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The Cleveland State Vikings (10-17, 6-10 Horizon League) will look to break a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Youngstown State Penguins (13-14, 6-10 Horizon League) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Beeghly Center. The contest airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State
- Game day: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream:
Youngstown State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.6 | 100 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.9 | 229 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.9 | 198 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.5 | 92 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.3 | 294 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 109 |
Cleveland State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.5 | 160 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.6 | 304 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 29.3 | 317 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.7 | 276 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.3 | 294 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.7 | 230 |
Youngstown State vs. Cleveland State Stat Insights
Points
- The 79.4 points the Penguins average are 5.5 fewer than the Vikings give up.
- Youngstown State is 9-0 when scoring more than 84.9 points.
- When Cleveland State allows fewer than 79.4 points, it is 6-2.
- The Vikings average 80.3 points, 7.4 more than the Penguins give up.
- Cleveland State is 9-10 when scoring over 72.9 points.
- Youngstown State has a 10-9 record when giving up fewer than 80.3 points.
- The Penguins have outscored opponents by 177 points this season (6.5 per game), but the Vikings have been outscored by 122 points (4.6 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Penguins are shooting 46.6% from the field, the same percentage as the Vikings give up.
- In games when Youngstown State shoots higher than 46.6% from the field, it is 9-5 overall.
- The Vikings make 45.5% of their shots from the field, just 0.6% more than the Penguins' defensive field-goal percentage.
- Cleveland State is 7-6 straight up when shooting better than 44.9% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Penguins and Vikings rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Penguins averaging 2.6 more per game.
- Youngstown State is 11-4 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Cleveland State is 4-12 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Penguins collect 10 offensive rebounds per game, 1.6 more than the Vikings.
- The Penguins are 8-8 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Vikings are 7-12 when they fall short there.
- Youngstown State is +2.4 in terms of rebounds per game, but Cleveland State is -3.4.
Youngstown State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2026 | Northern Kentucky | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Milwaukee | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Green Bay | Away |
Cleveland State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2026 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Northern Kentucky | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Robert Morris | Away |