CHICAGO (Interstat) — Chicago State earned a 68-55 men’s basketball victory over Stonehill on Thursday night at Jones Convocation Center. The Cougars used a strong first half to build a lead the Skyhawks could not overcome.

Chicago State led 38-19 at halftime. Stonehill’s Hermann Koffi scored 15 points, and Davante Hackett and Chas Stinson each added 11. CJ Ray led the Cougars with 18 points. Corey Sands added 12 and Braelon Bush scored 11.

The Cougars improved to 6-20. The Skyhawks fell to 8-17.