Blake Schumaker
@bschumakerrt.bsky.social
Avid Wright State fan and alumni, writer for @horizoneroundtable.com. Banner credit to @coleadamss.bsky.social
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Blake Schumaker
@bschumakerrt.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Was thinking about migrating given the chaos, so we’re doing it now! I don’t know if I’ll fully leave X, but I plan to be on here as well. As always, I cover Wright State athletics for HoriZone Roundtable, good to meet you all again!
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IU Indy came out hot, but Wright State, fueled by Jack Doumbia coming near a triple-double, overcame the early deficit to advance to the next round of the #HLMBB Tournament. James Moon has the story.
Doumbia’s Near Triple Double Helps Wright State’s Season Continue
The Wright State men’s basketball used a big second half to pull off a 98-85 home win over the IU Indy Jaguars in the 1st Round of the 2025 Barbasol Horizon League Tournament. IU Indy wasted no time making an early statement as their hot shooting gave them a 24-9 lead in the opening 6:29 with five different Jaguars making threes: Paul Zilinskas, Sean Craig, Keenan Garner, Timaris Brown, and Ron Rutland III; followed by a three-point play from Garner which created the 15-point advantage for the visitors.
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March 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
IU Indy came out hot, but Wright State, fueled by Jack Doumbia coming near a triple-double, overcame the early deficit to advance to the next round of the #HLMBB Tournament. James Moon has the story.
Overall pretty happy with this #HLWBB recap, got to get some quotes from Youngstown’s Coach Jackson for this article. Take a read!
Youngstown State came into the #HLWBB tournament after upsetting Cleveland State at the end of the regular season, but it was Wright State, courtesy of a record night by Amaya Staton, who advanced to the next round. Blake Schumaker has the story.
Staton’s record-setting night leads Raiders to victory over Youngstown State
The Horizon League Women's Basketball Tournament has officially begun. In the earliest match of the first round, #9 Youngstown State visited the Nutter Center, home to #8 Wright State, both looking to punch their ticket to the second round to visit one of the higher seeds and continue the path to Indianapolis. For Youngstown State's coach Melissa Jackson, this would mean coming into the Nutter Center and defeating the Raiders for the first time this season.
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March 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Overall pretty happy with this #HLWBB recap, got to get some quotes from Youngstown’s Coach Jackson for this article. Take a read!
Wright State - 98
IU Indy - 85
Final
Starting with a major deficit and facing down a seemingly invulnerable shooting attack, Wright State responded with three point shooting of its own and a relentless pursuit! 5 Raiders and Jaguars end the night with double digit points. WSU --> RMU
IU Indy - 85
Final
Starting with a major deficit and facing down a seemingly invulnerable shooting attack, Wright State responded with three point shooting of its own and a relentless pursuit! 5 Raiders and Jaguars end the night with double digit points. WSU --> RMU
March 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Wright State - 98
IU Indy - 85
Final
Starting with a major deficit and facing down a seemingly invulnerable shooting attack, Wright State responded with three point shooting of its own and a relentless pursuit! 5 Raiders and Jaguars end the night with double digit points. WSU --> RMU
IU Indy - 85
Final
Starting with a major deficit and facing down a seemingly invulnerable shooting attack, Wright State responded with three point shooting of its own and a relentless pursuit! 5 Raiders and Jaguars end the night with double digit points. WSU --> RMU
Second half underway, Keaton Norris makes a three!
March 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Second half underway, Keaton Norris makes a three!
Apparently this game is not the only game with the potential to score 100, Oakland and Northern Kentucky are both up by a BUNCH against Green Bay and UDM respectively. That means whoever wins this match inevitably gets Robert Morris for the next round.
March 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Apparently this game is not the only game with the potential to score 100, Oakland and Northern Kentucky are both up by a BUNCH against Green Bay and UDM respectively. That means whoever wins this match inevitably gets Robert Morris for the next round.
Alright, we're just about to get started - IU Indy versus Wright State! These two teams split the series with IU Indy taking home the most recent match last weekend. This one's for the ticket to continue for the coveted March Madness bid, let's go!
March 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Alright, we're just about to get started - IU Indy versus Wright State! These two teams split the series with IU Indy taking home the most recent match last weekend. This one's for the ticket to continue for the coveted March Madness bid, let's go!
Round 2: Electric Boogaloo!
March 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Round 2: Electric Boogaloo!
2nd half underway! Will the Raiders maintain their 16 PT lead to take it to the second round?
March 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
2nd half underway! Will the Raiders maintain their 16 PT lead to take it to the second round?
And we're off! Amaya Staton wins the tip and gets a layup to fall!
