HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Northern Kentucky men's basketball moved its home winning streak to eight games on Saturday, as the Norse dominated in the second half to topple Green Bay at Truist Arena.
Josh Dilling caught fire for NKU, hitting six threes and scoring a season-high 24 points in the win. NKU shot 50% as a team from beyond the arc with 13 made triples.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky - 78, Green Bay - 60
LOCATION: Truist Arena (Highland Heights, KY)
RECORDS: Northern Kentucky: 9-7 (4-1 Horizon), Green Bay: 2-15 (0-5 Horizon)
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- It was Josh Dilling's turn to take over for NKU, as he scored 24 points on 7-9 shooting (6-8 3PT). He grabbed a season-high eight rebounds and had four assists without a turnover as well.
- Trey Robinson had another solid performance, finishing with 17 points and three rebounds. Robinson hit three 3PT shots, and had a pair of assists and a steal.
- Sam Vinson's all-around show continued, as he scored 10 points with five rebounds and seven assists. Vinson had a pair of steals as well.
- Keeyan Itejere blocked three shots and scored five points with eight rebounds.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern Kentucky struggled during the first half, falling behind the Phoenix by eight at one point. NKU battled back however, and led by two at halftime.
- The Norse opened it up in the second half, outscoring the Phoenix by 16 (45-29) and leading by as many as 20 on the way to victory.
UP NEXT
- Northern Kentucky hits the road for a big Horizon League game at Youngstown State on Jan. 8.
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