Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Cleveland State Vikings vs Akron Zips

Preview · updated September 13, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Cleveland State Vikings

Vikings

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— home · — away

2nd in horizon

Head coach Chuck Voss

Akron Zips

Zips

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— home · — away

6th in midam

Head coach Tyson Norton

Storylines

Revenge angle — AKR won the last meeting by 2; CLE wants an answer.
Series edge — AKR owns the recent series 3-0.

Stakes2nd in horizon

Players to watch

CLE

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AKR

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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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