Sanford scores 20, Toledo pulls away from Cleveland St 77-62
CLEVELAND -- Jaelan Sanford hit four 3-pointers and scored 20 points and Toledo pulled away in the second half to defeat Cleveland State 77-62 on Saturday.
There were seven ties and 15 lead changes, the last coming with 10:47 when Nate Navigato made two free throws to start an 11-2 run for the Rockets. Navigato's 3-pointer made it 56-48 with 7:08 to play.
After the last lead change, Toledo (7-5) made 15 of 20 baskets and Cleveland State (3-9) was 3 of 12 before scoring twice in the closing minute.
Navigato had 13 points and Luke Knapke and Willie Jackson added 12 each for the Rockets, who made 7 of 11 3-pointers and shot 71 percent (17 of 24) in the second half. Knapke hit all five of his shots and Navigato was 3 of 4 from 3-point range after halftime.
Tyree Appleby had 15 points, Stefan Kenic 13 and Dontel Highsmith 12 for the Vikings.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Bill Ek
- Tim Stewart
- Jesse Joseph
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Toledo | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 3-11 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 6-1 | - | 11-6 |
| Cleveland State | 5-1 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 5-2 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Milwaukee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 9-8 |
| Wright State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 9-8 |
| Robert Morris | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Oakland | 2-4 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Green Bay | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-15 |
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