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Associated Press
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Oakland Golden Grizzlies and Green Bay Phoenix play in Horizon League Tournament
Green Bay Phoenix (4-27, 2-18 Horizon League) at Oakland Golden Grizzlies (14-17, 11-9 Horizon League) Auburn Hills, Michigan; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oakland takes on Green Bay in the Horizon League Tournament. The Golden Grizzlies have gone 11-9 against Horizon League opponents, with a 3-8 record in non-conference play. Oakland is third in the Horizon League in team defense, allowing 71.6 points while holding opponents to 43.7% shooting. The Phoenix's record in Horizon League games is 2-18. Green Bay has a 3-19 record in games decided by at least 10 points. Oakland's average of 7.4 made 3-pointers per game is 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 8.8 per game Green Bay allows. Green Bay averages 8.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.6 fewer makes per game than Oakland allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Allen David Mukeba Jr. is shooting 56.1% and averaging 14.2 points for the Golden Grizzlies. Tuburu Niavalurua is averaging 15.4 points over the last 10 games. Marcus Hall is averaging 14 points for the Phoenix. Jeremiah Johnson is averaging 10.6 points over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 77.4 points, 33.6 rebounds, 15.0 assists, 6.4 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.6 points per game. Phoenix: 2-8, averaging 71.2 points, 28.6 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 5.5 steals and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 41.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.9 points. ___
Associated Press
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Staveskie and Cleveland State host Oakland
Cleveland State Vikings (19-9, 13-4 Horizon League) at Oakland Golden Grizzlies (12-16, 9-8 Horizon League) Auburn Hills, Michigan; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Grizzlies -2.5; over/under is 137 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland State plays Oakland after Tahj Staveskie scored 22 points in Cleveland State's 73-65 win against the Detroit Mercy Titans. The Golden Grizzlies have gone 7-4 at home. Oakland is fifth in the Horizon League in rebounding with 32.3 rebounds. Tuburu Niavalurua paces the Golden Grizzlies with 7.6 boards. The Vikings are 13-4 against Horizon League opponents. Cleveland State ranks sixth in the Horizon League shooting 33.2% from 3-point range. Oakland's average of 7.2 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.3 more made shots on average than the 6.9 per game Cleveland State gives up. Cleveland State averages 6.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 fewer made shots on average than the 8.8 per game Oakland gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Jaylen Jones is averaging 5.4 points for the Golden Grizzlies. Niavalurua is averaging 16.4 points and 7.2 rebounds while shooting 59.1% over the past 10 games. Ebrima Dibba is averaging 3.5 points and four assists for the Vikings. Tevin Smith is averaging 14.0 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 74.3 points, 32.9 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.5 points per game. Vikings: 7-3, averaging 70.7 points, 30.6 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.0 points. ___
Associated Press
22-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Niavalurua leads Oakland against Cleveland State after 23-point showing
Cleveland State Vikings (19-9, 13-4 Horizon League) at Oakland Golden Grizzlies (12-16, 9-8 Horizon League) Auburn Hills, Michigan; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oakland hosts Cleveland State after Tuburu Niavalurua scored 23 points in Oakland's 80-66 loss to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Golden Grizzlies are 7-4 on their home court. Oakland is 8-8 in games decided by 10 points or more. The Vikings have gone 13-4 against Horizon League opponents. Cleveland State leads the Horizon League giving up just 65.3 points per game while holding opponents to 42.3% shooting. Oakland is shooting 42.7% from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points higher than the 42.3% Cleveland State allows to opponents. Cleveland State averages 73.3 points per game, 2.6 more than the 70.7 Oakland gives up to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Niavalurua is shooting 56.9% and averaging 14.0 points for the Golden Grizzlies. Nassim Mashhour is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Tahj Staveskie averages 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Vikings, scoring 12.3 points while shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc. Tevin Smith is averaging 14 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 74.3 points, 32.9 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.5 points per game. Vikings: 7-3, averaging 70.7 points, 30.6 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.0 points. ___
USA Today
22-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cleveland State at Oakland odds, tips and betting trends
