent and outscored the Vikings 38-16 in the paint.
Brechting's jumper in the paint capped Oakland's opening 12-2 run and the Golden Grizzlies led by as many as 11 in the first half.
Cumberland's layup gave Oakland a 13-point lead with 17:57 to play but Vikings closed to seven, 62-55, on Rashad Williams' 3 with 9:52 to go. Cumberland made four straight free throws to spark a 15-2 run and Oakland led by double digits from there.
Williams and Dontel Highsmith scored 19 points apiece for Cleveland State (6-19, 1-10).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamont Simpson
- Chad Barlow
- Jon Campbell
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Oakland | 15-5 | - | 24-12 |
Youngstown State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-10 |
Green Bay | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Wright State | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Milwaukee | 12-8 | 3 | 20-15 |
Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 23-13 |
Cleveland State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
Robert Morris | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
IUPUI | 2-18 | 13 | 6-26 |
Detroit Mercy | 1-19 | 14 | 1-31 |