DETROIT (Interstat) — Orlando Lovejoy fell just shy of a triple-double with 18 points, nine assists and seven rebounds Sunday, guiding the Detroit Titans to a 94-84 men’s basketball victory over the Cleveland State Vikings at Calihan Hall. The Titans, who led 46-40 at halftime, used a decisive 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds and made 26 of 31 free throws to secure the Horizon League win. Detroit improved to 7-9 overall. Jaidon Lipscomb scored a game-high 30 points for Cleveland State, while Dayan Nessah added 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Vikings, who shot 15 of 33 from 3-point range, dropped to 5-13. Attendance was 1,113.

Preview: Cleveland State Vikings at Detroit Titans DETROIT (Interstat) — The Detroit Titans look to complete a regular-season sweep and solidify their position in the Horizon League standings when they host the Cleveland State Vikings on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Calihan Hall. Detroit (6-8, 1-1 Horizon) earned a 71-59 road victory over the Vikings on Dec. 6 in the first meeting this season. The Titans have since gone 3-3, most recently falling 85-77 at home to Robert Morris on Jan. 2. In that loss, guard Orlando Lovejoy and forward TJ Nadeau each scored 20 points. Lovejoy, averaging 15 points over his last four games, is a key player to watch for the Titans. He scored 22 points in a win at Youngstown State on Dec. 29. Cleveland State (5-11, 0-2) enters on a four-game losing streak, including a narrow 74-71 defeat at Purdue Fort Wayne last Sunday. The Vikings have struggled to find consistency, with their last win coming against IU Indy on Dec. 29. The Vikings will rely on guard Jaidon Lipscomb, who is coming off a 12-point, 7-rebound performance against Purdue Fort Wayne. Over his last five games, Lipscomb has averaged 12.2 points and 3.8 assists, providing a steadying presence for a team seeking its first conference win. Both teams have faced similar non-conference challenges, but Detroit has shown slightly more potency in league play early on. The Titans’ defense, which held Cleveland State to 59 points last month, will be tested again by a Vikings offense that has scored 71 points in three of its last four outings. This matchup represents a critical early conference opportunity for both squads. Detroit aims to build momentum before a two-game road trip next week, while Cleveland State desperately needs a victory to stop its slide and gain footing in the league race.