Box Score PORTSMOUTH, Ohio -- Shawnee State (24-5, 15-1) is advancing to the River States Conference Tournament semifinals following its 78-62 quarterfinal win over Brescia on Wednesday.

The Bears started fast and efficient Wednesday evening, leading the Bearcats 35-26 at the break.

Jason Steele led Shawnee State in first-half scoring with nine points and three rebounds, while Tyreon Payne scored seven.

Brescia opened the second half on a 15-7 run over the first six minutes to cut Shawnee State's lead to 42-41 with 13:30 remaining.

The Bears responded with a 20-11 run to take a 62-52 lead over Brescia with 5:13 to play.

Shawnee State outscored Brescia 16-10 over the final five minutes of the second half to secure the 78-62 quarterfinal victory.

Jareon Mayo led the Bears with 16 points, shooting 6-of-13 from the field, 2-of-2 from the free-throw line and 2-of-7 from beyond the arc.

Tyreon Payne posted 15 points and seven assists, while El Sieger knocked down four three-pointers en route to a 14-point night.

Jason Steele scored 12 points, while Kiante Williams came two points shy of a double-double with eight points and 10 rebounds.

Rheyce DeBoard and Ahmadou Aw each finished with five points.

Up Next

Shawnee State MBB returns to action for the River States Conference Tournament semifinals on Saturday, Feb. 28, hosting IU Southeast at Waller Gymnasium in Portsmouth, Ohio. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.