MILWAUKEE — Erik Pratt had 21 points in Milwaukee's 88-80 win over Cleveland State on Friday afternoon as the Vikings blew a 19-point first-half lead.
Pratt added six rebounds for the Panthers (9-8, 4-2 Horizon League). Elijah Jamison scored 20 points, going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the line. BJ Freeman had 14 points and was 3 of 12 shooting, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line.
Cleveland State led by 11 at the break before Milwaukee took the lead with a 14-0 run. Daniyal Robinson's squad shot an underwhelming 40.6% from the field and was out-rebounded 45-31.
Tristan Enaruna led the way for the Vikes (11-7, 4-3) with 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists. CSU also got 20 points and four blocks from Tevin Smith. Tae Williams also recorded 17 points.
Up next for Milwaukee is a Thursday matchup with Northern Kentucky on the road, while Cleveland State visits Green Bay on Sunday.
