| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NKU | 48 | 43 | 91 |
| CLE | 41 | 35 | 76 |
Northern Kentucky rolls over Cleveland State 91-76
CLEVELAND -- Tyler Sharpe sank five 3-pointers and scored 23 points and Drew McDonald notched his 10th double-double of the season as Northern Kentucky cruised to a 91-76 victory over Cleveland State on Thursday night.
Sharpe hit 7 of 9 from the floor, only missed one 3-point try and made all four of his free throws for the Norse (15-4, 5-1 Horizon League). McDonald finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. McDonald came into the game tied for fifth in the country with 43 career double-doubles. He has accomplished the feat in 18 of his last 26 league contests.
Jalen Tate added 17 points and seven rebounds. Reserve Zaynah Robinson hit five 3-pointers and scored 12 of his 17 points in the first half to guide the Norse to a 48-41 lead at intermission.
Rashad Williams topped the Vikings (5-15, 0-7) with five 3-pointers and 23 points. Stefan Kenic and Kasheem Thomas scored 11 and 10, respectively.
Northern Kentucky pulled even with idle Detroit Mercy atop the Horizon.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Chris Beaver
- Edwin Young
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 6-1 | - | 11-6 |
| Cleveland State | 5-1 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 5-2 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Milwaukee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 9-8 |
| Wright State | 2-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Oakland | 2-3 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Robert Morris | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-4 | 3.5 | 6-11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-5 | 4.5 | 5-12 |
| Green Bay | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-15 |
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