Defense shines as Cleveland St. tops Robert Morris 78-77
MOON TOWNSHIP — Torrey Patton recorded 18 points as Cleveland State edged past Robert Morris, 78-77, on Friday night.
Tre Gomillion added 14 points for the Vikings, who forced a season-high 20 turnovers..
After Yahel Hill made two free throws to give Cleveland State a 78-75 lead with 14 seconds remaining, the Vikings did not allow a 3-point attempt, and Robert Morris’ Kam Farris made a layup for the final margin.
Hill had 12 points for Cleveland State (9-3, 5-0 Horizon League). D’Moi Hodge added 11 points.
Kahliel Spear scored a career-high 24 points for the Colonials (2-12, 0-5). Enoch Cheeks added 12 points, and Jaron Williams had 11 points.
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