Green Bay Phoenix Edge Northern Kentucky Norse 80-78
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Resch Center
Green Bay Phoenix 80, Northern Kentucky Norse 78, 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 Northern Kentucky Norse vs Green Bay Phoenix?
Green Bay Phoenix beat Northern Kentucky Norse 80-78 at Resch Center on January 11, 2026.
Who was favored in Northern Kentucky Norse vs Green Bay Phoenix?
Northern Kentucky Norse were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling matchup at the Resch Center, the Green Bay Phoenix narrowly defeated the Northern Kentucky Norse with a final score of 80-78. This game was significant as it marked a turnaround for the Phoenix, who had struggled in previous encounters against the Norse, losing both of their prior meetings in the 2025 season by scores of 60-73 and 60-78. With this victory, Green Bay improved their home record to 5-1 in their last six games at the Resch Center.
The Phoenix entered the game with a record of 10-8, showcasing a strong recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, including a three-game winning streak. They averaged 76.8 points per game while allowing 72.6. In their last five games, they scored an average of 74.4 points and allowed 71.0. Their last outing before facing Northern Kentucky was a convincing 75-59 win against the IU Indianapolis Jaguars on January 10.
On the other hand, the Northern Kentucky Norse, who held a record of 13-6, were also in good form, winning seven of their last ten games and riding a four-game winning streak into this contest. They averaged 83.4 points per game while allowing 75.0, with their last five games yielding an average of 82.6 points scored and 76.0 points allowed. Their most recent victory was an 85-67 win against the Milwaukee Panthers on January 10.
The odds for this game, provided by DraftKings, favored the Norse, with a spread of 4.5 points. The total for the game was set at 144.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0. Northern Kentucky's moneyline was priced at -192, while Green Bay's was at 160. The betting lines indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close nature of both teams' recent performances.
In terms of conditions, the game was played in front of a home crowd at the Resch Center, which has proven to be an advantage for the Phoenix. The atmosphere was charged, likely contributing to the home team’s performance. The Phoenix's ability to execute in crucial moments was on full display, particularly in the second half when they maintained a slim lead. Key scoring plays included a critical jumper from Justin Allen that brought the score to 78-72 in favor of Green Bay, and a late layup by Preston Ruedinger that solidified their lead at 80-74.
The Phoenix's victory was not only a testament to their resilience but also a significant boost for their confidence, especially after their previous struggles against the Norse. The win probability for the home team was recorded at 1.0, indicating a strong belief in their ability to close out the game successfully. As the season progresses, this win could serve as a pivotal moment for the Phoenix as they aim to build on their recent success and improve their standing in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NKU -4.5 | 144.5 o -105 / u -115 | Northern Kentucky Norse -192 · Green Bay Phoenix +160 |
Leaders
- PointsJustin Allen27Green Bay Phoenix
- AssistsMarcus Hall9Green Bay Phoenix
- ReboundsMarcus Hall6Green Bay Phoenix
- PointsDonovan Oday31Northern Kentucky Norse
- AssistsEthan Elliott7Northern Kentucky Norse
- ReboundsLJ Wells7Northern Kentucky Norse
Recent form
Green Bay Phoenix
Last 10: 7-3Streak W376.8 scored · 72.6 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W75-59vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsJan 10
- W79-76vs Milwaukee PanthersJan 6
- W72-54at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsJan 1
- L79-102at Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 23
- W67-64vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 18
- W85-75at IU Indianapolis JaguarsDec 11
- L58-86at Wright State RaidersDec 7
- L78-80vs Robert Morris ColonialsDec 5
- W95-55vs Haskell JayhawksNov 29
- W80-75at Iona GaelsNov 24
Northern Kentucky Norse
Last 10: 7-3Streak W483.4 scored · 75 allowed per game3-1 away
- W85-67at Milwaukee PanthersJan 10
- W94-79vs Youngstown State PenguinsJan 4
- W81-72vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsJan 1
- W79-77at Robert Morris ColonialsDec 30
- L74-85vs Charleston CougarsDec 21
- L77-82vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesDec 18
- W80-76at Bellarmine KnightsDec 13
- W92-53vs Brescia BearcatsDec 10
- L77-79at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsDec 6
- W95-80vs Cleveland State VikingsDec 4
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 | Northern Kentucky Norse | Green Bay Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-58 | 30-52 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 58 |
| Three-pointers | 10-26 | 10-19 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 53 |
| Free throws | 16-20 | 10-15 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 25 |
| Assists | 16 | 20 |
| Steals | 7 | 1 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 4 |
| Fast-break points | 27 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 40 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 19 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half35-51Tae Dozier makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ethan Elliott assists)
- 2nd Half36-51Ethan Elliott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-51Ethan Elliott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-54Justin Allen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half37-56C.J. O'Hara makes layup (Marcus Hall assists)
- 2nd Half40-56Ethan Elliott makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dan Gherezgher assists)
- 2nd Half40-58Justin Allen makes layup
- 2nd Half43-58Donovan Oday makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ethan Elliott assists)
- 2nd Half43-60Ramel Bethea makes 0-foot alley oop dunk (C.J. O'Hara assists)
- 2nd Half43-61Justin Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-62Justin Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-62Donovan Oday makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kael Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half46-64Justin Allen makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half47-64Donovan Oday makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-64Donovan Oday makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-64Tae Dozier makes layup
- 2nd Half51-64Tae Dozier makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-65Marcus Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-66Marcus Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-66Dan Gherezgher makes layup
- 2nd Half54-66Dan Gherezgher makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-68C.J. O'Hara makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half57-68Donovan Oday makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dan Gherezgher assists)
- 2nd Half57-71Justin Allen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Marcus Hall assists)
- 2nd Half59-71LJ Wells makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half61-71Donovan Oday makes layup (Ethan Elliott assists)
- 2nd Half62-71Donovan Oday makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-73Marcus Hall makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half62-75Justin Allen makes layup (Marcus Hall assists)
- 2nd Half65-75Kael Robinson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ethan Elliott assists)
- 2nd Half68-75LJ Wells makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ethan Elliott assists)
- 2nd Half71-75Donovan Oday makes 27-foot three point jumper (LJ Wells assists)
- 2nd Half71-76Preston Ruedinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-76Kael Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-78Justin Allen makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half74-78Donovan Oday makes layup
- 2nd Half74-80Preston Ruedinger makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half75-80LJ Wells makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-80LJ Wells makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-80Donovan Rakotonanahary makes layup (Ethan Elliott assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Green Bay Phoenix, below favours Northern Kentucky Norse.
Venue
- Resch CenterAshwaubenon, WI
- Attendance1594
- OfficialsRob Kueneman, Steve Honacki, Johnee Gleich
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