NCAAB · Final

Cleveland State Edges Capital in Nail-Biting Finish

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Wolstein Center

Cleveland State Vikings 71, Capital Crusaders 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Capital Crusaders vs Cleveland State Vikings?

Cleveland State Vikings beat Capital Crusaders 71-70 at Wolstein Center on November 6, 2025.

In a thrilling contest at the Wolstein Center, the Cleveland State Vikings narrowly defeated the Capital Crusaders with a final score of 71-70. This matchup showcased a tightly contested game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. The Vikings improved their home record to 1-1, while the Crusaders fell to 0-1 in their away games this season.

Cleveland State entered this game with a mixed recent form, holding a record of 4-6 over their last ten games. They were on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Loyola Chicago Ramblers 88-91 just days prior to this match. The Vikings had an average of 70.9 points scored per game and allowed 70.1 points during this stretch. Their last five games showed a slight improvement, with an average of 70.8 points scored and 69.8 points allowed. They had a balanced home record of 3-3 and an away record of 1-3, indicating a stronger performance on their home court.

On the other hand, Capital Crusaders came into this game after a loss to the Dayton Flyers, where they scored 55 points while allowing 76. This defeat left them with a record of 0-1 for the season and an average of 55.0 points scored per game, while their defense allowed an average of 76.0 points. With only one game played, their away record stood at 0-1, highlighting the challenges they faced in their opening match of the season.

The game was characterized by a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. Key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half that saw Cleveland State maintain a slim lead. Dayan Nessah's free throw brought the score to 64-63 in favor of the Vikings, followed by a layup from Josiah Harris that extended their lead to 66-63. The Crusaders responded with a layup from Kamran Ensley, but Cleveland State's Manny Hill answered back with a layup and a free throw, pushing the score to 69-65.

As the game progressed, the tension heightened. Chris Mitchell's layup brought the Crusaders within two points at 69-67, but Tre Beard's layup for the Vikings made it 71-67. Dallas Tucker's three-point jumper for Capital brought the score to 71-70, but time ran out before they could secure another basket.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details about player availability, so it remains unclear if either team was affected by injuries during this matchup.

Betting lines for this game indicated that Cleveland State was favored to win, with a home win probability of 1.0, according to the market. This suggests that the Vikings were heavily favored to secure a victory against the Crusaders.

The conditions of the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the Wolstein Center likely contributed to the Vikings' performance, as home court advantage often plays a significant role in college basketball.

Viewers watching this game were treated to a showcase of competitive basketball, with several players making significant contributions. Key players to watch included Manny Hill, who played a crucial role in scoring during the second half, and Josiah Harris, who consistently found ways to get to the basket. The game was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams as they battled for an early season win.

Leaders

PointsTre Beard13Cleveland State Vikings
AssistsDayan Nessah4Cleveland State Vikings
ReboundsJosiah Harris14Cleveland State Vikings
PointsMcKane Finkenbine16Capital Crusaders
AssistsMcKane Finkenbine5Capital Crusaders
ReboundsChris Mitchell11Capital Crusaders

Recent form

Cleveland State Vikings

Last 10: 4-6Streak L270.9 scored · 70.1 allowed per game3-3 at home

L88-91at Loyola Chicago RamblersNov 4
L54-56vs Youngstown State PenguinsMar 11
W68-63vs Northern Kentucky NorseMar 7
W68-57vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsMar 1
L76-82at Wright State RaidersFeb 28
L86-91at Oakland Golden GrizzliesFeb 23
W73-65at Detroit Mercy TitansFeb 22
L60-68vs Youngstown State PenguinsFeb 16
L59-68vs Robert Morris ColonialsFeb 13
W77-60vs Milwaukee PanthersFeb 8

Capital Crusaders

1 game: 0-1Streak L155 scored · 76 allowed per game0-1 away

L55-76at Dayton FlyersNov 17

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Wright State	23-12	-	15-5
Robert Morris	22-11	2	13-7
Green Bay	18-15	3	12-8
Detroit Mercy	17-15	3	12-8
Oakland	16-16	3	12-8
Purdue Fort Wayne	17-15	4	11-9
Northern Kentucky	20-14	5	10-10
Youngstown State	15-17	7	8-12
Milwaukee	12-20	7	8-12
Cleveland State	11-22	9	6-14
IU Indianapolis	7-25	12	3-17

Box score

Stat	Capital Crusaders	Cleveland State Vikings
Field goals	25-62	25-56
Field goal %	40	45
Three-pointers	12-36	11-28
Three-point %	33	39
Free throws	8-10	10-16
Free throw %	80	63
Rebounds	36	36
Offensive rebounds	10	10
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	12	15
Steals	8	7
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	14	16
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	15
Fast-break points	10	19
Points in the paint	22	28
Fouls	16	16
Largest lead	2	11

How the scoring went

1st Half28-34Foster Wonders made Layup. Assisted by Dayan Nessah.
1st Half31-34McKane Finkenbine made Three Point Jumper.
1st Half31-37Tre Beard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaidon Lipscomb.
1st Half33-37Se'Ron Calloway-White made Layup. Assisted by McKane Finkenbine.
1st Half33-40Foster Wonders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaidon Lipscomb.
2nd Half35-40Chris Mitchell made Layup.
2nd Half38-40Torrien Perkins made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half40-40Chris Mitchell made Layup. Assisted by McKane Finkenbine.
2nd Half42-40Tristyn Ambrose-Pearce made Layup. Assisted by McKane Finkenbine.
2nd Half42-41Dayan Nessah made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-42Dayan Nessah made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-43Dayan Nessah made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-44Dayan Nessah made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-44Kamran Ensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-47Ice Emery made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tre Beard.
2nd Half45-47McKane Finkenbine made Jumper.
2nd Half47-47Se'Ron Calloway-White made Layup. Assisted by Torrien Perkins.
2nd Half47-50Kamari Jones made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half48-50Kamran Ensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-50Kamran Ensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-52Dayan Nessah made Layup.
2nd Half51-52Kamran Ensley made Jumper.
2nd Half53-52McKane Finkenbine made Jumper.
2nd Half53-54Ice Emery made Layup. Assisted by Ivan Spirov.
2nd Half56-54Kamran Ensley made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half56-57Tre Beard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Preist Ryan.
2nd Half56-59Manny Hill made Layup.
2nd Half56-61Kamari Jones made Layup.
2nd Half57-61Kamran Ensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-61McKane Finkenbine made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Se'Ron Calloway-White.
2nd Half63-61Se'Ron Calloway-White made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Julian Mitchell.
2nd Half63-63Preist Ryan made Layup. Assisted by Manny Hill.
2nd Half63-64Dayan Nessah made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-66Josiah Harris made Layup.
2nd Half65-66Kamran Ensley made Layup. Assisted by McKane Finkenbine.
2nd Half65-68Manny Hill made Layup.
2nd Half65-69Manny Hill made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-69Chris Mitchell made Layup.
2nd Half67-71Tre Beard made Layup.
2nd Half70-71Dallas Tucker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cade Davies.

Win probability

Above the line favours Cleveland State Vikings, below favours Capital Crusaders.