Preview: Milwaukee Panthers at Cleveland State Vikings CLEVELAND (Interstat) — Two Horizon League men’s basketball teams seeking momentum will meet Sunday when the Milwaukee Panthers visit the Cleveland State Vikings at Wolstein Center. Milwaukee (5-6) enters off a dramatic 88-87 home victory over South Dakota State on Friday, secured by a last-second basket. The Panthers have shown resilience in close games, with three of their wins coming by four points or fewer. Their offense runs hot and cold, evidenced by a 125-point outburst against Dominican followed by a 58-point performance in a loss at Wichita State. The Panthers are led by guard Josh Dixon, who is coming off a career-high 24 points in 30 minutes in the win over South Dakota State. Over his last two games, Dixon has averaged 16 points and three assists, providing a scoring spark for Milwaukee. Forward Danilo Jovanovich (17 points vs. South Dakota State) and guard Amar Augillard (23 points vs. South Dakota State) are also key contributors. Cleveland State (4-9) looks to rebound from a 101-77 road loss at UAB on Wednesday. The Vikings have struggled against high-major competition but have shown potency at home, including a 96-52 rout of Oakland City on Dec. 14. Defense has been a persistent issue, as they have allowed 90 or more points in six of their nine losses. The Vikings counter with their own high-scoring guard in Ice Emery, who poured in 25 points at UAB. Emery has scored 15 or more points in four of his last six contests, serving as Cleveland State’s primary offensive catalyst. Forward Dayan Nessah (18 points vs. UAB) and guard Jaidon Lipscomb (13 points, 5 assists vs. UAB) provide additional support. This matchup represents the Horizon League opener for both squads. While non-conference records have been uneven, the conference slate offers a fresh start. Milwaukee aims to build on its last-second triumph, while Cleveland State hopes home-court advantage can help solidify its defense and ignite a league win. The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. EST tip-off on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.