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (12-16, 9-8 Horizon League) are at home in Horizon League action against the Cleveland State Vikings (19-9, 13-4 Horizon League) on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET. Below, we investigate the Oakland vs. Cleveland State odds and lines around this matchup. No line is set yet for the Golden Grizzlies vs. Vikings matchup. Oakland has a 12-15-0 record against the spread this season compared to Cleveland State, who is 16-10-0 ATS. The Golden Grizzlies have a 13-14-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Vikings have a record of 8-17-1 when it comes to hitting the over. Oakland has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall in the past 10 games. Cleveland State has gone 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its last 10 games. Before this matchup, here's everything you need to get ready for Sunday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Oakland vs. Cleveland State prediction Oakland 70, Cleveland State 69 Against the spread Oakland has won 12 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 15 times. Cleveland State has put together a 16-10-0 record against the spread this year. The Golden Grizzlies score 68.4 points per game, only 3.1 more points than the 65.3 the Vikings give up. Oakland is 8-8 against the spread and 10-8 overall when scoring more than 65.3 points. When Cleveland State gives up fewer than 68.4 points, it is 12-5 against the spread and 16-4 overall. The Vikings average just 2.6 more points per game (73.3) than the Golden Grizzlies allow (70.7). When it scores more than 70.7 points, Cleveland State is 12-1 against the spread and 15-1 overall. Oakland is 9-6 against the spread and 11-6 overall when it allows fewer than 73.3 points. Players to watch Oakland Allen David Mukeba Jr. is putting up 13.9 points, 2.1 assists and 7.2 rebounds per contest. Tuburu Niavalurua paces his team in both points (14) and rebounds (7.6) per contest, and also averages 1.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocked shots. D.Q. Cole is putting up 10.3 points, 1.9 assists and 3.6 rebounds per contest. Cleveland State Tevin Smith is putting up a team-high 13.9 points per game. And he is delivering 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists, making 44.3% of his shots from the field. Dylan Arnett leads the Vikings in rebounding (7.4 per game), and produces 11.3 points and 1.4 assists. He also posts 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocked shots. The Vikings receive 12.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game from Tahj Staveskie.
USA Today
19-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Oakland vs. Cleveland State men's basketball tickets still available for Sunday, February 23
Sunday's Horizon League slate includes the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (12-15, 9-7 Horizon League) playing the Cleveland State Vikings (18-9, 12-4 Horizon League) at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Buy tickets for Oakland vs. Cleveland State Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Oakland vs. Cleveland State game information Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Sunday, February 23, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM ET 3:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan Auburn Hills, Michigan Venue: Athletics Center O'rena Athletics Center O'rena Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Oakland leaders So far this season, Allen David Mukeba Jr. is putting up 13.6 points, 2.2 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, Tuburu Niavalurua records 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. D.Q. Cole averages 10.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 34.6% from the floor and 28.7% from downtown with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game. On a per-game basis, Jaylen Jones is putting up 5.5 points. Isaiah Jones averages 6.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 40.6% from the floor. Cleveland State leaders On the hardwood, Tevin Smith is averaging 14.1 points per game. Dylan Arnett is racking up 11.4 points, 1.4 assists and 7.5 rebounds per game. Tahj Staveskie posts 12.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 36.5% from the field and 35.1% from downtown with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game this season. From an offensive standpoint, Chase Robinson puts up 8.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest. At the other end, he puts up 1.4 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. So far this season, Je'Shawn Stevenson is putting up 9.1 points, 1.2 assists and 2.6 rebounds per contest. Oakland vs. Cleveland State stats breakdown The Golden Grizzlies are making 42.6% of their shots from the field, just 0.3% higher than the Vikings allow to opponents (42.3%). In games when Oakland shoots better than 42.3% from the field, it is 8-6 against the spread and 9-6 overall. Cleveland State is 12-1 against the spread and 14-3 overall when shooting better than 43.7% from the field. The Golden Grizzlies and Vikings rebound at about the same rate, with the Golden Grizzlies collecting 0.8 more boards per game. The Golden Grizzlies are 173rd in rebounding in the country, and the Vikings are 223rd. The Golden Grizzlies post only 3.1 more points than the Vikings concede (65.3). The Vikings put up only 2.9 more points per game (73.3) than the Golden Grizzlies allow (70.4). Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
