McDonald, Garrett lead Northern Kentucky to 93-65 win
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, N.C. -- Drew McDonald had his second double-double of the season with 18 points and 11 rebounds and Jeff Garrett added a double-double off the bench as Northern Kentucky cruised to a 93-65 win over Division III Wilmington (Ohio) on Sunday.
Garrett hit 6 of 8 shots for 13 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, both career highs with the Norse (2-0).
Northern Kentucky hit six 3-pointers, shot 53 percent from the field, grabbed 11 offensive rebounds in opening a 52-42 lead at the half. The lead reached 34 points in the second half as the Norse finished with 23 second-chance points and 42 points in the paint.
Andrew Russell led the Fightin' Quakers with 14 points. Wilmington was 6 of 25 behind the arc. Outrebounded 50-26, the Fightin' Quakers had just two second-chance points and 24 points in the paint.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Kitts
- Brian McAnally
- John Hampton
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Wright State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |