Norfolk State Spartans at Northern Kentucky Norse
· NCAA Men's BasketballDilling's 22 lead Northern Kentucky over Norfolk State 71-62
Dilling also had five rebounds for the Norse (5-6, 1-0 Horizon League). Sam Vinson added 21 points while going 4 of 5 and 13 of 15 from the free-throw line while they also had five assists and three steals. LJ Wells finished 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 10 points.
Brian Moore Jr. led the Spartans (6-6) in scoring, finishing with 12 points and two steals. Terrance Jones added 12 points for Norfolk State. Kuluel Mading also had 12 points.
Northern Kentucky plays Wednesday against Detroit Mercy at home, and Norfolk State takes on Alabama State on Thursday.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:13 | Sam Vinson Steal. | 62 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:13 | Brian Moore Jr. Turnover. | 62 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:18 | Sam Vinson made Free Throw. | 62 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:18 | Sam Vinson made Free Throw. | 62 - 70 |
| 2nd 0:18 | Foul on Kuluel Mading. | 62 - 69 |
Statistics
NORF |
NKU |
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|---|---|---|
| 22-58 | FG | 23-49 |
| 38 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 4-15 | 3PT | 7-22 |
| 27 | Three Point % | 32 |
| 14-21 | FT | 18-24 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 75 |
| 32 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 19 | Defensive Rebounds | 25 |
| 7 | Assists | 14 |
| 8 | Steals | 8 |
| 3 | Blocks | 8 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Off Turnovers | 9 |
| 10 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 34 | Points in Paint | 24 |
| 19 | Fouls | 20 |
| 6 | Largest Lead | 9 |
Game Information
Venue: Truist Arena
Location: Highland Heights, KY
Attendance: 3,279 | Capacity:
Location: Highland Heights, KY
Attendance: 3,279 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 6-10 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 4-13 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 2-11 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 2-14 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 1-13 |
2025-26 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Oakland | 2-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Robert Morris | 2-1 | 0.5 | 10-4 |
| Youngstown State | 2-1 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 0.5 | 8-6 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-1 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| Wright State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Northern Kentucky | 1-2 | 1.5 | 9-5 |
| Green Bay | 1-2 | 1.5 | 6-8 |
| Cleveland State | 0-3 | 2.5 | 4-10 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-3 | 2.5 | 4-10 |


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