Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Cleveland State Vikings Picks and Prediction for Sunday February 22 2026

By: Garrett Beaverson Published 02/22/2026, 12:45 AM ET
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Purdue Fort Wayne (15-13, 9-8 Horizon League) visits Cleveland State (10-18, 6-11 Horizon League) for a late-season league matchup. Get in on the action with our free NCAAB picks.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Analysis

Team Stats:

  • PPG: 78.4

  • FG%: 46.8%

  • 3P%: 35.5%

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  • Rebounds: 29.8 per game

Top Performers

  • Corey Hadnot II (G): 20.3 PPG: primary scorer and playmaker

  • Mikale Stevenson (G): 14.3 PPG: secondary scoring option

  • DeAndre Craig Jr. (G): 14.0 PPG: balanced offensive contributor

Strengths: Balanced scoring attack with multiple threats on offense. Mastodons shoot efficiently and can run opponents off the three-point line.

Weaknesses: Rebounding numbers lag most league teams and defensive lapses have led to high point totals allowed.

Cleveland State Vikings Analysis

Team Stats:

  • PPG: 80.4

  • FG%: 45.5%

  • 3P%: 37.7%

  • Points Allowed: 85.6 PPG

Top Performers

  • Dayan Nessah (F): 15.5 PPG, team scoring leader

  • Tre Beard (G): 13.3 PPG, secondary scorer

Strengths: Efficient shooting and pace, capable of high point totals.

Weaknesses: Defense ranks among the league’s weakest.

Matchup to Watch

Perimeter Scoring: Purdue Fort Wayne’s outside shooting against Cleveland State’s 3-point effectiveness could decide tempo and spacing. The Mastodons’ balance might exploit CSU’s defensive struggles if they control the pace.

Purdue Fort Wayne vs Cleveland State Prediction

The Mastodons’ efficient offense and balanced scoring edges out the Vikings’ inconsistent defense. Expect a relatively high scoring contest, with Purdue Fort Wayne pulling away late if they secure rebounds and limit turnovers.

Predicted Final Score: Purdue Fort Wayne 84 — Cleveland State 78

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