By Nick Novy/Cincinnati State Sports Information
Chicago, IL - Playing in the final game before the beginning of conference play, the Cincinnati State men's basketball team defeated Olive-Harvey 122-115 in overtime on Monday night.
Cincinnati State forward Trent Donald, a freshman from Winton Woods, OH, came off the bench to lead all scorers with 36 points on 13 of 19 shooting. It was Donald's highest offensive output of the season. Sophomore guard Hugh Hobbs finished with 26 points and 6 steals. Winston Grays, who came off the bench for the first time this season, contributed with 23 points.
Olive-Harvey, which fell to 9-6 overall, was led by forward Damien Enoch's 27 points and 9 rebounds.
Currently ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA national poll with a 14-2 record, Cincinnati State will have 12 days to prepare for the beginning of conference play. The Surge will host Cuyahoga Community College on the 11th at 3 pm.
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