Cleveland State Vikings
FILE - In this March 19, 2021, file photo, Cleveland State head coach Dennis Gates directs his team during the first half of a first-round game against Houston in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. After turning around a program in just two seasons, Gates signed a contract extension Thursday, May 20, 2021, through the 2026-27 season. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Gates gets contract extension at Cleveland State thru 2027

By Tom Withers May. 20, 2021 11:30 AM EDT

New University of Minnesota mens' head basketball coach Ben Johnson addresses the media after he was introduced Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. Johnson replaces Richard Pitino, who was fired after eight seasons and took the job at New Mexico. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New Gophers coach Johnson aims to keep top state talent home

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) attempts to block a shot by Cleveland State forward Deante Johnson (35) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Houston beats Cleveland State 87-56 as Sampson ties Wooden

By Michael Marot Mar. 19, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 2 (win) 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

Cleveland State head coach Dennis. Gates watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game against Oakland, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
A memorable car ride leads Gates, Sampson to NCAA meeting

By Tom Withers Mar. 18, 2021 03:28 PM EDT

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Florida St focused on this year, not what might have been

By Joe Reedy Mar. 18, 2021 02:59 PM EDT

Hartford’s Austin Williams (20) and head coach John Gallagher embrace after beating UMass-Lowell in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the America East conference tournament, Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (Kassi Jackson/Hartford Courant via AP)
Droughts over: Drexel, Rutgers lead charge back to NCAAs

By Dan Gelston Mar. 16, 2021 03:35 PM EDT

Cleveland State head coach Dennis. Gates celebrates with is team following an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game against Oakland, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Indianapolis. Cleveland State won 80-69 (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gates has Cleveland State dreaming, dancing into NCAA field

By Tom Withers Mar. 12, 2021 07:30 AM EST

Cleveland State players celebrate following an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game against Oakland, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Indianapolis. Cleveland State won 80-69 (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Cleveland State gets first Horizon League title since 2009

Mar. 09, 2021 09:37 PM EST

Cleveland State's Craig Beaudion (3) shoots over Oakland's Trey Townsend (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Old Dominion Lady Monarchs at Charlotte 49ers 3/11/2021

Mar. 09, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Cleveland State's Craig Beaudion (3) puts up a shot against Oakland's Rashad Williams (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Horizon League - Semifinal 2 (win) at Horizon League - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/9/2021

Mar. 09, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Patton lifts Cleveland St. past Milwaukee 71-65 in Horizon

Mar. 08, 2021 09:44 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Torrey Patton had 14 points and 13 rebounds to lift top-seeded Cleveland State to a 71-65 win over eighth-seed Milwaukee in the Horizon...

Wild night of OTs, last-second shots in Horizon Tournament

By Noah Trister Mar. 03, 2021 12:06 AM EST
College basketball's postseason has already turned wild — in the Horizon League, at least. All four quarterfinals in the Horizon Tournament...

Cleveland St. beats Purdue Fort Wayne 108-104 in 3OT

Mar. 02, 2021 11:27 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Torrey Patton scored 30 points with 13 rebounds and top-seeded Cleveland State fought off Purdue Fort Wayne 108-104 in triple overtime in a...

Patton carries Cleveland St. past Purdue Fort Wayne 67-55

Feb. 20, 2021 08:09 PM EST
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Torrey Patton tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds to carry Cleveland State to a share of the Horizon League regular-season championship...

Pipkins carries Fort Wayne over Cleveland St. 75-68

Feb. 19, 2021 10:24 PM EST
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Jalon Pipkins registered 19 points as Purdue Fort Wayne broke its eight-game losing streak, topping Cleveland State 75-68 on Friday...

Abmas lifts Oral Roberts past S. Dakota St. 103-86

Feb. 13, 2021 07:57 PM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Max Abmas had a career-high 42 points as Oral Roberts beat South Dakota State 103-86 on Saturday. Abmas shot 5 of 8...

Davis outduels Patton as Detroit tops Cleveland St. 89-83

Feb. 13, 2021 01:34 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Antoine Davis had a season-high 35 points to outscore Torrey Patton and lead Detroit to an 89-83 win over Cleveland State on Friday night. ...

Patton scores 21 to carry Cleveland St. past Oakland 80-72

Feb. 05, 2021 11:07 PM EST
OAKLAND, Mich. (AP) — Torrey Patton had a season-high 21 points plus 10 rebounds as Cleveland State topped Oakland 80-72 on Friday night. ...