Highland Heights, Ky. — In an exciting matchup on Wednesday evening, Dan Gherezgher Jr. produced an impressive performance, scoring 26 points to lead Northern Kentucky to a noteworthy victory against Cleveland State, with a final score of 85-75.

Gherezgher excelled on the court, connecting on 10 of his 14 shot attempts, which included an outstanding 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. He also made one out of three free-throw attempts. His contributions were pivotal in helping the Norse improve their record to 11-13 overall and 6-7 in the Horizon League. Teammate Josh Dilling added 14 points to the scoreboard, showcasing his shooting skills with four successful field goals, including three from three-point range, and perfect free-throw shooting from all three attempts. Sam Vinson also made his mark with 13 points, hitting 3 of 6 from the field and successfully converting 6 of 8 from the charity stripe.

On the opposing side, the Vikings were led by Tevin Smith, who scored 18 points while also contributing six rebounds and four assists. Dylan Arnett followed closely, adding 17 points along with four assists to the team’s effort. Je’Shawn Stevenson chipped in with 11 points as well. Unfortunately for Cleveland State, this loss snapped an impressive 13-game winning streak for the team, bringing their overall record to 17-7 and 11-2 within the conference.

The game was filled with intense moments and highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams, as Northern Kentucky fought hard to secure the victory against a formidable opponent. Fans were treated to a thrilling display of skill and determination from both sides.