Northern Kentucky Norse @ Cleveland State Vikings
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NKU | 29 | 44 | 73 |
CLE | 26 | 33 | 59 |
Walton carries N. Kentucky past Cleveland St. 73-59
CLEVELAND -- Dantez Walton had 22 points as Northern Kentucky defeated Cleveland St. 73-59 on Thursday night.
Jalen Tate had 16 points for Northern Kentucky (20-8, 12-4 Horizon League). Tyler Sharpe added 10 points. Adrian Nelson had 13 rebounds.
Torrey Patton had 13 points for the Vikings (10-18, 6-9). Algevon Eichelberger added 12 points. Tre Gomillion had eight rebounds and seven assists.
The Norse improve to 2-0 against the Vikings for the season. Northern Kentucky defeated Cleveland St. 75-49 on Jan. 18. Northern Kentucky plays Youngstown State on the road on Saturday. Cleveland St. takes on Wright St. at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
Cleveland, OH
Referee:Bill McCarthy
Referee:Brooks Wells
Referee:Owen Shortt
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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