JAGUARS DROP #HLMBB TOURNEY OPENER AT CLEVELAND STATE, 85-66. The IUPUI basketball team's 2023-24 season ended with a loss to Cleveland State in the opening round of the 2024 Barbasol #HLMBB Championships. Cleveland State's strong shooting performance, hitting 60% overall and 40% from three-point range, propelled them to victory. Despite shooting efficiently at 51%, IUPUI's 19 turnovers proved costly, with CSU converting them into 33 points.

By the Numbers
  • Cleveland State shot 60% overall and 40% from three-point range.
  • IUPUI had 19 turnovers turned into 33 points by CSU.
  • Cleveland State was led by Jayson Woodrich with 18 points and Tristan Enaruna with 15 points.
State of Play
  • IUPUI led early but lost the lead to Cleveland State, who pulled ahead to a 44-29 advantage by halftime.
  • Despite a brief surge in the second half, IUPUI couldn't close the gap, with Cleveland State maintaining control.
What's Next

Cleveland State advances to the quarterfinals round of the Horizon League Tournament while IUPUI ends its season with a 6-26 overall record.

Bottom Line

IUPUI's journey in the tournament ends with a defeat to Cleveland State. The strong shooting performance by Cleveland State, combined with turnovers from IUPUI, determined the outcome of the game.