Green Bay Phoenix Edges Northern Kentucky in Overtime Thriller
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Truist Arena
Green Bay Phoenix 87, Northern Kentucky Norse 84, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Green Bay Phoenix vs Northern Kentucky Norse?
Green Bay Phoenix beat Northern Kentucky Norse 87-84 at Truist Arena on February 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Green Bay Phoenix vs Northern Kentucky Norse?
Northern Kentucky Norse were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -360 (about 78% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling contest that went into overtime, the Green Bay Phoenix defeated the Northern Kentucky Norse 87-84 at Truist Arena. This victory marks a significant achievement for Green Bay, who had previously lost to Northern Kentucky in their last meeting on January 11, 2026, by a narrow margin of 80-78. The Phoenix now hold a 2-1 advantage in the head-to-head record against the Norse over the last two seasons.
Both teams entered the matchup with contrasting recent forms. Northern Kentucky had struggled, losing their last four games, bringing their record over the last ten games to 5-5. They averaged 82.4 points scored while allowing 79.2 points per game during this stretch. In contrast, Green Bay had a more favorable record of 6-4 in their last ten outings, although they were on a two-game losing streak. The Phoenix averaged 76.6 points scored and allowed 75.5 points in their recent games.
At home, Northern Kentucky had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while their overall home record stood at 14-11. Green Bay, on the other hand, had a solid away record of 3-1 in their last four games, contributing to their overall record of 13-12.
The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads throughout regulation and overtime. The Norse had a strong offensive performance, but they were unable to secure the win despite their efforts. Notably, Caden Wilkins made a crucial 24-foot three-point jumper during overtime, which helped propel Green Bay to victory. Donovan Oday also contributed significantly, making important shots including a driving layup that put the Phoenix ahead.
The odds for the game, provided by DraftKings, indicated Northern Kentucky as the favorites with a spread of -7.5 and a moneyline of -360. Green Bay's moneyline was set at 285. The total points for the game was set at 149.5, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring affair, which ultimately proved accurate given the final score.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both sides were at full strength for this crucial matchup.
The game conditions were typical for a late-season college basketball matchup, with both teams aware of the stakes involved in their conference standings. Fans were treated to a showcase of skill and determination, with the overtime period highlighting the competitive spirit of both teams.
Viewers should have noted the key performances from both sides, particularly the late-game heroics from Green Bay's players, which were crucial in securing the win. The Phoenix's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities in overtime ultimately made the difference in this closely contested game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NKU -7.5 | 149.5 o -110 / u -110 | Green Bay Phoenix +285 · Northern Kentucky Norse -360 |
Leaders
- PointsDonovan Oday28Northern Kentucky Norse
- AssistsDan Gherezgher6Northern Kentucky Norse
- ReboundsDonovan Oday8Northern Kentucky Norse
- PointsC.J. O'Hara23Green Bay Phoenix
- AssistsMarcus Hall5Green Bay Phoenix
- ReboundsJustin Allen10Green Bay Phoenix
Recent form
Northern Kentucky Norse
Last 10: 5-5Streak L482.4 scored · 79.2 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L65-76at Oakland Golden GrizzliesFeb 1
- L77-90at Detroit Mercy TitansJan 31
- L80-88at Wright State RaidersJan 24
- L89-92vs Robert Morris ColonialsJan 18
- W96-71vs Detroit Mercy TitansJan 16
- L78-80at Green Bay PhoenixJan 11
- W85-67at Milwaukee PanthersJan 10
- W94-79vs Youngstown State PenguinsJan 4
- W81-72vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsJan 1
- W79-77at Robert Morris ColonialsDec 30
Green Bay Phoenix
Last 10: 6-4Streak L276.6 scored · 75.5 allowed per game3-1 away
- L75-83vs Wright State RaidersFeb 1
- L82-89vs Cleveland State VikingsJan 31
- W71-67at Robert Morris ColonialsJan 24
- L81-88at Youngstown State PenguinsJan 22
- L63-88vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesJan 18
- W88-73at Cleveland State VikingsJan 16
- W80-78vs Northern Kentucky NorseJan 11
- W75-59vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsJan 10
- W79-76vs Milwaukee PanthersJan 6
- W72-54at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsJan 1
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 | Green Bay Phoenix | Northern Kentucky Norse |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-62 | 29-65 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 9-23 | 12-36 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 33 |
| Free throws | 16-22 | 14-22 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 20 |
| Assists | 12 | 16 |
| Steals | 5 | 12 |
| Blocks | 1 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 34 |
| Fouls | 21 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 70 | 23 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half54-46Ramel Bethea makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-49Dan Gherezgher makes 23-foot three point jumper (Donovan Oday assists)
- 2nd Half56-49Keegan Van Kauwenberg makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half56-51Donovan Oday makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-51Preston Ruedinger makes 23-foot three point jumper (Marcus Hall assists)
- 2nd Half59-53Shawn Nelson makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half59-54Shawn Nelson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half59-56LJ Wells makes 6-foot hook shot (Donovan Oday assists)
- 2nd Half61-56Marcus Hall makes layup
- 2nd Half61-57Tae Dozier makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Tae Dozier makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-58Preston Ruedinger makes layup (Marcus Hall assists)
- 2nd Half63-60Donovan Oday makes layup
- 2nd Half63-62Donovan Oday makes layup (Tae Dozier assists)
- 2nd Half63-63Ethan Elliott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-64Ethan Elliott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-64C.J. O'Hara makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half66-64C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-67Donovan Oday makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half66-68LJ Wells makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-69LJ Wells makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-71LJ Wells makes layup
- 2nd Half68-71Justin Allen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-72Donovan Oday makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-72C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-72Marcus Hall makes 25-foot three point jumper (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- OT74-72C.J. O'Hara makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- OT74-74Tae Dozier makes 6-foot dunk (LJ Wells assists)
- OT75-74Marcus Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT76-74Justin Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT77-74Justin Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT77-75LJ Wells makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT80-75Caden Wilkins makes 24-foot three point jumper
- OT80-78Donovan Oday makes 26-foot three point jumper
- OT80-81Ethan Elliott makes 22-foot three point jumper (Shawn Nelson assists)
- OT81-81Marcus Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT81-83Donovan Oday makes driving layup
- OT84-83Caden Wilkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Marcus Hall assists)
- OT84-84Donovan Oday makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT87-84Preston Ruedinger makes 31-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Northern Kentucky Norse, below favours Green Bay Phoenix.
Venue
- Truist ArenaHighland Heights, KY
- Attendance2212
- OfficialsDavid Walker, Alfred Smith, Scott Arbogast
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