HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky women's basketball team was taken down in a close game at home against Cleveland State, 63-52. The Norse fall to 4-3 overall, and 1-2 in Horizon League play. The Vikings improve to 7-0 on the year, and 3-0 in conference. 

STATS LEADERS  
·        Grayson Rose posted a double-double tonight with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Rose also rejected two shots in the game, seeing her move up to second all-time in NKU history in career blocks. 
·        Ivy Turner led the Norse in scoring once again as she netted 16 points. Turner also provided four steals and two assists in the contest. 
·        Lindsey Duvall  turned in a double-double on the night with 11 points and 10 rebounds as well. 

FIRST HALF SUMMARY
·       The Norse jumped out in front of CSU with a 7-2 scoring run in the first quarter, anchored by Rose and Turner. 
·        These two Horizon League adversaries kept things close throughout the opening period of play, but NKU held a 13-12 advantage after an Emmy Souder last second layup. 
·         The Vikings generated an 8-0 run midway in the second quarter to take control of the game at 27-21. 
·        Northern Kentucky fought right back heading into the break after Rose fueled the Norse with her offensive scoring and tenacity on defense.  
·        Turnovers were crucial in the conference contest, with the Norse totaling nine in the first half, compared to six from the Vikings. 

SECOND HALF SUMMARY
·        Cleveland State began the second half with a 5-2 run to force an NKU timeout at 38-31. 
·        The Vikings created a 9-2 scoring run that lasted over four minutes late in the third period, increasing the visitor lead out to 42-33. 
·       Northern Kentucky came out swinging to begin the fourth quarter, posting a 6-0 scoring spurt through the opening two minutes. Turner, Souder and Rose each scored for the Norse. 
·        NKU's run continued through four minutes at 10-2 overall, cutting the CSU lead down to just 49-47. 
·        The Norse kept on battling and eventually knotted the score at 51, however CSU stormed back with a scoring run of their own, scoring 12-unanswered over the course of 3:49 in the final quarter before securing the 63-52 win. 

GAME NOTES
·       Rose posted two overall blocks in tonight's game to see her career total increase to 138 and move her up to second all-time in Northern Kentucky history, passing Angela Healy (137). 
·      Duvall kept her double-digit scoring streak alive while in an NKU uniform, totaling 11 points in tonight's game. Her streak of scoring in double-figures with Northern Kentucky is now up to 26 games.
·       Cleveland State out-shot the Norse 40 percent compared to 32.8 percent tonight. 
·       These two programs combined for 40 turnovers and 35 fouls. 

UP NEXT  
·    Northern Kentucky will be back in BB&T Arena on Sunday, Dec. 5 as the Norse host Purdue Fort Wayne. This Horizon League matchup is set to tip off at 2 p.m. (ET).