Wright State tops Cleveland State 102-90 as Bruskotter and Burch power 48-point backcourt performance

High-scoring rematch swings to the Raiders in Cleveland

Wright State and Cleveland State split their regular-season series in January and February, but Sunday’s meeting in Cleveland ended decisively in the Raiders’ favor. Wright State defeated Cleveland State 102-90 on Feb. 15, 2026, reaching the 100-point mark behind efficient perimeter scoring and consistent production across multiple lineups.

Wright State’s Alex Bruskotter led all Raiders with 25 points, while TJ Burch added 23 points and eight assists. Dominic Pangonis finished with 18 points on 5-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range, and he went 6-of-7 at the free-throw line. The win improved Wright State to 17-10 overall and 12-4 in Horizon League play, while Cleveland State fell to 10-17 overall and 6-10 in league action.

Game flow: early separation, then traded offense

Wright State built its advantage early and carried it into halftime with a 51-36 lead. Cleveland State outscored Wright State 54-51 after the break, but the second-half push was not enough to erase the first-half deficit in a game that remained offensively oriented throughout.

Final score: Wright State 102, Cleveland State 90 (Feb. 15, 2026).

Cleveland State: Emery’s 30 points lead the response

Cleveland State’s Chevalier Emery scored 30 points to lead all Vikings. Josiah Harris added 14 points, six rebounds and two blocks, and Dayan Nessah contributed 11 points and five assists as Cleveland State attempted to keep pace in a game defined by frequent scoring possessions and limited opportunities for extended defensive runs.

What the result means in the Horizon League standings context

The outcome strengthened Wright State’s position near the top of the conference race entering the final stretch of the regular season. Cleveland State, meanwhile, continued to search for consistency in league play while balancing strong individual scoring nights against the challenge of defending high-efficiency opponents.

Key numbers at a glance

• Alex Bruskotter (Wright State): 25 points
• TJ Burch (Wright State): 23 points, 8 assists
• Dominic Pangonis (Wright State): 18 points; 6-of-7 free throws
• Chevalier Emery (Cleveland State): 30 points
• Halftime: Wright State 51, Cleveland State 36

The teams had already met once in conference play earlier in the season, when Cleveland State won 85-79 at Wright State on Jan. 21, 2026. Sunday’s rematch produced a higher-scoring game and a different result, with Wright State’s lead established early and maintained through a steady offensive pace.