The Cougars held off a charging Chattanooga State team this evening by a 75-67 final.  Leading by as many as 17 points in the second half, Cleveland held on for the important conference win.

Damian Forrest led with a game high 16 points and 12 rebounds.  R.J. Berkley and Maurice Dickson each had double figures off the bench with 12 and 10 points.  

The Cougars return to L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium next Wednesday as they will host the Raiders of Roane State.