Kentucky State Thorobreds @ Northern Kentucky Norse
Northern Kentucky defeats Kentucky State 85-59
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- — Randall Pettus II and Sam Vinson each scored 17 points as Northern Kentucky beat Kentucky State 85-59 on Saturday.
Pettus also contributed five rebounds, six assists, and six steals for the Norse (1-4). Vinson shot 6 for 8 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line and added four steals. LJ Wells shot 5 of 8 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.
The Thorobreds were led in scoring by Lavar Miller Jr., who finished with 19 points and four steals. Kentucky State also got 13 points and 10 rebounds from Ogien Ayo. Gregory Melvin also had 11 points.
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Game Information
Highland Heights, KY
Referee:Mike Pearson
Referee:John Caputo
Referee:Lars Murray
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| Horizon LeagueHorizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
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