PHOTOS
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky men's basketball program took over sole possession of first place in the Horizon League with a big home victory over conference foe Green Bay, 68-50 inside Truist Arena on Thursday night.
With the win, NKU improved to 9-2 overall in Horizon League play. The Norse leapfrogged over Milwaukee (8-3 in HL play) to take over first place by themselves for the first time this season. Northern Kentucky and Milwaukee will meet on Saturday in a battle for first in Highland Heights. Tip is set for 4 PM ET at Truist Arena.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 68, Green Bay – 50
LOCATION: Truist Arena – Highland Heights, Ky.
RECORDS: NKU 14-8 (9-2 HL), GB 2-20 (1-10 HL)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Marques Warrick was the top scorer for NKU once again as he paced the Norse attack with 20 points to go with an assist and a steal. The Lexington, Ky. native had an efficient night with a 7-of-14 marks from the field and a 2-of-5 evening from beyond the arc. With his seven made field goals, Warrick passed Greg Phelia and moved into 15th all-time for most career field goals in NKU history. He now sits with 481 career makes, three back of Dan Fleming for 14th in school history.
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Sam Vinson has found his scoring touch as the standout sophomore dropped in 15 points along with four assists, three boards and two steals. It was his fourth-straight game with double digit points and the 14th contest this season he finished with two or more steals.
- Celebrating his 23rd birthday,
Xavier Rhodes added 11 points, five steals and three assists. It was a season-high in steals for the standout point guard.
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Chris Brandon grabbed 13 rebounds to go with six points, two assists and a steal. It was his 10th game this season with double-digit rebounds.
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Trey Robinson was another big contributor for NKU as he finished with eight points, two assists, and a steal.
- NKU improved to 12-2 overall in games played inside Truist Arena so far this season.
- The Norse also improved to 10-1 with a lead at halftime, 11-2 when they shoot a higher field goal percentage than the opposition, and 8-0 when NKU hits more three-pointers than its opponent.
HOW IT HAPPENED
HIGHLIGHTS
POST GAME PRESSER – WARRICK, VINSON, RHODES
POST GAME PRESSER – DARRIN HORN
NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky remains in Highland Heights for a battle for first in the Horizon League as the Norse host Milwaukee on Saturday, Jan. 28 inside Truist Arena. Tip is scheduled for 4 PM ET and the game will feature a celebration of NKU's Homecoming.
Tickets for the HUGE contest can be purchased here. For those unable to attend, the game will be
regionally broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio and
can be heard anywhere in the country on ESPN 1530.
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