- Matchup: IPFW Mastodons vs Cleveland State Vikings
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Venue: Wolstein Center, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Cleveland State Vikings (10-18) are set to host the IPFW Mastodons (15-13) this Sunday at the Wolstein Center.
In their last outing, the IPFW Mastodons faced Northern Kentucky, suffering a defeat with a score of 87-71. The Mastodons ended the game with a field goal percentage of 41.5%, converting 22 of 53 attempts, along with 10 successful three-pointers out of 27 tries. At the free throw line, they achieved a rate of 77.3%, hitting 17 of 22. Collectively, they grabbed 25 rebounds, including 5 on the offensive end, while providing 12 assists and forcing 9 turnovers, resulting in 4 steals. Defensively, IPFW allowed Northern Kentucky to shoot 51.6% from the field, with the opposition making 32 of 62 attempts. Northern Kentucky recorded 18 assists and 8 steals, accumulating 36 rebounds total (10 offensive and 26 defensive) but did not register any blocks. The opposing team also demonstrated solid performance at the free-throw line, finishing 68.4% from the charity stripe with 13 successful attempts out of 19 and making 10 of 29 three-point attempts. The fouling counted saw IPFW finish with 20 fouls against 18 by Northern Kentucky.
Highlighting IPFW’s performance was DeAndre Craig, who scored 24 points on 7 of 14 shooting in 30 minutes of play, also contributing 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
This season, the IPFW Mastodons boast a record of 15-13. Offensively, they average 78.4 points per game (ranking 126th nationally) with a shooting efficiency of 46.8%. From beyond the arc, their three-point shooting stands at 35.6% (267 of 751) and they make 71.9% of their free throws. Overall, the Mastodons average 29.8 rebounds per game and have recorded 391 assists this season, placing them 136th in assist distribution nationally. They commit an average of 15.4 fouls and turn the ball over 9.9 times each game.
Defensively, the Mastodons force 14.1 turnovers per game while conceding 16.0 fouls. They rank 321st nationally in allowing assists, having given up 416 assists this season. Opponents shoot 46.6% against them (777 of 1,667), and they yield 37.3 rebounds per game, allowing 36.0% accuracy from three-point distance. They rank 272nd in Division I for points allowed per game at 77.2.
In their most recent contest, the Cleveland State Vikings fell to Youngstown State with a score of 106-82. On the boards, they conceded 36 rebounds to Youngstown State (7 offensive). Cleveland State made 63.6% of their three-point attempts (14 of 22) while shooting 76.5% from the free-throw line (26 of 34). Youngstown State shot an impressive 63.5% from the field, converting 33 of 52 shots. Cleveland State’s shooting showcased 29 successful baskets from 65 attempts (44.6% accuracy), while their three-point shooting netted 16 out of 47 attempts (34.0%). At the charity line, they made 8 of 11 attempts for a rate of 72.7%. Youngstown State committed 15 fouls, resulting in Cleveland State getting 11 free-throw attempts, while the Vikings recorded 6 steals and turned the ball over 7 times. They managed to gather 15 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 21 rebounds for the match.
Jaidon Lipscomb was a standout for Cleveland State, scoring 32 points in 33 minutes of play, with a shooting efficiency of 57.1% (12 of 21) and 4 rebounds and 2 assists to complement his performance.
The Vikings hold a 10-18 record this season, with an average of 19.0 personal fouls each game and a free-throw percentage of 75.5%. They average 15.7 assists, ranking 80th in Division I, alongside a turnover average of 13.0 per game. So far, Cleveland State has accumulated 2,251 points, averaging 80.4 per contest, and they secure 33.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, their shooting percentage sits at 45.5% (ranked 160th in the country).
Defensively, the Vikings rank 362nd for points allowed per game at 85.6. They force opponents into 11.0 turnovers each game but allow a shooting percentage of 47.1% (326th in college basketball). Their defense permits a three-point accuracy of 35.0% (274 of 783). Opposing teams convert 76.4% of their free throws against them. They yield 17.1 assists and 36.1 rebounds per game, ranking 355th and 285th, respectively, in the national standings.
How will today’s NCAA game spread play out?
Prediction: Bet on IPFW
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