- Matchup: Radford Highlanders vs. Cleveland State Vikings
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Venue: Colonial Hall, White Sulphur Springs, WV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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Colonial Hall will host an exciting clash as the Cleveland State Vikings (1-2) face off against the Radford Highlanders (2-1) this Sunday.
In their recent outing, the Radford Highlanders battled North Carolina but fell short, ending the game with a score of 89-74. The Highlanders committed 33 fouls, whereas North Carolina recorded 22. From beyond the arc, Radford managed to convert 8 of their 31 attempts. North Carolina hit 63.3% from the free throw line and gathered 48 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards, without registering any blocks. They also achieved 15 assists and made 7 steals. On defense, Radford limited North Carolina to a field goal percentage of 38.5% (25 of 65). The Highlanders accumulated 36 rebounds, with 9 offensive, and recorded 6 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and snagging 7 steals. At the free throw line, Radford converted 19 of 31 attempts, resulting in a percentage of 61.3%. The Highlanders ended the game with a field goal percentage of 34.3% (24 of 70) and sank 7 of their 30 attempts from three-point range.
Dennis Parker Jr. stood out in this matchup, shooting an impressive 47.1% from the floor, contributing 23 points on 8 of 17 shooting over 33 minutes, along with 6 rebounds.
Radford approaches this game with a 2-1 record. The team averages 12.0 turnovers per game and commits 19.7 personal fouls. They secure 40.7 rebounds per game and have accumulated 42 assists this season, ranking 227th in Division 1 for passing efficiency. The Highlanders connect on 29.3% of their three-point attempts (24 of 82) and 63.5% from the free throw line. Offensively, they average 84.3 points per game (136th in the nation) with a shooting percentage of 47.4%.
On the defense, the Highlanders force 13.3 turnovers per game and commit 20.3 fouls. They rank 99th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having conceded 31 so far this year. Defensively, they surrender a field goal percentage of 40.9% (76 of 186) and allow 36.3 rebounds per game. From beyond the arc, they concede 28.8%, ranking 224th in opponents’ points per game with an average of 75.0.
In their latest game, the Cleveland State Vikings took a loss, succumbing to Northwestern with a score of 110-63. The Vikings allowed Northwestern to grab 40 rebounds, 11 of which were offensive. Cleveland State achieved 52.4% shooting from three-point range (11 of 21) and connected on 17 of 22 free throws (77.3%). Northwestern hit 41 of 68 attempts from the field, leading to a 60.3% shooting rate in the game. The Vikings shot 40.0% from the field, converting 24 of 60 attempts, while making 10 of 29 three-pointers (34.5%). At the charity stripe, they made 5 out of 13 attempts (38.5%). Northwestern was called for 15 fouls, giving the Vikings a total of 13 free-throw attempts. The Vikings had 17 turnovers but managed to record 4 steals, alongside 15 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds, accumulating a total of 25 rebounds.
Dayan Nessah proved vital for the Vikings, contributing 15 points in 25 minutes of play and tallying 3 assists. He shot 6 of 9, showcasing a field goal percentage of 66.7%, and collected 3 rebounds.
Cleveland State’s current record stands at 1-2. They average 17.3 fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 69.2%. The Vikings assist their teammates 16.0 times per game (149th in the nation) and average 15.7 turnovers. With 222 points scored this season (74.0 per game), they secure 36.7 rebounds per contest. From the field, they shoot 42.8%, ranking 272nd nationally.
Defensively, Cleveland State ranks 341st in Division 1, allowing an average of 90.3 points per game. They force 9.3 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 48.5% from the field, placing them 316th in college basketball. Opponents make 39.4% of their three-point shots (37 of 94), and the Vikings concede 77.2% at the free-throw line. They give up 19.7 assists and 35.3 rebounds per game, ranking 352nd and 191st in those defensive categories, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Radford
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