Cleveland St defeats IU Indy 99-86

Cleveland State Wins Thrilling Conference Showdown Over Indiana University Indianapolis

Recap of the 2025-12-30 Game at Wolstein Center

In a closely contested conference matchup, Cleveland State emerged victorious over visiting Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indy), 99-86, behind an impressive performance from Ice Emery. The victory marked a much-needed win for the home team, as they dominated on both ends of the court to secure a crucial conference win.

Game Flow

The game was evenly matched in the first half, with Cleveland State leading 46-38 at halftime. However, the Vikings took control of the contest in the second half, building a 17-point lead that they never relinquished. The largest differential of the night came when Cleveland State extended its advantage to 17 points, followed by IU Indy's narrowest deficit of just three.

Key Performers

* Ice Emery (Cleveland St): With 29 points, Emery led all scorers and played a pivotal role in his team's victory. He shot 61.5% from the field, including going 1-for-5 from beyond the arc.

* Josiah Harris (Cleveland St): Harris had a well-rounded game for Cleveland State, chipping in with 11 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, and three steals.

* Jaidon Lipscomb (Cleveland St): Lipscomb contributed four assists to his team's effort, scoring 15 points while also grabbing five rebounds.

IU Indy's Strong Effort Falls Short

IU Indy put up a valiant fight but ultimately came up short against the well-balanced Cleveland State squad. Kyler D'Augustino led the visitors with 27 points, including four three-pointers made out of ten attempts. Jaxon Edwards contributed 13 points and seven rebounds.

Team Statistics

Cleveland State (Home) Game Stats:

- Field Goals: 31/57 (54.0%)

- Two-Point FG: 24/34 (70.6%)

- Three-Point FG: 7/23 (30.0%)

- Free Throws: 30/35 (86.0%)

- Rebounds: 38 (Off: 10, Def: 28)

- Assists: 13

- Turnovers: 13

- Steals: 5

IU Indy (Away) Game Stats:

- Field Goals: 32/69 (46.0%)

- Two-Point FG: 25/33 (75.8%)

- Three-Point FG: 7/36 (19.0%)

- Free Throws: 15/22 (68.0%)

- Rebounds: 33 (Off: 14, Def: 19)

- Assists: 19

- Turnovers: 10

Conclusion

Cleveland State's strong team play and balanced scoring made all the difference in their home conference victory over IU Indy.