Vikings Outlast Illinois-Chicago, Now Two Games Away From Big Dance

Tonight's second Horizon League quarterfinal game between No. 3 Cleveland State and No.7 Illinois-Chicago turned into a shootout between UIC's all-league senior and conference second leading scorer Josh Mayo, and CSU's budding star sophomore guard Norris Cole. Assigned both to guard Mayo and provide the bulk of CSU's scoring, Cole was up to the task, and behind Cole's 26 points (on 9-16, 2-5 from the arc and 6-6 from the line), CSU came back from a late 9-point deficit to defeat UIC 67-64. The Vikings moved to the semifinals of the Horizon League Tournament with the win, which Jay Pearlman tells our readers about.

Mar 05, 2009 7:00 PM

Vikings Advance In Horizon League Tournament

Cleveland State advanced to the quarterfinal of the Horizon League tournament with a 56-43 victory over Detroit on Tuesday night. The Vikings looked sluggish in the first half before turning it around behind senior Cedric Jackson's 16 points. CSU advanced to a Friday night game against Illinois-Chicago, and the winner of that game will likely face Butler for an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. Ryan Aroney recaps the win.

Posted by Ryan Aroney Mar 02, 2009 7:00 PM

Vikings Lose Tough One At Butler By Two

It wasn't always pretty, but it was intense for 40 minutes, the fans at Hinkle Fieldhouse on their feet for the last 5. In a game that was a microcosm of their season, the Vikings came from 10 down at the 10:30 mark of the second half, went on a 12-0 run to lead 52-50, led 56-54 with under two minutes remaining, but gave up the lead in the end, falling to Butler 58-56. Depending on results in Dayton and Valparaiso tonight, the Vikes will be either the 3rd or the 4th seed in the Horizon Tournament, and open play at home on Tuesday against either Detroit or Valpo.

Feb 27, 2009 7:00 PM

Bullock & Tandy Too Tough For Valpo

The Cleveland State Vikings stayed hot last night, winning their eighth straight Horizon Conference game with a 71-64 home win over Valparaiso. Led by J'Nathan Bullock and George Tandy, the Vikings latest win came close to assuring them of the 3rd seed and a home game in the first round of the conference tournament.

Feb 25, 2009 7:00 PM

A Lot On The Line For CSU In Final Week Of Regular Season

Cleveland State takes the road this week for what could be a crucial two-game swing. The final week of the regular season has the Vikings facing Valparaiso on Thursday and Butler on Saturday in a nationally televised contest. Heading into play on Thursday, CSU is a game behind second place Green Bay and two games behind first place Butler. The Vikings are also a game up on both Milwaukee and Wright State for the third seed. In Ryan's latest, he lays out exactly what the Vikes need to happen in the seasons final week to or secure the first, second, or third seed in the Horizon League Tournament.

Posted by Ryan Aroney Feb 24, 2009 7:00 PM

Vikings Outlast Illinois-Chicago, Now Two Games Away From Big Dance

Vikings Advance In Horizon League Tournament

Vikings Lose Tough One At Butler By Two

Bullock & Tandy Too Tough For Valpo

A Lot On The Line For CSU In Final Week Of Regular Season

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