Overview

• 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.