Northern Kentucky Norse @ Central Michigan Chippewas
Northern Kentucky visits Central Michigan after Claerbaut's 20-point showing
Northern Kentucky Norse (2-2) at Central Michigan Chippewas (2-2)
Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan hosts Northern Kentucky after Nathan Claerbaut scored 20 points in Central Michigan's 82-59 victory against the Coppin State Eagles.
Central Michigan finished 14-17 overall a season ago while going 8-6 at home. The Chippewas averaged 7.4 steals, 2.9 blocks and 11.7 turnovers per game last season.
Northern Kentucky finished 12-10 in Horizon League games and 5-10 on the road last season. The Norse allowed opponents to score 72.0 points per game and shot 44.8% from the field last season.
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2025-26 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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