Cleveland State tops Northern Kentucky 68-63 in Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals

By Canadian Press on March 6, 2025.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Dylan Arnett had 16 points in Cleveland State’s 68-63 win over Northern Kentucky on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament.

Arnett added 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Vikings (21-11). Tevin Smith shot 4 of 9 from the field and 8 for 8 from the line to add 16 points. Je’Shawn Stevenson finished 4 of 6 from the field to finish with nine points.

Dan Gherezgher Jr. led the way for the Norse (17-16) with 18 points. Keeyan Itejere added 13 points and eight rebounds for Northern Kentucky. LJ Wells had 10 points, 10 rebounds and three steals.

Stevenson put up nine points in the first half for Cleveland State, who led 33-27 at the break. Stevenson scored the last seven points for Cleveland State to finish off the five-point victory.

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