INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — IU Indy defeated Cleveland State 82-74 in a Horizon League men’s basketball game Saturday at Fairgrounds Coliseum.

The Jaguars used a strong first-half offensive performance to build a 39-24 halftime lead and withstood a second-half push from the Vikings. IU Indy shot 49.2% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range, while Cleveland State struggled to 23% shooting from beyond the arc.

Dayan Nessah led all scorers with 24 points for Cleveland State. Jaidon Lipscomb added 14 points and eight rebounds. IU Indy was paced by Kyler D’Augustino with 16 points and six assists. Jaxon Edwards recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

The victory improved IU Indy to 7-18 overall. Cleveland State fell to 10-15.