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Recap - Youngstown State Defeats Oakland 85-69

Youngstown State got 30 points from Brandon Rush en route to a 85-69 victory over Oakland on Saturday at Athletics Center Orena.

Youngstown State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites.

Youngstown State got 20 points from Malek Green and another 19 points from Bryce McBride. Dwayne Cohill contributed 11 assists, while Adrian Nelson cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.

Oakland got 20 points from Jalen Moore in a losing cause and another 13 points from Rocket Watts. Jalen Moore contributed 7 assists for them, while Trey Townsend had 8 rebounds.

Youngstown State led at halftime, 44-28.

Youngstown State had a 38-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Youngstown State heads into a battle against Wisconsin-Green Bay. Oakland, meanwhile, will have their next action against IUPUI.