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 |