Led by Tevin Smith's 13 points, the Cleveland State Vikings defeated the NJIT Highlanders 56-53 on Tuesday night

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Tevin Smith had 13 points in Cleveland State's 56-53 victory against NJIT on Tuesday night.

Smith shot 4 of 11 from the field and went 5 for 8 from the line for the Vikings (4-4). Cole Franklin scored 12 points and added three blocks. Tahj Staveskie shot 2 of 4 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with seven points.

The Highlanders (0-7) were led in scoring by Tariq Francis, who finished with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. Tim Moore Jr. added eight points and two blocks for NJIT. Jordan Rogers also had six points. The Highlanders prolonged their losing streak to seven in a row.

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