Robert Morris drops to 2-7 with loss at Cleveland State
CLEVELAND — Algevon Eichelberger had a career-high 21 points as Cleveland State beat Robert Morris, 70-59, on Saturday night.
Tre Gomillion had 15 points for Cleveland State (4-4). Craig Beaudion added 14 points. Franklyn Penn Jr. had eight rebounds for the Vikings.
Josh Williams had 17 points and six rebounds for the Colonials (2-7). AJ Bramah added 12 points.
Cleveland State, which led the final 19 minutes of the game, was up 56-52 with three minutes to go before consecutive baskets by Kasheem Thomas and Beaudion gave the Vikings an eight-point lead with 1:59 remaining.
Cleveland State made 6 of 8 free throws in the final two minutes, and Eichelberger sealed the win with a dunk with 18 seconds remaining.
Cleveland State faces Toledo at home on Wednesday. Robert Morris plays Youngstown State on the road on Wednesday.
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