Oakland defeats Cleveland St 97-74

Oakland Dominates Cleveland St in Statement Win

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies proved their mettle at home on Sunday, cruising to a 97-74 victory over the visiting Cleveland State Vikings in a highly anticipated conference matchup.

The game was a statement win for Oakland, which took an early lead and never looked back. The Golden Grizzlies' 45-27 halftime advantage set the tone for the rest of the contest, as they outscored Cleveland State 52-47 in the second half to seal the 23-point victory.

Oakland's dominant performance was led by Ziare Wells, who scored a game-high 23 points on 1-of-5 three-point attempts. Michael Houge chipped in with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Brody Robinson dished out eight assists to complete a well-rounded effort.

For Cleveland State, Dayan Nessah paced the Vikings with 16 points, but it was not enough to overcome their struggles from beyond the arc. Preist Ryan led the team in rebounding with six boards, but the Vikings struggled to contain Oakland's strong offense.

Oakland's efficiency on both ends of the floor was a key factor in their victory. The Golden Grizzlies shot 43.0% from the field, 54.8% from two-point range, and 27.0% from three-point range. They also outrebounded Cleveland State 28-21 on the defensive glass.

Cleveland State's struggles were evident throughout the game, as they shot just 41.0% from the field and 15.0% from three-point range. The Vikings' inability to contain Oakland's offense proved costly, as the Golden Grizzlies built a large lead early in the second half that they never relinquished.

The win marked a significant statement for Oakland, which has been touted as one of the top teams in the conference all season long. Cleveland State's loss served as a wake-up call for the Vikings, who will need to regroup and refocus if they hope to make a deep run in the tournament.

Game Statistics

Oakland (HOME) Game Stats:

- Field Goals: 32/75 (43.0%)

- 2-Point FG: 23/42 (54.8%)

- 3-Point FG: 9/33 (27.0%)

- Free Throws: 24/27 (89.0%)

- Rebounds: 52 (Off: 24, Def: 28)

- Assists: 21

- Turnovers: 11

- Steals: 10

- Blocks: 5

- Total Fouls: 16

- Total Points: 97

Cleveland St (AWAY) Game Stats:

- Field Goals: 31/75 (41.0%)

- 2-Point FG: 27/48 (56.3%)

- 3-Point FG: 4/27 (15.0%)

- Free Throws: 8/10 (80.0%)

- Rebounds: 39 (Off: 18, Def: 21)

- Assists: 12

- Turnovers: 12

- Steals: 8

- Blocks: 2

- Total Fouls: 21

- Total Points: 74