Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Cleveland State Vikings Picks and Prediction for Sunday February 22 2026
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:
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PPG: 78.4
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FG%: 46.8%
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3P%: 35.5%
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Rebounds: 29.8 per game
Top Performers
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Corey Hadnot II (G): 20.3 PPG: primary scorer and playmaker
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Mikale Stevenson (G): 14.3 PPG: secondary scoring option
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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:
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PPG: 80.4
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FG%: 45.5%
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3P%: 37.7%
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Points Allowed: 85.6 PPG
Top Performers
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Dayan Nessah (F): 15.5 PPG, team scoring leader
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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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