Alex Bruskotter had 17 points and four steals, and the Cleveland State Vikings edged the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 74-73 in overtime on Sunday at Event Center.
The Vikings came out fast, taking the first half 39-32. The Vikings trailed by as many as 8 points before fighting back. The lead changed hands 15 times. The go-ahead basket came with 0:29 left: Obie Bronston Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jordan Lowery assists). The Bulldogs had a 10-0 run in the second half.
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For Cleveland State, Alex Bruskotter finished with 17 points and four steals, Obie Bronston Jr. had 15 points off the bench, while Curtis Stinson Jr. contributed 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
For Alabama A&M, Kevin Paul had 16 points and seven rebounds, and James Graham III added 15 points and five rebounds.
The Vikings moved to 3-2. The Bulldogs fell to 3-2.
The Vikings are first in the Horizon and have won two straight. Cleveland State is 2-0 at home and 1-2 away from home. The Bulldogs sit first in the SWAC. Alabama A&M is 3-1 at home and 0-1 away from home.
The Vikings next visit the Xavier Musketeers on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are back in action when they host the Lipscomb Bisons on Friday, Nov. 20, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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