GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay men's basketball team fell to Cleveland State Saturday afternoon at the Resch Center.
GB (2-8, 0-2 HL) was paced by Foster Wonders and Mac Wrecke, who each tallied 10 points.
The Vikings (5-6, 1-1 HL) were led by Je'Shawn Stevenson's 20 points, while Tevin Smith tacked on 16 more. Chase Robinson chipped in with 13, and Dylan Arnett added another 11.
HOW IT HAPPENED
It was a see-saw battle in the first half. After the Phoenix started with an 11-5 deficit, GB rattled off a 10-0 run to take a 15-11 advantage with 9:17 left in the first half. Wonders ignited the spurt, scoring four points and recording an assist. Cleveland State slowly pulled away following that run, and Robinson cashed in a triple seconds before the halftime buzzer, with the Green and White trailing 37-24 at intermission.
CSU exploded out of the break, extending the lead to 19 with 14:38 remaining in regulation after a mid-range shot by Smith. Green Bay traded baskets with the Vikings before Cleveland State pulled ahead for good after a three from Tahj Staveskie and two free throws from Smith, making it 69-44 with just over six minutes to go. Despite scoring 37 points in the second half, Green Bay dropped its fifth consecutive contest with an 83-61 loss.
GAME NOTES
» The Vikings had 28 points in the paint to Green Bay's 24.
» CSU racked up 45 points off the bench, while GB recorded 20.
» Wonders also led the Phoenix with five rebounds.
COMING UP
Green Bay will set its sights on in-state rival Milwaukee, who comes to Titletown next Wednesday for a 6 PM tilt at the Resch Center. Get your tickets here or watch on ESPN+.
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