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
- Referees:
- Kelly Pfeifer
- Edwin Young
- Chris Pasci
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
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