
1 | 2 | T | |
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YSU | 45 | 31 | 76 |
NKU | 36 | 43 | 79 |

Warrick scores 29 as Northern Kentucky beats Youngstown State 79-76
Marques Warrick puts Northern Kentucky ahead for good with late trey
Marques Warrick sinks a 3-pointer with less than a minute left as Northern Kentucky hangs on to beat Youngstown State 79-76.
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- — Marques Warrick scored 29 points and made five 3-pointers to help Northern Kentucky defeat Youngstown State 79-76 on Thursday night.
Warrick made a 3-pointer for a 77-74 lead and he added two free throws with 10 seconds left.
Warrick had three steals for the Norse (8-7, 3-1 Horizon League). Keeyan Itejere scored 19 points while shooting 8 of 10 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line, and added nine rebounds and three blocks. LJ Wells had 12 points and was 4 of 4 shooting and 4 of 6 from the free throw line.
Brandon Rush led the Penguins (10-5, 2-2) in scoring, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Damiree Burns added 14 points, eight rebounds and four assists for Youngstown State. Brett Thompson also had 10 points and four assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- King Whetstone
- James Curran
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Morris | 15-5 | - | 24-8 |
Cleveland State | 14-6 | 1 | 21-11 |
Milwaukee | 14-6 | 1 | 21-11 |
Youngstown State | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
Northern Kentucky | 11-9 | 4 | 17-16 |
Oakland | 11-9 | 4 | 16-17 |
Wright State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-18 |
IU Indianapolis | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
Detroit Mercy | 4-16 | 11 | 8-24 |
Green Bay | 2-18 | 13 | 4-28 |