Carroll scores 19, Rolf hits go-ahead free throws, and Youngstown State downs Wright State 69-68

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Cris Carroll scored 19 points as Youngstown State beat Wright State 69-68 in a Horizon League opener on Wednesday night.

The score was tied at 67 with 55 seconds to go and the Raiders went ahead by a point on a free throw by Andrea Holden with 24 seconds remaining. Rich Rolf connected on two free throws with nine seconds left to put Youngstown State ahead. Wright State’s Michael Cooper missed a 3-pointer with 3 seconds remaining.

Carroll also had seven rebounds for the Penguins (5-4). Bryson Dawkins scored 13 points while finishing 6 of 9 from the floor and added six rebounds. Rolf had 10 points.

The Raiders (4-5) were led by Michael Imariagbe, who recorded 15 points. TJ Burch added 14 points and two steals for Wright State. Sam Alamutu finished with 13 points and seven rebounds.

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