Game 2 Recap: Northern Kentucky 88, Northern Illinois 85 2OT
Northern Kentucky picked up an 88-85 double overtime victory at Northern Illinois Friday night. A back and forth second half saw the Norse up 65-60 with 1:31 to play. The Huskies (1-1) tied it at 65-65 with 14 seconds left in regulation on a three-pointer by Dante Thorpe. It was the Norse who had to play catch-up in the first overtime when Drew McDonald’s layup with 15 seconds left tied the game at 75-75 and sent the game to a second overtime. The Norse (2-0) took command in the second OT scoring the first six points and then holding on for the win.
Drew McDonald had a double-double and led all scorers with 28 points and 14 rebounds. Dantez Walton added 16 points and nine rebounds while Zaynah Robinson had 13 points, all in overtime. Levi Bradley had 25 points and Dante Thorpe 24 to lead the Huskies.
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@NKUNorseMBB earns 88-85 double overtime victory at Northern Illinois (NKUNorse.com)
Norse pull off thrilling double overtime win (The Northerner)
NIU basketball: 3-pointers push Northern Kentucky past Huskies (Dekalb Daily Chronicle)