Long Island University Sharks @ Northern Kentucky Norse
NKU Thanksgiving Tournament
1-5, 0-4 Away
64
1-5, 0-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
LIU | 34 | 30 | 64 |
NKU | 28 | 44 | 72 |
3-3, 3-0 Home
72
3-3, 3-0 Home
Vinson's 14 lead Northern Kentucky over Long Island 72-64
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- — Sam Vinson's 14 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat Long Island 72-64 on Saturday night.
Vinson also had six rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Norse (3-3). Michael Bradley and Marques Warrick scored 14 points apiece.
Tai Strickland led the way for the Sharks (1-5) with 18 points and two steals. Tana Kopa added 14 points for LIU. In addition, Eric Acker had 13 points and four assists.
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Game Information
Highland Heights, KY
Referee:Todd Von Sossan
Referee:Tony Meeks
Referee:Luke Schumer
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 15-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Central Connecticut | 12-6 | 3 | 18-12 |
| Mercyhurst | 10-8 | 5 | 17-17 |
| Le Moyne | 10-8 | 5 | 15-17 |
| New Haven | 9-9 | 6 | 14-17 |
| Wagner | 8-10 | 7 | 14-17 |
| Stonehill | 8-10 | 7 | 12-21 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-10 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Saint Francis | 5-13 | 10 | 7-24 |
| Chicago State | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| 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 |
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