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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2020-2021 Horizon League Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Wright State | 16-4 | - | 18-5 |
Cleveland State | 16-4 | - | 16-7 |
Detroit Mercy | 10-6 | 4 | 12-9 |
Northern Kentucky | 11-7 | 4 | 13-10 |
Oakland | 10-10 | 6 | 10-17 |
Youngstown State | 9-11 | 7 | 15-11 |
IUPUI | 7-9 | 7 | 8-10 |
Milwaukee | 7-10 | 7.5 | 9-11 |
Green Bay | 8-12 | 8 | 8-17 |
UIC | 6-10 | 8 | 9-13 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 6-14 | 10 | 8-14 |
Robert Morris | 3-12 | 10.5 | 4-15 |