HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University Norse women's basketball wrapped up the regular season on Saturday afternoon, taking on Detroit Mercy at Calihan Hall. The Norse and Titans went back and forth in a close one, but rebounding mistakes late doomed Northern Kentucky as they fell by a single point. 

THE FACTS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 69, Detroit Mercy – 70
LOCATION: Calihan Hall - Detroit, Michigan
RECORDS: NKU: 15-16 (12-8 HL), UDM: 6-23 (4-16 HL)
 
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Northern Kentucky shot 43.8% from the field and 22.2% from three, going 9-12 from the charity stripe. Detroit shot just 37.9% from the field, but shot a lights-out 8-18 from beyond the arc, including 3-6 in the final period. The Titans went just 12-20 at the line.
- The Norse committed 18 turnovers in the loss, its most in a single game since January 2, marking the first time the Norse had committed 15 or more in a game since that date. They forced 11 Titan turnovers and were outscored in points off turnovers 21-9. 
- NKU won the rebound battle, 44-38, but failed to secure a rebound on two vital late possessions, including after a missed free throw with 16 seconds left while down by just one point. 
- Karina Bystry led the Norse with 21 points, finishing 7-12 from the field and 3-5 from three. She also had six rebounds and a steal. 
- Mya Meredith went for 17 points and seven rebounds, finishing 7-13 from the field. She also dished out a team-high four assists.
- Maddie Moody scored eight points and grabbed three rebounds.
- Kamora Morgan scored seven points and grabbed six rebounds. 
- Abby Wolterman finished with a team-high nine rebounds and scored six points. 

NEXT UP
- Northern Kentucky will host a first round game in the Horizon League Championship on Wednesday, March 4 at 7 PM ET at Truist Arena. 

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