By Nick Novy/Cincinnati State Sports Information

Monroe, N.Y.---Playing in the championship game of the Pete Pavia Scholarship Tournament in Monroe, NY on Saturday, Cincinnati State won their 5th straight game with an 87-77 victory over tournament host Monroe Community College.

Cincinnati State's Winston Grays led the team offensively. Grays converted 12 of 18 field goals, finishing with a game high 31 points. Hugh Hobbs came off the bench to score 17. Point guard Orlando Berry finished with 12 points and 5 assists.

The Surge made 34 trips to the free throw line, making 24 attempts compared to Monroe's 7 for 11 performance.

With the loss, Monroe fell to 7-5 on the season. 

Cincinnati State, which is ranked No. 2 in the NJCAA national poll with a 11-1 record, returns home to face Wayne County Community College on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Wayne County are the only team to defeat the Surge this season, winning 97-83 on Nov. 16. 

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