Cleveland State Vikings @ Northern Kentucky Norse
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CLE | 21 | 28 | 49 |
NKU | 38 | 37 | 75 |
Faulkner sends Northern Kentucky past Cleveland State 75-49
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Sophomore Trevon Faulkner tossed in 24 points, matching his career high, and Northern Kentucky steamrolled Cleveland State 75-49 on Saturday.
Faulkner sank 8 of 10 shots from the floor, including 2 of 3 from 3-point range, and made all six of his free throws for the Norse (14-6, 6-2 Horizon League). Tyler Sharpe hit three 3-pointers and scored 18.
Northern Kentucky shot only 40% overall and 29% from distance (7 of 24) but made 22 of 25 free throws (88%). The Vikings (7-13, 3-4) shot 31% from the floor, missed all five of their 3-point tries and made just 17 of 26 foul shots (65%).
Algevon Eichelberger topped Cleveland State with 17 points, while Jaalam Hill scored 11. The pair combined to make just 9 of 26 shots from the floor.
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Game Information
Highland Heights, KY
Referee:Jesse Joseph
Referee:Andy O'Brien
Referee:Leon Wilson
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 7-2 | - | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 7-3 | 0.5 | 13-8 |
| Oakland | 7-3 | 0.5 | 11-10 |
| Northern Kentucky | 6-4 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Green Bay | 6-4 | 1.5 | 11-10 |
| Robert Morris | 5-5 | 2.5 | 13-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 5-5 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| Milwaukee | 4-6 | 3.5 | 8-13 |
| Youngstown State | 3-7 | 4.5 | 10-11 |
| Cleveland State | 3-7 | 4.5 | 7-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-9 | 6 | 6-16 |
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