Marauders unable to keep up with Salem in 88-72 loss
 

WILBERFORCE, Ohio – The Central State Marauders fell to Salem University, 88-72, on Wednesday.
 
 
The loss drops CSU to 7-8 overall while SU improves to 10-7 on the season.


 
A crucial turning point in the contest came at the 12:11 mark as CSU's Darweshi Hunter slammed home a fast break dunk but was whistled for hanging on the rim and ejected after picking up his second technical foul. Up 63-58 at the time of Hunter's ejection, a deflated CSU team surrendered an 18-2 run to SU and trailed by 11 by the 7:07 mark. CSU battled back to within six, 78-72, with 3:36 remaining but Salem closed the game on a 12-0 run to seal the victory.
 
 
SU made 56.1% (32-57) of its shot attempts and outrebounded CSU 45-37. CSU converted 34.2% (26-76) from the field and were 12 of 24 from the free throw line.
 
 
Four SU players scored in double-figures led by Shawn Christian's 23 points. Marko Tutonivic, Jordan Forbes and Ralph Diaz all recorded double-doubles in the win.
 
 
Harris Brown led CSU with a game-high 25 points. Hunter's shortened night included 20 points and five rebounds.
 
 
CSU will resume conference play on Monday against Lane College.


 
 
THE BASICS



Score: Salem – 88; Central State - 72
Records: Salem (10-7); Central State (7-8)
Location: Wilberforce, Ohio
 
 
 
 
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
 
 
Harris Brown's 25 points is the most he has scored this season.
 
 
Darweshi Hunter recorded his eighth game of 20 or more points this season. Hunter is the reigning SIAC Newcomer of the Week.
 
 
Tom Johnson is closing in on 200 career steals. He currently has 197 steals entering CSU's next game against Lane.
 
 
CSU was 12 of 24 from the free throw line on Saturday. CSU is currently struggling from the line, converting just 59.1% this season.
 
 
CSU is now 1-5 when turning the ball over 15 or more times this season.
 
 


UP NEXT



The Marauders host Lane on Monday at 7:30 pm.
 
 


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