Oakland vs. Cleveland State Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 9

The Cleveland State Vikings (5-11, 1-4 Horizon League) will try to stop an eight-game road losing streak when they take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (8-8, 4-1 Horizon League) on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Athletics Center O'rena. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Oakland vs. Cleveland State

  • Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Game time: 7 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
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Oakland 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 47.8 71
Opp. Field Goal % 48.3 345
Rebounds Per Game 29.8 302
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 33.4 297
Turnovers Per Game 9.9 47
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 10.8 266

Cleveland State 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 44.6 229
Opp. Field Goal % 45.7 295
Rebounds Per Game 31.4 257
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 31.9 229
Turnovers Per Game 13.3 317
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 10.9 249

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Oakland vs. Cleveland State Stat Insights

Points

  • The Golden Grizzlies average just 0.3 fewer points than the Vikings give up (83.6).
  • Oakland is 6-1 when putting more than 83.6 points on the board.
  • Cleveland State has a 4-3 record when giving up less than 83.3 points.
  • The Vikings score just 4.1 fewer points per game (79.4) than the Golden Grizzlies concede (83.5).
  • When putting up more than 83.5 points, Cleveland State is 4-2.
  • Oakland is 4-3 when it gives up less than 79.4 points.
  • The Golden Grizzlies have been outscored by three points this year (0.2 per game), and the Vikings by 67 points (4.2 per game).

Shooting

  • The Golden Grizzlies are making 47.8% of their shots from the field, 2.1% higher than the Vikings concede to opponents (45.7%).
  • In games when Oakland shoots better than 45.7% from the field, it is 8-1 overall.
  • The Vikings' 44.6% shooting percentage is 3.7% lower than the Golden Grizzlies have conceded.
  • This season Cleveland State is 3-0 when the team shoots better than 48.3% from the field.

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Rebounding

  • The Golden Grizzlies and Vikings rebound at about the same rate, with the Golden Grizzlies averaging 1.6 fewer rebounds per game.
  • When Cleveland State has a rebounding advantage, it is 4-4. When recording fewer boards, Oakland is 3-5.
  • The Golden Grizzlies average 8.1 offensive boards, 1.5 fewer than the Vikings.
  • The Vikings are 2-4 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Golden Grizzlies are 6-3 when they lose that battle.
  • On the boards, Oakland is -3.6 rebounds per game, and Cleveland State is -0.5.

Oakland Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
1/11/2026 Wright State Home
1/15/2026 Milwaukee Away
1/18/2026 Green Bay Away

Cleveland State Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
1/11/2026 Detroit Mercy Away
1/15/2026 Green Bay Home
1/17/2026 Youngstown State Home

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