| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IUIN | 22 | 37 | 59 |
| NKU | 31 | 46 | 77 |
McDonald scores 27, N Kentucky beats IUPUI 77-59 in Horizon
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Drew McDonald scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Northern Kentucky shot 57 percent from the floor to defeat Horizon League newcomer IUPUI 77-59 in the conference opener on Thursday night.
McDonald made 11 of 16 shots and seven of his 10 rebounds were off the defensive glass which is where the Norse (8-5) pulled down 30 of their 38 rebounds and limited IUPUI to 34-percent shooting (21-for-62).
Carson Williams added 11 points and Lavone Holland II had eight assists for Northern Kentucky, the reigning Horizon champion picked to finish second this season.
The Jaguars (3-9) were led by 11 points from D. J. McCall, the only player to reach double figures. IUPUI had taken a nine-point early lead (21-12) only to watch it disappear when Northern Kentucky reeled off a 19-0 answering run. The Norse held IUPUI without a field goal over the last 10:48 of the first half and led 31-22 at the break.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Rob Kueneman
- Kevin Ferguson
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 11-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Milwaukee | 8-3 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| Robert Morris | 8-4 | 3 | 16-7 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 8-4 | 3 | 15-8 |
| Youngstown State | 8-5 | 3.5 | 14-10 |
| Oakland | 7-6 | 4.5 | 10-14 |
| Wright State | 5-7 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Northern Kentucky | 5-7 | 6 | 10-13 |
| IU Indianapolis | 4-9 | 7.5 | 8-16 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-9 | 7.5 | 8-16 |
| Green Bay | 0-13 | 11.5 | 2-22 |
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