Wright St defeats Oakland 84-94

Wright St Edges Oakland in Close 10-Point Win

In a back-and-forth battle at the OU Credit Union O'rena, Wright State (Away) emerged with a hard-fought 94-84 victory over Oakland (Home), spoiling the Grizzlies' homecoming and handing them their first conference loss of the season.

The primary storyline of the game centered around Wright St's ability to outlast Oakland in the second half. After trailing by one point at halftime, the visiting Raiders regained control behind a strong shooting performance from Solomon Callaghan, who scored 18 points in the second frame. Callaghan's accurate 3-point shooting proved crucial as he shot 6-for-9 from beyond the arc.

Meanwhile, Oakland's Brody Robinson continued to dominate on both ends of the floor, recording 35 points and 4 three-pointers made. The senior guard also contributed 4 assists, with his impressive performance leading the Grizzlies in scoring.

In terms of team statistics, Wright State excelled in field goal percentage (59.0%), while Oakland struggled from behind the arc, shooting just 37.0% on their attempts. Wright St capitalized on its efficiency, outrebounding Oakland 30-10 and committing fewer turnovers (18 vs 6).

The most telling statistic about this game is Wright State's superior true shooting percentage (71.6) versus Oakland's (58.3). This margin reflects the visitors' ability to efficiently score while limiting their opponents' opportunities.

As the final buzzer sounded, Wright St celebrated its crucial conference win, marking a significant step forward for the team as they continue to navigate the challenging landscape of college basketball.