- Matchup: Cleveland State Vikings vs Northwestern Wildcats
- Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
- Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL
- Broadcast: BTN
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The Northwestern Wildcats (1-0) are set to host the Cleveland State Vikings (1-1) at Welsh-Ryan Arena this Monday.
The Cleveland State Vikings recently faced Capital and secured a narrow win, finishing with a score of 71-70. During this matchup, Cleveland State achieved a field goal percentage of 44.6%, making 25 of 56 attempts, and hit 11 of 28 from the three-point range. From the free-throw line, they converted 10 of 16 for a shooting rate of 62.5%. On the rebounding front, the Vikings collected 33 boards, including 8 offensive rebounds. They also dished out 15 assists, forced their opponent into 12 turnovers, and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, Cleveland State allowed Capital to shoot 40.3% from the field, resulting in 25 successful shots from 62 attempts. Capital recorded 12 assists and 8 steals, while securing 32 rebounds (9 on the offensive end). They finished at 80.0% from the free-throw line, making 8 of 10, and hit 12 of 36 from beyond the arc. Both teams concluded the game with 16 personal fouls each.
Tre Beard played a crucial role in this game, shooting 44.4% from the field and contributing 1 assist over 35 minutes on the court. He collected 3 rebounds and scored a total of 13 points on 4 of 9 shooting.
Cleveland State enters this contest with a 1-1 record this season. They average 79.5 points per game (ranked 196th in Division 1) and hit 44.2% of their shots from the floor. The Vikings have a three-point shooting percentage of 37.9% (22 of 58) and an impressive free-throw percentage of 79.5%. As a team, they average 41.5 rebounds per game and have provided 33 assists this season, currently placing them 31st in D-1 for passing efficiency. They average 15.0 turnovers and 17.5 personal fouls each game.
When defending, the Vikings force 10.5 turnovers per game and commit 17.5 personal fouls on average. They currently rank 344th in the nation for assists allowed, surrendering 33 assists this season. Cleveland State’s defense allows opponents to shoot at 42.2% (54 of 128) and permits 33.0 rebounds per game. They are yielding a 35.6% shooting percentage from three-point range and rank 282nd in the nation for points allowed per game at 80.5.
In their latest match, the Northwestern Wildcats claimed victory over Mercyhurst, ending the game with a score of 70-47. They secured a total of 45 rebounds (32 defensive and 13 offensive) and committed 11 turnovers while recording 7 steals. Mercyhurst committed 23 personal fouls, resulting in Northwestern taking 38 free throw attempts, out of which they converted 27 for a shooting percentage of 71.1%. The Wildcats managed to sink 5 out of 19 attempts from beyond the arc (26.3%). Overall, Northwestern shot 19 for 52 from the field, equating to a percentage of 36.5%. Mercyhurst converted 18 of their 60 attempts from the field, achieving 30.0% shooting for the game and struggling with three-point shots, converting just 1 of 18 for 5.6%. The Wildcats’ free-throw performance ended at 10 out of 13 (76.9%), conceding 28 rebounds total to Mercyhurst (6 offensive).
Arrinten Page was pivotal for the Wildcats during this game, contributing 18 points in 23 minutes of playing time, along with 2 assists. He recorded a shooting percentage of 40.0% (4 of 10) while also collecting 12 rebounds.
Currently, Northwestern holds a 1-0 record for the season. Offensively, the Wildcats are shooting 36.5% from the field, ranking them 317th in the nation. They have scored a cumulative 70 points so far this season, averaging 49.0 rebounds per game. Their assist average is 13.0 per game (251st in the nation), with 12.0 turnovers on average. They also record 12.0 personal fouls per game with a free throw percentage of 71.1%.
Defensively, Northwestern allows a mere 5.6% on treys (1 of 18) and their opponents hit 76.9% of their free throws. They yield 11.0 assists and 32.0 rebounds per game, ranking 162nd and 150th respectively in college basketball. On defense, the Wildcats are 29th in the nation for points per game allowed, averaging just 47.0. They force 11.0 turnovers per game and restrict teams to 30.0% shooting, placing them 39th in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction:Select Northwestern Wildcats
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