Central State Drops to Wright State, 92-56

Fairborn, OH – Central State (1-2, 1-0 SIAC) was overpowered by Wright State (3-2, 0-0 Horizon) in a tough road matchup at the Ervin J. Nutter Center on Saturday night. The Raiders pulled away in the second half to secure a commanding 92-56 victory.

Wright State dominated in nearly every aspect of the game, shooting 52.2% from the field and capitalizing on second-chance opportunities with 23 points in that category. After a competitive first half, where the Raiders led 39-32, they outscored Central State 53-24 in the final 20 minutes to seal the win.

Game Highlights

Central State struggled offensively, particularly in the second half where they made only 7 of 28 field goals (25%) and shot just 25% from beyond the arc. Despite the cold shooting stretch, Ramar Pryor led the way for the Marauders with 16 points, including 6 of 12 from the field and 1 of 2 from three-point range. Brandon Scott added 12 points, and Chris Grubbs contributed 7 points off the bench.

The Marauders did have some success in the paint, scoring 28 points inside, but Wright State's offensive depth and fast-paced play proved too much to handle. Central State also struggled with turnovers, committing 17 on the night, which led to 21 points off turnovers for the Raiders.

Wright State, on the other hand, was led by Preseason Conference Player of the Year Brandon Noel, who scored a game-high 19 points and added 7 rebounds. Michael Imariagbe had a highly efficient night, scoring 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting. Alex Huibregtse also contributed 14 points and 5 assists. The Raiders shot 52.2% from the field and 83.3% from the free-throw line, with their bench adding a combined 27 points.

Key Stats

• Central State: 20-55 FG (36.4%), 5-14 3PT (35.7%), 11-20 FT (55.0%)
• Wright State: 36-69 FG (52.2%), 10-28 3PT (35.7%), 10-12 FT (83.3%)
• Points in the Paint: Central State 28, Wright State 52
• Second-Chance Points: Central State 9, Wright State 23
• Bench Points: Central State 14, Wright State 27

Turning Point

The Marauders hung close early, trailing by just 7 points at the half, but Wright State's offense exploded in the second half. Central State's inability to hit shots and secure rebounds allowed the Raiders to stretch their lead. Wright State's shooting surge (67.7% from the field in the second half) and dominance inside the paint proved decisive.

What's Next

Central State will look to bounce back in their next game, DI Central Michigan. Wright State will head into a tough stretch of Horizon League action as they look to build on this dominant performance.

Attendance: 3,734
Location: Ervin J. Nutter Center, Fairborn, OH
Officials: Aram Hart, Minkah Milton, Jim Bruno