Preview: Cleveland State Vikings at Green Bay Phoenix ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (Interstat) — The Green Bay Phoenix will look to complete a regular-season sweep and solidify their position in the Horizon League standings when they host the Cleveland State Vikings on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Resch Center. Green Bay (12-9 overall) enters with momentum after a 71-67 road victory at Robert Morris last Saturday. Justin Allen led the way with 17 points and nine rebounds, continuing a strong season for the Phoenix. In the teams’ first meeting on Jan. 15, Green Bay dominated Cleveland State 88-73 behind a balanced scoring attack. The Phoenix have been strong at home this season, boasting key conference wins over Northern Kentucky and Milwaukee. Allen has been a consistent force, averaging 21.0 points over his last four home contests. Cleveland State (7-14) arrives following one of its best performances of the season, an 85-79 road win at Wright State last Wednesday. That victory snapped a four-game skid. The Vikings are led by dynamic guard Dayan Nessah, who erupted for 31 points and five assists in the win over the Raiders. Nessah, who scored 16 points in the loss to Green Bay earlier this month, is averaging 24.3 points over his last three games. For the Vikings to reverse the earlier result, they will need to find more offensive support for Nessah and improve a defense that allowed Green Bay to shoot 54.2% from the field on Jan. 15. Jaidon Lipscomb and Tre Beard, who combined for 33 points against Wright State, will be critical secondary scoring options. The matchup pits Green Bay’s steadier, more efficient play against a Cleveland State team reliant on the high-scoring bursts of Nessah. The Phoenix hold a significant edge in the standings and will aim to protect their home court as they push for a top conference seed. Cleveland State seeks to build on its recent road win and prove its early-January loss to Green Bay was an aberration. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.