Boyd helps ETSU roll over Cleveland State 80-55

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Tray Boyd III had 16 points as East Tennessee State rolled to its fourth straight win, an 80-55 victory over Cleveland State on Saturday.

Jeromy Rodriguez added 14 points while pulling down eight rebounds and Daivien Williamson chipped in another 14 points with four assists. Isaiah Thomas had six points with four steals and three blocks for the Buccaneers (11-2).

ETSU sprinted to a 42-29 lead at the break and coasted to the victory, also winning the second half 38-26.

Algevon Eichelberger was 10 of 17 from the floor to total 23 points while grabbing 13 rebounds for Cleveland State (4-9) which lost its fifth straight game. Torrey Patton added 14 points.

ETSU will host Mars Hill on Dec. 29. The Vikings will travel to UIC for their next game on Dec. 28.