CHICAGO (Interstat) — Joey Niesman made a free throw with two seconds remaining to lift Fairleigh Dickinson to a 60-59 win over Chicago State in a men’s NCAA game Thursday night at Jones Convocation Center.

The Knights led 28-26 at halftime and held off a second-half push by the Cougars. Niesman scored 19 points and Arthur Cox added a game-high 20 for Fairleigh Dickinson. Chicago State’s Doyel Cockrill scored 17 points, including a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left to tie the game before Niesman drew a foul on the ensuing possession.

Fairleigh Dickinson improved to 11-17. Chicago State fell to 6-22.