ncaab Game Recap
Cleveland State Vikings vs Cincinnati Bearcats Wrap - Cincinnati Wins 69-58
Cincinnati earned a 69-58 victory over Cleveland State on Thursday, getting 18 points from David DeJulius at Fifth Third Arena.
Cincinnati won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -22.5-point spread.
Landers Nolley II had 16 points for Cincinnati and Viktor Lakhin chipped in with 14 points. David DeJulius had 6 assists for them, while Viktor Lakhin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Cleveland State got 15 points from Tristan Enaruna in a losing cause and another 12 points from Deante Johnson. Deshon Parker contributed 5 assists for them, while Deshon Parker had 8 rebounds.
Cincinnati was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Cincinnati had a 38-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Cincinnati heads into a battle against Eastern Kentucky. Cleveland State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ohio.