HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky men's basketball program put on a show in the Norse's home opener as NKU cruised to an 85-68 victory over DePauw inside Truist Arena on Tuesday night.
The big win comes right before Northern Kentucky heads across the river for a rematch against Cincinnati on Sunday.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 85, DePauw – 68
LOCATION: Truist Arena – Highland Heights, Kentucky
RECORDS: NKU 1-2 (0-0 HL), DePauw 0-2 (0-0 NCAC)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Sam Vinson and
Marques Warrick led the Norse with 21 points apiece, respectively. Vinson hit a career-high five three-pointers to go with three rebounds, three assists and a steal. Warrick bounced back in a big way with the point total to go with three boards, three steals and two helpers.
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Cade Meyer had a big game in the paint as he posted 12 points on a 4-of-5 night from the field. He also chipped in four rebounds and a swipe.
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Michael Bradley had another strong contest running the point with seven points and a game-high seven assists. It is the second straight game that the Mercyhurst transfer has posted seven helpers.
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LJ Wells added nine points of his own to go along with three boards.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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NEXT UP
It's rematch time for Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati as the Norse head over the river for a showdown with the Bearcats on Sunday, November 19 at Fifth Third Arena. Tip is set for 2 PM ET and the game will be played in front of a national audience on ESPN+ and ESPN 1530.
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