Viking Sports Weekly Update: Exciting Events & News from Cleveland State University (January 22)

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Viking Sports Weekly Update: Exciting Events & News from Cleveland State University (January 22)

Men’s Basketball
The Vikings are gearing up for two big games at the Wolstein Center this week. They’ll take on Detroit Mercy on Wednesday and face Green Bay on Saturday. Cleveland State is on a roll with a 10-game winning streak, making it one of the top teams in Division I basketball. Currently, they have an overall record of 14-6 and an impressive 8-1 in their league.

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Women’s Basketball
This week, the women’s team is back at home for two matches. They will host Youngstown State on Thursday and Ohio Christian on Saturday. Recently, the Vikings celebrated two wins against RMU and IU Indy, bringing their season record to 15-4 and 7-2 in the league. Star player Jordana Reisma leads the nation in shooting, boasting a remarkable 69.4% field goal percentage.

Wrestling
The wrestling team returns home for a tri-match on Friday. They will welcome Bloomsburg and Clarion. In their last outing, Nick Molchak at 133 pounds, Ethan Mitchell at 141, and Joey Lyons at 197 each secured wins over George Mason, while other teammates also showcased their skills against Central Michigan.

Swim & Dive
The swim and dive team will travel to Oakland for their last competition before the conference championships on Friday. Last week, Jackson Nester stood out with three wins, and Giovanna Cappabianca matched that with victories in her events.

Women’s Fencing
After a break since November, the women’s fencing team is set to compete in the Decicco Duals on Saturday. This competition is a key preparation for the upcoming CCFC Championship.

Track & Field
The Vikings will participate in the Spire Midwest Invitational on Saturday, marking their third indoor meet of the season. At the last event, Cleveland State showcased 12 top-10 finishes, including impressive performances from Grace Frye and Madison Luthy.

Men’s Tennis
The men’s tennis team is wrapping up their opening four-match road swing, playing at Purdue on Saturday and at Notre Dame on Sunday. They faced tough losses against Indiana and Butler, but Carl Gedlitschka, Devin Boyer, and Maxime Aremon each found individual success.

Women’s Tennis
The women’s tennis team will host Miami (OH) on Sunday, continuing their non-league schedule. They recently celebrated their first win of the spring season with a dominant 7-0 victory over Dayton. Oihane Vicario had a standout performance, tying for second place on the CSU Singles Wins List.

Lacrosse
The Vikings will hold their only exhibition of the season on Saturday, welcoming Denison to the Krenzler Dome. Their official season kicks off on February 8 against Ohio State.

Vikings of the Week
Giovanna Cappabianca, Women’s Swim & Dive
She clinched victories in the 100 Breast, 200 Breast, and 200 IM against St. Bonaventure.

Ethan Mitchell, Wrestling
He achieved a quick pin at 1:32 in his match against George Mason at 141 pounds.

Mickayla Perdue, Women’s Basketball
Perdue averaged 21 points over the week, highlighted by a career-best 32-point game at RMU.

Tahj Staveskie, Men’s Basketball
He was pivotal in extending the team’s win streak with a 20-point game against Northern Kentucky.

This Week’s Schedule
Wednesday, January 22
Men’s Basketball vs. Detroit Mercy – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 23
Women’s Basketball vs. Youngstown State – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 24
Swim & Dive at Oakland – 4:00 p.m.
Wrestling vs. Bloomsburg – 6:00 p.m.
Wrestling vs. Clarion – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 25
Track & Field at Spire Midwest Invitational – All Day
Fencing at Decicco Duals – All Day
Women’s Basketball vs. Ohio Christian – 11:30 a.m.
Lacrosse vs. Denison (Exhibition) – 12:00 p.m.
Men’s Tennis at Purdue – 2:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. Green Bay – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 26
Women’s Tennis vs. Miami (OH) – 10:00 a.m.
Men’s Tennis at Notre Dame – 12:00 p.m.

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