Cleveland State Vikings vs Northern Kentucky Norse
Barbasol Horizon League Championship - Final
22-12, 14-6 Horizon
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22-12, 14-6 Horizon
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NKU | 33 | 30 | 63 |
CLE | 30 | 31 | 61 |
21-13, 14-6 Horizon
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21-13, 14-6 Horizon
Game Leaders
Team Stats
41% (21-51)
Field Goal %
42% (24-57)
25% (5-20)
Three Point %
47% (8-17)
89% (16-18)
Free Throw %
50% (5-10)
10
Turnovers
17
29
Rebounds
37
7
Largest Lead
4
Game Information
Indianapolis, IN
Referee:Bill Ek
Referee:Chris Beaver
Referee:Edwin Young
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 21-51 | 24-57 |
| Field Goal % | 41 | 42 |
| 3PT | 5-20 | 8-17 |
| Three Point % | 25 | 47 |
| FT | 16-18 | 5-10 |
| Free Throw % | 89 | 50 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 37 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 16 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 19 | 21 |
| Assists | 5 | 16 |
| Steals | 14 | 4 |
| Blocks | 7 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 10 | 17 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 21 | 7 |
| Fast Break Points | 12 | 10 |
| Points in Paint | 28 | 30 |
| Fouls | 14 | 16 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 7 | 4 |
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2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| 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 |
Men's College Basketball News
Sources: 76-team NCAA basketball tournaments in final steps
The NCAA is pushing through the final steps for expanding the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that the process could be completed as early as Thursday.
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Detroit Mercy coach Mark Montgomery gets extension through 2031
Detroit Mercy men's basketball coach Mark Montgomery has landed a contract extension through 2030-31 season.
14h
Connecticut Senate passes amendment naming Sue Bird, Jordan Hawkins state birds
In addition to having avian-friendly names, both Hawkins and Bird have provided major contributions to UConn men's and women's basketball in the hoops-crazed state.
16h