| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETSU | 32 | 31 | 63 |
| NKU | 41 | 40 | 81 |
McDonald's double-double helps N. Kentucky beat ETSU 81-63
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Drew McDonald had a double-double and Lavone Holland II had 16 points, five assists and three steals to help Northern Kentucky beat East Tennessee State 81-63 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
McDonald finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds and Carson Williams scored 15 points for Northern Kentucky.
Mason Faulkner hit a 3-pointer that gave the Norse the lead for good and sparked an 8-0 run that made it 12-6. Kanayo Obi-Rapu's 3-pointer pulled ETSU to 23-22 with seven minutes left in the first half, but McDonald hit three 3-pointers and Faulkner added two more during a 33-12 run that spanned halftime and made it 55-34 with 16:56 to play.
Desonta Bradford had 17 points and seven rebounds and Jalan McCloud scored 11 points for ETSU. The Buccaneers made just 2 of 18 from 3-point range and committed 20 turnovers, which Northern Kentucky converted into 27 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Rusty Cooper
- Greg Langsdorf
- Jason Mirabito
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 3-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Milwaukee | 2-0 | 0.5 | 9-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 2-0 | 0.5 | 7-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 1 | 9-5 |
| Cleveland State | 2-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Wright State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Oakland | 1-2 | 2 | 4-7 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Robert Morris | 0-2 | 2.5 | 8-5 |
| Green Bay | 0-3 | 3 | 2-12 |
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