Wells scores 29, Northern Kentucky knocks off Purdue Fort Wayne 87-71
Published Feb. 18, 2026 10:36 p.m. ET
Associated Press
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — LJ Wells' 29 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat Purdue Fort Wayne 87-71 on Wednesday.
Wells also contributed five assists and three steals for the Norse (17-11, 9-8 Horizon League). Dan Gherezgher Jr. shot 5 for 14, including 2 for 9 from beyond the arc to add 13 points. Donovan Oday had 12 points and shot 4 for 12 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.
DeAndre Craig led the Mastodons (15-13, 9-8) in scoring, finishing with 24 points. Corey Hadnot II added 20 points for Purdue Fort Wayne. Mikale Stevenson finished with six points, six rebounds and four assists.
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