GAME #2
Cleveland State at Bowling Green
Thursday, November 5 | 7:00 p.m. | Bowling Green, Ohio
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SETTING THE SCENE
The Cleveland State women's basketball team will continue its four-game roadswing to begin the 2026-27 season on Thursday, November 5, traveling to Bowling Green for a 7:00 p.m. contest. Both the Vikings and the Falcons enter Thursday's contest with a 1-0 record on the young season.
 
A WIN ON TUESDAY WOULD…
Give the Vikings a 2-0 start to the season…Mark back-to-back wins over Bowling Green…Keep head coach Bob Dunn undefeated for his career.
 
THE CLEVELAND STATE/BOWLING GREEN SERIES
Thursday's game will be the 18th meeting in program history, with Bowling Green owning an 11-6 edge in the all-time series. The last time the two teams met was during the 2024-25 season, with Cleveland State earning a 75-68 victory at home .
 
SCOUTING THE FALCONS
Bowling Green enters Thursday's game with a 1-0 record after picking up an 82-59 victory over Georgia Southern in Monday's season opener…Thursday's game will be the second of four straight home games for BGSU to open the season…Cleveland State will be the first of two Horizon League opponents for the Falcons (Purdue Fort Wayne)…Carol Silva led the Falcons with 25 points and 10 rebounds in the season opener, while Sara Caetano added 10 points and 13 boards…The Falcons will be under the direction of fourth year head coach Fred Chmiel…Chmiel has guided Bowling Green to winning seasons in each of his first three years.
                      
THE BOB DUNN ERA
The 2026-27 campaign will mark the first season under new head coach Bob Dunn, who was named the eighth head coach in program history back in April. Dunn, who served two stints as an assistant coach at Cleveland State (2021-23, 2024-25), was part of the Vikings' 2023 Horizon League Championship team and helped the Vikings make three postseason appearances. In addition, Dunn helped Cleveland State to a program-best 30-5 record during the 2022-23 season.
 
…DUNN PICKS UP FIRST CAREER WIN AT PENN STATE
Head coach Bob Dunn led the Vikings to a 62-61 victory in Monday's season opener at Penn State, marking the first win of his head coaching career. Dunn, who spent the 2025-26 campaign as an assistant coach at Penn State, became the fourth head coach in program history to earn a victory in their Cleveland State head coaching debut.
 
FIVE VIKINGS RETURN FOR 2026-27
Cleveland State returns five players from last season's team that posted a 20-win campaign and advanced to the Great 8 of the 2026 WNIT. Those returners include Queen Ruffin, Hanna Medina Kajevic, Sarah Hurley, Paula Pique, and Sur Lozano. Last season, Hurley and Pique were both part of the starting lineup throughout the year, Hurley averaging 4.1 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Pique averaged 3.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
 
…JOINED BY EIGHT TRANSFERS
Head Coach Bob Dunn also added eight transfers to the roster for the 2026-27 season, including Cleveland-area natives Annika Corcoran (Chardon, Ohio) and Alexa Hocevar (Willoughby Hills, Ohio).
 
…FIVE NEWCOMERS MAKE CSU DEBUTS IN SEASON OPENER
In Monday's season opener, five new Vikings made their debuts, including the trio of Silvia Gonzalez, Macie Taylor and Chloe Oliver who appeared in the starting lineup. Joining this trio was Alexa Hocevar and Annika Corcoran, who both played substantial minutes off the bench for the Vikings.
 
POWER FOUR WIN FOR THE VIKES
Monday's 62-61 victory over Penn State marked the 16th win over a current Power Four school in program history, and first since the 2012-13 season. This also marked Cleveland State's first win over Penn State in two total matchups.
 
TAYLOR NOTCHES 20-POINT PERFORMANCE IN CSU DEBUT
Macie Taylor had a dominant offensive performance in the season opener, posting a game-high 20 points. Taylor went 5-for-10 from the field, including 3-for-6 from three-point range. Taylor also added a 7-for-10 effort from the free throw line, including a stretch of six straight over the final minute of the contest.
 
THE NON-LEAGUE SLATE
Cleveland State will be continuing a 12-game non-league slate on Thursday, which includes a pair of new opponents in Drake and Defiance. CSU will host its annual Viking Invitational as part of its non-league slate, while also making the trip to Puerto Rico for the third straight season.
 
…VIKES ON THE ROAD
Thursday's game at Bowling Green will be the second of 17 road games for the Vikings during 2026-27, including seven during non-league play. Cleveland State will open the season with four straight road games, marking the first time since the shortened 2020-21 season that the Vikings will start the year with four games away from home.
 
MARIAH WHITE RETURNS TO CSU SIDELINE
Mariah White, a 2021 graduate of Cleveland State, returns to the sideline for the 2026-27 campaign, serving as an assistant coach for the Vikings. White, who was part of Cleveland State's 2021 WBI Championship team, was a two-time Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year and claimed five All-League honors during her career as a Viking. White graduated ranked in the top-15 in the CSU Career Record Book in steals, free throws made and points.
 
A LOOK BACK ON 2025-26
Cleveland State combined for a 26-10 record last season, marking the program's fifth straight 20-win campaign. The Vikings advanced to their seventh straight #HLWBB Semifinal appearance last year, while Cleveland State made its sixth straight postseason trip. The Vikings earned a spot in the WNIT field, and advanced to the Great 8.
 
CATCH THE VIKES ON THE RADIO
Fans can stay up-to-date with all things Viking Basketball throughout the 2026-27 season by tuning in to the Cleveland State Basketball Coaches Show. The seasonal show will air eight times throughout the year, and can be heard from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on 99.1 FM and will feature a variety of coaches, student-athletes and special guests.
 
UP NEXT
Cleveland State will continue its four-game roadswing to begin the 2026-27 campaign on Tuesday, November 10, traveling to Drake for an early Kids Day tipoff at 12:00 p.m. EST.