Sports

Youngstown State men fall to Cleveland State, 82-70

By YSU Athletics Communications
Youngstown State men’s college basketball team
Youngstown State men’s college basketball team YSU Athletics Communications

The Youngstown State men’s basketball team was eliminated from the 2024 Barbasol Horizon League Men’s Basketball Championship after falling to Cleveland State, 82-70, on Thursday evening at Beeghly Center.

The Penguins fall to 22-10 while Cleveland State improves to 20-13 and advances to the semifinals on March 11.

Senior DJ Burns led the Penguins with his 22nd double-double of the year with 17 points and 18 rebounds. It also marked his 14th straight double-double.

Senior Brandon Rush scored 15 points and senior Bryson Langdon added 10 points.

Leading the Vikings was Chase Robinson with 20 points and four 3-pointers. Drew Lowder scored 17 points while Tevin Smith posted 15 points and Tae Williams added 14 points.

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