Wright State Cruises to Road Win Over Cleveland State

Raiders shoot 73% in first half to defeat Vikings 102-90

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Wright State University men's basketball team shot an impressive 73% from the field in the first half and never looked back, cruising to a 102-90 victory over Cleveland State on Sunday. Redshirt freshman Alex Bruskotter led the way with a career-high 25 points, while T.J. Burch added 23 and Dominic Pangonis finished with 18 points. Michael Imariagbe recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Why it matters

This win improves Wright State's record to 17-10 overall and 12-4 in Horizon League play, keeping them in contention for a top seed in the conference tournament. Cleveland State, meanwhile, falls to 12-15 on the season and 8-8 in league play as they look to secure a spot in the postseason.

The details

The Raiders jumped out to a 51-36 halftime lead and maintained a double-digit advantage for most of the second half. Cleveland State cut the deficit to six points early in the second half, but Wright State responded with a 12-3 run to pull away. Bruskotter had an efficient game, shooting 10-of-14 from the free throw line and 6-of-8 from the field.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • Wright State's next game will be on Thursday, February 19, 2026 when they host IUPUI at the Nutter Center.

The players

Alex Bruskotter

A redshirt freshman for Wright State who scored a career-high 25 points in the win.

T.J. Burch

A Wright State player who scored 23 points in the victory.

Dominic Pangonis

A Wright State player who finished with 18 points in the game.

Michael Imariagbe

A Wright State player who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

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What’s next

Wright State will look to continue their strong Horizon League play when they host IUPUI on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The takeaway

Wright State's hot shooting performance and balanced scoring attack proved too much for Cleveland State, as the Raiders cruised to an important conference road win to keep pace in the Horizon League standings.