FAIRBORN, Ohio (Interstat) — A tight Horizon League race intensifies Thursday when the Wright State Raiders host the Detroit Mercy Titans in a rematch of a one-possession game from just over a month ago. The Raiders (16-9, 8-6 Horizon), currently in the upper tier of the conference standings, look to solidify their position and complete a regular-season sweep. They edged the Titans 84-82 in Detroit on Jan. 9, a game that underscores the competitive nature of this matchup. Wright State enters having won three of its last four, including a 73-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday. Forward Michael Imariagbe has been a consistent force, averaging 16.8 points over his last five games. He erupted for 24 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Northern Kentucky on Jan. 24 and posted 19 points in the recent win. Detroit (10-13, 6-8) seeks to level the season series and halt a two-game skid following a 76-63 loss at Green Bay. The Titans’ fortunes often follow the scoring of guard TJ Nadeau. He dropped 20 points in that loss, part of a strong stretch where he has scored 18 or more points in four of his last six outings. His offensive output is critical for a team that has struggled for consistency. The game at the Ervin J. Nutter Center pits two teams on divergent paths in the conference standings. Wright State aims to keep pace near the top, while Detroit is in need of a signature road win to improve its seeding for the upcoming league tournament. The Raiders’ offensive balance, with contributors like Kellen Pickett and Solomon Callaghan alongside Imariagbe, will test a Titans defense that allowed 90 points in a loss to Oakland in late January. Detroit will need more secondary scoring behind Nadeau, as seen in their Feb. 4 win at Milwaukee where Orlando Lovejoy (13 points) and Ryan Kalambay (4 points, 5 blocks) provided key support. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. EST. The Raiders visit Cleveland State on Sunday, while the Titans host Youngstown State.