Coppin State Eagles @ Northern Kentucky Norse
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
COPP | 28 | 42 | 70 |
NKU | 34 | 48 | 82 |
Walton lifts Northern Kentucky past Coppin State 82-70
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Dantez Walton tossed a career-high 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Tyler Sharpe scored 23 and Northern Kentucky defeated Coppin State 82-70 on Sunday.
Karl Harris added 14 points and three blocks for the Norse (3-1). Silas Adheke grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds.
Kamar McKnight had 18 points for the Eagles (1-4). Dejuan Clayton scored 15, while Koby Thomas contributed 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Norse shot 48% from the floor and 40% (14 of 35) from 3-point range. Coppin State shot 39% overall but just 19% (5 of 26) from distance.
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Game Information
Highland Heights, KY
Referee:Kelly Pfeifer
Referee:Edwin Young
Referee:Chris Pasci
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-0 | - | 8-13 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-1 | 1 | 7-12 |
| Morgan State | 4-2 | 1 | 8-13 |
| South Carolina State | 3-2 | 1.5 | 5-16 |
| Norfolk State | 3-3 | 2 | 10-13 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Coppin State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 3-19 |
| Delaware State | 0-5 | 4.5 | 5-15 |
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 8-2 | - | 13-8 |
| Oakland | 9-3 | - | 13-10 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 7-4 | 1.5 | 13-9 |
| Green Bay | 7-4 | 1.5 | 12-10 |
| Northern Kentucky | 6-5 | 2.5 | 14-8 |
| Robert Morris | 6-6 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Milwaukee | 5-6 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Detroit Mercy | 5-6 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 3-7 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Youngstown State | 3-8 | 5.5 | 10-12 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-10 | 7 | 6-17 |
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