CLEVELAND, OH --Ismael Plet collected a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, but the University of at Pine Bluff men's basketball team fell to the Cleveland State Vikings 67-58 on the road Friday.

The Golden Lions had three players score in double figures, led by Shaun Doss Jr., who had 16 points, three steals and two blocks. Chris Greene added 14 points and Plet helped out with a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Led by Plet's nine offensive rebounds, UAPB did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 13 boards that resulted in 12 second chance points.

UAPB's defense held Cleveland State to only 39.6 percent shooting from the field.

How It Happened

UAPB struggled out of the gate, falling behind 35-24 heading into halftime.

Cleveland State kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 45-27 advantage before UAPB went on a 6-0 run to shrink the deficit to 45-33 with 14:01 to go in the contest. The Golden Lions kept their comeback going, but Cleveland State managed to hold on for the 67-58 win. UAPB capitalized on nine Cleveland State turnovers in the period, collecting nine points off those turnovers.

Game Notes

» Ismael Plet notched a double-double for the Golden Lions with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
» The Golden Lions held the Vikings to only 39.6 percent shooting from the field.
» The Golden Lions defense forced 17 turnovers.
» UAPB cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 13 offensive boards in the game.
» Shaun Doss Jr. led the Golden Lions with a game-high 16 points.
» UAPB got a game-high 12 rebounds from Ismael Plet.

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