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The Cleveland State Vikings (10-19, 6-12 Horizon League) will attempt to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the Northern Kentucky Norse (17-12, 9-9 Horizon League) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Wolstein Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State
- Game day: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Northern Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.3 | 121 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.4 | 253 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.3 | 171 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.4 | 215 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.8 | 257 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 28 |
Cleveland State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.5 | 168 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.3 | 332 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 29.0 | 319 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.6 | 280 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 292 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.8 | 215 |
Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State Stat Insights
Points
- The 82.2 points the Norse average are only 3.6 fewer than the Vikings give up.
- When Northern Kentucky scores more than 85.8, it has a record of 9-1.
- When Cleveland State concedes less than 82.2 points, it is 8-4.
- The Vikings' 80.6 points per game are just 4.4 more than the Norse concede.
- When scoring more than 76.2 points, Cleveland State is 9-8.
- Northern Kentucky is 15-5 when it concedes fewer than 80.6 points.
- The Norse have posted 175 more points than their opponents this year (6.0 per game), while the Vikings have been outscored by 152 (5.2 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Norse are shooting 46.3% from the field, only 1.0% lower than the Vikings give up.
- Northern Kentucky is 13-1 when shooting better than 47.3% from the field.
- The Vikings shoot 45.5% from the field, just 0.1% higher than the Norse allow.
- Cleveland State is 7-7 when shooting higher than 45.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Norse collect 32.3 boards per game, 3.3 more than the Vikings.
- When Northern Kentucky has the rebounding advantage, it is 6-9. When recording fewer boards, Cleveland State is 4-13.
- The Norse average 10.2 offensive boards, which is 2.0 more than the Vikings.
- The Norse are 10-7 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Vikings are 7-14 when they fall short there.
- Northern Kentucky is +0.9 in terms of rebounds per game, but Cleveland State is -3.6.
Northern Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Wright State | Home |
Cleveland State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Robert Morris | Away |