FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) -- Vaughn Duggins scored 23 points, including Wright State's final six in an 82-79 win over Oakland on Tuesday night.
The Raiders (3-1) trailed 77-76 with 1:18 left, before Duggins' layup put them ahead for good, 78-77, with 1:03 to play. Duggins, who made 6 of 6 free throws, then made all four of his attempts from the line in the final 24 seconds.
Wright State shot a perfect 21 for 21 as a team from the foul line. With the Grizzlies (1-3) making just 8 of 14 (57.1 percent), it was the difference in a game which saw 12 lead changes and nine ties.
Troy Tabler and Cooper Land added 17 points each for the Raiders.
Wright State trailed 41-36 at halftime and shot 51.9 percent from the field in the second half (14 of 27) to outscore the Grizzlies 46-38.
Keith Benson led Oakland with 25 points. Reggie Hamilton added 15 and Larry Wright had 14 for the Raiders.
Updated November 23, 2010
Oakland edged out by Wright State
FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) -- Vaughn Duggins scored 23 points, including Wright State's final six in an 82-79 win over Oakland on Tuesday night.
The Raiders (3-1) trailed 77-76 with 1:18 left, before Duggins' layup put them ahead for good, 78-77, with 1:03 to play. Duggins, who made 6 of 6 free throws, then made all four of his attempts from the line in the final 24 seconds.
Wright State shot a perfect 21 for 21 as a team from the foul line. With the Grizzlies (1-3) making just 8 of 14 (57.1 percent), it was the difference in a game which saw 12 lead changes and nine ties.
Troy Tabler and Cooper Land added 17 points each for the Raiders.
Wright State trailed 41-36 at halftime and shot 51.9 percent from the field in the second half (14 of 27) to outscore the Grizzlies 46-38.
Keith Benson led Oakland with 25 points. Reggie Hamilton added 15 and Larry Wright had 14 for the Raiders.
Updated November 23, 2010