Northern Kentucky Norse @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NKU | 21 | 36 | 57 |
MTSU | 45 | 29 | 74 |
Weston's 14 lead Middle Tennessee past Northern Kentucky 74-57
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- — Camryn Weston had 14 points in Middle Tennessee's 74-57 victory against Northern Kentucky in the season opener for both teams on Monday night.
Weston added five assists for the Blue Raiders. Elias King scored 14 points and added three steals. Justin Bufford shot 4 for 6 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points.
Marques Warrick led the way for the Norse with 18 points. Northern Kentucky also got 13 points and six rebounds from Sam Vinson. LJ Wells also put up six points.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Thursday. Middle Tennessee hosts SFA and Northern Kentuckyplays Washington on the road.
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Game Information
Murfreesboro, TN
Referee:Mick Fieldbinder
Referee:James Gibson
Referee:Grant Tyler
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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