| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAK | 32 | 38 | 70 |
| NKU | 33 | 40 | 73 |
Walton lifts N. Kentucky past Oakland 73-70
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Dantez Walton had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Northern Kentucky edged past Oakland 73-70 on Thursday night. Trevon Faulkner added 21 points for the Norse.
Faulkner stole it from Tray Maddox Jr. with 3 seconds left and made of a pair of free throws to secure the win.
Tyler Sharpe had 15 points for Northern Kentucky (17-7, 9-3 Horizon League). Adrian Nelson added 11 rebounds and five assists.
Rashad Williams had 34 points for the Golden Grizzlies (8-16, 3-8). Xavier Hill-Mais added 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. Brad Brechting had 10 points.
The Norse improve to 2-0 against the Golden Grizzlies on the season. Northern Kentucky defeated Oakland 75-64 on Jan. 5. Northern Kentucky plays Detroit at home on Saturday. Oakland plays Wright St. on the road on Saturday.
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2019-2020 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-3 | - | 25-7 |
| Northern Kentucky | 13-5 | 2 | 23-9 |
| Green Bay | 11-7 | 4 | 17-16 |
| Youngstown State | 10-8 | 5 | 18-15 |
| UIC | 10-8 | 5 | 18-17 |
| Oakland | 8-10 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Milwaukee | 7-11 | 8 | 12-19 |
| Cleveland State | 7-11 | 8 | 11-21 |
| Detroit Mercy | 6-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
| IUPUI | 3-15 | 12 | 7-25 |