Opening Whistle
The Green and White take a quick break from #HLMSOC action to play its final non-league road game of the year at St. Bonaventure on Tuesday evening.
 
Seven Games to End the Lockdown
Cleveland State had its first half shutout streak come to an end on Saturday against Green Bay after conceding in the sixth minute. Prior to that, the Vikings had gone 270 minutes without allowing a goal in the first half.

Staying in White
Cleveland State will stay in the white uniforms and wear them for the first time on the road this season. When in them, the Vikings are 1-0-2.
 
Last Game Out
The Vikings extended their home unbeaten streak to three games after drawing with Green Baty on Saturday afternoon, 1-1. The Phoenix netted the lone goal of the first half in the sixth minute.
 
Cleveland State nearly equalized in the 62nd minute as Uzman Ramees shot from 35-yards out went off the crossbar. However, three minutes later, the Green and White evened the game as Domenic Ruggiero finished off a cross from Tom Mertz after Bora Eldem played a perfect through ball.

About the Bonnies
St. Bonaventure are winners of its last two games and unbeaten in its previous three, sporting an overall record of 3-2-2. The Bonnies are coming off a 2-1 home win over VCU and are 1-1-1 on their home turf.
 
Brendan Sheehan leads the way in goals (3), assists (2), and points (8). All his points have come from the previous three games. Winston Jory has played every minute in goal, recording 24 saves to go along with three shutouts.
 
Series History
This will be the 19th meeting between these two teams, with Cleveland State holding a 13-4-1 advantage. The Vikings have won the last four games, outscoring the Bonnies, 9-3.
 
The Vikings last made the trip to St. Bonaventure in 2022, winning that game via shutout, 2-0. Last season on Krenzler Field, the Green and White won 3-1.
 
Ubiparipovic Background
Two-time Horizon League Coach of the Year, Sinisa Ubiparipovic enters his eighth season as the head coach of the Vikings. In his time, the Green and White have made NCAA Tournament appearances and won two Horizon League Regular Season and Tournament Championships. On the field, his squads are 51-44-20 overall (.530 winning percentage), and 31-21-11 (.579 winning percentage) in league games.
 
Key Returners
Cleveland State brings back #HLMSOC Freshman of the Year and Third Team All-League honoree, Uzman Ramees. Ramees was the second straight player to receive this award after playing in all 19 games as a midfielder. Ramees led the team in assists (4) and was tied for the team lead in points (13). He also added four goals.
 
Tom Mertz received his second straight All-League honor, this time being recognized on the First Team. The sophomore played in all 19 games, scoring three goals, all of which came in league play.
 
Lennart Heck was recognized on the Second Team after playing in 18 games on the backline. Heck was the anchor of four shutouts, while scoring a goal and adding three assists.
 
Ognjen Bozovic gained Third Team All-League honors in his first season with the Green and White. Bozovic played in 18 games in the midfield, tallying three goals, one of which was the game-winner against Detroit Mercy.
 
Preseason Poll
Cleveland State was picked to repeat as Horizon League Champions after picking up 111 points. Green Bay was slated to come in second with 95 points and league newcomer, NIU is third with 92 points.
 
Up Next
The Vikings get back into Horizon League play with a trip to Milwaukee on Saturday, October 3 at 2 p.m.