IU Indianapolis Jaguars @ Northern Kentucky Norse
Tate has career-high 31 in Northern Kentucky's 84-70 win
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Jalen Tate had a career-high 31 points to outduel Marcus Burk and lift Northern Kentucky to an 84-70 win over IUPUI on Friday night.
Burk led the Jaguars with 30 points on 11-of-20 shooting, his fourth game this season of at least 30 points.
Tate was 10-of-14 shooting and made 9 for 11 free throws. He added seven assists and six steals. Trevon Faulkner had 14 points for Northern Kentucky (19-7, 11-3 Horizon League), which earned its fifth consecutive victory. Tyler Sharpe added 13 points. Adrian Nelson scored 11 points.
Grant Weatherford had 10 points for the Jaguars (6-21, 2-12). Jaylen Minnett added six assists. Elyjah Goss had 11 rebounds.
The Norse improve to 2-0 against the Jaguars for the season. Northern Kentucky defeated IUPUI 96-71 on Jan. 12. Northern Kentucky plays Illinois-Chicago at home on Sunday. IUPUI takes on Wright State on the road on Sunday.
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Game Information
Highland Heights, KY
Referee:Peter Juzenas
Referee:Brian McNutt
Referee:Courtney Green
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon LeagueHorizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 21-10 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 17-14 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 15-14 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-15 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-14 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 18-13 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-19 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 10-21 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-24 |
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