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CLEVELAND, Oh. – The Golden Grizzlies fell to Cleveland State 73-59 in the final game of the regular season. Oakland made several comeback efforts in the second half, but wasn’t able to bring the rally effort to full fruition.<\/p>\n
Oakland opened the first quarter with a strong offensive display, highlighted by Makenzie Luehring’s<\/a> early 3-pointer at 9:30, assisted by Filippa Goula<\/a>. Oakland’s defensive efforts were marked by Layla Gold’s<\/a> steal at 9:07, helping to keep the pressure on the Vikings. Goula’s 3-pointer at 6:43, again with an assist from Gold, contributed to Oakland gaining a narrow lead. The quarter concluded with Gold hitting a crucial jumper with 21 seconds remaining, securing a 21-18 lead for Oakland over CSU.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Golden Grizzlies drained five threes in the opening frame, attacking the zone of the Vikings and converting on open drive and kick triples.<\/p>\n Luehring continued to push the momentum in favor of Oakland with a 3-pointer at 6:02, however, the Vikings responded with a series of key plays, including a 3-pointer by Sarah Hurley at 1:56, which sparked a decisive 11-2 run. Gold managed a late jumper, but the quarter ended with CSU leading 36-28.<\/p>\n Oakland narrowed the gap again with a strong third-quarter effort, highlighted by truple by Gold at 3:13, reducing the Vikings’ lead. Sereniti Roberts-Adams<\/a> contributed with effective scoring in the paint, supported by a flurry of Luehring assists in the frame. Despite this push, the Vikings maintained their lead by the end of the quarter, finishing ahead 46-41.<\/p>\n In the fourth quarter, Oakland made a strong bid to close the gap, highlighted by Goula’s early three. Even with a late 3-pointer by Lianna Baxter<\/a> with 59 seconds remaining, the Vikings maintained control. The game concluded with CSU securing a 73-59 victory after a decisive final frame.<\/p>\n Makenzie Luehring<\/a> scored 15 points and recorded five assists, contributing significantly to Oakland’s offensive efforts. Lianna Baxter<\/a> added 18 points, including four 3-pointers, while also collecting eight rebounds in one of her best performances of the season. Filippa Goula<\/a> made three 3-pointers and provided four assists, showcasing her ability from beyond the arc. Layla Gold<\/a> contributed with nine points and two steals, adding defensive pressure to Oakland’s performance.<\/p>\n The Golden Grizzlies await the end of every team’s day of action to see where they will play in the first round of the Horizon League Championship this upcoming week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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