Cleveland State secured a hard-fought road victory against IU Indy, defeating the Greyhounds 73-62 at The Jungle. The Vikings used a dominant second-half performance, outscoring the Greyhounds 42-29, to secure their 14th win of the season.
Game Summary:
Cleveland State shot an efficient 47.3% from the field, including a perfect 84.2% from the free-throw line, and forced 15 turnovers. The Vikings capitalized on their inside presence, scoring 40 points in the paint compared to just 12 for IU Indy.
Dylan Arnett led the way for Cleveland State with 13 points and 8 rebounds, while Tevin Smith added 16 points and 5 rebounds. Ebrima Dibba chipped in 7 points and dished out 8 assists.
For IU Indy, Paul Zilinskas paced the Greyhounds with 13 points, and Sean Craig contributed 12 points and 4 rebounds. Despite shooting a solid 36% from beyond the arc, the Greyhounds struggled with turnovers and offensive rebounds.
Key Stats:
- Paint Points: CSU 40, IND 12
- Bench Scoring: CSU 26, IND 14
- Turnovers: IND 15, CSU 11
Cleveland State improved to 8-1 in conference play and will look to extend their winning streak in their next matchup. IU Indy, now 6-14 on the season, will aim to bounce back in their upcoming game.
Attendance at The Jungle was 868, with both teams showcasing physical and competitive basketball.
