Wright State Raiders @ Cleveland State Vikings
Benzinger, Davis help Wright St top Cleveland St 74-68, 2OT
CLEVELAND -- Grant Benzinger scored six points in the second overtime and had his fourth double-double of the season, Steven Davis had 17 points, five rebounds and four assists and Wright State slipped past Cleveland State 74-68 on Saturday.
Benzinger hit four 3-pointers, finished with 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Justin Mitchell had nine points, 10 rebounds and four assists for Wright State (19-9, 10-5 Horizon).
Benzinger's 3 gave the Raiders the lead, 63-61, for good with 3:38 to play. After Bobby Word hit 1 of 2 free throws, he and Davis each hit jumpers, but Demonte Flannigan answered with a 3 to pull Cleveland State to 67-65 with 1:55 left.
The Vikings missed their next three shots and Wright State hit 6 of 8 free throws to seal the win.
Flannigan was 8-of-12 shooting, including three 3s, scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Cleveland State (8-20, 4-12). Rob Edwards had 17 points and Word added 16, but they combined to make just 10 of 29 from the field.
Wright State moved within a half game of second-place Oakland in the conference standings.
Game Information
Cleveland, OH
Referee:Rob Kueneman
Referee:Brandon Cruz
Referee:John Floyd
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon LeagueHorizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
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