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The Northern Kentucky Norse (6-2, 0-0 Horizon League) hope to build on a five-game winning streak when they host the Cleveland State Vikings (3-6, 0-0 Horizon League) at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Truist Arena. The contest airs on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State
- Game day: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Northern Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.4 | 75 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.8 | 245 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.4 | 224 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.8 | 167 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 233 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.8 | 24 |
Cleveland State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.9 | 209 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.9 | 284 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.6 | 252 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.9 | 292 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 330 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.1 | 118 |
Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State Stat Insights
Points
- The 85.6 points the Norse average are only 0.8 fewer than the Vikings give up.
- Northern Kentucky is 4-0 when putting more than 86.4 points on the board.
- When Cleveland State concedes fewer than 85.6 points, it is 3-0.
- The Vikings' 79.8 points per game are 5.2 more than the Norse allow.
- Cleveland State is 2-3 when scoring more than 74.6 points.
- Northern Kentucky has a 5-1 record when giving up less than 79.8 points.
- The Norse have outscored opponents by 88 points this season (11.0 per game), but the Vikings have been outscored by 60 points (6.6 per game).
Shooting
- The Norse are making 48.4% of their shots from the field, 2.5% higher than the Vikings allow to opponents (45.9%).
- Northern Kentucky has a 4-0 straight-up record when shooting higher than 45.9% from the field.
- This season Cleveland State is 1-2 when the team shoots over 44.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Norse average 32.4 rebounds, 0.8 more than the Vikings' average.
- Northern Kentucky is 3-1 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Cleveland State is 1-4 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Norse average 11.3 offensive boards, which is 2.0 more than the Vikings.
- When the Norse grab more offensive rebounds, they are 3-1 overall. When grabbing fewer, the Vikings are 2-4.
- Northern Kentucky is +1.6 in terms of rebounds per game, but Cleveland State is -2.3.
Northern Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Brescia | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Bellarmine | Away |
Cleveland State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Detroit Mercy | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Oakland City | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | UAB | Away |