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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 7-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Little Rock | 5-2 | 1.5 | 11-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 5-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| UT Martin | 5-4 | 2.5 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Tennessee State | 4-5 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 3-5 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Lindenwood | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Western Illinois | 2-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 8-1 | - | 14-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 7-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Youngstown State | 7-3 | 1.5 | 12-8 |
| Milwaukee | 6-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Robert Morris | 5-4 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Oakland | 5-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Wright State | 4-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-7 | 6 | 6-14 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-7 | 6 | 6-14 |
| Green Bay | 0-9 | 8 | 2-18 |
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