DAYTON — The Wright State men’s basketball team pulled away in the second half against Cleveland State in the first round of the 2026 Horizon League Men’s Basketball Championship.
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Kellen Pickett led four Raiders in double figures with a game-high 18 points.
He also grabbed six rebounds, finished with two assists, two blocks, and a steal in WSU’s 90-61 win over Cleveland State.
Michael Cooper finished with a career-high 17 points and got seven boards. T.J. Burch and Michael Imariagbe each scored 16.
Wright State improves to 21-11 overall and advances to the semifinals in Indianapolis.
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The Vikings trailed by one point, 29-28, with just over two minutes left until halftime. But the Raiders led 35-30 at the break.
WSU went on a 17-3 run early in the second to take control. They led 65-42 with 10:44 remaining and never looked back.
Wright State’s next game will be on Monday, March 9, in the first semifinal game of the 2026 Horizon League Men’s Basketball Championship.
Tip-off is at 7 p.m. at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis. The Raiders will play the winner of Green Bay/Northern Kentucky.
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