1st place Wright State beats Oakland 64-51
DAYTON, Ohio -- Freshman Loudon Love had a double-double in the first half and finished with 18 points and a season-high tying 17 rebounds to lead Wright State by Oakland 64-51 on Sunday.
Love scored 15 first-half points and grabbed 11 rebounds for his ninth double-double of the season as Wright State led 37-24 at halftime. The Raiders had a 25-14 edge on the glass and used 10 assists for 14 field goals.
Jaylon Hall added 15 points for Wright State (17-6, 9-1 Horizon), which grabbed 14 offensive rebounds for a 46-31 advantage on the glass.
On Monday, Love was named the Horizon League freshman of the week for the fourth time in six weeks.
Kendrick Nunn scored 18 points on 5-of-18 shooting for Oakland (14-9, 6-4). He was just 2 of 12 from distance and the rest of the Golden Grizzlies matched that mark. Jalen Hayes had 13 points and eight boards and Martez Walker scored 11.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jon Campbell
- Steve McJunkins
- Brooks Wells
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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