CHICAGO (AP) — CJ Ray scored 37 points as Chicago State beat Mercyhurst 78-74 on Saturday.
Ray also had 10 rebounds for the Cougars (3-19, 1-8 Northeast Conference). Marcus Tankersley shot 5 of 8 from the field and 6 of 10 from the free-throw line to add 18 points. Doyel Cockrill III had nine points. The Cougars broke a 10-game slide.
Ray's three-quarters' court heave gave the Cougars a 78-74 lead.
The Lakers (11-12, 6-4) were led in scoring by Jake Lemelman, who finished with 21 points, seven assists and two steals. Qadir Martin added 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Mercyhurst.