Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Kentucky Norse
Faulkner, Warrick carry N. Kentucky over Ball St. 74-73
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- — Bryson Langdon hit a 3-pointer to cap the scoring with 22 seconds left, Trevon Faulkner had 17 points to lead five Northern Kentucky players in double figures, and the Norse beat Ball State 74-73 on Wednesday night.
Adrian Nelson, a 6-foot-7 junior, had 10 points, a career-high 19 rebounds and three steals, and Marques Warrick added 14 points for the Norse. Trey Robinson chipped in 11, Adham Eleeda scored 10 and Adrian Nelson had 10.
K.J. Walton scored a career-high 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Cardinals (0-1). Ishmael El-Amin added 15 points. Blake Huggins had three blocks.
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Game Information
Highland Heights, KY
Referee:Marcus Gossard
Referee:Keith Lewis
Referee:James Curran
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 8-0 | - | 20-0 |
| Akron | 6-1 | 1.5 | 15-4 |
| Kent State | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-5 |
| Ohio | 5-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Bowling Green | 4-3 | 3.5 | 13-6 |
| Toledo | 4-3 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Buffalo | 3-4 | 4.5 | 13-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-4 | 4.5 | 9-10 |
| Massachusetts | 3-5 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-5 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| Ball State | 2-5 | 5.5 | 6-13 |
| Western Michigan | 1-6 | 6.5 | 7-12 |
| Central Michigan | 1-6 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
| Horizon LeagueHorizon 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 |
| Green Bay | 6-3 | 1 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 6-4 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Detroit Mercy | 5-5 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| Robert Morris | 4-5 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Milwaukee | 4-5 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 3-7 | 4.5 | 7-14 |
| Youngstown State | 2-7 | 5 | 9-11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-9 | 6 | 6-16 |
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