Wright State topped the 100-point mark for the second time this season and all five starters scored in double-figures in the Raiders’ 106-88 win against Detroit Mercy. Steven Davis led all scorers with 27 points and converted 10-of-12 field goal attempts. Oakland got back on track with strong second half to rally past Northern Kentucky, 79-70. Jalen Hayes posted a double-double for the Golden Grizzlies with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Milwaukee’s Brock Stull hit a buzzer-beating jump-shot – just his second field goal of the game – as the Panthers grabbed a 63-62 win over Cleveland State. Youngstown State’s starting five all registered double-figure outings, led by Cameron Morse’s 27 points, and the Penguins downed Green Bay, 92-89.
at Wright State 106, Detroit Mercy 88*
The Wright State men's basketball team shot 56 percent in scoring 60 points in the first half and shot 49 percent overall in defeating Detroit Mercy 106-88 in Horizon League action Friday night at the Wright State Nutter Center.
MBB Pages: Wright State | Detroit Mercy
Oakland 79, at Northern Kentucky 70*
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) -- Sherron Dorsey-Walker scored 21 points and had nine rebounds and Oakland beat Northern Kentucky 79-70 on Friday night.
Jalen Hayes added 19 points and 11 rebounds and Martez Walker 17 points for the Golden Grizzlies (15-5, 5-2 Horizon), who shot 52 percent in each half though only making 3 of 14 3-pointers. They also beat the Norse on Dec. 31, 76-65.
MBB Pages: Oakland | Northern Kentucky
at Milwaukee 63, Cleveland State 62*
MILWAUKEE -- Brock Stull, taking just his third shot of the night, hit a jumper at the buzzer to give Milwaukee a 63-62 win over Cleveland State on Friday night.
The Panthers, after trailing by 12 early in the second half, took the lead 56-54 on a Jeremy Johnson's 3-pointer with four minutes left, finishing a 7-0 run. The Vikings went back on top 62-61 lead with 11.9 seconds remaining on a driving layup by Kasheem Thomas, completing a 6-0 spurt. The Panthers didn't call timeout and Stull hit the game-winner from about 15 feet.
MBB Pages: Milwaukee | Cleveland State
Youngstown State 92, at Green Bay 89*
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Cameron Morse had 27 points to help Youngstown State beat Green Bay 92-89 on Friday night, the Penguins' first road win against the Phoenix since 2003.
Francisco Santiago gave Youngstown State (9-12, 3-5 Horizon) the lead for good at 88-85 on a 3-pointer with 22 seconds left. Kerem Kanter cut the deficit to one for Green Bay (11-8, 5-2), but Brett Frantz made all four free throws to secure it for the Penguins. Trevor Anderson missed a 3-point attempt at the buzzer that would have tied it.
MBB Pages: Youngstown State | Green Bay
This Week’s Schedule
J22 Youngstown State at Milwaukee* 1:00 PM ESPN3
J22 Detroit Mercy at Northern Kentucky* 1:00 PM ESPN3
J22 Oakland at Wright State* 2:00 PM ESPN3
J22 UIC at Valparaiso* 3:00 PM ASN
This Week’s Results
J16 Cleveland State 76, at Oakland 65*
J16 at Detroit Mercy 87, Youngstown State 71*
J16 at Valparaiso 80, Green Bay 56*
J17 at UIC 71, Milwaukee 57*
J20 at Wright State 106, Detroit Mercy 88*
J20 Oakland 79, at Northern Kentucky 70*
J20 at Milwaukee 63, Cleveland State 62*
J20 Youngstown State 92, at Green Bay 89*
*Horizon League game