- Matchup: Cleveland State Vikings vs Detroit Titans
- Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Venue: Calihan Hall, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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Calihan Hall is set to host an exciting clash as the Detroit Titans (6-8) take on the Cleveland State Vikings (5-11) this Sunday.
In their latest outing, the Cleveland State Vikings faced off against IPFW, falling short with a score of 74-71. The Vikings committed 22 personal fouls compared to IPFW’s 14. Cleveland State managed to hit 11 of their 37 three-point attempts and saw IPFW convert 81.0% of their free throws, hitting 17 out of 21. On the glass, IPFW recorded 24 rebounds (7 offensive, 17 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They tallied 15 assists and made 7 steals. Defensively, the Vikings allowed 39.7% shooting from the field (23 of 58) while compiling 31 total rebounds, including 12 offensive boards. At the free throw line, Cleveland State converted 9 of 11 attempts for an impressive 81.8% rate, finishing with a 38.3% field goal percentage overall (23 of 60) and making 16 of 42 from beyond the arc.
Chevalier Emery was a key contributor in the last game, shooting 40.0% from the field with 2 assists in 21 minutes of play. He scored 15 points on 4 of 10 shooting.
Currently, Cleveland State holds a record of 5-11 this season, averaging 79.4 points per game, ranking 134th nationally, with a field goal percentage of 44.6%. The Vikings are shooting 37.5% from three-point range (167 of 445) and 73.9% from the free throw line. As a unit, they average 35.8 rebounds and have dished out a total of 245 assists this season, placing them 95th in collegiate basketball. They average 14.4 turnovers and commit 19.0 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Vikings force 11.3 turnovers per game while averaging 19.3 personal fouls. They currently sit at 344th in the nation for allowing assists to opponents, giving up 262 this season. Their defense is permitting an opponent shooting percentage of 45.7% (467 of 1,021) and 35.6 rebounds per game. They allow 32.5% from three-point range, ranking 346th in D-1 for points allowed per game (83.6).
In their previous match, the Detroit Titans suffered a defeat against Robert Morris with a score of 85-77. The Titans recorded 11 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a total of 18. They lost possession 14 times while achieving 7 steals. The Titans capitalized on their free throw opportunities, going 20 of 26 (76.9%) after Robert Morris committed 22 personal fouls. From beyond the arc, Detroit made 7 of 13 attempts (53.8%). Overall, Detroit shot 25 of 52 from the field, totaling a shooting percentage of 48.1%. Defensively, they allowed Robert Morris to shoot 45.5% (25 of 55) from the field, including 36.8% from three-point range via 7 of 19 attempts, while allowing 28 of 32 from the charity stripe (87.5%). On the glass, Detroit conceded 30 rebounds, 10 on the offensive end.
Orlando Lovejoy was instrumental for the Titans during this contest, shooting 6 of 11 for a 54.5% field goal percentage with 1 rebound. He finished with 20 points, contributing 5 assists in his 28 minutes on the court.
The Titans currently hold a record of 6-8 for the season. Offensively, Detroit boasts a shooting percentage of 42.6%, placing them 304th in D-1. They have amassed 1,060 points this year, averaging 75.7 points per game, along with 39.0 rebounds. Their assists per game average is 12.3 (309th in D-1) while averaging 11.9 turnovers per contest. The Titans average 20.3 personal fouls per game and convert 75.0% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, Detroit allows 32.7% shooting from three-point range (125 of 382), with opponents successful on 70.2% of free throws. They give up 16.1 assists and 36.5 rebounds per game (ranking 325th and 277th in college basketball). The Titans are positioned 282nd in D-1 for points allowed per game, at 77.5. They manage to force 10.9 turnovers per game while letting opponents shoot 43.1% from the field (158th in collegiate basketball).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA action against the spread?
Prediction: Take Cleveland State
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