FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Interstat) — Oakland used a strong defensive second half to defeat Purdue Fort Wayne 74-65 in a Horizon League men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Gates Sports Center.

The Golden Grizzlies led 40-38 at halftime but limited the Mastodons to 27 points after the break. Michael Houge led Oakland with 15 points, while Tuburu Naivalurua added 13 points and two blocks. Corey Hadnot scored a game-high 22 points for Purdue Fort Wayne in the loss.

Oakland improved to 13-10 overall. Purdue Fort Wayne fell to 13-9. An announced crowd of 1,243 attended.