FAIRBORN, Ohio – In an exciting game on Friday night, Northern Kentucky edged past Wright State with a final score of 80-76, thanks in large part to the performance of Dan Gherezgher Jr., who contributed 17 points.
Gherezgher had a solid shooting night, making 6 of his 13 attempts from the field and hitting 3 of his 5 shots from three-point territory. His efforts were crucial for the Norse, who improved to a record of 13-15 overall and 8-9 in the Horizon League.
Other significant contributors included Josh Dilling, who scored 16 points with a shooting accuracy of 5 for 8, which included two three-pointers. He also collected five rebounds, showcasing his versatility on the court. Sam Vinson added 14 points to the team’s total, converting 6 out of 7 shots and pulling down six rebounds, although he struggled a bit at the free-throw line, making only 2 of 6 attempts.
For the Raiders, who now stand at 13-16 overall and 7-11 in the conference, Brandon Noel led the team with an impressive double-double, scoring 22 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Solomon Callaghan supported the effort with 16 points, while Michael Imariagbe contributed 13 points along with five assists, making notable impacts in the game.
Looking ahead, Northern Kentucky will face IU Indianapolis at home on Sunday, while Wright State will take on Cleveland State at their home court on Thursday, as each team continues their season’s journey in the Horizon League.