Wright State visits Oakland after Cain's 32-point showing

Published Feb. 18, 2022 1:22 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Wright State Raiders (15-12, 12-6 Horizon) at Oakland Golden Grizzlies (18-8, 11-4 Horizon)

Auburn Hills, Michigan; Friday, 9 p.m. EST

LINE: Oakland -4.5; over/under is 148.5

BOTTOM LINE: Oakland hosts the Wright State Raiders after Jamal Cain scored 32 points in Oakland's 75-59 win against the Detroit Mercy Titans.

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The Golden Grizzlies are 8-0 in home games. Oakland ranks second in the Horizon with 9.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Cain averaging 3.2.

The Raiders are 12-6 in conference play. Wright State is 2-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. The Raiders won 75-64 in the last matchup on Feb. 6. Trey Calvin led the Raiders with 23 points, and Blake Lampman led the Golden Grizzlies with 16 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Moore is averaging 15 points, 8.1 assists and two steals for the Golden Grizzlies. Cain is averaging 21.4 points over the last 10 games for Oakland.

Grant Basile is averaging 17.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Raiders. Calvin is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Wright State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 73.2 points, 32.9 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 8.3 steals and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 41.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.3 points per game.

Raiders: 6-4, averaging 74.7 points, 34.0 rebounds, 15.3 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.3 points.

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