Cleveland State Men's Basketball Earns 3 Horizon League Honors

Vikings prepare to host IU Indianapolis in tournament play-in round

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Horizon League announced its all-conference honors and awards on Monday, with Cleveland State claiming three awards. Chevalier Emery earned Sixth Man of the Year, Tre Beard received a Sportsmanship Award, and Dayan Nessah was named to the All-League Third Team. The Vikings will host IU Indianapolis in the 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Championship play-in game on Monday.

Why it matters

Cleveland State's strong performance in the Horizon League awards highlights the team's success this season and their preparation for the upcoming tournament. The individual honors recognize the contributions of key players like Emery, Beard, and Nessah, who have helped lead the Vikings to this point.

The details

Chevalier Emery averaged 13.1 points per game for Cleveland State while coming off the bench in all but one league contest. He shot 34.9% from three-point range in conference play. Tre Beard was recognized for his sportsmanship and ethical behavior, with head coach Rob Summers praising him as a leader on the team. Dayan Nessah rounded out the Vikings' honors with an All-League Third Team selection.

  • The Horizon League announced its all-conference honors and awards on Monday, March 2, 2026.
  • Cleveland State will host IU Indianapolis at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, March 2, 2026 in the 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Championship play-in game.
  • The Horizon League tournament will culminate with second round, semifinal, and championship games at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis from March 8-10, 2026.

The players

Chevalier Emery

A reserve player for Cleveland State who earned Sixth Man of the Year honors after averaging 13.1 points per game and shooting 34.9% from three-point range in conference play.

Tre Beard

A leader on the Cleveland State team who received one of two Sportsmanship Awards, recognized for his demonstrated acts of sportsmanship and ethical behavior.

Dayan Nessah

A Cleveland State player who was named to the Horizon League All-League Third Team.

Rob Summers

The head coach of the Cleveland State men's basketball team.

TJ Burch

A player who earned Newcomer of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors in the Horizon League.

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What they’re saying

“Tre Beard exemplifies sportsmanship on a daily basis”

— Rob Summers, Cleveland State head coach (Horizon League)

What’s next

The Horizon League tournament will continue with second round, semifinal, and championship games at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis from March 8-10, 2026. All tournament games will air on ESPN networks, with the play-in, first round, and second round streamed on ESPN+. The championship game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on March 10 on ESPN.

The takeaway

Cleveland State's strong performance in the Horizon League awards demonstrates the team's depth and commitment to sportsmanship, which will be crucial as they compete in the upcoming tournament. The individual honors for players like Emery, Beard, and Nessah highlight the Vikings' well-rounded roster and their potential to make a deep run in the postseason.