Oakland Advances to Horizon League Championship After Defeating Cleveland State

The top-seeded Golden Grizzlies secure a spot in the final with a narrow 74-71 victory, eyeing their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2011.

Jack Gohlke leads Oakland with 21 points, including seven 3-pointers, in a tightly contested semifinal.
Cleveland State's spirited effort falls short despite a last-minute rally and a season-high performance from Tujautae Williams.
The Golden Grizzlies' second-half surge, highlighted by a 14-2 run, proves decisive in overcoming a halftime tie.
Oakland now faces the winner of the Northern Kentucky vs. Milwaukee semifinal, with an NCAA tournament bid on the line.
This marks Oakland's second Horizon League championship game appearance since joining the conference in the 2013-14 season.