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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 5-1 | - | 10-6 |
| Milwaukee | 4-1 | 0.5 | 11-5 |
| Cleveland State | 4-1 | 0.5 | 10-6 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-1 | 0.5 | 9-7 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 4-2 | 1 | 11-6 |
| Robert Morris | 2-3 | 2.5 | 10-6 |
| Wright State | 2-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Oakland | 2-3 | 2.5 | 5-11 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-4 | 3 | 6-11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
| Green Bay | 0-6 | 5 | 2-15 |
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