Wright State came from 16 points down midway through the second half to edge Northern Kentucky, 72-71, and make the tournament.
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WSU said festivities are planned to start around 5:40 p.m. ahead of tournament brackets being unveiled at 6 p.m.
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Wright State improved to 21-13, winning the Horizon League championship for the first time since 2018 and will be in the NCAA Tournament.
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Wright State advances to the Horizon League Tournament championship game Tuesday night against Northern Kentucky.
The fourth-seeded Raiders play top-seeded Cleveland State at 7 p.m. Monday in the Horizon League semifinals.