Morehead State earns 71-69 victory over Cleveland State
CLEVELAND -- — Jalen Breazeale scored 14 points as Morehead State beat Cleveland State 71-69 on Friday night.
Anouar Mellouk split a pair of free throws for Morehead State with 8 seconds left and Tevin Smith missed a 3-point attempt for Cleveland State to end it.
Breazeale shot 4 of 6 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line. Tyler Brelsford and Kenny White Jr. added 12 points apiece for the Eagles (3-4). Mellouk finished with 11 points.
The Vikings (4-5) were led by Tahj Staveskie, who posted 18 points and two steals. Smith added 16 points and seven rebounds for Cleveland State. Chase Robinson had 11 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Larry Scirotto
- Rod Mrakovich
- Nate Harris
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Morehead State | 1-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 1-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 0-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Tennessee State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UT Martin | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 3-8 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 3-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Milwaukee | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 2-0 | 0.5 | 6-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Cleveland State | 2-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Wright State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
| Oakland | 1-2 | 2 | 3-7 |
| Robert Morris | 0-2 | 2.5 | 7-5 |
| Green Bay | 0-3 | 3 | 2-11 |
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