Cleveland State Vikings @ Northern Kentucky Norse
Northern Kentucky takes down Cleveland State 85-75, ending Vikings' 13-game winning streak
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- — Dan Gherezgher Jr.'s 26 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat Cleveland State 85-75 on Wednesday night.
Gherezgher shot 10 for 14 (5 for 7 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Norse (11-13, 6-7 Horizon League). Josh Dilling shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 14 points. Sam Vinson had 13 points and shot 3 of 6 from the field and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line.
Tevin Smith led the Vikings (17-7, 11-2) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, six rebounds and four assists. Dylan Arnett added 17 points and four assists for Cleveland State. Je'Shawn Stevenson also had 11 points. The loss ended a 13-game winning streak for the Vikings.
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Game Information
Highland Heights, KY
Referee:Chris Beaver
Referee:Brian McNutt
Referee:Mike O'Neill
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon LeagueHorizon 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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