"The Northern Kentucky Norse (14-9, 6-6 Horizon League) will look to stop a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (13-10, 9-3 Horizon League) on February 1, 2026 at Athletics Center O'rena. Oakland won its previous game against Purdue Fort Wayne, 74-65, on Wednesday. Michael Houge starred with 15 points, plus 11 rebounds and one assist. Northern Kentucky dropped its previous game to Detroit Mercy, 90-77, on Friday. Donovan Oday starred with 33 points, and also had five boards and two assists."
"Oakland has a +47 scoring differential, topping opponents by 2.1 points per game. It is putting up 83.9 points per game to rank 45th in college basketball and is allowing 81.8 per outing to rank 344th in college basketball. The Golden Grizzlies put up seven more points than the Norse allow (76.9). Oakland hits 7.1 three-pointers per game (258th in college basketball) at a 34.9% rate (131st in college basketball), compared to the 8.5 per contest its opponents make while shooting 33% from deep. When playing at home, the Golden Grizzlies are posting 17.6 more points per game (96.3) than they are away from home (78.7)."
Northern Kentucky (14-9, 6-6 Horizon League) visits Oakland (13-10, 9-3) on February 1, 2026 with a 3 p.m. ET tip at Athletics Center O'rena. Northern Kentucky seeks to end a three-game losing streak after a 90-77 loss to Detroit Mercy in which Donovan Oday scored 33 points with five rebounds and two assists. Oakland beat Purdue Fort Wayne 74-65, with Michael Houge contributing 15 points and 11 rebounds. The game will be available on ESPN+. Oakland averages 83.9 points per game, allows 81.8, and holds a +47 scoring differential overall.
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