Central State makes it five in a row after defeating Salem International 96-76 on Thursday.
The Marauders (12-6, 4-1) are now in a tie for 1st in the G-MAC conference with Alderson Broaddus.
In their most dominating offensive output of the season, CSU shot over 50% from the field. After being down 13-8 with less than five minutes into the 1st half Central State was able to string together a 9-0 run and didn’t look back.
Never trailing from that point on, the resurgence was largely led from the bench which contributed 32 points.
Backup Forward Hosie Smith Jr. was perfect the whole night going 6 of 6 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Jay Miller came off the bench to contribute 12 points in just as many minutes.
The Marauders dominance was greatly helped by reigning G-MAC Athlete of the Week Masceo Harmon, who led the team with 19 points, 6 assists and 3 steals. Raheem Lemons contributed with 13 points and a team-high 9 rebounds. Tre’ Edwards went 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 12 points. Sterling Gilmore and Jeremy Brown each chipped in with 10 points to contribute to the victory.
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