Cleveland St defeats Oakland City 96-52

Cleveland St Dominates Oakland City in 44-Point Blowout

The Wolstein Center was the stage for a statement win by the Cleveland St Vikings on Tuesday, as they convincingly dispatched visiting Oakland City with a final score of 96-52.

From the outset, it was clear that this would be an afternoon where Cleveland St's offense would take center stage. The home team led by as many as 44 points in the fourth quarter and maintained that cushion until the final buzzer sounded. The margin of victory itself was staggering, with Oakland City managing just over a third of the total number of points scored by their hosts.

Oakland City came into this matchup looking to upset the heavily favored Vikings, but Cleveland St's balanced attack proved too much for them to handle. Jaidon Lipscomb led the way on offense with 16 points and six assists, showcasing his versatility as he connected on four three-pointers from beyond the arc at a rate of 66.7%.

Dayan Nessah was equally impressive behind the glass, securing eight rebounds to complement his 14 points and adding three assists for good measure. The Vikings' defensive effort also received praise, with their team allowing Oakland City just one point in the paint.

On the other side of the court, Oakland City struggled from beyond the arc, going 1-6 in attempts, which ultimately proved costly against Cleveland St's potent offense. Despite a few bright spots, including Kalik Sharpe scoring two points and dishing out two assists, Oakland City could not overcome the deficit they found themselves in at halftime.

This non-conference matchup was one of the most anticipated for Cleveland St this season, given their strong preseason expectations. With this dominant performance, the Vikings have solidified their position as a top contender in the Horizon League.