HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Coming off of a thrilling win in the waning moments over Morehead State, Northern Kentucky is set for a second-straight road game when it plays at Norfolk State in Norfolk, Virginia, at 6 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, Dec. 3.
 
Game Information
Northern Kentucky University Norse (4-3 Overall, 0-0 Horizon League)
Norfolk State University Spartans (2-6 Overall, 0-0 OVC)
Saturday, Dec. 3 - 6:00 p.m. (ET)
Joseph G. Echols Hall (4,500) in Norfolk, Va.
Viewing: Web Stream via NSUSpartans.com (Paywall)
Radio: FOXSports1360 (1360 AM) with Robert Fish (play-by-play) and Steve Moeller (analysis)
 
Fast Break Points
• An 8-1 run over the final 1:43 propelled NKU past Morehead State, 84-79, Wednesday.
• NKU moves to 4-3 on the season, marking the third time above .500 during the Division I era. All three times have occurred this year.
• Northern Kentucky has proved to be a tough out on the road so far this year, posting a 3-2 record away from BB&T Arena. NKU won just two road games last year and four in 2014-15.
• The Norse have established themselves as one of the top rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 20th in rebounding margin at +9.4 and 32nd in total rebounds per game (41.3).
• NKU's prowess on the boards has kept its opponents to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.8 percent (7th in the nation according to KenPom.com), meaning Northern Kentucky has owned its defensive boards and kept opponents off the offensive glass.
• NKU also ranks 13th in the nation in offensive steal percentage. NKU's opponents steal the ball from the Norse on just 5.8 percent of Northern Kentucky's possessions.
• In the last five games, F Drew McDonald has registered at least 20 points in each contest and recorded four double-doubles, which leads the Horizon League and ranks 11th in the nation. He is averaging a cool 24.8 points and 11.2 rebounds during that time.
• McDonald leads NKU at 20.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.
• G Lavone Holland II has reached double-figures in four-straight games and is second on the team in scoring at 13.7 points per game. NKU is 3-1 in that four-game span.
• F Carson Williams started his freshman campaign with four-straight double-figure scoring outputs. After totaling 11 points at Morehead State, he is now averaging 10.1 points per game.
• F Jeff Garrett has been a monster on the boards thus far this season. He has secured double-digit boards in three of NKU's outings and is averaging 7.0 on the year.
• F Jordan Garnett made an impact on Wednesday's game at Morehead State, securing a career-best eight rebounds.
• F Jalen Tate reached double-figures for the second time this year with 13 points at MSU. He played 35 minutes in the game.