Wells' 21 lead Northern Kentucky over Cleveland State 95-80 in Horizon League opener

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — LJ Wells' 21 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat Cleveland State 95-80 to open Horizon League play on Wednesday.

Wells also had 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Norse (7-2). Tae Dozier, Donovan Oday and Kael Robinson all added 17 points. The Norse picked up their sixth straight victory.

Jaidon Lipscomb led the way for the Vikings (3-7) with 23 points and two steals. Cleveland State also got 20 points, five assists and three steals from Tre Beard. David Giddens also recorded 14 points.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Northern Kentucky visits Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State plays Detroit Mercy at home.

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