| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETM | 33 | 37 | 70 |
| CLE | 31 | 41 | 72 |
Cleveland State pulls away late, beats Detroit Mercy 72-70
CLEVELAND -- — D’Moi Hodge scored 16 points to lead four in double figures and Cleveland State pulled away late to edge Detroit Mercy 72-70 on Saturday.
Torrey Patton added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland State (11-4, 7-1 Horizon League). It was Patton's second straight double-double and fifth for the season. Tre Gomillion added 13 points and Nathanael Jack had 12.
Antoine Davis scored 35 points on 12-of-19 shooting to lead Detroit Mercy (5-9, 3-2).
D.J. Harvey made a pair of free throws to give the Titans a 68-66 lead with 1:15 remaining. Yahel Hill answered with a 3-pointer and then Hodge forced a turnover as the Vikings closed on a 6-2 surge.
Detroit Mercy plays at Milwaukee next Saturday. Cleveland State hosts Youngstown State on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Donnie Eppley
- Brian McNutt
- King Whetstone
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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