CLEVELAND — Rob Summers has his first win as Cleveland State's men's basketball coach — though it definitely did not come easy.

Summers and the Vikings withstood a fierce challenge from Division III Capital University to pick up a 71-70 victory Thursday night at the Wolstein Center. CSU blew an early 11-point lead and actually trailed with six minutes to play, but held on thanks to some clutch baskets and defense down the stretch.

Shawnee State transfer Tre Beard finished with a team-high 13 points, including a driving layup that proved to be the difference Cleveland State would need. Former Richmond Heights star Josiah Harris added nine points, 14 rebounds, and two steals.

McKane Finkenbine led all scorers with 16 points, and actually had a chance to win the game for the Comets follo

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