NCAAB · Final

Northwestern Dominates Cleveland State 110-63 in NCAAB Showdown

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Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · Welsh-Ryan Arena

Northwestern Wildcats 110, Cleveland State Vikings 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Cleveland State Vikings vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats beat Cleveland State Vikings 110-63 at Welsh-Ryan Arena on November 10, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Northwestern Wildcats triumphed over the Cleveland State Vikings with a final score of 110-63 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. This victory marked Northwestern's fourth consecutive win at home, improving their record to 4-0 for the season, while Cleveland State fell to 1-3 after this matchup.

Northwestern entered the game with a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, boasting a two-game winning streak. The Wildcats averaged 68.8 points scored per game while allowing 61.7 points during this stretch. In their last two outings leading up to this game, Northwestern secured victories against Boston University Terriers and Mercyhurst Lakers, with scores of 76-52 and 70-47, respectively. Their home record now stands at 3-0 this season, showcasing their dominance on familiar territory.

On the other hand, Cleveland State had a record of 1-2 coming into this game. Their recent form reflected a 4-6 record over their last ten games, with their only win in the last five being a narrow 71-70 victory against the Capital Crusaders. The Vikings averaged 70.3 points scored per game but allowed 71.1 points, indicating a struggle on the defensive end. Their away record dropped to 1-3 following this defeat.

This fixture was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the stark contrast in the teams' performances. The Wildcats not only had a solid home record but also demonstrated an ability to score efficiently while maintaining strong defensive pressure. In contrast, Cleveland State's struggles were evident as they faced a formidable opponent in Northwestern.

In terms of injury impact, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this encounter. The absence of key players can often sway the outcome of games, but in this case, both teams fielded their best lineups.

Betting lines prior to the game indicated that Northwestern was heavily favored, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the market's confidence in their ability to secure a victory. This strong expectation was met with a performance that exceeded the odds, as the Wildcats dominated the scoreboard throughout the contest.

The game conditions were typical for an indoor basketball matchup, with no adverse weather factors affecting play. The atmosphere at Welsh-Ryan Arena was likely charged, given the home crowd's support for the Wildcats, which often plays a role in energizing the players.

Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a series of impressive scoring plays from Northwestern. The Wildcats established their dominance early and maintained it, with notable contributions from various players. For instance, Jaidon Lipscomb made several key three-point jumpers in the second half, showcasing his shooting prowess. Tyler Kropp and Gus Hurlburt also made significant contributions, with Hurlburt adding points from free throws to seal the victory.

Overall, this matchup highlighted Northwestern's offensive firepower and defensive capabilities, setting a strong tone for the rest of their season. Cleveland State, conversely, will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings as they move forward in the campaign.

Leaders

PointsNick Martinelli21Northwestern Wildcats
AssistsJayden Reid8Northwestern Wildcats
ReboundsArrinten Page9Northwestern Wildcats
PointsDayan Nessah15Cleveland State Vikings
AssistsDayan Nessah3Cleveland State Vikings
ReboundsJosiah Harris9Cleveland State Vikings

Recent form

Northwestern Wildcats

Last 10: 6-4Streak W268.8 scored · 61.7 allowed per game3-2 at home

W76-52vs Boston University TerriersNov 7
W70-47vs Mercyhurst LakersNov 4
L63-70at Wisconsin BadgersMar 13
W72-64at Minnesota Golden GophersMar 12
L61-74at Maryland TerrapinsMar 8
L69-73vs UCLA BruinsMar 4
W68-57vs Iowa HawkeyesMar 1
W75-63at Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 26
W70-49at Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 20
L64-68vs Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 16

Cleveland State Vikings

Last 10: 4-6Streak W170.3 scored · 71.1 allowed per game1-3 away

W71-70vs Capital CrusadersNov 7
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

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
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Cleveland State Vikings	Northwestern Wildcats
Field goals	24-60	41-68
Field goal %	40	60
Three-pointers	10-29	11-21
Three-point %	34	52
Free throws	5-13	17-22
Free throw %	38	77
Rebounds	27	40
Offensive rebounds	10	11
Defensive rebounds	17	29
Assists	15	26
Steals	4	10
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	17	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	33
Fast-break points	6	31
Points in the paint	26	52
Fouls	17	15
Largest lead	1	52

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-59Nick Martinelli made Layup.
2nd Half37-61Nick Martinelli made Jumper. Assisted by Jayden Reid.
2nd Half37-63Justin Mullins made Layup. Assisted by Jayden Reid.
2nd Half40-63Chevalier Emery made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaidon Lipscomb.
2nd Half40-66Nick Martinelli made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jayden Reid.
2nd Half42-66Dayan Nessah made Layup. Assisted by Josiah Harris.
2nd Half42-68Justin Mullins made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half44-68Chevalier Emery made Layup.
2nd Half46-68Dayan Nessah made Layup. Assisted by Josiah Harris.
2nd Half46-69Tre Singleton made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-70Tre Singleton made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-73Tre Singleton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Clayton.
2nd Half46-75Nick Martinelli made Jumper. Assisted by Tre Singleton.
2nd Half46-77Nick Martinelli made Jumper. Assisted by Jake West.
2nd Half46-78Jake West made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-80Tre Singleton made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half46-82Max Green made Dunk.
2nd Half48-82Josiah Harris made Jumper.
2nd Half48-85Max Green made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Angelo Ciaravino.
2nd Half48-87Angelo Ciaravino made Dunk.
2nd Half48-90Max Green made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Angelo Ciaravino.
2nd Half48-93Max Green made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half50-93Chevalier Emery made Layup.
2nd Half50-96Max Green made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half50-97Tre Singleton made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-98Tre Singleton made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-98Holden Pierre-Louis made Layup. Assisted by Ivan Spirov.
2nd Half52-100Max Green made Dunk.
2nd Half53-100David Giddens made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-100Holden Pierre-Louis made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-101Tyler Kropp made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-102Tyler Kropp made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-104Tyler Kropp made Layup. Assisted by Justin Mullins.
2nd Half54-106Phoenix Gill made Dunk.
2nd Half57-106Jaidon Lipscomb made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Manny Hill.
2nd Half57-108Gus Hurlburt made Jumper. Assisted by Phoenix Gill.
2nd Half60-108Jaidon Lipscomb made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kamari Jones.
2nd Half63-108Jaidon Lipscomb made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half63-109Gus Hurlburt made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-110Gus Hurlburt made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Northwestern Wildcats, below favours Cleveland State Vikings.