RAIDERS ADVANCE: Wright State beats Bryant in First Four game

DAYTON — The Wright State Raiders have won their first NCAA Division I tournament game in program history and have advanced out of the First Four.

The Raiders defeated the Bryant University Bulldogs 93-82 in Wednesday’s First Four game at the University of Dayton Arena.

With Wednesday night’s win, the Raiders advance as a 16 seed into the first round of the tournament and will play the Arizona Wildcats Friday, the top-seed in the South Region.

Friday’s game will be played at Viejas Arena in San Diego with tip-off scheduled for 7:27 p.m.

The Raiders were led by junior Tanner Holden, who finished the game with 37 points and 11 rebounds. Junior Trey Calvin also had a big game with 21 points.

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Raiders beat Bryant in First Four (James Rider)

Prior to the game, Holden and shared his excitement.

“Definitely exciting, you dream about those moments. You always watch it on TV,” Holden told News Center 7′s James Rider.

Fellow Wright State junior Grant Basile called it a “dream”.

“Playing in the NCAA Tournament is something you always dream of. To hear our name called and know that’s coming true, it’s pretty cool,” Basile said.

“I’m happy about being here in general. Last year we got stomped in the first round. I’m just excited to be in this position with these guys,” Holden added.

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