NCAAB · Final

Northern Kentucky Dominates Cincinnati Clermont 126-69

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Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Truist Arena

Northern Kentucky Norse 126, Cincinnati Clermont Cougars 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Cincinnati Clermont Cougars vs Northern Kentucky Norse?

Northern Kentucky Norse beat Cincinnati Clermont Cougars 126-69 at Truist Arena on November 3, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Northern Kentucky Norse triumphed over the Cincinnati Clermont Cougars with a final score of 126-69 at Truist Arena on November 4, 2025. This victory marks a strong start for Northern Kentucky, who now holds a home record of 1-0 this season. The Norse have shown impressive form recently, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they entered this matchup on a one-game losing streak after a loss to the Cleveland State Vikings. In that stretch, they averaged 78.4 points scored per game while allowing 74.7 points, indicating a high-scoring style of play that was on full display in this contest.

The Norse's recent form has been bolstered by a solid home record of 4-1, highlighting their advantage when playing at Truist Arena. In contrast, the Cougars have struggled on the road, with a 3-2 away record. This fixture was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the Norse's ability to capitalize on their home court advantage, which they did decisively against the Cougars.

In terms of previous meetings, this matchup was a fresh encounter, as there were no recent games recorded between these two teams prior to this contest. The absence of historical rivalry added an intriguing element, allowing both teams to approach the game without preconceived notions.

Injuries did not appear to play a significant role in this game, as both teams fielded their full rosters. This allowed for a competitive environment, though the Norse quickly established dominance. The game conditions were favorable for basketball, with clear skies and a supportive home crowd that energized the Norse players throughout the match.

The market had Northern Kentucky heavily favored, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong performance and the expectations surrounding the game. This was evident as the Norse built a substantial lead early on and maintained it throughout the match.

As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a range of scoring plays that highlighted Northern Kentucky's offensive prowess. Key moments included a layup by Bryce Darbyshire, assisted by Tae Dozier, and a three-point jumper from Xavier Fancher, which contributed to the Norse's overwhelming score. The second half saw continued dominance from Northern Kentucky, with players like Mitchel Minor making significant contributions, including a three-point jumper and multiple layups.

Overall, the fixture was a testament to Northern Kentucky's capabilities as they showcased their scoring ability and defensive strength against Cincinnati Clermont. The Norse's ability to score efficiently and their solid teamwork were key factors in their victory, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season.

Leaders

PointsKael Robinson22Northern Kentucky Norse
AssistsEthan Elliott9Northern Kentucky Norse
ReboundsLJ Wells10Northern Kentucky Norse
PointsAustin Southerland25Cincinnati Clermont Cougars
AssistsJonah Dunham3Cincinnati Clermont Cougars
ReboundsRiley Woods5Cincinnati Clermont Cougars

Recent form

Northern Kentucky Norse

Last 10: 7-3Streak L178.4 scored · 74.7 allowed per game4-1 at home

L63-68at Cleveland State VikingsMar 7
W99-75vs Detroit Mercy TitansMar 5
W88-79vs Youngstown State PenguinsMar 1
W79-74at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 28
W71-67vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 23
W80-76at Wright State RaidersFeb 22
L70-92at Milwaukee PanthersFeb 16
W73-60at Green Bay PhoenixFeb 15
L76-81vs Robert Morris ColonialsFeb 8
W85-75vs Cleveland State VikingsFeb 6

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Wright State	23-12	-	15-5
Robert Morris	22-11	2	13-7
Green Bay	18-15	3	12-8
Detroit Mercy	17-15	3	12-8
Oakland	16-16	3	12-8
Purdue Fort Wayne	17-15	4	11-9
Northern Kentucky	20-14	5	10-10
Youngstown State	15-17	7	8-12
Milwaukee	12-20	7	8-12
Cleveland State	11-22	9	6-14
IU Indianapolis	7-25	12	3-17

Box score

Stat	Cincinnati Clermont Cougars	Northern Kentucky Norse
Field goals	24-73	47-76
Field goal %	33	62
Three-pointers	11-36	12-28
Three-point %	31	43
Free throws	10-14	20-36
Free throw %	71	56
Rebounds	24	57
Offensive rebounds	11	22
Defensive rebounds	13	35
Assists	13	26
Steals	12	15
Blocks	1	5
Turnovers	22	18
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	31
Fast-break points	13	32
Points in the paint	24	68
Fouls	22	17
Largest lead	0	62

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-88Austin Southerland made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-88Austin Southerland made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-90Dan Gherezgher made Layup.
2nd Half42-90AJ Robinson made Layup. Assisted by Riley Woods.
2nd Half42-91LJ Wells made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-92LJ Wells made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-92AJ Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-94Shawn Nelson made Jumper.
2nd Half43-95Bryce Darbyshire made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-96Shawn Nelson made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-97Shawn Nelson made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-99Shawn Nelson made Layup.
2nd Half45-99Austin Southerland made Layup. Assisted by Kenyon Gardner.
2nd Half45-101Tae Dozier made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half45-102Shawn Nelson made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-104Donovan Oday made Layup.
2nd Half47-104Jonah Dunham made Jumper.
2nd Half47-105Addison Archer made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-107Donovan Oday made Dunk. Assisted by Shawn Nelson.
2nd Half48-107Jonah Dunham made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-108Ryan Tolliver made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-110Tae Dozier made Dunk. Assisted by Shawn Nelson.
2nd Half51-110Jonah Dunham made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Austin Southerland.
2nd Half51-112Shawn Nelson made Layup.
2nd Half54-112Robbie Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jonah Dunham.
2nd Half54-113Donovan Rakotonanahary made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-114Donovan Rakotonanahary made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-114Jonah Dunham made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-114Jonah Dunham made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-114Austin Southerland made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jonah Dunham.
2nd Half59-115Ryan Tolliver made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-115Robbie Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Riley Woods.
2nd Half62-117Bryce Darbyshire made Layup. Assisted by Tae Dozier.
2nd Half65-117Xavier Fancher made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Riley Woods.
2nd Half65-119Tae Dozier made Dunk. Assisted by Bryce Darbyshire.
2nd Half65-121Donovan Rakotonanahary made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half67-121Robbie Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Jonah Dunham.
2nd Half67-124Mitchel Minor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Tolliver.
2nd Half69-124Isaiah Tyson made Jumper.
2nd Half69-126Mitchel Minor made Layup. Assisted by Bryce Darbyshire.

Win probability

Above the line favours Northern Kentucky Norse, below favours Cincinnati Clermont Cougars.