In a stunning turn of events, Cleveland State pulled off a monumental upset at the Nutter Center, taking down Wright State 85-79. The Vikings, ranked 336th in the net rankings, were predicted to lose by 14 points, but they had other plans. Led by Dayan Nessah's incredible performance, Cleveland State dominated the Raiders from start to finish, dealing a significant blow to Wright State's tournament hopes.
Nessah was unstoppable, scoring 31 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists. His dominance was on full display as he led the Vikings to a 40-33 halftime lead. The Raiders' Michael Cooper tried to keep his team in the game, scoring 14 points and collecting 6 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Vikings' balanced attack. Tre Beard and Jaidon Lipscomb chipped in with 18 and 15 points, respectively, as Cleveland State's offense clicked on all cylinders.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets and playing tenacious defense. However, the Vikings' momentum was too much for the Raiders to handle. Cleveland State's 45-point second half sealed the deal, as they outscored Wright State 45-46 in the final 20 minutes. The Raiders' TJ Burch and Kellen Pickett added 11 points each, but their efforts were overshadowed by the Vikings' impressive team performance.
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CHD Scout's prediction of a 14-point Wright State victory seemed laughable by the final buzzer. The actual outcome was a far cry from the expected result, and the Vikings' upset will send shockwaves through the college basketball world. This loss will undoubtedly hurt Wright State's tournament chances, as it falls into the Q4 category for the Raiders. On the other hand, Cleveland State's victory is a Q2 win, a significant boost to their resume.
The implications of this result cannot be overstated. Wright State, ranked 113th in the net rankings, was expected to cruise to an easy victory. Instead, they find themselves on the wrong end of a stunning upset. The loss will likely drop the Raiders in the rankings and damage their tournament prospects. Cleveland State, on the other hand, want to build on this momentum, hoping to turn their season around with this confidence-boosting win.
As the season heats up, this result will be remembered as one of the biggest upsets of the year. Cleveland State's victory will be a significant feather in their cap, and they want to parlay this momentum into future success. For Wright State, the task of regrouping and refocusing begins now, as they try to bounce back from this devastating loss. The Vikings' resume just got a whole lot stronger, and they want to capitalize on this Q2 win as they push for a tournament berth.