NCAAB · Final

Detroit Mercy Titans Triumph Over Northern Kentucky Norse

Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Calihan Hall

Detroit Mercy Titans 90, Northern Kentucky Norse 77, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Northern Kentucky Norse vs Detroit Mercy Titans?

Detroit Mercy Titans beat Northern Kentucky Norse 90-77 at Calihan Hall on January 30, 2026.

Who was favored in Northern Kentucky Norse vs Detroit Mercy Titans?

Northern Kentucky Norse were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -270 (about 73% implied). The underdog won.

In a notable NCAAB matchup, the Detroit Mercy Titans secured a convincing victory against the Northern Kentucky Norse, finishing the game with a score of 90 to 77. This result is significant for the Titans, who improved their home record to 10-12 while the Norse fell to 14-10 on the season. The game took place at Calihan Hall, a venue that has seen its share of competitive basketball.

The Titans entered the game with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten matches, having lost their last two games prior to this victory. Their scoring average during this stretch was 80.8 points per game, while they allowed an average of 81.3 points. The Titans had struggled at home with a record of 2-4 in their last six home games, and their last five games showcased a record of 2-3, with an average of 81.6 points scored and 87.0 points allowed.

Conversely, the Norse had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games leading up to this fixture. They were also on a two-game losing streak, averaging 83.3 points scored and allowing 79.3 points during this span. Their away record stood at 2-2 in their last four away games, and they had a similar record of 2-3 in their last five games, with an average of 85.6 points scored and 79.6 points allowed.

In their previous meetings, the Titans had struggled against the Norse, holding a head-to-head record of 1-3. Their last encounter prior to this game was on January 16, 2026, where the Titans lost 71 to 96. The last victory for Detroit Mercy against Northern Kentucky came on January 31, 2025, when they won 68 to 57.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting that both sides were at full strength for this crucial matchup. The market had priced the Norse as 5.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a total set at 161.5 points. The odds for the Titans to win outright were listed at +220, while the Norse were at -270.

The game conditions were not detailed, but the Titans' home court advantage at Calihan Hall likely played a role in their performance. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of impactful scoring plays, including a 25-foot three-pointer by Dan Gherezgher that brought the score to 90 for Detroit Mercy, sealing their victory.

Overall, this matchup was significant not only for the standings but also for the Titans' morale, as they demonstrated resilience and the ability to bounce back from previous losses against the Norse.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NKU -5.5	161.5 o -115 / u -105	Northern Kentucky Norse -270 · Detroit Mercy Titans +220

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Leaders

PointsTyler Spratt28Detroit Mercy Titans
AssistsTyler Spratt6Detroit Mercy Titans
ReboundsLegend Geeter10Detroit Mercy Titans
PointsDonovan Oday33Northern Kentucky Norse
AssistsDan Gherezgher4Northern Kentucky Norse
ReboundsShawn Nelson7Northern Kentucky Norse

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