CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Cleveland State's women's basketball program enters the 2024-25 season riding momentum from a 20-8 overall record, with an impressive 15-1 home mark at the Wolstein Center that demonstrates the team's ability to dominate in front of their home crowd. Coach Chris Kielsmeier has built a roster of 14 players that averages 70.3 points per game while holding opponents to just 59.9, a differential that reflects strong defensive execution. The Vikings went 10-6 in Horizon League conference play, establishing themselves as legitimate contenders in a league historically dominated by mid-major powerhouses.

Playing at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, the Vikings benefit from a venue that seats nearly 14,000 capacity in a city with deep basketball roots. Cleveland State University, founded in 1964 with 14,160 students, has built this program into a consistent winner through disciplined coaching and selective recruitment. The team's 5-7 road record stands as a clear growth opportunity, but their 70.3 scoring average combined with stingy 59.9 points-against defense suggests Kielsmeier's system emphasizes controlled tempo and defensive intensity over uptempo play.

KEY FACTS

SchoolCleveland State University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceHorizon League
DivisionD1
LocationCleveland, Ohio
VenueWolstein Center
Head CoachChris Kielsmeier

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
30Macey FeganF
1Colby GuintaF
9Sarah HurleyG
3Jada LeonardG
19Sur LozanoG
12Ayisse MagassaF
11Colbi MaplesG
7Hanna Medina KajevicG
10Paula PiqueG
20Laurel RockwoodC
21Madison Royal-DavisF
0Queen RuffinG
25Ella Van WeeldenF
13Izabella ZingaroC

SEASON RECORD

26-10

Overall

19-1

Home

7-9

Away

13-7

Conference

70.2 PPG / 60.3 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Chicago State CougarsW 71-49
Nov 9Cal State Fullerton TitansW 68-61
Nov 13Pittsburgh-Johnstown Mountain CatsW 97-24
Nov 16Akron ZipsW 76-55
Nov 22Northwestern WildcatsL 68-75
Nov 26St. Bonaventure BonniesW 75-71
Nov 28Valparaiso BeaconsW 80-41
Nov 29Radford HighlandersW 62-59
Dec 5Detroit Mercy TitansL 68-76
Dec 6Oakland Golden GrizzliesW 72-55
Dec 13Niagara Purple EaglesW 84-52
Dec 16Northern Kentucky NorseW 74-56
Dec 19Charleston CougarsW 67-61
Dec 21Puerto Rico-Bayamon PiratesW 82-45
Dec 29Youngstown State PenguinsL 63-70
Jan 3Green Bay PhoenixL 55-58
Jan 4Milwaukee PanthersL 58-66
Jan 8Wright State RaidersW 87-75
Jan 15Detroit Mercy TitansW 68-52
Jan 18Robert Morris ColonialsW 68-61
Jan 22Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsL 70-80
Jan 25Youngstown State PenguinsL 38-61
Jan 29Milwaukee PanthersW 66-46
Jan 31Northern Kentucky NorseW 69-61
Feb 4IU Indianapolis JaguarsL 70-78
Feb 7Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsW 73-56
Feb 12Green Bay PhoenixW 83-82
Feb 14Robert Morris ColonialsW 57-52
Feb 20IU Indianapolis JaguarsW 74-45
Feb 26Wright State RaidersW 81-55
Feb 28Oakland Golden GrizzliesW 73-59
Mar 5Oakland Golden GrizzliesW 81-80
Mar 9Youngstown State PenguinsL 55-60
Mar 23Monmouth HawksW 74-68
Mar 26Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersW 66-56
Mar 31Arkansas State Red WolvesL 53-71

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Cleveland State Women's Basketball compete in?
Cleveland State Vikings Women's Basketball competes in the Horizon League conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Cleveland State play women's basketball home games?
Cleveland State Women's Basketball plays home games at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH.
Who is the head coach of Cleveland State Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Cleveland State Vikings Women's Basketball is Chris Kielsmeier.
When was Cleveland State Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Cleveland State Women's Basketball is not currently available.