The Cleveland State men's basketball team came one shot away from picking up their first conference win on the season.
The Cougars (3-7, 0-6) lost in overtime 75-74 at Motlow State (2-11, 2-4).
"I thought we did some really good things on both sides of the ball," head coach Rafael Howard said. "We showed toughness early in the game."
At halftime Cleveland State led by six, but the Bucks put together enough in the second half to tie it up at the end of regulation.
Jeremiah Hayes led the way for the Cougars scoring a team high 23 points. Nathan Dillingham scored a game high 24 points for Motlow State.
"I thought Hayes held us in with his aggressive play in the paint and Alarric played tough defensively," Howard said. "We plan to keep working, watch film and look to be better on Saturday. "
Cleveland State returns home for their next game hosting Volunteer State (5-8, 4-1) this Saturday, December 7 at 4 p.m.
The Cleveland State women picked up their first conference win this season.
The Cougars (2-7, 1-5) went to Motlow State (0-6, 0-10) taking the road game 54-50.
"It was a gritty win," head coach Ayana McWilliams said. "We struggled offensively, but got hot at the right time."
Cleveland State went into the third quarter down three, but outscored the Bucks by seven in the fourth.
Addison Garner led the way scoring 20 points for the Cougars. Mar'Nazha Houston, the conference's leading rebounder and coming off being named the NJCAA player of the week, dominated the boards bringing down 24 rebounds.
"The girls locked in, executed and got the look we wanted, tough!" McWilliams said.
Next up the Cougars host Volunteer State (3-10, 1-4) this Saturday, December 7 at 2 p.m.