March 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
And we're off! Amaya Staton wins the tip and gets a layup to fall!
Starters for WSU/YSU:
3 Makiya Miller
5 Claire Henson
21 Lauren Scott
24 Olivia Brown
32 Amaya Staton
1 Xoe Rosalez
2 Malia Magestro
10 Jewel Watkins
21 Sophia Gregory
23 Haley Thierry
3 Makiya Miller
5 Claire Henson
21 Lauren Scott
24 Olivia Brown
32 Amaya Staton
1 Xoe Rosalez
2 Malia Magestro
10 Jewel Watkins
21 Sophia Gregory
23 Haley Thierry
March 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Starters for WSU/YSU:
3 Makiya Miller
5 Claire Henson
21 Lauren Scott
24 Olivia Brown
32 Amaya Staton
1 Xoe Rosalez
2 Malia Magestro
10 Jewel Watkins
21 Sophia Gregory
23 Haley Thierry
3 Makiya Miller
5 Claire Henson
21 Lauren Scott
24 Olivia Brown
32 Amaya Staton
1 Xoe Rosalez
2 Malia Magestro
10 Jewel Watkins
21 Sophia Gregory
23 Haley Thierry
Pregame Notes:
After winning three straight for the first time this season, the Raiders dropped the last two matches against #3 Cleveland State and #4 Robert Morris. In those matchups, Amaya Staton retained her double-double streak and was the focal point of the offense.
After winning three straight for the first time this season, the Raiders dropped the last two matches against #3 Cleveland State and #4 Robert Morris. In those matchups, Amaya Staton retained her double-double streak and was the focal point of the offense.
March 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Pregame Notes:
After winning three straight for the first time this season, the Raiders dropped the last two matches against #3 Cleveland State and #4 Robert Morris. In those matchups, Amaya Staton retained her double-double streak and was the focal point of the offense.
After winning three straight for the first time this season, the Raiders dropped the last two matches against #3 Cleveland State and #4 Robert Morris. In those matchups, Amaya Staton retained her double-double streak and was the focal point of the offense.
We are ON SITE for the only doubleheader of the night in the #ReachTheHorizon conference tournament! #8 Wright State women take on #9 Youngstown in 30 minutes on ESPN+
March 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We are ON SITE for the only doubleheader of the night in the #ReachTheHorizon conference tournament! #8 Wright State women take on #9 Youngstown in 30 minutes on ESPN+
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The stage is set for the first round of the #HLMBB tourney:
11. Green Bay at 6. Oakland
10. Detroit Mercy at 7. Northern Kentucky
9. IU Indy at 8. Wright State
11. Green Bay at 6. Oakland
10. Detroit Mercy at 7. Northern Kentucky
9. IU Indy at 8. Wright State
March 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The stage is set for the first round of the #HLMBB tourney:
11. Green Bay at 6. Oakland
10. Detroit Mercy at 7. Northern Kentucky
9. IU Indy at 8. Wright State
11. Green Bay at 6. Oakland
10. Detroit Mercy at 7. Northern Kentucky
9. IU Indy at 8. Wright State
I have no right to ask, but I hope @skyespeed.bsky.social covers this Oakland/Green Bay game
March 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I have no right to ask, but I hope @skyespeed.bsky.social covers this Oakland/Green Bay game
So in #HLWBB UDM has lost the game against IU Indy, confirming Robert Morris as the 4 and UDM as the 5. This also means IU Indy has the advantage on the 6 seed. Northern Kentucky is also up on Oakland by a lot, so unless some things switch, Wright State is staring down at the 8.
March 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
So in #HLWBB UDM has lost the game against IU Indy, confirming Robert Morris as the 4 and UDM as the 5. This also means IU Indy has the advantage on the 6 seed. Northern Kentucky is also up on Oakland by a lot, so unless some things switch, Wright State is staring down at the 8.
This remix of Tricky is a bop
March 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This remix of Tricky is a bop
And we're off in the Nutter Center for the final regular season match! Claire Henson starts us off with a 3333333
March 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
And we're off in the Nutter Center for the final regular season match! Claire Henson starts us off with a 3333333
Senior Day Starters:
3 Makiya Miller
5 Claire Henson
15 Abbie Riddle
24 Olivia Brown
32 Amaya Staton
0 Mya Murray
1 Raissa Nsabua
20 Jada Lee
22 Isys Grady
32 Noa Givon
3 Makiya Miller
5 Claire Henson
15 Abbie Riddle
24 Olivia Brown
32 Amaya Staton
0 Mya Murray
1 Raissa Nsabua
20 Jada Lee
22 Isys Grady
32 Noa Givon
March 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Senior Day Starters:
3 Makiya Miller
5 Claire Henson
15 Abbie Riddle
24 Olivia Brown
32 Amaya Staton
0 Mya Murray
1 Raissa Nsabua
20 Jada Lee
22 Isys Grady
32 Noa Givon
3 Makiya Miller
5 Claire Henson
15 Abbie Riddle
24 Olivia Brown
32 Amaya Staton
0 Mya Murray
1 Raissa Nsabua
20 Jada Lee
22 Isys Grady
32 Noa Givon
Final game of the season for Wright State women’s basketball! A win (or loss) tonight will factor directly into the INCREDIBLY complicated seeding scenario for the tournament. Raiders have a chance to earn anywhere from the 6 to the 9 seed today. Staton’s final game as well!
