Cleveland State Vikings @ Kent State Golden Flashes
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CLE | 28 | 49 | 77 |
KENT | 46 | 37 | 83 |
Payton's 18 lead Kent State past Cleveland State 83-77
KENT, Ohio -- — Chris Payton's 18 points helped Kent State defeat Cleveland State 83-77 on Saturday.
Payton added 20 rebounds for the Golden Flashes (7-3). Jalen Sullinger scored 16 points while shooting 5 for 12 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line. Cli'Ron Hornbeak had 15 points and shot 7 of 7 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line.
The Vikings (6-5) were led in scoring by Tristan Enaruna, who finished with 22 points. Cleveland State also got 16 points, six rebounds and two steals from Tujautae Williams. Dylan Arnett also put up 12 points and two steals.
Cleveland State visits Bradley on Friday.
Kent State plays Thursday against Oregon on the road,
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Game Information
Kent, OH
Referee:Geoff Vejsicky
Referee:Josh White
Referee:Mike Pearson
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 10-2 | - | 15-8 |
| Oakland | 10-3 | 0.5 | 14-10 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 8-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| Green Bay | 7-6 | 3.5 | 12-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 6-6 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Northern Kentucky | 6-7 | 4.5 | 14-10 |
| Robert Morris | 6-7 | 4.5 | 14-10 |
| Cleveland State | 5-7 | 5 | 9-14 |
| Milwaukee | 5-8 | 5.5 | 9-15 |
| Youngstown State | 4-8 | 6 | 11-12 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-11 | 8.5 | 6-18 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 10-0 | - | 22-0 |
| Akron | 9-1 | 1 | 18-4 |
| Kent State | 7-3 | 3 | 16-6 |
| Toledo | 6-4 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Ohio | 6-5 | 4.5 | 12-11 |
| Massachusetts | 5-6 | 5.5 | 14-9 |
| Buffalo | 4-6 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Bowling Green | 4-6 | 6 | 13-9 |
| Ball State | 3-6 | 6.5 | 7-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-7 | 7 | 9-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Central Michigan | 3-7 | 7 | 7-15 |
| Western Michigan | 2-7 | 7.5 | 8-13 |
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