WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV. – Cleveland State rallied past Radford 87–82 in game two of River Division action, overcoming a 49–36 halftime deficit with a 51–33 second half. The Vikings trailed by as many as 17 early after the break and led by as many as five in the closing seconds; the game featured two lead changes and one tie.
Dayan Nessah scored 20 points with eight rebounds to lead Cleveland State, supported by Josiah Harris (16 points, 15 rebounds) and Tre Beard (15 points, six assists). Radford was paced by Del Jones with 19 points, Dennis Parker Jr. with 15 and Tyson Brown with 11 and 13 rebounds. CSU shot 44.4% from the field and 9-for-26 from three; Radford shot 37.8% and 6-for-30 from deep.
