Your Complete Guide to the Cleveland State Vikings Basketball Schedule and Upcoming Games
The crisp November air always reminds me of basketball season, and as I was scrolling through my phone at a local Cleveland coffee shop yesterday, I couldn’t help but overhear two students animatedly discussing the Cleveland State Vikings. One of them, wearing a Vikings hoodie, was trying to recall the dates for the upcoming Horizon League matchups, while his friend fumbled through old tweets and campus flyers. It struck me then how scattered the information can feel—even for die-hard fans. That’s when I decided to put together your complete guide to the Cleveland State Vikings basketball schedule and upcoming games, something I wish I’d had years ago when I first started following the team.
I remember my first Vikings game like it was yesterday. It was a chilly December evening back in 2018, and the Wolstein Center was buzzing with energy. We narrowly lost to Oakland by just three points, but the atmosphere—the roaring crowd, the squeak of sneakers on the court—hooked me for life. Fast forward to today, and I’ve learned that keeping up with the schedule isn’t just about marking dates on a calendar; it’s about anticipating those pivotal moments that define a season. This year, for instance, the Vikings are set to play around 30 regular-season games, with key matchups like the December 5th face-off against Purdue Fort Wayne and the January 20th rivalry game against Wright State. Those are the ones I’ve circled in bold on my own calendar, and I’d bet they’ll be nail-biters.
But it’s not just about the games themselves—it’s the stories behind them. Take last season’s injury saga, for example. I was chatting with a team insider a few weeks ago, and they mentioned how one of the key players, though eager to return, is still on the mend. He said there’s still a month left for him to complete his rehab, although he’s already given the go-signal to play. That kind of detail adds so much depth to the schedule; it’s not just a list of dates but a timeline of comebacks and challenges. Imagine watching that player step back onto the court in, say, mid-February—it could turn a routine game into an emotional highlight. Personally, I think the team’s depth this year is stronger than in 2022, when we finished with a 19-12 record, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that injuries don’t derail our momentum.
As I look ahead, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves. The Vikings have this knack for pulling off upsets—like that unforgettable overtime win against Northern Kentucky last March—and I’m predicting we’ll see at least two or three of those thrillers this season. From my perspective, the home games are where the magic happens; the Wolstein Center averages about 4,500 fans per game, and when the stands are packed, the energy is electric. I’ll be there on January 10th against Green Bay, shouting myself hoarse, and I’d urge any new fan to experience that at least once. Sure, the schedule might seem like a dry list at first glance, but dig deeper, and it’s a roadmap of hope, rivalry, and pure adrenaline. So grab your jersey, check those dates, and let’s cheer our Vikings on together—because every game is a chance to make history.