March 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Final game of the season for Wright State women’s basketball! A win (or loss) tonight will factor directly into the INCREDIBLY complicated seeding scenario for the tournament. Raiders have a chance to earn anywhere from the 6 to the 9 seed today. Staton’s final game as well!
Wright State - 82
Cleveland State - 76
FINAL
A NAIL BITER of a win for the Raiders as they STORM back in the second half, outscoring the Vikings 51-31 to defend the Nutter Center on national TV! Noel and Huibregtse both finish with 20 PTs with Callaghan bringing in 14!
Cleveland State - 76
FINAL
A NAIL BITER of a win for the Raiders as they STORM back in the second half, outscoring the Vikings 51-31 to defend the Nutter Center on national TV! Noel and Huibregtse both finish with 20 PTs with Callaghan bringing in 14!
February 28, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Wright State - 82
Cleveland State - 76
FINAL
A NAIL BITER of a win for the Raiders as they STORM back in the second half, outscoring the Vikings 51-31 to defend the Nutter Center on national TV! Noel and Huibregtse both finish with 20 PTs with Callaghan bringing in 14!
Cleveland State - 76
FINAL
A NAIL BITER of a win for the Raiders as they STORM back in the second half, outscoring the Vikings 51-31 to defend the Nutter Center on national TV! Noel and Huibregtse both finish with 20 PTs with Callaghan bringing in 14!
Sorry I messed up BlueSky, Wright State has gotten within 4 of the Vikings as the Raiders come ALIVE from behind the arc! Callaghan, Noel, and two from Huibregtse bring them closer to calling this night theirs!
Cleveland State - 51
Wright State - 45
U16
Cleveland State - 51
Wright State - 45
U16
February 28, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Sorry I messed up BlueSky, Wright State has gotten within 4 of the Vikings as the Raiders come ALIVE from behind the arc! Callaghan, Noel, and two from Huibregtse bring them closer to calling this night theirs!
Cleveland State - 51
Wright State - 45
U16
Cleveland State - 51
Wright State - 45
U16
Of note, not sure if it's been said: Wright State is solidly the 8 seed with the IU Indy loss tonight and the NKU win. A lot had to go right to move up a slot but it didn't happen. I believe IU Indy has the 9 slot solidly as well with the UDM loss as they own the tiebreaker.
February 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Of note, not sure if it's been said: Wright State is solidly the 8 seed with the IU Indy loss tonight and the NKU win. A lot had to go right to move up a slot but it didn't happen. I believe IU Indy has the 9 slot solidly as well with the UDM loss as they own the tiebreaker.
And we're off! Keaton Norris gets the ball to start
February 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
And we're off! Keaton Norris gets the ball to start
Woooooooof
Cleveland State shuts down Wright State's three-point shooting for the first time in years, running away with a 35-point victory to improve to 23-7 overall and 14-5 in the Horizon League.
February 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Woooooooof
Breaking out the rust by talking about the game last night as well as my experiences with baby! Take a read if you’re interested ☺️
Guess who's back? Why, it's Blake Schumaker, and he's got the recap of Wright State's late-game heroics that pushed the Raiders past Oakland to inch up in the #HLWBB standings.
Oh, and he also briefly chronicle Baby's First Basketball Game! That's a scrapbook thing, right?
Oh, and he also briefly chronicle Baby's First Basketball Game! That's a scrapbook thing, right?
Wright State uses final minutes to pull ahead of Oakland, move into 7th place tie
It's been a while since this author has sat down to write an article for the Wright State Raiders. For those unaware or maybe reading for the first time, I've been Wright State's representation on this blog for a while now, since 2021. Recently, HoriZone was able to bring another writer for the team into the fold in James Moon and he has been hard at work providing the statistics and impressions in the pre-game and post-game wrap ups and I can't thank him enough for it.
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February 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Breaking out the rust by talking about the game last night as well as my experiences with baby! Take a read if you’re interested ☺️