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\n \u00a0Youngstown State
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<\/p>\n CLEVELAND, Ohio \u2014 Oakland (14-11, 10-4 HL) fell to Cleveland State (10-14, 6-7 HL) 91-78 on Wednesday inside Woodling Gymnasium for the first time in program history. Despite holding a 10-point lead at halftime, Oakland was outscored 59-36 in the second half. The visitors dominated the paint with 44 points, while CSU capitalized on their perimeter shooting, hitting 17 three-pointers.<\/p>\n Fifth-year Tuburu Naivalurua<\/a> scored 22 points, hitting 10 of 13 field goal attempts, and added two blocks. Senior\u00a0Brody Robinson<\/a> tied up with his teammate\u00a0with 22 points, converting 10 of 12 free throws, recording eight assists, and five boards. Big man fifth-year Michael Houge<\/a> netted 15 points, marking his fourth consecutive game scoring at least 15 points, and collected nine rebounds while also making two steals. Redshirt-freshman Warren Marshall IV<\/a> continued his hot streak\u00a0defensively, with five blocks and grabbed a career-high eight rebounds.<\/p>\n Oakland opened the first half with a strong offensive showing, establishing early momentum with a layup from senior\u00a0Ziare Wells<\/a> dished out\u00a0by Robinson. Naivalurua contributed significantly in the paint, netting multiple key baskets to maintain the lead. Fifth-year Brett White II<\/a> capitalized on a fast break with a three-pointer at 16:36, extending the early advantage and Oakland’s three-point streak.<\/p>\n As the half progressed, Oakland’s defense held firm, with Houge securing crucial boards off the glass and contributing on both ends of the court. Robinson played a pivotal role, not only by facilitating the offense with dishing assists but also by scoring efficiently, including a three-pointer at 11:06 that widened the gap. The team consistently converted free throws, with Robinson and Marshall IV contributing from the line to keep the pressure on.<\/p>\n Oakland maintained control towards the end of the half, with Naivalurua and Marshall IV adding points in the paint to extend the lead. A late dunk by Marshall IV, assisted by Robinson, helped Oakland close the half ahead. The team ended the first half with a 42-32 lead against the Vikings.<\/p>\n Oakland began the second half with a strong defensive effort, highlighted by Naivalurua’s steal and jumper at 19:25, closing the gap to five points. Robinson contributed with a three-pointer at 18:13, extending Oakland’s lead. However, the Vikings responded with multiple three-pointers, including one by Jaidon Lipscomb at 16:43 to narrow the margin.<\/p>\n Midway through the half,\u00a0White II’s three-pointer at 15:30 maintained Oakland’s lead at nine points. Oakland’s defensive pressure continued with Houge’s block and rebound at 13:42, setting up a fast-break opportunity converted by Robinson’s free throws to push the score to 60-52. Despite this, CSU’s perimeter shooting, including a three-pointer by Tre Beard at 10:46, kept the contest tight.<\/p>\n In the final stretch, Oakland faced a scoring surge from CSU, with the home team taking the lead after Josiah Harris’s three-pointer at 5:57. The Vikings expanded their advantage with a series of three-pointers and successful free throws, closing the half ahead. The half ended with the Vikings leading 91-78, as Oakland was unable to regain their earlier momentum.<\/p>\n After the weekend off, the Golden Grizzlies\u00a0will host Youngstown State on Thursday, Feb. 12. Tip-off\u00a0is set for 7 p.m. ET at the OU Credit Union O’rena\u00a0on ESPN+.<\/p>\n How to Follow Oakland Men’s Basketball: For complete information on Oakland Men’s Basketball follow the team on X at @OaklandMBB<\/a> and head coach Greg Kampe<\/a> at @KampeOU<\/a>. The team is also on Instagram<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n