Game Outlook
Date/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 2 | 1:00 PM
Location: Cleveland, Ohio | Krenzler Field
Teams: Cleveland State (9-3-4, 5-1-2) vs. Green Bay (6-3-6, 2-2-4)
Weather: 61 degrees, sunny
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Opening Whistle
Cleveland State concludes the regular season tomorrow at home against Green Bay with a chance to win the first-ever Horizon League Regular Season Championship.
Last Time Out
The Vikings battled Wright State to a 2-2 draw on Senior Night with Albert Portas accounting for both goals on penalty kicks. The Green and White jumped out to a 2-0 lead and led 2-1 at halftime before the game ended in a tie after a Raiders goal in the 59th minute.
About the Phoenix
Green Bay carries a 6-3-6 overall record and 2-2-4 mark in league matches. The Phoenix have been a stronger team away from home with a 4-2-1 record. Andrew Paolucci and Keegan Walker lead the way with three goals apiece while Luca Contestabile has three helpers. Tobias Jahn has been the lone goalkeeper, making it 52 saves to go with five shutouts.
Series History
This will be the 18th meeting all-time between these two teams with Green Bay holding an 8-5-4 advantage. Last season, Cleveland State snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory. Following a scoreless first half, the Vikings tallied the first three goals with Bojan Kolevski scoring the first and third along with Jannis Schmidt tallying the second. Kolevski then completed his hat-trick with the final goal of the game.
Horizon League Preseason Poll
Cleveland State was selected to finish second in the Horizon League Preseason Poll, as voted upon by league head coaches. Reigning Horizon League Champions, Oakland topped the Horizon League poll with six first-place votes for 93 points, while the Vikings brought in two first-place votes for 90 points. Milwaukee came in third with a first-place vote for 81 points and Wright State got the last first-place vote for 68 points.
Horizon League Standings
1. Cleveland State (5-1-2) (17 pts.)
2. Wright State (4-1-3) (15 pts.)
3. IUPUI (4-1-3) (15 pts.)
4. Detroit (3-2-3) (12 pts.)
5. Oakland (3-2-3) (11 pts.)
6. Robert Morris (3-3-2) (11 pts.)
7. Green Bay (2-2-4) (10 pts.)
8. Northern Kentucky (2-5-1) (7 pts.)
9. Milwaukee (0-3-5) (5 pts.)
10. Purdue Fort Wayne (0-6-2) (2 pts.)
