Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Akron Zips vs Cleveland State Vikings

Preview · updated September 11, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Akron Zips

Zips

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— home · — away

1st in midam

Head coach Tyson Norton

Cleveland State Vikings

Vikings

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— home · — away

1st in horizon

Head coach Chuck Voss

Storylines

Momentum — AKR took the last meeting by 2 and can build on it.
Series edge — AKR owns the recent series 3-0.

Stakes1st in midam

Players to watch

AKR

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CLE

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)AKR leads series 3-0 (since 2024-25)

Last meetingSep 10, 2026: AKR 3 — CLE 1 (W: AKR)

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