In a closely contested game on Sunday, Northern Kentucky emerged victorious over IU Indianapolis, clinching the match with a final score of 71-67. Josh Dilling was a standout performer for the Norse, accumulating 28 points, shooting effectively with 10 field goals out of 18 attempts, and hitting 7 of 15 shots from beyond the arc. His strong offensive showing was instrumental in securing the win for Northern Kentucky, which now holds a record of 14 wins and 15 losses, and 9 wins against 9 losses in the Horizon League.
Supporting him were teammates Dan Gherezgher Jr., who contributed 15 points alongside seven rebounds, and Trey Robinson, who finished the game with 13 points after going 6 for 18 from the field. The team’s balanced effort was key to their success against the Jaguars.
For IU Indianapolis, Sean Craig led the charge with a noteworthy performance, scoring 22 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Paul Zilinskas also put in a solid effort, finishing with 15 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Alec Millender rounded out the scoring for the Jaguars with 12 points and recorded seven assists, providing support in the team’s effort to close the gap.
As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this performance, with Northern Kentucky aiming for a strong finish after evening their Horizon League record.
