ATHENS, Ohio -- Xavier Moon scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half, and Lyonell Gaines finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds to help Morehead State beat Ohio 77-72 Wednesday night in the semifinals of the College Basketball Invitational Tournament.
Corban Collins added 14 points, including four 3-pointers, and Brent Arrington scored 11 for Morehead State.
Collins hit a 3, and Arrington made four foul shots, during a 9-3 run that put Morehead State (22-12) up 74-68 with 39 seconds left.
Jaaron Simmons hit a pair of free throws and, after Anthony Elechi made 1 of 2 on the other end, Jordan Dartis added two more to pull the Bobcats within three with 17 seconds to go, but they would get no closer.