Rayvon Griffith anchored a dominant offensive performance for Cleveland State, scoring a game-high 34 points to help the Vikings dismantle Michigan-Dearborn 103-79 on Friday night. The victory improves Cleveland State’s record to 1-1 while exposing significant defensive vulnerabilities for the visiting Wolverines. Griffith’s scoring prowess was the centerpiece of the blowout, as he also contributed five rebounds to secure a decisive home win in Cleveland.
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Supporting Griffith’s heroic effort, Micah Bays provided crucial playmaking and scoring depth with 18 points, five assists, and a 5-for-10 shooting performance. Jordan Lowery complemented the backcourt with an efficient 15 points, going a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line and 5-for-7 from the field. Cleveland State’s balanced attack overwhelmed the opponent, allowing the Vikings to control the pace and extend their lead throughout the contest.
On the other side of the ball, Nick Sobush led Michigan-Dearborn with 22 points and three steals, while Jackson Reynolds and Terrance Hicks added 21 and 20 points, respectively. Despite their individual efforts, the Wolverines could not overcome Cleveland State’s superior execution and depth. The Vikings will look to build on this momentum as they travel to face Bowling Green on Monday.
Source: Yahoo Sports
