Men's NCAA hoop dreams fade with loss

The second-seeded Phoenix (22-10) dropped a tough 73-67 decision to third-seeded Cleveland State (24-10) Saturday night in semifinal action at the 2009 Speedway Horizon League Championship inside Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Phoenix controlled the first three-quarters of the game, but was unable to hang on. Ryan Tillema led the way with 21 points. The team will have to wait and see if it gets an invite to a post-season tournament. It was the best season for the Phoenix in a decade. www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ or www.uwgbathletics.com