HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky men's basketball program got back on the right track as the Norse put up an 86-47 blowout win over IUPUI to celebrate Senior Day at Truist Arena on Sunday afternoon.
 
With the victory, NKU now sits in a tie for third in the Horizon League and just a game back of first place with four games left to go in the regular season.
 
The program and the NKU Athletic Department would like to thank the contributions of graduating seniors Trevon Faulkner, Chris Brandon and Xavier Rhodes for their impact on the court, in the classroom and in the Highland Heights community.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 86, IUPUI – 47
LOCATION: Truist Arena – Highland Heights, Kentucky
RECORDS: NKU 16-11 (11-5 HL), IUPUI 4-23 (1-15 HL)
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- It was truly a Senior Day celebration as Faulkner, Brandon and Rhodes combined for 37 points in the victory. Faulkner led the graduating group with 15 points, four rebounds and two assists on a 6-of-9 night from the field which included a 3-of-6 mark from downtown. Brandon went a perfect 6-of-6 shooting that resulted in 13 points and five rebounds. Rhodes finished with nine points to go with a game-best seven assists and three steals along with three boards.
- Marques Warrick led the scoring for the Norse with 21 points along with six assists, two steals and a rebound.
- Sam Vinson (nine points), Trey Robinson (seven), A'lahn Sumler (six), Imanuel Zorgvol (four) and Hubertas Pivorius (two) all scored for NKU.
- Northern Kentucky improved to 12-3 so far this season when the Norse have three or more student-athletes reach double-digits in points.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

Trevon Faulkner's loyalty and unselfishness to the program could be summed up on the Norse's first possession of Sunday's game. The extra pass to an open teammate for a wide-open 3-pointer. @NKUNorse @NKUNorseMBB

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— LINK nky (@Linknky) February 12, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS
 
POST GAME PRESSER – DARRIN HORN
 
SENIOR POST GAME PRESSER – FAULKNER, BRANDON, RHODES
 
NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky hits the road for a Horizon League clash against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Feb. 17. Tip is set for 7 PM ET and the game will be played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The contest can be seen nationwide on ESPN+ and can be heard anywhere in the country on ESPN 1530.
 

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