CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland State women's basketball team got back in the win column on Wednesday, picking up an 87-75 victory over Wright State.
Game Stats
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Izabella Zingaro paced the Viking offense with 19 points, while
Macey Fegan and
Jada Leonard both added 16 points.
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Macey Fegan grabbed a team-best 10 rebounds, while
Sarah Hurley posted nine boards and
Izabella Zingaro added seven.
-The Vikings shot 50-percent from the field on the game, including a .700 clip during the fourth quarter.
-Cleveland State combined for 21 assists on 27 made field goals, with six from
Macey Fegan and five from
Jada Leonard.
Game Notes
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Macey Fegan recorded her second double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
-The 21 assists marked the third 20+ assist game of the season for the Vikings.
-The Vikings have now shot 50-percent or better during six games this season after finishing right on the number against Wright State.
The Game
After taking a seven-point lead into the halftime break at 36-29, the Vikings used a 9-2 run over the first part of the third quarter to extend their lead to 49-41 on an
Ella Van Weelden three-pointer. Although the Raiders were able to stop the CSU scoring run on their next possession, the Vikings responded with a
Laurel Rockwood layup and a pair of
Colbi Maples free throws to gain a double-digit lead at 53-43 with 3:46 left on the clock.
Cleveland State went on to hold a sizeable lead throughout the rest of the frame, taking a 63-50 advantage into the fourth quarter after
Jada Leonard went 3-for-3 at the free throw line after being fouled on a last second three-point shot.
Over the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, the two teams traded baskets until a
Sarah Hurley three-pointer midway through the quarter put the Vikings up 72-55. Just over a minute later the Vikings extended their lead to 20-points, as a Rockwood free throw put the score at 76-56.
The Vikings then went on to maintain control throughout the final 4:01, coming away with the 87-75 victory to get back in the win column.
Up Next
Cleveland State will have the week off from competition, returning to the court on Wednesday, January 14 when they host Detroit Mercy.
