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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

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

Grand Canyon's head coach Bryce Drew directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico State for the championship of the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Drew brothers back to their Indiana roots at NCAA Tournament

By John Marshall Mar. 18, 2021 02:02 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

Oladapo's 19 leads Oakland over N. Kentucky 69-58 in Horizon

Mar. 08, 2021 11:52 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Oladapo registered 19 points as third-seeded Oakland got past fourth-seeded Northern Kentucky 69-58 in the semifinals of the Horizon...

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...

Missouri St. ousts Valparaiso 66-55 in MVC quarterfinals

Mar. 06, 2021 01:45 AM EST
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Isiaih Mosley tied a career-high 29 points with 12 rebounds and Missouri State beat Valparaiso 66-55 in the Missouri Valley Conference...

Missouri State's Demarcus Sharp (0) watches as Valparaiso's Sheldon Edwards (13) and Ben Krikke reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Friday, March 5, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri Valley - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Drake Bulldogs 3/6/2021

Mar. 05, 2021 09:50 PM EST

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...

Williams carries Oakland over Youngstown State 87-83 in OT

Mar. 02, 2021 10:25 PM EST
OAKLAND, Mich. (AP) — Rashad Williams scored 22 points as Oakland narrowly defeated Youngstown State 87-83 in overtime on Tuesday night in the Horizon League...

Buzzer-beater Böhm sends N. Kentucky past Detroit Mercy

Mar. 02, 2021 09:49 PM EST
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — David Böhm scored 11 points and his put back of his own miss at the buzzer lifted Northern Kentucky past Detroit Mercy 70-69 on...

Ognacevic lifts Valparaiso past Indiana St. 70-58

Feb. 27, 2021 08:46 PM EST
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Jacob Ognacevic came off the bench to score 19 points to carry Valparaiso to a 70-58 win over Indiana State on Saturday. ...

IPFW beats Green Bay in 2OT to advance in Horizon tourney

Feb. 25, 2021 10:55 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jalon Pipkins matched his career high with 21 points as Purdue Fort Wayne narrowly beat Green Bay 89-84 in double overtime in the...