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BLACKTOP AT THE O'RENA (3,156 attendance)

OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES (11-8, 3-3 HL)

GAME NOTES:

> Tonight was Oakland's 600 game as a Division I member (first DI season was 1999-00).

> Oakland was just one-for-10 (10 percent) from the three-point line in the first half. The one three-pointer matched a season low (shot 1 of 14, seven percent, at Green Bay).

> Oakland shot 54 percent from the field (30-for-56) and 73 percent in the second half (19-for-26).

> Oakland, who came into the game ranking fourth nationally in total assists, had 25 assists on 30 field goals made.

> The Golden Grizzlies trailed 32-29 at halftime and are now 2-6 when trailing at the half (other win was at Western Michigan, trailed 40-37 at half).

> Oakland opened the second half on an 18-3 run.

> The Golden Grizzlies won the rebound battle 30-24.

> Oakland has made a 3-pointer in 923 consecutive games, 8th-best streak in the country.

> The Last time Oakland did not make a 3-pointer was vs. Wayne State on Jan. 30, 1988.

PLAYER NOTES:

> Jalen Hayes recorded his Horizon League-leading ninth double-double of the season by scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. It was his third career 30 point performance (all came this season).

> Kendrick Nunn dished out a career high eight assists and scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half.

> Martez Walker scored 11 points and was three of four from the charity stripe.

> Walker has made his last 16 of his last 17 free throws.

INSIDE THE SERIES

> Cleveland State leads the series 7-5.

> The Golden Grizzlies have won five of the past six meetings against the Vikings.