| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IUPU | 39 | 31 | 70 |
| NKU | 42 | 42 | 84 |
Tate has career-high 31 in Northern Kentucky's 84-70 win
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Jalen Tate had a career-high 31 points to outduel Marcus Burk and lift Northern Kentucky to an 84-70 win over IUPUI on Friday night.
Burk led the Jaguars with 30 points on 11-of-20 shooting, his fourth game this season of at least 30 points.
Tate was 10-of-14 shooting and made 9 for 11 free throws. He added seven assists and six steals. Trevon Faulkner had 14 points for Northern Kentucky (19-7, 11-3 Horizon League), which earned its fifth consecutive victory. Tyler Sharpe added 13 points. Adrian Nelson scored 11 points.
Grant Weatherford had 10 points for the Jaguars (6-21, 2-12). Jaylen Minnett added six assists. Elyjah Goss had 11 rebounds.
The Norse improve to 2-0 against the Jaguars for the season. Northern Kentucky defeated IUPUI 96-71 on Jan. 12. Northern Kentucky plays Illinois-Chicago at home on Sunday. IUPUI takes on Wright State on the road on Sunday.
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2020-2021 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 9-1 | - | 9-4 |
| Wright State | 7-3 | 2 | 9-4 |
| UIC | 4-2 | 3 | 7-4 |
| Milwaukee | 4-3 | 3.5 | 5-4 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 5-5 | 4 | 6-5 |
| Oakland | 5-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
| Robert Morris | 2-3 | 4.5 | 3-5 |
| Northern Kentucky | 3-5 | 5 | 5-8 |
| IUPUI | 2-4 | 5 | 3-4 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-4 | 5 | 3-7 |
| Youngstown State | 3-7 | 6 | 7-7 |
| Green Bay | 3-7 | 6 | 3-11 |