Northern Kentucky hosts Youngstown State after Warrick's 30-point showing

Youngstown State Penguins (18-12, 12-8 Horizon) at Northern Kentucky Norse (17-11, 13-6 Horizon)

Highland Heights, Kentucky; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

LINE: Northern Kentucky -5.5; over/under is 138

BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky hosts the Youngstown State Penguins after Marques Warrick scored 30 points in Northern Kentucky's 78-64 victory over the Robert Morris Colonials.

The Norse are 10-4 in home games. Northern Kentucky is 2-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Penguins are 12-8 against Horizon opponents. Youngstown State has a 4-7 record against opponents above .500.

The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. The Norse won the last meeting 68-67 on Jan. 14. Warrick scored 20 points points to help lead the Norse to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Warrick is scoring 15.8 points per game with 2.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the Norse. Sam Vinson is averaging 12.4 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 41.2% over the past 10 games for Northern Kentucky.

Michael Akuchie is averaging 14.3 points and eight rebounds for the Penguins. Tevin Olison is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Youngstown State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Norse: 8-2, averaging 71.4 points, 31.5 rebounds, 14.7 assists, 8.9 steals and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 63.5 points per game.

Penguins: 8-2, averaging 73.7 points, 30.3 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 4.8 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.8 points.

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