Nelson leads N. Kentucky over E. Michigan 74-73
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- — Bryson Langdon scored inside with 7.9 seconds left and Adrian Nelson registered 16 points and seven rebounds as Northern Kentucky narrowly beat Eastern Michigan 74-73 on Thursday night.
Sam Vinson had 17 points for Northern Kentucky (2-1). Chris Brandon added 11 points.
Monty Scott had 21 points for the Eagles (1-2). Noah Farrakhan scored a career-high 21 points but missed a game-winning jumper with a second to play. Nathan Scott had 15 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chad Barlow
- Michael Swoboda
- Michael Kitts
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Toledo | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 3-11 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 6-1 | - | 11-6 |
| Cleveland State | 5-1 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 5-2 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Milwaukee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 9-8 |
| Wright State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 9-8 |
| Robert Morris | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Oakland | 2-4 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Green Bay | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-15 |
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