Tate scores 18 to lift N. Kentucky over Milwaukee 65-55
MILWAUKEE -- Jalen Tate registered 18 points and seven rebounds as Northern Kentucky defeated Milwaukee 65-55 on Thursday night.
Chris Vogt had 16 points for Northern Kentucky (22-8, 12-5 Horizon League). Dantez Walton added 13 points. Tyler Sharpe had 10 points for the visiting team. The win, coupled with a Wright State loss, moves the Norse into a tie for first place in the Horizon League.
Vance Johnson had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Panthers (9-21, 4-13), whose losing streak stretched to 10 games. Jake Wright added 10 points. Amir Allen had three blocks.
DeAndre Abram had only 6 points despite coming into the matchup as the Panthers' second leading scorer at 12 points per game. He was 0 of 5 from beyond the arc.
The Norse improve to 2-0 against the Panthers for the season. Northern Kentucky defeated Milwaukee 73-60 on Jan. 26. Northern Kentucky finishes out the regular season against Green Bay on the road on Saturday. Milwaukee finishes out the regular season against Wright St. at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Kitts
- Steve Honacki
- John Floyd
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Oakland | 15-5 | - | 24-12 |
Youngstown State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-10 |
Green Bay | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Wright State | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Milwaukee | 12-8 | 3 | 20-15 |
Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 23-13 |
Cleveland State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
Robert Morris | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
IUPUI | 2-18 | 13 | 6-26 |
Detroit Mercy | 1-19 | 14 | 1-31 |