Wright State improved to 11-5 overall and 2-1 in Horizon League play with a hard-fought win against Cleveland State. Steven Davis led the Raiders with 15 points and Mark Alstork posted a double-double (12 pts., 12 rebs.). Northern Kentucky freshman Mason Faulkner scored a career-high 26 points off the bench as the Norse also moved to 11-5 overall and 2-1 in league contests with their win against Youngstown State. NKU’s Drew McDonald posted 15 points and 15 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season.
at Wright State 55, Cleveland State 51*
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Steven Davis had 15 points, Mark Alstork added 12 and 12 rebounds and Wright State edged Cleveland State 55-51 on Thursday night.
After nine ties and 11 lead changes, Alstork's free throw with 20 seconds left gave the Raiders the lead, 24-23, for good at the half. Davis opened the second half with a jumper and Alstork had a basket and two free throws but Wright State never led by more than seven.
MBB Pages: Wright State | Cleveland State
at Northern Kentucky 83, Youngstown State 70*
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Mason Faulkner had a career day as the Northern Kentucky men's basketball team defeated Horizon League foe Youngstown State, 83-70, at BB&T Arena on Thursday evening. Northern Kentucky improved to 11-5 overall and 2-1 on Horizon League play. YSU fell to 7-9 overall and 1-2 in League play.
MBB Pages: Northern Kentucky | Youngstown State
This Week’s Schedule
J6 Detroit Mercy at UIC* 8:00 PM ESPN3
J6 Milwaukee at Green Bay* 8:00 PM TWC/ESPN3
J6 Oakland at Valparaiso* 9:00 PM ESPN2
J7 Cleveland State at Northern Kentucky* 1:00 PM ESPN3
J7 Youngstown State at Wright State* 4:00 PM ASN
J8 Detroit Mercy at Valparaiso* 1:00 PM ASN
J8 Oakland at UIC* 5:00 PM ASN
This Week’s Results
J5 at Wright State 55, Cleveland State 51*
J5 at Northern Kentucky 83, Youngstown State 70*
*Horizon League game
Tags: All Teams - Men's Basketball · Horizon League - Men's Basketball · Northern Kentucky - Men's Basketball · Wright State - Men's Basketball
