1 | 2 | T | |
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OAK | 37 | 26 | 63 |
NKU | 37 | 27 | 64 |
McDonald lifts N. Kentucky over Oakland 64-63
Northern Kentucky advances to title game on late game winner
Drew McDonald sinks the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left to send Northern Kentucky to the Horizon League title game.
DETROIT -- Drew McDonald recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead Northern Kentucky to a 64-63 win over Oakland in the Horizon Conference Tourney semifinals on Monday night.
McDonald made a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left.
Jalen Tate had 14 points and five steals for Northern Kentucky (25-8). Tyler Sharpe added 10 points. Chris Vogt had three blocks for Northern Kentucky.
Jaevin Cumberland had 27 points for the Golden Grizzlies (16-17). Xavier Hill-Mais added 11 points and 14 rebounds. Braden Norris had nine points and 12 assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Paul Szelc
- Bo Boroski
- John Floyd
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Cleveland State | 9-1 | - | 15-6 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 7-3 | 2 | 14-7 |
Milwaukee | 7-3 | 2 | 14-7 |
Youngstown State | 7-4 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
Robert Morris | 6-4 | 3 | 14-7 |
Oakland | 6-4 | 3 | 9-12 |
Northern Kentucky | 4-5 | 4.5 | 9-11 |
Wright State | 4-6 | 5 | 10-11 |
IU Indianapolis | 3-7 | 6 | 7-14 |
Detroit Mercy | 2-8 | 7 | 6-15 |
Green Bay | 0-10 | 9 | 2-19 |